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3 CITY 6 RAHUL GANDHI IN KASHMIR: 3 CITY IGNORING THE ELEPHANT IN ROOM COURT DENIES BAIL TO 8 AYUSH DOCTORS ‘MUCH RELIEF TO KIDNEY PATIENTS’: ARRESTED FOR ‘CHEATING AND BLACK MAILING’ During his just concluded visit to Kashmir, DIALYSIS CENTRES ESTABLISHED IN ALL Congress vice president, Rahul Gandhi tried DISTRICTS OF J&K Special Court Anti-Corruption on Wednesday rejected the bail to strike an emotional chord with the people applications of 8 Ayush Doctors who were arrested by Crime THINK here. But the visit did nothing to restore the Much to the relief of kidney patients requiring dialysis Branch Kashmir recently in connection with fraud. confidence of Kashmiri people in India’s in the Union Territory of J&K, Health & Medical

Widom MeT Predicts August 15 Celebrations Rainfall In J&K On 9 Properties Restored To KPs In J&K: Govt If opportunity doesn’t Aug 14, 15 Press Trust Of India knock, build a door. LG To Preside Firdos Ahmad —Milton Berle New Delhi: The government is SRINAGAR: Jammu and taking steps to restore ancestral Over Main Kashmir will receive light to properties of Kashmiri Hindu moderate rainfall from August migrants who had to run away 14 bringing some relief from hot from Kashmir in the wake of weather conditions, a senior violence there and so far nine Function In J&K Meteorological Department of- properties have been given ficial said Wednesday. back to the rightful and original Search Operation “Light to moderate rain- owners, the Rajya Sabha was Underway In Samba fall will occur in Jammu divi- informed on Wednesday. JAMMU: Ahead of the 75th Inde- sion on August 14 and 15th, Union Minister of State for pendence Day, security forces carried while Kashmir will also re- Home Nityanand Rai said un- out a massive search-and-combing ceived light rains during these der the Jammu and Kashmir operation along the International two days,” Deputy Director, Migrant Immovable Property Act, 1997, District Magistrates the legal custodians of the im- Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Meteorological Department, (Preservation, Protection and (DMs) of concerned districts movable properties of the mi- Samba district on Wednesday, po- Mukhtar Ahmed told Kashmir Restraint on Distress Sales) in Jammu and Kashmir are grants, who  More On P10 lice said. The operation was carried Observer Wednesday. out in the entire border belt jointly Ahmad further said that his department has not issued any Advisor Reviews he Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday directed the officers to submit by the police, the Army, the BSF, the DPR for the 17 sites identified as transit accommodation for the Kashmiri Pandit em- CRPF, the CISF and More On P10 weather warning of landslides of Progress On flash floods in wake of the two- Tployees in each district of the Kashmir valley. According to an official spokesperson, KPs Transit these directions were passed by Lieutenant Governor’s Baseer Ahmad Khan on Wednesday day wet spell.  More On P10

Youth Injured File Photo Accommodation while chairing a meeting to review the progress in connection with setting  More On P10 In Bear Attack Press Trust Of India R R Bhatnagar will preside SRINAGAR: A youth was attacked over the function at M A 25 Cases Of Sedition, and injured on Wednesday by a SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Stadium in Jammu, the J&K Reports 114 black bear in Sopore area of north Governor Manoj Sinha mayors and DDC chairper- UAPA Filed In J&K 3 Ladakh Residents Move SC Kashmir’s Baramulla district. will preside over the sons of the twin cities of In 5 Years: MHA New Corona Cases 26-year-old Mubashir Mustaq was main Independence Day Jammu and Srinagar shall Challenging Art-370 Abrogation attacked by a bear on Wednesday function in Jammu and attend the main functions Agencies Firdaus Ali morning in Watlab area of Sopore, Kashmir while District in their respective cities. Observer Monitoring Desk amendment. reports said. The youth received Development Council The DDC chairpersons SRINAGAR: The Ministry of The plea says the resi- SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir critical injuries before the beast was (DDC) chairpersons shall shall preside over the Home Affairs (MHA) Wednesday SRINAGAR: Three Ladakh dents are aggrieved by the reported on Wednesday 114 fresh chased away by the villagers. be the chief guests in their functions and rake salute informed the parliament that a residents have moved the “chilling effect” of the “im- cases of novel coronavirus while The youth, reports said, was re- respective districts. at march past in their re- total of 25 cases of sedition and Supreme Court challenging pugned” act, which has one more person succumbed to moved to the nearby hospital for According to an or- spective districts. Unlawful Activities (Prevention) the abrogation of Article extinguished a “state” the deadly infection in the Union treatment. However, the doctors der issued by the Block Development Act, (UAPA) were registered 370. Qamar Ali Akhoon, which thus over- Territory during the last 24 hours. there referred him  More On P10 General Administration Council chairpersons will during the last five years, in the Asgar Ali Karbalai and rides the constitu- While 80 new cases of Covid-19 Department, the lieutenant preside over the functions union territory of Jammu and Sajjad Hussain, who tional scheme. surfaced from Kashmir Valley, the PIA Written Balloon governor will preside over in their respective blocks Kashmir of which five persons are also the perma- The applicants remaining 34 were reported from Seized Along LoC the main Independence while presidents of mu- were charge-sheeted. nent residents of the have sought an Jammu division, taking the total Day function to be held nicipal committees and The Minister of State (MoS) Union Territory of impleadment number of people infected since SRINAGAR: Police on Wednesday at Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket councils will do the hon- in the Ministry of Home Affairs Ladakh, filed an appli- in the plea filed the outbreak of pandemic last year recovered an aircraft shaped balloon Stadium here. ours in their respective Nityanand Rai was replying to cation for impleadment by Lok Sabha MP in J&K to 322885, officials said. with PIA written on it along the Line While the L-G’s Advisor areas. More On P10 the queries raised in the parlia- in the already-pending Mohammad Akbar Lone Giving district-wise details, of- of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of ment including the number of cases challenging the 2019 and Justice (retd) Hasnain ficials said, Srinagar reported 27, Jammu and Kashmir. cases of sedition  More On P10 presidential orders and Masoodi. More On P10 Baramulla 11,  More On P10 The balloon was found near the LoC in Naushera Sector of Rajouri district by SDPO Naushera Zakir Shaheen Pak Based Outfits Mirza, an official said. Planning Major J&K Progressing Rapidly PIA stands for Pakistan Interna- J&K’s Agri Land Can Now Be tional Airlines while the balloon was Strikes In J&K: DGP shaped exactly  More On P10 Press Trust Of India Used For Public Purposes: MHA In Every Sphere Of Life: LG Arms Cache Recovered JAMMU: Just days ahead of Suggests Feasibility In Bandipora the Independence Day, Jammu Agencies and Kashmir Director General SRINAGAR: The government forces Study For Starting Cable of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh SRINAGAR: The Ministry Of on Wednesday recovered a cache of disclosed on Wednesday that Home Affairs on Wednesday Car In Bungus Valley arms and ammunition in the Gurez Pakistan-based militant out- said that as per the adapted Observer News Service sector near the Line of Control (LoC) fits, including the Lashkar- land laws of Jammu and in Bandipora district. e-Taiba (LeT) and the Jaish- Kashmir, the government can KUPWARA: Claiming that Police and army conducted a joint e-Mohammad (JeM), are allow transfer of agricultural Jammu and Kashmir is progress- search operation in Tarbal area of planning major strikes in the land for public purposes such ing rapidly in every sphere of Gurez sector and recovered three Union Territory,  More On P10 as education, charitable pur- life, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj AK-47 rifles, 12 magazines, 358 pose and healthcare. Sinha said Wednesday that his rounds, two pistols, four pistol “After 5th August, 2019, all administration is working con- magazines and six hand grenades provisions of the Constitution tinuously towards achieving the from a militant  More On P10 Cops Accused Of of India have been made ap- goal of building a sustainable Ladakh Reports Faking Militant plicable to the Union Territory and prosperous Union Territory. response to all those who try to Attack Denied Bail of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) Sinha made these remarks while vitiate the atmosphere of peace 7 New Covid Cases which necessitated changes of India,” Minister of State in laws of Jammu and Kashmir, inaugurating the “Bungus Awaam and development. Sinha, he said, LEH: Ladakh recorded seven fresh Agencies in existing laws in Jammu and the Ministry Of Home Affairs, the Government may, by no- Mela” amidst grand arrangements also noted that the government COVID-19 cases taking the union Kashmir by Adaptation Orders Nityanand Rai said in a writ- tification in the official ga- for village games, exhilarating lo- is continuously working to reach territory’s tally to 20,407, while SRINAGAR: A local court in so as to conform with the pro- ten reply. zette, allow transfer of land, cal performances, and other ac- out to the last person in the active cases stood at 74, officials Kupwara on Wednesday reject- visions of the Constitution “As per the adapted land for public  More On P10 tivities to celebrate the 75th year of queue with all developmental said on Wednesday. Ladakh has ed bail application of two police- Independence at Bungus valley, an and welfare schemes. registered 207 Covid-related deaths men who are accused of faking official spokesperson said. “The Lt Governor observed -- 149 in Leh and 58 in Kargil -- since a militant attack in league with J&K BIG LANDED ESTATES ABOLITION ACT, 1950 has been re- The LG, he said, observed the that J&K is progressing rapidly in the outbreak of the pandemic last three BJP workers at Gulgam pealed and there is another legislation i.e. The Jammu & Kashmir Agrarian patriotic fervour and enthusi- every sphere of life and the ad- year. A total of 20,121 patients have Kupwara on July 16 this year. Reforms Act, 1976, for transfer of land to tillers which is in force. This Act asm and stated that the spirit ministration is working continu- recovered till date. Of the seven new “The accused persons are of celebration among the lo- ously towards achieving the goal Covid cases reported on Tuesday, six involved in serious, heinous prescribes ceiling restriction of 100 standard kanals (12.5 acres)” cal population is a befitting of building  More On P10 were from Leh and  More On P10 and non-bailable  More On P10 ‘Wasted Wizard’: Kashmir’s Cult Cricketer’s Comeback As Coach

Zaid Bin Shabir course, there was just one team was beautiful to watch,” Farooq Ground, sounding alarmed ball was all I could afford.” everyone in the stands was root- Islambaed, an old friend of Feroz while explaining that period But the ball affair that merely On April 9, 2000, Pampore ing for—the Feroz’s side. For a said while remembering the since when he hasn’t even had started as a fun activity soon United, the then “best cricket few hundred cricket zealots, the long-forgotten master of the one of his better nights. He now turned out to be a hobby and team” in Kashmir, hosted a privilege of seeing Feroz was a game. trains Kashmir’s new talent on then into a profession. knockout match against the joy more preferred over any mo- After two decades, since the turf game. Feroz’s professional journey Islamabad Cricketers in the fi- mentary thrill of victories. Feroz’s eventful life witnessed Presently, living away from began immediately after he nal of the week-long Pampore That Pampore ground was a colossal fanfare across the re- the crowd in the hushed neigh- pointed out that Kashmiri play- knockout tournament. That rest- the same pitch where Feroz had gion, the cricketing cult’s career bourhood of Pampore on the ers playing in the Ranji have no ful morning, hundreds of fathers established himself as a won- has taken an about turn with outskirts of Srinagar, Feroz’s career ahead and what they’re along with their children drifted derfully creative player since hardly anyone left to rejuvenate playful expedition began from left with is to play in the lo- to Pampore ground where Feroz the armed insurgency flared in this man’s dexterous life. Srinagar, his birthplace. cal matches around the valley. Ahmed, the “greatest player” the nineties—when most of his Now, here he’s—the man During his school days, he “Players from Delhi, Mumbai, known to the spectators, led compatriots were choosing gue- who reportedly ran Farooq would take a tennis ball on rent Punjab and South-India were Pampore United onto the pitch rilla warfare across the Line of Abdullah’s Jammu & Kashmir from John Mohammed Sports celebrating an international in their classic Green and white Control over the wooden sticks. Cricket Association (JKCA) on House, an obscurely small shop career but when it came to striped jerseys. But it wasn’t just Feroz’s solo his own behind the curtain from near his school in the old city. “At Kashmir, not one player had From the perch on the skills that had set him apart. 2005 to 2008, the period when that stage of life, buying a tennis found solace in cricket,” he says. east-side stands known as He made his teammates bet- in which, rather than execut- extensive pressure on the oppo- Feroz received several acknowl- ball was a rich kid’s hobby,” re- Apparently, it was the rush for BijbeharaLowfields, children ter. Under his leadership as a ing set plays and chasing down sition team in order to flummox edgments from veteran Qayoom calls Feroz, now a private cricket the same solace that drove Feroz strained to get a closer look of captain and later as a manager heavy targets, players constantly their batting order. “With Feroz Bagga for his match winning instructor in Gindun Ground. into creating a niche of his own. the “legend” that their fathers himself, he helped to perfect the exchanged fielding positions, as its orchestrator, this style tactics—sitting on the perch in- “Unfortunately, I wasn’t one of In 2005, when JKCA had al- had always boasted about. Of fluid playing style of the game, filling up spaces and making of play wasn’t just effective, it side the silent settings of Polo those kids, so renting a tennis ready taken  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 KASHMIR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Thursday| 12-08-2021

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DIAL-EMMA Mehjoor Nagar- Rambagh Court denies bail to 8 • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 road in shambles • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Ayush doctors arrested for 2479488,2452222,2452155 ‘Will be macadamized shortly: R&B • CAPD: 18001807011 Srinagar: The road connecting Mehjoor Nagar with Rambagh • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 area in Srinagar is in shambles for the past couple of years, ‘cheating and black mailing’ AIRPORTS the residents complained. A group of people from Mehjoor Nagar area told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the Agencies fake address without any true cre- Shabir Ahmad Parray of Mustabad, SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 condition of the road speaks volumes about the non-serious- dentials. The complainant, they said, Zainakote, Srinagar, Dr. Shiraz Ah- RAILWAYS ness of R&B Department. Srinagar: Special Court Anti-Cor- also alleged that the fake Association mad Lone of Hassibhat, Rainawari, “The Mehjoor Nagar-Rambagh bund road gives tough time ruption on Wednesday rejected the was also resorting to blackmailing, Srinagar, . Dr. Reyaz Ahmad Teli of • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 to commuters. Despite repeated appeals the road, which is bail applications of 8 Ayush Doctors extortion, harassment to Indian Sys- Noorbagh, Baghwanpora, Srinagar, • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 of critical importance for a vast populace, is being ignored,” who were arrested by Crime Branch tem of Medicines (ISM) employees. Dr. Farooq Naqashbandi, a resident • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 HIJRI the locals said and appealed to Chief Engineer R&B to get the Kashmir recently in connection with Subsequently, during the course of Jamia Qadeem, Sopore, Dr. Mu- • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 CALENDAR road macadamized at an earliest. fraud. Anti-Corruption Judge C.L of probe, it surfaced that the As- hammad Amin Kawa of Botingo, • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 When contacted, Chief Engineer R&B, Showkat Jeelani Bavoria after hearing the arguments sociation is not registered either Sopore, Dr. Zahoor Ahmad Tantray • PATTAN: 01954-293507 Pandit told KNT that there was some tender related issue that related to granting of bail to the ac- with Registrar Societies or any Gov- of Bohipora, Kupwara and Dr. Javed • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 has been sorted out and the road will be shortly macadam- cused doctors said that petitioners ernment Department. The letter Hussain Mugloo, a resident of Lal ized. (KNT) have failed to carve out a prima facie Bazar, Srinagar. MUHARRAM3 case to qualify for the concession of The Court while dismissing the HIGHWAY STATUS bail in anticipation of their arrest. bail application said that the al- • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Open) Crime Branch Kashmir last week legations against petitioners are Mughal Road - (Open) LAWDA Demolishes carried out searches at various loca- incriminating in nature, serious, • 1443 tions across the Kashmir Valley in prima facially is obvious and crys- • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) connection with a case registered tal clear from the evidence col- illegally raised structures against 8 Ayush doctors amid alle- lected by the prosecution in the KO NEWS DESK Also legal action warrant- gations of “extortion and blackmail- investigation conducted so far and ed under rules was initiated ing” by them while running a “self there are indisputable & reason- This Day in History SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The against the violators. styled” Association. head used by the self-styled office able grounds for believing that Enforcement Wing of Lakes During the demolition drive at Crime Branch Kashmir has reg- bearers (8 doctors) was used on petitioners have committed the PRAYERS and Waterways Development some places there was minor re- istered the case (FIR No. 34/2021) fictitious names and with different offences as indicated in the FIR. • 3-Venus-Jupiter in conjunction-Star of Bethlehem Authority (LAWDA) today car- sistance from the locals of the area, under section IPC sections of 420 fake addresses. The probe further The Court said that anticipatory • 1099 - Battle at Ascalon: Godfried of Broth leading the FAJR ried out a demolition drive in but the demolition team remained (cheating), 120-B (criminal con- revealed that members of the As- bail, being an extraordinary privi- Crusaders beats Egyptians Fatimid army the area of Chandpora Harwan, on forefront and conducted the de- spiracy) and 506 (criminal intimida- sociation were threatening, black- lege, is granted only in exceptional • 1121 - Battle of Didgori: the Georgian army under 4:17 Shalimar, Wangunt Teilbal, molition in a hassle free manner. tion) besides 5(2) Prevention of Cor- mailing Indian System of Medicines cases, when the court is convinced King David the Builder wins a decisive victory over ZUHR Friends Colony and Batapora. Meanwhile, all the public resid- ruption Act in Police Station Crime employees with the departmental on the basis of material on record, the famous Seljuk commander Ilghazi 1164 - Battle of Harim: Nur ad-Din defeats the During the drive one room in ing within the LDA jurisdiction Branch Kashmir against the eight action, transfers and have collected that a public servant has been falsely • Crusader armies of the County of Tripoli and the 12: 36 the area of Chandpora, two second & inlake are hereby once again doctors following a complaint in huge amount in cash in the name of implicated. The investigation in the Principality of Antioch. ASR storeys at Shalimar, one single sto- directed not to go for any sort of which it was alleged that a fake asso- the Association. present case is at its initial stage and • 1323- Treaty of Nöteborg between Sweden and rey in the area of Wangunt Teilbal, illegal constructions/ encroach- ciation of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturop- All the 8 doctors (petitioners) at this stage of the investigation it is Novgorod (Russia) regulates the border for the 5:25 Gate Pillars at Friends Colony and ments, as the Enforcement wing athy, Unani, Siddha & Homeopathy had applied for a bail before Anti- not appropriate to exercise the con- first time one single storey in the area of will continue with demolition of (AYUSH) Doctors is running within Corruption Court. The accused doc- cession of bail in favour of petition- • 1492- Christopher Columbus arrives in the Canary MAGRIB Batapora raised illegally were de- illegal constructions/ removal of J&K. The complainant had also said tors include Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad ers in anticipation of their arrest in Islands on his first voyage to the New World molished onspot. encroachments. that the Association was running on Parray of Lawaypora, Srinagar, Dr. light of this case. (KNT) • 1499- First engagement of the Battle of Zonchio 7:25 between Venetian and Ottoman fleets ISHA • 1549- French troops conquer Ambleteuse, in the Pas-de-Calais, and kill all the English prisoners. 8:54 Cleanliness drive continues across Super Specialty Cardiac Care • 1588- Commander of the English fleet Lord Howard of Effingham calls off chase of the Spanish Armada off coast of Scotland Srinagar under ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ Centre opened at Gole Market • 1588- Medemblik surrenders to Spanish army KO NEWS DESK gust 01. During the 15-day long at level have been identified • 1676-1st war between American colonists & Indians cleanliness drive, various Gov- and cleaned by the officials of ends in New England SRINAGAR: As a part of ‘Azadi ernment buildings, Office prem- Rural Development, members • 1687- Charles of Lotharingen defeats Turkish leaders 1687- Battle of Mohacs: Ottoman invaders of Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ campaign, ises, Parks, Panchayat Ghars and of Panchayat Raj Institutions • Hungary routed by forces of Holy Roman Emperor a special cleanliness drive is go- other public places shall be with active participation of lo- under Charles of Lorraine ing on across Srinagar district in cleaned and garbage shall be cal volunteers. Block Develop- • 1759- Battle of Kunersdorf - Russian-Austrian army ment Officers, Sarpanchs and overpowers Prussians Panchs also participated in • 1831- Netherlands & Belgium sign peace treaty cleanliness drives at different • 1865- Joseph Lister performs 1st antiseptic surgery blocks and Panchayats. • 1877- Thomas Edison invents Edisonphone, a sound Special focus was laid on recording device the cleanliness of water bod- • 1898- Peace protocol ends Spanish-American ies and removal of waste from War, signed road sides. • 1908- Henry Ford’s company builds the first Meanwhile, the DC has called Model T car for conducting special cleanli- • 1914- France and Great Britian declare war on ness and sanitation drives in all KO NEWS DESK diologists of J&K will be avail- Austria-Hungary Panchayat Halqas, Municipal able in the Centre. The patients • 1914- Russian troops take East-Prussia & occupy Wards with focus on schools, Srinagar August 11,2021: A will get treatment of all cardiac Marggrabowa Panchayat Ghars, Health Institu- super-specialty cardiac care related ailments under one • 1918- WW I: Allies defeat Germans at the Battle of tions, Water bodies as part of on- centre, with state of the art roof including diagnostic facili- Amiens - the last great battle on the Western Front 1920- Battle of Warsaw between Poland and going Safai Abhiyan (Swachhta facilities, was opened here on ties and standard medicines. • Russia begins Pakhwada) with due participa- wednesday at Gole Market, The Center will have cardiac • 1953- Soviet Union conducts secret test of its 1st tion of all stakeholders especially near Govt Medical College, Sri- non-invasive facilities like high hydrogen bomb the youngsters. nagar. A galaxy of doctors, es- end echocardiography and • 1960- Echo 1, 1st communications satellite, is The Swachhta Pakhwada is be- pecially cardiologists, medical treadmill exercise test. Apart launched ing celebrated from 1st of August experts, religious dignitaries, from this, short as well as long • 1962- 1st time 2 people in space all Government Offices and at removed from road sides be- to 15th of August 2021. During social workers and senior citi- holter cardiac monitoring, am- • 1962- Russia launches Vostok 4, Pavel Popovich, Panchayat Level. The Drive was sides awareness shall be raised this 15 days drive the cleanli- zen were present at the inau- bulatory blood pressure moni- who lands safely Aug 15 launched on the directions of among masses about the impor- ness campaign will be conducted gural function. toring and related investigation • 1976- 1st approach & lands test (ALT) of orbiter Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, tance of cleanliness. in all the departmental offices The consultation of re- facilities will be available in the Enterprise Mohammad Aijaz Asad on Au- Several localities at Panchay- throughout the district. nowned and experienced car- Centre on reasonable rates. • 1977- High Energy Astronomy Observatory {HEAO] 1 launched into Earth’s orbit by NASA • 1977- Space shuttle Enterprise makes 1st atmospheric flight JDI, Kashmir launches • 1978- China & Japan sign peace treaty GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR • 1990- Iraqi President Saddam Hussein says he is ready to resolve Gulf crisis if Israel withdraws from Covid Awareness campaign MATERIALS MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT occupied territories. 2005 - Sri Lanka's foreign minister, Lakshman SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The Joint existing SOPs is the judicious step • SKIMS Medical College-Hospital Bemina, Kadirgamar, is fatally shot by an LTTE (Tamil Director Information (JDI) Kash- to remain safe from the covid pan- Tigers) sniper at his home. mir, Imam ul Haq on Wednesday demic besides calling it a strong SRINAGAR-190018 • 2013 - 30 people are killed by gunmen in northeast Nigeria launched Covid Awareness cam- weapon to delay or stop third wave. Email Id: [email protected] • 2013 - Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta is elected President of Mali paign to sensitise people about the On the occasion, the officers E-NIT No: SKIMS/MCH/MMD/ 05 Tender OF 2021 • 2014 - Ebola outbreak death toll exceeds 1000 observance of Covid Appropriate and officials of the different sec- 2014 - World Health Organization (WHO) gives its Dated: 10 /08/2021 • Behaviour (CAB). tions including Cultural Unit, 'cautious blessing' to the use of experimental drugs Incharge, Deputy Director, PR, Field Publicity Office, Public Re- Sub: Notice inviting e- tenders for identification of local source/s for purchase of to treat the Ebola virus Mohammad Aslam Khan; Cul- lations section and Joint Direc- Drugs/Surgical/other items, on two year rate Contract basis. • 2015 - In London archaeologists discover a mass ture Officer, Tawheed Ahmad; torate office organised a covid E-tenders are invited for and on behalf of Lt. Governor UT of Jammu & Kashmir, grave of 30 bodies from the 1665 plague Youth Information Officer, Sa- awareness rally to highlight the through Principal, SKIMS Medical College-Hospital Bemina Srinagar, from local retail • 2015 - Large series of explosions in Tianjin, China leave at least 50 dead and 700 injured in an chin Bali and other officials were importance of the usage of face dealers having valid retail drug license/ GST registration etc., and location of business present on the occasion. masks, social distance and vac- industrial accident JDI, Kashmir said that following cination. unit within the aerial distance of 5 km. Bidders should have at least one year experience in the field for supply of Drugs/Surgical items as a local vendor. The Tender shall be invited on Two Year Rate Contract Basis to be submitted under two Bid Cover System- From KO Archives Cover I “Technical Bid” & Cover II “Price Bid”. Lose of BMLT 2nd year Marks Card' The tender documents/detailed specification are available at www.jktenders. I have lost my Bmlt 2nd yr marks card bearing Roll no 5452003/ gov.in. / www.skimsmc.edu.in 8 killed, scooter GNO 1551023 somewhere In Dehradun So if anybody found it please Tender Fee Rs.1,000/- return me on same address otherwise I can apply for Duplicate copy blast on boulevard so if anybody have any objection may contact to uttranchal PG S. Nomenclature. Schedule. college of Bio-medical Science and hospital Dehradun with in seven No. Observer News Service days after that no objection will be entertained. Name:- Mehraj-u-Din Mir 1. Date of publish 10/08/2021. SRINAGAR: Eight militants, including four associates of Lash- S/0:- mohd shaban Mir 2. Tender Download Start Date 11/08/2021. kar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit were killed and two army jawans in- R/0:- Qalamabad Ph no:- 9906603368 (sult) jured in separate encounters since yesterday in Jammu and 3. Clarification Start date 11/08/2021 Kashmir, where a scooter bomb exploded on the banks of Dal lake in Srinagar, official sources said today. Public Notice 4. Last date of clarification if any 27/08/2021 Two LeT militants Abdullah Mir and Abu Zanaan were killed Public Notice in an encounter with security forces in Draman area of Rajouri In school records the 5. Bid Submission Start Date 11/08/2021 In school records the father's district of Jammu division early today, the sources said In a father's name of my daughter joint operation, Rashtriya Rifles and police killed one foreign Aaminah Sami (class 2nd name of my daughter Issa Sami 6. Pre-bid meeting 16 /08/2021 militant of Lashkar group, identified as Umar Gaza, at Pernote yellow) has wrongly been (class 9th Yellow) has wrongly 7. Bid Submission End Date 31 /08/2021 ( up to 2:00pm) entered as Sami Ullah Punjabi been entered as Sami Ullah village m Doda district. instead of Sami Ullah Rather. Punjabi instead of Sami Ullah 8. Technical Bid Open Date 03/09/2021 (at 2:00pm) However, his associate managed to escape during the en- Now, the necessary correction Rather. Now, the necessary counter the sources said. Two AK_56 rifles, five magazines and is to be made. In this regard correction is to be made. In 9. Financial Bid Open Date To be notified later a huge quantity of ammunition was recovered from the spot. if anybody has any objection, this regard if anybody has any The scooter bomb planted by suspected militants behind a lo- they may convey it to the objection, they may convey it The tenders should be submitted strictly in accordance with the provisions of the cal hotel on the banks of Dal Lake in the heart of the city went to the principal Tyndale Biscoe principal Mallinson School detailed e-NIT. off around 1500 hours today, but caused no casualty. Sheikh Bagh Srinagar within School Sheikh Bagh Srinagar Official sources said adding the blast was of low-intensity a period of 7days, after within a period of 7days, after and was aimed to cause panic. Two army jawans, who suffered that no objection shall be that no objection shall be No. SKIMS/MCH/MMD/ 05/Tender of injuries in the encounter with militants were evacuated later entertained. entertained. 2021/2432-40 Sd/- to the army hospital in Udhampur. Security forces cordoned SAMI ULLAH RATHER Dated:10 /08/2021. Materials Management Officer off Maisuma and some adjoining localities in uptown Srinagar. SAMI ULLAH RATHER SKIMS MCH Bemina Srinagar. Botakadal Lal Bazar Srinagar Botakadal Lal Bazar Srinagar DIPK-NB-2483/21 (Kashmir Observer, August 12, 2000) WORLD Thursday | 12.08.2021 04 Taliban Take Eighth Provincial Capital In Speedy Advance Across Afghanistan plete their withdrawal. tum of Taliban assaults in the last ises to prevent Afghanistan being The Taliban capture of Faiz- few months. The Taliban are battling used for international terrorism. abad, capital of the northeastern to defeat the USbacked government The Taliban promised not to attack Taliban could take Agencies province of Badakhshan, came as and reimpose strict Islamic law. The foreign forces as they withdraw but President Ashraf Ghani flew in to speed of their advance has shocked did not agree to a ceasefire with the Afghan capital in 90 Kabul, August Mazar-i-Sharif to rally old warlords the government and its allies. government. A commitment by the 11: Taliban fight- to the defence of the biggest city in Taliban forces now control 65% of Taliban to talk peace with the gov- days: US intelligence ers took control the north as Taliban forces close in. Afghanistan and have taken or threat- ernment side has come to nothing as of another city in Jawad Mujadidi, a provincial council en to take 11 provincial capitals, a se- they eye military victory. aliban fighters could isolate Afghanistan’s capital in 30 days northern Afghani- member from Badakhshan, said the nior EU official said on Tuesday. Some Afghans feel abandoned as and possibly take it over in 90, a US defence official told stan on Wednesday, Taliban had laid siege to Faizabad before US President Joe Biden urged Af- the United States and other Western Reuters on Wednesday citing US intelligence, as militants took an official said, the launching an offensive on Tuesday. ghan leaders to fight for their home- powers withdraw, leaving the Tali- Tcontrol of an eighth provincial Afghan capital. eighth provincial capital to fall "Unfortunately, after hours of land, saying on Tuesday he did not ban to make their move. The Taliban now control 65% of Afghanistan and have taken or to the insurgents in six days as heavy fighting the ANDSF retreated," regret his decision to withdraw, not- "The U.S. did not provide support threaten to take 11 provincial capitals, a senior EU official said US-led foreign Mujadidi told Reuters, referring to ing that the United States had spent ... now we see the result," Dawlat on Tuesday. The US official, speaking on condition of anonym- forces national security forces. "With the more than $1 trillion over 20 years Waziri, a retired general and military ity, said that the new assessment of how long Kabul could stand fall of Faizabad the whole of the and lost thousands of troops. analyst, told Reuters. was a result of the rapid gains the Taliban had been making northeast has come under Taliban The United States was providing sig- REGIONAL APPEAL around the country as US-led foreign forces leave. com- control." Badakhshan borders Tajiki- nificant air support, food, equipment The Taliban advances have raised “But this is not a foregone conclusion,” the official added, stan, Pakistan and China. and salaries to Afghan forces, he said. fears of the return to power of the saying that the Afghan security forces could reverse the mo- The loss of the city is the latest set- The United States will complete hardline militants who emerged in mentum by putting up more resistance. back for the government, which has the withdrawal of its forces this the early 1990s from the chaos of Wednesday’s loss of Faizabad, capital of the northeastern been struggling to stem the momen- month in exchange for Taliban prom- civil war and controlled most of the province of Badakhshan, was the latest setback for the Afghan country from 1996 to 2001, when government, which has been struggling to stem the momentum they were ousted by a US-led cam- of Taliban assaults. It came as President Ashraf Ghani flew in to paign for harbouring al Qaeda chief Mazar-i-Sharif to rally old warlords to the defence of the biggest Osama bin Laden. city in the north as Taliban forces close in. Jawad Mujadidi, a A new generation of Afghans, who provincial council member from Badakhshan, said the Taliban had have come of age since 2001, fears laid siege to Faizabad before launching an offensive on Tuesday. that the progress made in areas such “Unfortunately, after hours of heavy fighting the ANDSF retreated,” as women's rights and media free- Mujadidi told Reuters, referring to national security forces. dom will be squandered. “With the fall of Faizabad the whole of the northeast has come UN human rights chief Michelle under Taliban control.” Badakhshan borders Tajikistan, Pakistan Bachelet said on Tuesday reports of and China. The Taliban are battling to defeat the US-backed violations that could amount to war government and reimpose strict Islamic law. The speed of their crimes and crimes against humanity advance has shocked the government and its allies. were emerging, including "deeply US President Joe Biden urged Afghan leaders to fight for their disturbing reports" of the summary homeland, saying on Tuesday he did not regret his decision to with- execution of surrendering govern- draw, noting that the United States had spent more than $1 trillion ment troops. Afghan officials have over 20 years and lost thousands of troops. appealed for pressure on Pakistan The United States was providing significant air support, food, to stop Taliban reinforcements and equipment and salaries to Afghan forces, he said. supplies flowing over the border. The United States will complete the withdrawal of its forces this Pakistan denies backing the Taliban. month in exchange for Taliban promises to prevent Afghanistan be- The government has withdrawn ing used for international terrorism. its forces from some hard-to-defend The Taliban promised not to attack foreign forces as they with- rural districts to focus on holding draw but did not agree to a ceasefire with the government. A com- population centres. In some places, mitment by the Taliban to talk peace with the government side has government forces have given up come to nothing as they eye military victory. without a fight. Some Afghans feel abandoned as the United States and other West- During their 1996-2001 rule, the ern powers withdraw, leaving the Taliban to make their move. Taliban were never completely in “The US did not provide support ... now we see the result,” Dawlat control of the north but this time, Waziri, a retired general and military analyst, told Reuters. they seem intent on securing it be- fore closing in on the capital. School Openings Must Be Floods hit Turkey’s Bahrainis Want Peaceful Prioritised With Distancing, north after south Transition from ravaged by wildfires Tyranny to Democracy Masking: WHO Chief Scientist Agencies In Sinop province, 240km (150 Agencies rights which most peoples of the Agencies schools around the world. 1.5 billion entist also had said that there is no miles) east of Bartin, a house col- world enjoy. These are among children were suddenly out of school scientific evidence for anxiety that Floods caused by unusually heavy lapsed due to the deluge and cars Bahrain’s main opposition the basic principles for build- New Delhi: School openings must and it affecting their education, says the third wave of coronavirus will rainfall are ravaging Turkey’s were left stranded in water, Re- group, the al-Wefaq National Is- ing societies and states, and not be prioritized while maintaining Dr Donald Bundy" target children. northern coast, tearing down a uters news agency footage showed. lamic Society, says the Arab na- luxuries or exclusive privileges.” proper health and hygiene, said Earlier, on August 6, Dr Soumya On June 19, the Union Ministry of bridge and leaving villages with- AFAD said a hospital was being tion is demanding an end to tyr- Al-Wefaq emphasized that World Health Organization chief Swaminathan cautioned people Education had released the guide- out power. The floods on Wednes- evacuated and some roads were anny and a peaceful transition to all strata of the Bahraini society Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan lines for parent participation in democracy in the Persian Gulf reject injustice, tyranny, authori- amid the prevalence of the CO- home-based learning during school kingdom, as the ruling Al Khali- tarianism, monopoly, corruption VID-19 pandemic. closure and beyond. fah regime presses ahead with and ruling with an iron fist. Taking to Twitter, Dr Swamina- Former Union Education Minister its crackdown on dissent. Al-We- It said the use of excessive than said, "The impact on children's Ramesh Pokhriyal 'Nishank' in his faq, in a statement released on force and sheer brutality are in- mental, physical and cognitive well- tweet had said that "in this 'new nor- Tuesday, said Bahrainis are call- dicative of the ruling Al Khalifah being will last a long time. School mal' of the pandemic, considering ing for fundamental democratic regime’s nature. Wisdom and openings must be prioritized with parents' role as pivotal to children's reforms and genuine legislative thoughtfulness do not go hand distancing, masking, avoiding in- growth and learning, these Guide- participation, and they will not in hand with rampant corrup- door singing and gatherings, hand lines aim to provide information on be fooled by hollow promises tion, and only the beneficiaries hygiene and vaccination of all adults. the 'why', 'what', and 'how-to' of par- and publicity stunts. support the current situation. @mhrdschools @DrYasminAHaque @ ticipation and engagement in sup- “The people of Bahrain have “The Bahraini regime’s stub- NITIAayog @UNICEF" porting children during the school long demanded a political tran- born insistence on obstructing The impact on children's men- closure, irrespective of their literacy sition to a real democratic state peaceful transition and genuine tal, physical and cognitive wellbe- levels. Home is the first school, and day came after some of the largest closed in Sinop, warning that based on people’s will and rule political reforms reflects a weak ing will last a long time. School parents are the first teachers". wildfires in the country’s history strong rains in the area were ex- besides the establishment of and illegitimate ruling mental- openings must be prioritized against lowering their guard against The guidelines on home based spread across the southwest. pected to continue. a state of institutions and law. ity. The status quo is not only with distancing, masking, avoid- the coronavirus and urged them to learning emphasize on the need for State broadcaster TRT Haber Turkey’s north is prone to flash These are legitimate, popular, a war against our countrymen ing indoor singing and gather- strictly follow Covid-appropriate parents to create a safe and engaging said one person died from a heart floods in the summer when rains humanitarian and legal de- and women, but also against our ings, hand hygiene & vaccination protocols for another six months. environment and a positive learning attack in the northern province are particularly strong. Last year, at mands approved by all interna- homeland and its future. of all adults @mhrdschools@ The WHO chief scientist said, "I environment, have realistic expec- of Bartin amid the flooding, and least six people were killed in the tional and humanitarian values “It is also an attempt [by the Al DrYasminAHaque@NITIAayog@ know everybody is tired, everyone tations from the child, take care of emergency workers were look- floods in the region. and conventions as well as the Khalifah regime] to forge ahead UNICEFhttps://t.co/vgWcTZ6Nnk wants to meet their family, organ- health and eat healthy, while at the ing for another person who was The most recent flooding came Charter of the United Nations with its theft, looting, expro- — Soumya Swaminathan (@doc- ise parties. But this is not the time same time having fun with children. missing. Thirteen people were also just days after the United Na- and the International Covenant priation of national assets, mo- torsoumya) August 10, 2021 to let down your guard. Let's be These guidelines are meant not only injured after a bridge collapsed in tions climate panel sounded a dire on Civil and Political Rights,” the nopolization and worst illegal In a tweet by the not-for-profit careful for another six months. By for parents but also for caregivers, Bartin and there were power out- warning that the world’s green- statement read. methods and policies in order MS Swaminathan Research Founda- then, if the vaccination coverage is other family members, grandpar- ages in 12 villages, the Disaster and house gas levels were high enough The opposition party added, to justify its escape from realiz- tion, it informed, "Greatest Impact very high, then things should defi- ents, community members, older Emergency Management Presi- to guarantee climate disruption for “The Bahraini nation is demand- ing public aspirations,” al-Wefaq of Covid-19 is the indirect effect nitely start improving." siblings who all are engaged in pro- dency (AFAD) said. decades. ing natural and inalienable said. on education by shutting down of The global health body's chief sci- moting the welfare of children. NEWS MAKER Herd Immunity Not A Possibility With Prince Charles, Princess Diana's Wedding Cake Slice Sells For $2,558 London: A slice of cake from the 1981 wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana Spencer sold for 1,850 euros ($2,558) at auction in Delta Variant, Warns UK Vaccine Expert Britain on Wednesday -- with a warning not to eat it. The 40-year-old slab of marzipan and thick white icing decorated with the royal Agencies "The problem with this virus Covid infection and death but they coat of arms fetched more than three times its asking price of 300 euros to 500 euros. is (it is) not measles. If 95% of cannot prevent infections entirely. "We were amazed at the numbers of people wanting to bid on this large and unique piece of royal cake icing," said auctioneer Chris Albury, a royal memorabilia specialist at Dominic Winter Auctioneers in Cirencester, western England. London: The highly transmissible people were vaccinated against "The concept of herd immu- "There were lots of enquiries from bidders, mostly in the UK, the USA and several coun- Delta variant of coronavirus has measles, the virus cannot trans- nity is unachievable because we tries in the Middle East," he added in an email. The successful bidder comes from Leeds rendered the prospect of herd mit in the population," Professor know the infection will spread in the north of England, Albury said. The cake was originally given to Moyra Smith, immunity, where the majority of Pollard explained during the on- in unvaccinated populations and who worked for Queen Elizabeth II's mother at her Clarence House residence in central a country's population becomes line evidence session. the latest data is suggesting that London. Following Smith's death, her family sold it at the same auction house in 2008 immune to a virus, difficult, the "The Delta variant will still in- two doses is probably only 50 for 1,000 euros to a private collector, who has now sold it at a profit. "It appears to be in head of the UK's Oxford Vaccine fect people who have been vac- per cent protective against infec- exactly the same good condition as when originally sold, but we advise against eating Group has warned. cinated. And that does mean that tion," said Mr Hunter. it," the auctioneers said. Professor Andrew Pollard, who anyone who's still unvaccinated at Meanwhile, the experts also 'Handle with care' led the team that was behind the some point will meet the virus. We weighed in on UK Health Sec- The cake remains as Smith kept it, wrapped in cling film in a cake tin that she labelled Oxford University's COVID-19 vac- don't have anything that will stop retary Sajid Javid's plans to start "Handle with care" and dated 29 July 1981, the day of the wedding. The auctioneers said cine, told the All-Party Parliamen- transmission, so I think we are in a offering the most at-risk groups the slice came from a multi-tier cake served to staff at Clarence House, where Smith tary Group (APPG) on Coronavirus situation where herd immunity is a third booster shot of a Covid worked in the kitchen. Tuesday that the fear of another not a possibility and I suspect the vaccine along with a flu vaccine Apart from the main wedding cake, there were around 22 other cakes supplied by even more transmissible variant virus will throw up a new variant from next month. manufacturers for the royal occasion, the auctioneers said. remains a possibility and, there- that is even better at infecting vac- "The time we would need to Wednesday's lot included order of service and ceremonial programmes for the wed- fore, there is nothing that can com- cinated individuals," he said. boost is if we see evidence that ding, a royal wedding breakfast menu and a table seating programme from Buckingham pletely stop the deadly virus from This was echoed by Paul Hunter, there was an increase in hospi- Palace. Pieces of Charles and Diana's wedding cake still regularly go on sale and interest spreading. professor in medicine at the Uni- talisation - or the next stage after remains strong despite the break-up of their marriage and divorce in 1996. A piece of However, he also said there versity of East Anglia and an ex- that, which would be people dy- wedding cake in an original commemorative box sold for $2,240 in the United States in was no cause for "panic" as he pert in infectious diseases, who ing - amongst those who are vac- December, according to Julien's Auctions. The sale is the latest example of the continued fascination with Diana, who died aged 36 in expressed his doubts over the also highlighted that the current cinated. And that is not something a high-speed car crash in Paris in 1997. In June, her old Ford Escort -- an engagement present from Charles -- was bought by a South UK government's proposed third vaccines being administered are we are seeing at the moment," said American museum for more than 50,000 euros. booster dose of vaccines. very effective in preventing severe Professor Pollard. In 2019, a midnight blue velvet gown she wore when she danced with John Travolta at the White House in 1985 was put up for sale for between 250,000 euros and 350,000 euros. STATE Thursday | 12.08.2021 05 24-Year-Old Man 19000 posts of various Murdered In Rajouri, Locals ‘Much relief to kidney departments advertised by Block Highway In Protest patients’: Dialysis Centres JKSSB in recent months:Govt established in all districts of J&K SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The or by spreading motivated and Jammu and Kashmir Services Se- mischievous information for ul- KO NEWS DESK services close to the commu- high out of pocket expenditure lection Board (JKSSB) has adver- terior considerations. nity at the district hospitals at by the patients, he added. tised more than 19000 posts of As such, the aspiring candi- SRINAGAR: Much to the relief subsidized rates of Rs 950 per Mission Director, NHM, Ya- various cadres and categories re- dates are cautioned against the of kidney patients requiring session is being provided. sin Choudhary said that under lating to different departments activities of such vested inter- dialysis in the Union Territory Atal Dullo said that the Govt. this programme 5 to 8 dialysis under Accelerated Recruitment ests and are advised not to fall of J&K, Health & Medical Edu- is committed to provide qual- machines as per workload have Programme in recent months. prey to the designs of such un- cation Department has made ity services at the doorsteps of been installed in each of the di- The Board has also success- scrupulous elements. The candi- dialysis centres operational in the patients as most patients alysis centre and a total of 125 fully conducted the examination dates who are being approached all the 20 Districts of the Union had to undertake frequent machines stand installed till for about 12500 posts. by such people in any matter Territory. trips and often over long dis- date in the UT of J&K of which To continue the selection pro- pertaining to recruitment of Additional Chief Secretary, cess, the JKSSB has scheduled JKSSB are advised to immediate- Health & Medical Education, Computer Based Written Test ly report to the JKSSB without Atal Dullo while giving de- (CBT) Examination for more any delay. tails about the progress made than 1200 posts advertised The JKSSB will appreciate if Jammu- A 24-year-old man was house after attacking Sharma. in this regard, said that these vide advertisement notifica- specific information about such killed inside his house in Rajouri The motive behind the attack centres have been established tion number 02 of 2021 w.e.f. unscrupulous elements along district of Jammu and Kashmir was not known immediately, under Prime Minister's Nation- 17.08.2021 to 24.08.2021 (8:00 with evidence is furnished to the early Wednesday, prompting lo- the officials said. al Dialysis Program (PMNDP) onwards) at various examina- Board, enabling it to take appro- cals to block the Jammu-Poonch They said the relatives and under the umbrella of National tion centres in Jammu, Srinagar, priate legal action. The identity highway in protest, officials said. neighbours of the deceased Health Mission in the District Budgam and Baramulla. of such candidates who will re- Some unidentified assailants at- blocked the Jammu-Poonch na- Hospitals namely Govt. Hos- The aforesaid examination is port about the unscrupulous ele- tacked Ankush Sharma (24) with tional highway demanding ar- pital Gandhi Nagar Jammu, scheduled to be conducted in ments shall be kept confidential. sharp-edged weapons inside his rest of the culprits. DH Poonch, DH Udhampur, multiple batches and approxi- The J&K SSB has maintained house at Chakli village, causing Senior police and civil officers DH Kishtwar, DH Ramban, DH mately, 72,000 online applica- highest standards of transpar- his instant death, the officials said. visited the spot and are per- Reasi, DH Samba in Jammu tions have been received under ency and conducted biggest They said police have regis- suading the protesters to dis- Division and DH Budgam, DH 162 different item numbers. ever examinations in the history tered a case and started investi- perse, assuring prompt investi- Pulwama, DH Ganderbal, DH About 61,000 unique candidates of J&K UT in successful man- gation. Efforts are being made to gation and arrest of the accused, Shopian, DH Kulgam, DH Ban- are scheduled to appear at 36 ner. There is a transparent and arrest the attackers who fled the the officials said. dipora, JLNM Hospital Srinagar different locations/venues in institutionalized mechanism in & SDH Kupwara from Kashmir tances to access dialysis ser- 62 dialysis machines were pro- Kashmir and Jammu Division. place in JKSSB for making re- Division and Associated Hospi- vices incurring travel cost and vided by Ministry of Health However, it has come to the cruitments, purely on the basis tals of New Govt. Medical Col- loss of wages for the patients & Family Welfare, GoI, 40 by notice of the Board that some of merit, and information/notic- Police Forms SIT leges at Baramulla, Anantnag, and family members leading World Bank and rest 22 pro- unscrupulous elements/ vested es regarding the same are being Jammu: Police on Wednesday formed a Special Investigation Team to in- Doda, Rajouri & Kathua. to financial catastrophe for cured under National Health interests are exploiting the in- uploaded on the official website vestigate into the “brutal murder” of a 28-year-old youth by some unknown He said under NHM free of practically all families with Mission in the UT. Till date more nocent youth and trying to dupe from time-to-time. persons in Chakli area of Rajouri district last night, officials said. cost dialysis sessions are con- such patients. In absence of a than 35,000 dialysis sessions gullible candidates by using The candidates are advised “Today on August 11, 2021, information was received that during the night, ducted for patients from below government-run facility, the have been conducted in these various deceptive means in- to visit official website of the some unknown persons entered the house of one Bachan Lal (at) Chakli and poverty line (BPL) economic patients were forced to seek centres, and registered over 952 cluding making false promises Board www.jkssb.nic.inonly, for attacked his son, Ankush Bakshi, with sharp edged weapons, who died on the group and for non BPL patients treatment at the privately op- chronic patients suffering with of securing jobs either through authentic/verified updates/ in- spot as a result of the injuries sustained,” a police official said in a statement. the benefit of accessing the erated centers involving very renal diseases, he added. influence or use of unfair means formation. Based on this, police said, a case (FIR No. 538/20210 under section 302 and 458 IPC has been registered at PS Rajouri and investigation has been started. “A Special Investigation Team (SIT) headed by DySP headquarters, 20-year old J&K employees Rajouri has been constituted for speedy investigation of the case on merits,” Khan Directs officers to strictly adhere the police added. Reports said that the unknown assailants entered house of form united front to the youth and stabbed him to death as he was asleep at around 1 a.m. youth found Later a police party reached the spot and recovered “weapon of push regularisation to timelines in completion of projects offense”. The police team also took the body into possession for ‘hanging’ in KO NEWS DESK mode (Solar Standalone System). The works Program has been formulated medico-legal formalities. of daily, casual Board of Directors (BoD) consented for executing the works during the his room in Uri SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: Advisor to for an ambitious working plan for the year 2021-22. The works program for Agencies labourers Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmad year 2020-21 for Creation, Renovation the current year has been prepared Agencies Khan, today chaired the 78th Board and Maintenance of assets of the Cor- after taking proposals from the con- Uri: A 20-year-old of Directors meeting of Jammu and poration. The meeting also discussed cerned Chief Engineers and Chief Proj- FC&SCA recovers fine youth was found hang- Srinagar: An amalgam of Jam- Kashmir State Power Development issues pertaining to 900 MW Bagli- ect Engineers of the Corporation. The ing in Gowalta area of mu and Kashmir Employees Corporation Limited at Civil Secre- har HEP, status update of 930 MW meeting also proposed capital and Bordering Town Uri Unions (JKEU) on Wednesday tariat Srinagar. The BoD meeting was Kirthai-II HE, regularization of engi- operation and Maintenance works to of Rs. 63.9 lacs; registers 573 in North Kashmir's announced the formation of a attended by Principal Secretary PDD neering and geological staff in JKSPDC the tune of Rs 1000.59 Crores. Out of Baramulla district on joint platform under the ban- Rohit Kansal, Secretary Science and among other issues. this the provision for work done liabil- FIRs against violators Wednesday morning. ner of Jammu and Kashmir Em- Technology Alok Kumar, Managing Advisor Baseer Khan while chair- ities is Rs 2257.80 lacs, spill over is Rs A police official ployees United Front (JKEUF) Director JKSPDC Raja Yaqoob Farooq, ing the meeting directed the officers 65739.56 lacs and for new works the SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: Con- the inspections, the depart- told the news agency to push for the regularisation Executive Director Electric JKSPDC, FA of JKSPDC to complete all the projects provision is Rs 32061.93 lacs. sequent upon the directions ment formulated various teams KNT that the victim of daily wagers and casual la- &CAO, JKSPDC Santosh Kumari, Sunil within the stipulated timelines and The ongoing Hydro Electric Projects of Advisor to Lt. Governor, J&K, across the valley to inspect vari- (name withheld) was bours of Jammu and Kashmir. Gupta Company Secretary JKSPDC. said that no extension will be granted (HEP) for which funds have been pro- the Food Civil Supplies and Con- ous food establishments, mut- found hanging with While addressing the press Joint Secretary, Ministry of Power GoI as far as timelines are concerned. posed in this work plan include Parnai sumer Affairs (FCS&CA) depart- ton and chicken shops, fruit and a ceiling fan by his conference, employee leaders Ghanshyam Prasad, Director (HPP&I) He also said that regular monitoring HEP, Sawalkote HEP including roads, ment has recovered a fine of Rs. vegetable, bakery shops besides family members at said that there has been a long Central Electricity Authority, Manoj of works should be done on regular 12 MW Karnah (PMDP). 63, 90,328 from 18,905 default- various other establishments. his home. pending genuine demand of Tripathi and other officers attended basis for efficient management and Further an amount of Rs. 15798 lacs ers and lodged a landmark 573 The teams inspected various He said a case under regularisation of daily wagers the meeting through video confer- delivery of services. has been proposed for new projects to FIRs against the violators from markets within their jurisdic- relevant sections of and casual labours of Jammu encing. The meeting held threadbare The Advisor further directed the be taken in hand in the current work April 2020-March 2021 across tion, and found defaulters fail- law has been regis- and Kashmir. discussion on the appointment of officers to fix realistic timelines for plan. These include New Ganderbal the Kashmir valley. ing to maintain the quality of tered to ascertain the EJAC president Mohd Rafiq Managing Director of JKSPDC, works the completion of the projects and HEP (8314 lacs), Kirthai-I HEP (Rs Giving details, the Assistant food items, not displaying rate cause of the death of said that to plead the regula- program for the year 2021-22, Sale of take technical advice from experts 4759.95), Kirthai-II HEP (5.16 lacs), Director, FC&SCA, Mushtaq Ah- lists of essential commodities, the youth. risation of casual and daily wa- Power of BHEP, Construction of cor- wherever required. He also directed Lower Kalnai HEP (1718.22 lacs), Mo- mad Wani said that the fines selling expiry products, besides He said prima facie it gers employees working in the porate office at Rajbagh Srinagar, Ex- the officers to expedite the construc- hura HEP (100 lacs). The plan has also and FIRs were lodged against indulging in practices of illegal seems a case of suicide different departments, many tension of Time for EPC Contract and tion of corporate office at Rajbagh kept an amount of Rs 23997 lacs for the butchers, poultry shops, profiteering and sale of under- but still the investiga- employee unions decided to PMC for Implementation of 37.5MW Srinagar on modern lines with all the meeting the operation & maintenance bakery shops, fruit sellers after weight products. tion has been set into form a single platform to press Parnai HEP, electrification of 54 un- facilities in place. (O&M) costs of its already created as- they were found violating EC Apart from imposing fines, motion. (KNT) for their regularisation. electrified villages through off grid The BoD meeting informed that the sets and projects. Act. He said in addition to im- the rotten vegetables and other posing fines and lodging FIRs, expired items were destroyed 160 establishments were also on the spot. The enforcement sealed. He said the department team headed by AD Enforce- Focus on formation has strengthened its guard and ment has recently sealed two Government of Jammu and Kashmir acted heavily against the viola- boutiques one at Lambert lane tors after April 2021 too. and another at Bund Side Lal of new group enterprises in The AD, FCS&CA informed Chowk for charging high rates Department of Fisheries that further an amount of Rs to customers. Besides jewellery Ph.0191-2582235, 0191-2584248 email; [email protected]/ 25,93,320 against 6311 default- shops have been directed to Ganderbal: Dr Sehrish ers during April 2021-July 2021 maintain the quality of gold and SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: Mission Direc- The Mission Director directed the were collected. Besides 265 sell only HallMark jewellery. tor Jammu & Kashmir Rural Livelihoods Block Programme Managers to com- e-Reauction Notice NO. 09 of 2021 Dated: 09-08-2021 establishments were sealed as Meanwhile, the general pub- Mission (JKRLM) Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar plete the Aadhaar Seeding process dur- well and 74 FIRs were registered lic are being informed to lodge today emphasized on the field staff of ing social mobilization itself and enroll For and on behalf of tlhe Lt. Governor J&K Union Territory, e-Bid affixed with against the violation of the EC complaints on toll free number: the Mission to focus on formation of all SHG members under social security revenue stamp worth Rs. 5/- are invited From Domicile of the Union Territory Act in Kashmir valley. 18001807011 (24×7) in case of new group enterprises-FPOs in Gan- schemes including PMSBY, PMJJBY etc. of Jammu and Kashmir in the auction of Fishing rights from Ranjit Sagar It was revealed that during any violation in the market. derbal district. These directions were Dr Sehrish also directed the officials Reservoir (J&K portion) Satwani/Basohli District Kathua for the year 2021-22. passed by her while chairing a review to observe COVID-19 appropriate be- The society of the Fishermen registered under Cooperative Act of the J&K state meeting of the Mission for the district. havior and follow the SOPs while being Addressing the meeting, Dr Sehrish in the field and also communicate and (Now Union Territory of Jamnu and Kashmir) if any, can also participate in the ‘Enrolment of students at emphasized on the need to give boost to aware the community to strictly follow auction. the scheme in the district and to inte- the Covid appropriate behavior. The Bid document containing detailed terms & conditions and other details grate several crafts under one umbrella. While informing meeting about prog- can be seen/downloaded against e-Bid document fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees all levels decreases by nearly The MD further directed the officials ress of Blocks in the District, the officials One Thousand only) in shape of DD pledged to Assistant Director Fisheries two percent in JK schools’ to federate more rural women into the apprised that 14142 Rural women have Kathua from the official Government website www.jktenders.gov.in. from:- Agencies measures. Besides, the MoE has said that 1 Download date start 13-08-2021 Srinagar: In Jammu and Kashmir, School Education Department of 2 Bid Submission date start 14-08-2021 the government-run-schools have Jammu and Kashmir has expedited recorded a dip in enrolment at with 930, 5 Kilo-watts hybrid out of 3 Bid submission dale ends 23-08-2021 both elementary and secondary 1418 and 602, 1 Kilo-watts offline 4 Submission of DD of EMD and Tender 24-08-2021 level by nearly two percent in one out of 809 Solar Power Panels that academic year, the Government of were successfully installed in the Document Fee India (GoI) said. The Ministry of designated schools during the year 5 Bid opening Date 25-08-2021 Education (MoE) for GoI has said 2020-21. asked the Jammu and Kashmir It also reveals that an online por- government that the enrolment at tal was also developed for moni- The original instruments of earnest Money Deposit for an amount of elementary as well as at secondary toring of implementation of Voca- fold of SHGs so that they are able to con- been federated into 1608 SHGs and an Rs.5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakh only) and Tender Document Fee for an and higher secondary level needs tional Education in all the approved nect the livelihood interventions for the amount of 6.08 crore had been provided amount of Rs. 1000/- (Rupees one thousand only) both in the shape of to be focused on priority According schools of JK and the e-inaugurated social and economic upliftment in the to the SHGs as capitalization from the Demand Drafts favouring Assistant Director Fisheries Kathua shall reach to the official figures available with was done by Lieutenant Governor. District. While addressing the officials, Mission. It was given out that in addi- by 24-08-2021 upto 4.00 PM in a sealed envelope addressed to Accounts the news agency, “It decreased by The GoI also said that all the in- Dr Sehrish maintained that JKRLM is tion, the SHGs have been credit linked Officer (Member Secretary of the Auction Committee Ranjit Sugar Reservoir) 0.2 lakh at Primary level, 0.1 lakh stitutions that were funded through striving to remove barriers related to with the Banks to the tune of Rs 28.52 at Upper Primary level resulting in Samagra Shiksha which includes food, nutrition, &health. She also said crore. The SHG members have invested Fisheries Department, Canal Road, Nowabad Jammu- 180016 without which a decrease of 0.34 lakh enrolment two directorates of School Educa- that our focus area is gender integra- the amount in different livelihoods like bids shall not he accepted. The Bid shall be opened on 25-08-2021 at 11:00 at Elementary level.” tion, 20 Chief Educational Offices tion and social development of women. mushroom cultivation, milk processing, AM or any other date convenient to bid opening authority in presence of It reveals that the decreased level (CEO) offices, 20 District Institute Dr Sehrish said the Mission is also pro- curd making, sheep rearing, beekeeping Bidders who may like to be present. The other terms and conditions are of the student enrolment is 0.07 of Education and Trainings (DI- viding opportunities to women for en- etc under various livelihood initiatives. mentioned in detailed Bid document. Lakh at secondary level and 0.04 ETs), 188 Educational Zones and in trepreneurship while providing them The meeting was attended by Sa- No:-DF/Acctts/e-Auction 2021-22/2470-77 Accounts Officer lakh at higher secondary level. the meantime, 23,112 schools have access to financial institutions and mar- jid Yahaya Naqash, Additional Mission Dated: 09-08-2021 Member Secretary The GoI had also said that the au- were registered on Public Financial kets. She further emphasized on promo- Director Kashmir, District Programme Auction Committee thorities from Jammu and Kashmir Management System (PFMS) and tion of livelihoods through convergence Managers, Block Programme Managers, DIPK-6394/21 Ranjit Sagar Reservoir, require an inclusive planning to im- the funds are presently being oper- approach to enhance the income of MIS Assistants of District Ganderbal and Fisheries Department. prove enrolment through effective ated through PFMS—(KNO) women SHGs. other officials of the Mission. 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KO VIEW Third wave is seeding fter a progressive decline in the corona- virus caseload over the past two months, India on Wednesday reported an in- Acrease in infections and fatalities. Ac- cording to the union health ministry data, India reported 38,353 Covid-19 cases and 479 deaths in the last 24 hours on Wednesday. This is a 36 percent Rahul Gandhi calls Kashmir home but jump from Tuesday when India reported 28,204 new Covid cases and 373 deaths. The fresh surge is taking place across 44 districts in India which are fails to address people's concerns reporting more than 10 per cent weekly positivity rate. Kerala is the only state which has more than 1 lakh active Covid-19 cases. uring his just concluded dinary people in Kashmir un- drawal of J&K's statehood and its On a positive note, the active Covid-19 active visit to Kashmir, Con- derstand that Congress will not bifurcation into two union ter- cases constitute 1.21 percent of the total cases and gress vice president, take the risk of annoying people ritories. His dismay and disap- the country has achieved its highest recovery rate Altaf Hussain DRahul Gandhi tried to outside Jammu and Kashmir by pointment is shared by many or- strike an emotional chord with demanding or promising restora- dinary people in Kashmir. They today at 97.45 percent. Over forty thousand patients the people here. But the visit did tion of Article 370. The BJP has have totally lost faith in the Indi- have recovered in the last 24 hours. India has also nothing to restore the confidence convinced most Indians that this an political class, except for a few paced up the vaccination over the last two months. of Kashmiri people in India's po- constitutional provision (370 ) individual politicians. litical class. came in the way of J&K's integra- The BJP has, indeed, strength- The total number of COVID vaccine doses adminis- Speaking after the inaugura- tion with the Indian Union and ened itself by revoking Article tered in the country so far has reached 51.90 crore. Congress itself tion of Pradesh Congress head- reinforced the separatist senti- 370. But it has harmed wider na- Now the studies are underway to see if a com- had eroded much of quarters in Srinagar on Tuesday, ment. It warrants mention that tional interest. For, it has caused bination of two different vaccines would give a Rahul Gandhi talked of his fam- J&K's internal ily's roots in Kashmir. “My fam- better outcome. In India, a new ICMR study has ily lives in Delhi. Earlier, it lived found it safe to mix Covishield and Covaxin, the autonomy and reduced in Allahabad. And before that, it two main vaccines against Covid-19 in use in India. lived here (in Srinagar)" he said The study has also found that mixing the two gives Article 370 to a to a loud applause by party work- ers gathered for the occasion. better immunity. However, according to the World skeleton. The BJP has Pertinent to mention that Ra- Health Organization, there is currently limited hul Gandhi's great grandfather data on the efficacy of a “mix and match” regimen. done in a single stroke and India's first Prime Minister, For now the rising infections is a big worry. Jawahar Lal Nehru was a de- and brazenly what the scendant of a Kashmiri Pandit, And this is happening even when a significant pop- Congress did slowly and Raj Kaul, a Sanskrit scholar who ulation has so far been vaccinated. Worldwide, the migrated from Srinagar at the new surge is traced to India-originated delta vari- not so brazenly instance of Mughal emperor Far- rukhsiyar, in 1716. ant. But the centre has denied that in India that the Kashmiri Pandits, by and fresh infections are a result of the delta variant. large, identified themselves with However, the need for caution can’t be overem- the Nehru family. That largely phasised. In Kashmir too where on ground, the changed after their exodus from the Valley in 1990s. Many vocal Covid protocols are observed in breach. The situa- members of the migrant commu- tion has, more or less, gone back to square one. The nity have since become ardent There was nothing in Rahul Gandhi's speech that people seem to have concluded once again that the supporters of the BJP. would assuage an average Kashmir's fears. Ordinary pandemic is all but over. And which is not the case While calling Kashmir his home, Rahul minced no words people in Kashmir understand that Congress will not take – albeit, the second Covid-19 wave may be waning. in saying that the Modi govern- the risk of annoying people outside Jammu and Kashmir The Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has ment had committed aggression called for a strict adherence to Covid protocols to against Jammu and Kashmir. pre-empt the expected third wave. Sinha has also He also demanded restoration of Jammu and Kashmir's statehood. Congress itself had eroded much such alienation in Kashmir as directed the Health and Information departments But, he did not say a word about of J&K's internal autonomy and never before. to come up with a comprehensive district-level Article 370 which the Modi govt reduced Article 370 to a skel- Such is the resentment and plan for conducting awareness campaigns. He also revoked in August 2019. eton. The BJP has done in a sin- deep depression that a prominent asked the Deputy Commissioners and the district Majority of people in Jammu gle stroke and brazenly what the Kashmiri Pandit leader, Sanjay and Kashmir, particularly the Congress did slowly and not so Tickoo, who has stayed put in the police officers to rope in religious leaders and com- majority Muslim community, feel brazenly. Valley, fears a repeat of 1990. Partici- munity heads for spreading awareness regarding deeply distressed by the abroga- True that Congress and many pating in a debate on Media Swaraj adherence to Covid appropriate behaviour. It is, tion of Article 370. They see it as other secular parties in India did on Tuesday evening, he said if the breach of faith and a conspiracy not support abrogation of Article lava bursts, "not only Kashmir, the however, important that not only the awareness is to change the Muslim-majority 370 or the bifurcation of J&K into whole of India will burn. created but the Covid protocol is also enforced. As character of the state. Worse still, two union territories. But, except Views expressed in the article things stand, the third wave could be seeding. they see people from other states for a couple of regional parties, are the author's own and do not occupying land in J&K and conse- the Opposition in India took an necessarily represent the editorial quently both Kashmiri Muslims equivocal stand. Omar Abdullah stance of Kashmir Observer and Hindus losing their common says the party's like the Congress, OTHER OPINON cultural and political identity. perhaps, could not afford to op- The author is a freelance There was nothing in Rahul Gan- pose the revocation of Article 370. journalist,formerly North India dhi's speech that would assuage But he says these parties "let us Correspondent of the BBC. He also Sport is Not a War an average Kashmir's fears. Or- down" by being silent on the with- worked with Times of India. Nor Weapon OBSERVER All letters intended for publication must include the writer’s name and erious sport, and all the sportspersons worth admir- address, even if a pseudonym is used. Letters are edited as clarity, X X X X MAIL YOUR LETTERS ing, play a game well and appreciate their competi- spaceand accuracy of expression require. Our publishing a letter does P.O. Box # 337, GPO, Srinagar-190 001 tors. Unfortunately, the tensions between the two MAIL not mean we agree with everything or even anything in it. -EDITOR email: [email protected]@kashmirobserver.net Slargest countries in the Subcontinent — despite their shared culture and history — has often spilled into sports. Cricket is the usual casualty, with the two countries rarely being able to play a bilateral series. But the javelin, even A Stroll Down the Literary Lane of Dara Shikoh though its origins are as a weapon, was not allowed to be a pawn in the bitter games between jingoists. When asked t the age of twenty-five Dara was Shah Jahan’s most favoured and which was seen via his adoption of between the ineffable facets of spiri- about Nadeem, Chopra was clear: “It would have been good Shikoh wrote his first book, adored son, he even made Dara in the “pantheistic school of thought” tuality prevalent in Sufism and the to have Nadeem on the podium too. Asia ka naam ho jata.” Safinat-ul-Awliya, which charge of the affairs of the state be- Wahdatul Wujud. This school of Upanishads. Dara also produced an- For all the talk of sports as war and the players as war- Awas a succinct amalgama- cause of the accurate arrows in his thought, while following the main pil- other significant Persian work titled riors, the true spirit of competition comes from pursuing tion of events in the life of the Prophet quiver that he employed to handle lars of Islam, tried to establish a com- Sirr- i- Akbar, which was the transla- excellence and building solidarity. On the grandest stage ฀฀฀ ฀฀฀฀ ฀฀฀฀ ฀฀฀฀ and the Caliphs. Dara was sensitive issues. Hence, Dara con- mon ground on the identical strands tion of the fifty-two Upanishads. The of his career, the world’s best javelin thrower — an Indian a spiritual person, an avid reader and stantly remained at the capitol with of varying religious systems present form of literature produced by Dara soldier — did not put down a friend who had lost, one who was regarded as a tolerant and intel- his trusted group of advisors and pre- in India. Dara authored Majma-ul- was an idiosyncratic set of work that appreciated his win. That, as much as Neeraj’s athletic abil- lectual man, unlike the infamous occupied himself with the goal to sati- Bahrayn (the Mingling of the two might have helped him gain popular- ity, is worth admiring. As politicians rush to congratulate reputation of a ‘ruthless bigot’ that ate his intellectual itch. He used this oceans) that he later got translated ity amongst the common people. His the Indian Olympians, they could learn a bit about states- preceded his brother, Aurangzeb. time to create a new wave in Islamic into Sanskrit, as Samudra Sangam, contributions to the field of literature manship, sporting spirit and magnanimity from a 23-year- While Dara’s younger siblings literature that unfurled numerous by Hindu scholars, to ensure that it associated with the Mughal empire old whose pride in his nation is not contingent on hating the were busy carrying out administra- avenues of discussion and correlation was made accessible to more people, are cherished and read till date. neighbouring one. tive duties by governing provinces, between religious texts in the Mughal especially those of the Hindu reli- he spent most of his time in the royal Empire. This insight that he soaked gion. Majma-ul-Bahrayn was a Per- Neha Fayaz The Indian Express household often enjoying a sumptu- up during his free time translated sian text that employed lexical tech- [email protected] ous life. It was no secret that Dara into tolerance for other religions, niques of similarity to build a bridge Thursday| 12-08-2021 7

Mehak Fatima

Black banners and flags atop buildings and houses betoken the onset of Muharram in Kashmir. Mourning rituals, including majalis (lecture gatherings), juloos (processions), nawhakhwani Karbala in Kashmir (lamentation poems), and marsiyakhwani (elegies), begin to be ARBALA, literally the land of karb (sor- to be observed. These rituals are pronounced with We mourn the martyrs of Karbala, our skins torn row) and bala (agony) has over time expression of grief over the tragedies that befell the with chains. observed. These rituals turned into a metaphor — one for catas- Prophet’s family by lamenting and beating of chests. The Mansion is white, lit up with roses. He is driven are pronounced with Ktrophe, and one for resistance. It was on Juloos or processions in earlier times were Through streets in which blood flows like Husain’s. this land that Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of the taken out in the wee hours of the night. Ceremonies Our hands won’t return to us, not even mutilated, expression of grief over Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) was mar- were largely private and held indoors or within when tyred alongside seventy-one companions. Hussain maatam sarais (mourning houses). The eighth and Death comes — thin bureaucrat — from the plains.” the tragedies that and his companions made the ultimate sacrifice by tenth of Muharram would usually be devoted to — Agha Shahid Ali (Muharram in Srinagar, befell the Prophet’s standing in the face of tyranny, injustice, and cor- alam (flag) and zuljinah (Imam Hussain’s horse 1992) ruption, and keeping alive the values of truth, jus- in Karbala) processions respectively. Overtime, family by lamenting tice, and dignity. the rituals moved outdoors in daylight, with male The ceremonies held during Muharram, year “Hayhat minna al zilla!” (never to humiliation!) mourners lining streets in groups – some beating after year, serve as a reminder and a source for and beating of chests – the flame of resistance was sparked by Hussain chests, some self-flagellating – while women lined drawing lessons from lives of Karbala’s martyrs, ibn Ali’s refusal to pledge allegiance to the tyrant, the boundaries and buildings beating their chests to reinforcing integrity and sustaining resilience in Yazeed, with these words. Hayhat minna al zilla! – the rhythm of the nawhas. the face of oppression. This period comes for every chant mourners in processions paying homage to Public observation of Muharram in Kashmir individual as an opportunity to reflect upon how the martyrs of Karbala. has long undergone notable changes. From night- one can, in their own capacities, answer Hussain’s The month of Muharram marks the beginning time processions to mourners being detained and echoing call from the grounds of Karbala – “hal min of the Islamic year, however, for the followers of the lathi-charged, the socio-political milieu in Kashmir nasirin yansurna?” (is there anyone to come to my Shi’a school of thought, Muharram ushers in a re- over the centuries has substantially shaped Mu- aid). The answer to this call for support does not lie ligious fervour accompanied by grief and passion. harram into a glaring symbol of resistance. Noted in physical presence and strength, but it is a call to The first nine days of the month of Muharram have, poet, Agha Shahid Ali, explored his Kashmiri Mus- rise up against injustice in every form, to make Hus- for the longest time, been observed and commemo- lim identity in many of his works as he drew paral- sain’s cause one’s own, and stand firm for the truth. rated with mourning ceremonies across the globe, lels between Karbala and Kashmir, adding a distinc- Observers of Muharram in Kashmir continue to leading up to the tenth day or Ashura (Arabic for tive facet to resistance poetry. strive in this direction and live by the saying, “kul- ‘tenth’), which marks the martyrdom anniversary lu yawmin Ashura, kullu ardhin Karbala” – “every of Imam Hussain and his faithful companions. “ ‘Break their hands.’ Will ours return with guns, or day is Ashura, every land is Karbala.” Black banners and flags atop buildings and a bouquet? Mehak Fatima is a postgraduate in English from houses betoken the onset of Muharram in Kashmir. Ice hardens its fat near his heart. We’re cut to the the University of Delhi and is currently pursuing Mourning rituals, including majalis (lecture gather- brains. her Bachelor’s in Education from IASE, Srinagar ings), juloos (processions), nawhakhwani (lamenta- He memorizes, clause by clause, the contract for tion poems), and marsiyakhwani (elegies), begin Doomsday.

Hijri New Year: How It Marks A New Beginning The Islamic Calendar teaches the believers to stay hopeful under all circumstances

Raamish Siddiqui, Hijri Calendar came into being approxi- mately seventeen years after the jour- slamic Calendar depends on the ney of the Prophet. movement of the moon. It is almost The cultural impact of the develop- eleven days shorter than the solar ment of the Hijri Calendar was signifi- Icalendar. The Islamic Calendar, also cant. It united the lands across the Ara- known as the Hijri Calendar, is named af- bian Peninsula that were previously ter the Hijrah or migration of the Prophet marked by differences. of Islam from his birth city of Mecca to Medina (previously known as Yathrib). A matter of great wisdom The Arabic word Hijrah refers to The selection of the date of Hijrah as ‘departure’ or ‘flight’ and the conse- the start of the Islamic Calendar was a quent ‘separation’. The term refers matter of great wisdom. This is because to the departure of the Prophet of Is- Hijrah was not simply an act of relocat- lam from Mecca to Medina in 622AD. ing from Mecca to Medina. It was a step The Prophet of Islam announced his to find a more suitable place to continue Prophethood in 610AD, which was faced the work. This event intensified the on- with opposition by some in Mecca. De- going efforts and became a remarkable spite the opposition, the Prophet of Is- milestone in the history of Islam. lam and his companions continued the The Hijri calendar is a beacon of preaching efforts unabated. hope. It teaches the believers to stay Eventually, the opposition leaders hopeful under all circumstances. The unanimously devised a plan to arm young situation might appear to be adverse men from the different tribes against the and life-threatening, like being trapped Prophet. In this way, they wanted to en- in a cave, but those who are steadfast in sure that a single tribe does not bear the their approach shall emerge stronger. blood responsibility, and the onus rests The Islamic Calendar is also a man- with all the tribes, as was the prevalent ifestation of how non-confrontation is custom in Arabia in those days. the only gainful approach in life. By As recorded in the Hadith tradi- adopting a course of non-confrontation, tions, God pre-informed the Prophet of al-Thawr. Finally, after almost twelve a peaceful course of action. It was for determine its starting date. The team one can try to resolve the problem in the Islam and ordained him to migrate. The days, they reached Medina. this reason that this event holds a sig- prepared several ideas and proposed to best possible manner. Prophet left the house and his birth city nificant position in the history of Islam. mark events like the birth of the Prophet We must not allow any excuse to of Mecca with Abu Bakr, a close com- A milestone in the history of Islam Later, as the Caliphate grew and of Islam, the date of the first revelation of disrupt peace in society. In other words, panion, and embarked on the perilous Hijrah is not an ordinary event in the reached far and wide, the need to have a the Quran, and other highlight events to the start of the new year reminds us to Hijrah journey. history of Islam. It presented a model of uniform calendar emerged to effectively mark the beginning of this Calendar. renew the resolve that peace is of para- When the Meccan tribal leaders re- patience and avoidance of conflict, even at govern the everyday affairs of the state Then, Ali ibn Abi Talib proposed to mount importance and that anything alised that the Prophet of Islam had left, the cost of migrating from the birth place. and unify the lands. As per scholars, the start the Islamic Calendar from the date can be given up for the sake of peace, they sent a group of assassins after him. This event illustrates the immense Second Caliph Umar ibn al Khattab tasked of Hijrah. Several deliberations took but peace cannot be given up for the On the way to Medina, the Prophet and importance that Islam lays on main- his Council to set up the Islamic Calendar. place, and eventually, Caliph Umar de- sake of anything. his companion Abu Bakr sought ref- taining peace, and through Hijrah, the The Council began to brainstorm cided to adopt the date of Hijrah as the uge in a cave at the mountain of Jabal Prophet of Islam laid the foundation of on the details of such a Calendar and to start date of the Islamic Calendar. The The Gulf News LIFE & TIMES Thursday| 12-08-2021 8

Heart health can be Fax No: 0194-2496328 E-mail Id: [email protected] c) Conduct inspection of Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway The Chief Lift Inspector or his authorized representative as mandated under the improved by exercising, said Govt. Order, after giving reasonable notice to the “Owner” has the right to Government of the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir enter upon any Govt./semi Govt./Private /Public / Commercial or Residential OFFICE OF THE CHIEF LIFT INSPECTOR, buildings, in Kashmir Province, in which Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway is cutting 200 calories daily installed or is being installed or in connection with application for permission to KASHMIR operate such installation, or otherwise, for the purpose of inspecting the lift or its

Agencies ments in vascular health compared to installation or its operation. aerobic exercise alone in older adults Wherever any occurrence of accident is intimated, during the operation of any Cutting just 200 calories a day coupled with obesity," added Brinkley. PUBLIC NOTICE with moderate exercise reaped bigger This randomised controlled trial Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway, the installation shall be instantly sealed. The rewards than exercise alone for older, included 160 sedentary adults, ages The Government has initiated the process of enactment of “J&K LIFT & ESCALATOR operation of such installation shall not be resumed except with the written obese adults, according to the findings 65-79 years with obesity (BMI=30-45 permission of the Chief Lift Inspector. of a new study. kg/m2). The average age of the partici- ACT”, through proper legislation, in order to provide for regulation of erection, Among older adults with obesity, pants was 69 years; 74 per cent were maintenance and safe operation of Lifts, Escalators and Moving Walkways, and all other Therefore, through this publication, it is brought to the notice of the “Owners” of all combining aerobic exercise with a female, and 73 per cent were white. machinery and apparatus pertaining thereto, and for matters connected therewith or Govt./Semi Govt./Private/ Public/Commercial/residential buildings in Kashmir Province moderate reduction in daily calories Participants were randomly as- resulted in greater improvements in signed to one of three intervention incidental thereto. While the formal issuance of ‘ Notification’ through proper legislation falling under the following categories:- aortic stiffness (a measure of vascular groups for 20 weeks: 1) exercise only might take some time, in the meanwhile, in order to ensure that all the safety measures • Those who intend to install new Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway or make health, which impacts cardiovascular with their regular diet, 2) exercise additions & alterations in Existing Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway. disease), compared to exercise only plus moderate calorie restriction (re- are in place and all the requisite precautions are adhered to in, case of such existing or to exercise plus a more restrictive duction of approximately 250 calories/ infrastructure pertaining to the Manufacturers/their authorized dealers/Govt./Semi- • Those who intend to operate the new as well as existing diet. The findings of the study were day), or 3) exercise plus more inten- Govt. undertakings/Autonomous bodies/Private/Public/Commercial or Residential Lift/Escalator/Moving Way in future also, published in the journal 'Circulation'. sive calorie restriction (reduction of need to seek permission from the designated authority i.e The Chief Lift Inspector, Modifiable lifestyle factors such approximately 600 calories/day). buildings, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir, by virtue of Govt. Order issued vide Kashmir, through an application on standard requisite format and depositing a as a healthy diet and regular physical The two calorie-restricted groups No. 552-PW(R&B) OF 2018 Dated: 22.10.2018, has appointed the Authority prescribed sum towards application fee for each Lift/ Escalator/Moving Walkways activity may help offset age-related received pre-made lunches and din- constituting of the following:- increases in aortic stiffness. Although ners with less than 30 per cent of cal- installation, which shall be credited to Head, MH-0059 miscellaneous revenue, favouring 1. The Superintending Engineer, (Mechanical Circle), Mechanical Engineering aerobic exercise generally has favour- ories from fat and at least 0.8 grams The Superintending Engineer, Mechanical Circle (MED), Kashmir ( The Chief Lift able effects on aortic structure and of protein per kg of their ideal body Department Kashmir designated as “The Chief Lift Inspector, Kashmir”. Inspector, Kashmir), within a period of 30 days from the publication of this notice. function, previous studies have shown weight, prepared under the direction 2. The Assistant Executive Engineer (Mechanical) designated as “Lift Inspector”. that exercise alone may not be suf- of a registered dietitian for the study; The following designated authorities can be contacted on Phone numbers/e-mails for ficient to improve aortic stiffness in they made their own breakfasts ac- 3. Junior Engineer (Mechanical) designated as “Assistant Lift Inspector – further information:- older adults with obesity. cording to the dietitian-approved Mechanical”. 1. Lift Inspector "This is the first study to assess menu. 4. Junior Engineer (Electrical) designated as “Assistant Lift Inspector –Electrical”, a) Er. Sheikh Bilal Ahmad (Assistant Executive Engineer) the effects of aerobic exercise training Everyone in the study received (Ph. No. 8825076186) who shall exercise the powers and perform the functions as under:- with and without reducing calories supervised aerobic exercise training E-mail id: [email protected] on aortic stiffness, which was mea- four days per week for the duration of a) Permission to erect/install a Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway 2. Assistant Lift Inspector sured via cardiovascular magnetic the 20-week study at the Geriatric Re- resonance imaging (CMR) to obtain search Center at Wake Forest School The Chief Lift Inspector, after conducting the requisite inspection, shall either a) Er. Ishan Huku (Junior Engineer) detailed images of the aorta," said of Medicine. grant the permission, for Installation/Erection and to make addition and (Ph. No. 7006194209)

Tina E. Brinkley, PhD, lead author of The structure and function of the alteration of Lifts/Escalators/Moving Walkways, or refuse the permission, as the b) Er. Mushtaq Ahmad Bajard (Junior Engineer) the study and associate professor of aorta were assessed with cardiovas- (Ph. No. 9419009907) case may be. gerontology and geriatric medicine cular magnetic resonance imaging to at the Sticht Center for Healthy Aging measure aortic arch pulse wave veloc- b) Annual Permission to Operate the Lift/Escalator/Moving Walkway Sd/- and Alzheimer's Prevention at Wake ity (PWV) (the speed at which blood The Chief Lift Inspector, after conducting the requisite inspection, shall either (Er. Sanjay Sharma) Forest School of Medicine in Winston- travels through the aorta) and dis- Salem, North Carolina. tensibility, or the ability of the aorta grant the permission, for Operation/Working of Lifts/Escalators/ Moving (Chief Lift Inspector) "We sought to determine whether to expand and contract. Higher PWV Walkways (New Installation as well as Existing Installation), or refuse the Superintending Engineer, adding caloric restriction for weight values and lower distensibility values DIPK-6400/21 permission, as the case may be. Mechanical Circle, (MED) Kashmir. loss would lead to greater improve- indicate a stiffer aorta.

Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir Government of Jammu and Kashmir Government of Jammu & Kashmir OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (R&B) LANDSCAPING JK Lt Governor's Grievance Cell DIVISION KMR. ENGINEERING COMPLEX, RAJBAGH, SRINAGAR Civil Secretariat, Jammu TENDER NOTICE This is for the information of the citizens who want to file a grievance with the Government of U.T. Of J&K . The Hon'ble FRESH OF NIT 30 Lt. Governor's Grievance Cell is functional both at Jammu and Srinagar at the following addresses: NIT No. e-35/2021-22/LSD/Srinagar/Jammu Dated: -10/08/2021 Jammu address For and on behalf of the Lieutenant Governor, e-tenders (In single cover system) are invited on Percentage basis from ap- 1. House No. 30 A/C proved and eligible Contractors registered with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments Gandhi Nagar , Pin code-180004 for the following works: - S. Name of Work Est. Cost Cost of T/ Earnest Money/ Time of Time & Date Class of Head of 2. Lieutenant Governor's Grievance Cell, No (Rs. In Lacs)Doc. Bid Security (Amt comple- of Opening of Contrac- Account Behind Main Building, (Amt in Rs.) in Rs.) tion tender tor 1 2 34 5 67 89 Civil Secretariat Jammu Pin code-180001 1 Facelifting by way of repairs, cleaning, washing Rs. Rs. 200/- Bid Declaration 20days “ DEE” M&R and painting on grill fencing and providing fixing 1.675Lacs Certificate Srinagar Address of hanging flower baskets in the central verge 18.07.2021 3054 Lieutenant Governor's Grievance Cell of IG Road from Barzulla upto Airport Drop Gate at 11.00AM Humhama) Part-II. Church Lane, Sonawar, Srinagar , Pin code-190004 Position of Funds: -Available. The citizens can visit the Grievance Cell at Srinagar or at Jammu and file their grievance electronically at (http://jkgriev- Administrative approval: -Accorded. ance.in) or submit a written complaint or grievance. Besides, the Grievance Cell at Jammu and Srinagar both have Call Note:- The above mentioned work shall be mandatorily completed during the current financial year 2021-22. Centers and interested citizens can call on the following numbers to get their grievance registered and redressed. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quanti- ties (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.inas per schedule of date given below: - Jammu-18005722327 1. Date of issue of Tender Notice 10.08.2021 Kashmir-18005722328 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents 10.08.2021 06.00 PM (Vir Ji Hangloo) 3. Bid submission Start Date 10.08.2021 from 06.00 PM DIPK-6274/21 Special Secretary to Government Public Grievances 4. Bid Submission End Date 17.08.2021 up to 06.00 PM 5. Deadline for receiving the Hard copy (Original e-challan Hard copy to be submitted by the successful bidder (L1) only within seven days after or Treasury challan/receipt and EMD) financial evaluation. 6. Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 18.08.2021 at 11.00AM in the office of the Executive Engineer R&B Landscaping Division, Rajbagh, Srinagar Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of e-challan or Treasury challan/receipt (Non-refund- able) along with bid security declaration certificate as per format (Annexure A), failure to do so shall be render the bidder as non-Responsive. 1. First lowest bidder has to submit Performance security Deposit 3% of allotted cost in shape of CDR/FDR/ BG(BG validity should be 45days more than bid validity days i.e. 120+45=165Days) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Subject: Select List for the posts of Lecturer Pathology (GMC-Srinagar) in Health & Medical Education Department. Landscaping Division, Rajbagh, Srinagar (Tender receiving authority). 2. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the Notification No. 39 – PSC (DR-S) of 2021 bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of responsive bidders shall be opened Dated: 06.08.2021 online on same Web Site in the office of Executive Engineer R&B Landscaping Division, Rajbagh, Srinagar (Tender receiv- ing authority) Whereas, Health & Medical Education Department vide letter No. ME/GAZ/187/2014 dated 25.04.2019 referred 01 post 3. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of bids. under Open Merit of Lecturer in the discipline of Pathology (GMC-Srinagar) for selection of suitable candidate; and 4. The earnest money shall be forfeited, If: - a) Any bidder/tenderer withdraws his bid/tender during the period of bid validity or makes any modifications in Whereas, , J&K Public Service Commission vide Notification No. 08-PSC (DR-P) of 2019 dated 20.05.2019 the terms and conditions of the bid. advertised the said posts for selection of suitable candidate; and b) Failure of Successful bidder to furnish the required performance security within the specified time limit. Whereas, Commission received 34 applications, which were scrutinized and 31 eligible candidates were c) Failure of successful bidder to execute the agreement within 28 days after fixation of contract. called for interview; and 5. Additional performance security required as per NIT conditions shall be released after virtual completion of the Whereas, the interview of the shortlisted candidates was conducted on 29.07.2021 & 30.07.2021 with the work. assistance of experts; and Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. Now, therefore, on the basis of the performance in the interview in pursuance of Rule 51 of the J&K Public 8.1 Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” option as well as from “Bidders Service Commission (Business & Procedure) Rules, 1980 as amended from time to time and other related parameters, Manual Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.into acquaint bid submission process. the merit of the candidates who have appeared in the interview is enclosed as Annexure-“A” to this Notification. 8.2 To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)’ as per Information Consequent upon the above, Dr. Mir Wajahat Un Nazir S/O Sh. Nazir Ahmed Mir R/O 01 Muchpona securing Technology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved vendor. 8.3 The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No financial bid will be 65.12 points is selected against the post of Lecturer Pathology under Open Merit Category in GMC Srinagar. accepted in physical form. 8.4 Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. Note:- 8.5. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the bid. Besides, Original/Photo- 1. The Commission reserves the right to have certificates/documents of the candidate verified, if at any later copies of documents related to bid be submitted physically /by registered post / through courier before date specified in stage found expedient to do so. The Selection of the candidate is purely provisional and is subject to the outcome of writ Para - 1. petition(s) pending before any competent Court of law. a. Extension of time shall be also admissible in the event of temporary suspension of work. 2. The select list is provisional and objection, if any, may be submitted to the Commission within five days for 48.The tender/bid is liable to rejection if it does not fulfill the requirements as laid down in NIT. examination and disposal. No claim, whatsoever, shall be entertained after five days from the date of issuance of Noti- 49.All other terms conditions are as per PWD Form 25 (Double agreement Form) fication. 50.The Employer can cancel the NIT/LOI/ALLOTMENT at any stage without any reason. No: -LD/2520-28 Dated: -10-08-2021. Sd/- (R. K. Katoch) KAS Executive Engineer Secretary R&B Landscaping Division, J&K Public Service Commission. Rajbagh, Srinagar No. PSC/DR/Lect/Pathology/H&ME/2019 Dated:06.08.2021 DIPK-6368/21 DIPK-6300/21 BUSINESS Thursday | 12.08.2021 09 A New Phishing Attack Lurking To Banks will now be fined for non-availability of cash in ATMs Scam Banking Customers: Advisory n huge relief for the com- the "scheme of penalty for non- separate statement on behalf mon man, the Reserve replenishment of ATMs". of WLAOs on cash-out of such Agencies It said the phishing attacks have and performs fraudulent transac- that the websites they visited are Bank of India (RBI) has de- As per the scheme, banks ATMs due to non-replenish- been seen to be triggered through tions, the advisory said. legitimate,” it said. A specific check Icided to charge penalties New Delhi– Scammers are targeting SMSes containing links that end The cyber security agency has sug- against such attacks is “exercising on banks for non-availability banking customers in India using with ngrok.io/xxxbank. The advisory gested some “best practices” to nip caution towards shortened URLs, of cash in ATMs. a novel phishing attack to collect explained this with a sample SMS. these attacks in the bud, the most im- such as those involving bit.ly and Starting October 1, 2021, sensitive information such as in- “Dear customer your xxx bank portant being: “Look for suspicious tinyurl.” “Users are advised to hover cash-out at any ATM of more ternet banking credentials, mobile account will be suspended! Please numbers that don’t look like real their cursors over the shortened than 10 hours in a month will number and OTP to carry out fraud- Re KYC Verification Update click mobile phone numbers as scammers URLs (if possible) to see the full web- attract a flat penalty of Rs ulent transactions, the country’s site domain which they are visiting 10,000 per ATM. In case of cyber security agency has warned or use a URL checker that will allow White Label ATMs (WLAs), in its latest advisory. The malicious the user to enter a short URL and the penalty would be charged activity is being carried out using view the full URL,” it said. to the bank which is meeting the ngrok platform, a unique web Users can also use the shorten- the cash requirement of that application, it said. ing service preview feature to see a particular WLA. “It has been observed that Indian preview of the full URL, the advisory The bank, may, at its discre- banking customers are being target- stated. It said bank customers should tion, recover the penalty from ed by a new type of phishing attack pay “particular attention to any mis- the WLA operator, said an RBI using ngrok platform.” spelling and/or substitution of let- notification. “The malicious actors have abused ters in the URLs of the websites they In a notification to the MDs the ngrok platform to host phishing are browsing.” and CEOs of all banks, the cen- websites impersonating internet Some other counter-measures tral bank has said that it has a banking portals of Indian banks,” stated in the advisory are the of- mandate to issue banknotes according to the advisory issued by ten-repeated principles that are and the banks are fulfilling CERT-In on Tuesday. advised for safe browsing and ac- this mandate by dispens- The Indian Computer Emergency cessing the internet. ing banknotes to the public Response Team or CERT-In is the “Install and maintain updated through their wide network of federal technology arm to combat anti-virus and anti-spyware soft- branches and ATMs. cyber attacks and guarding the cyber ware, filtering tools (anti-virus and "In this connection, a review space against phishing and hacking here link http://446bdf227fc4. often mask their identity by using content-based filtering), firewall, of downtime of ATMs due to assaults and similar online attacks. ngrok.io/xxxbank“. email-to-text services to avoid re- and filtering services.” cash-outs was undertaken and Phishing denotes to the fraud Once a victim clicks on this URL vealing their actual phone number.” Update spam filters with latest it was observed that ATM op- IN THIS CONNECTION, a review of downtime of when an attacker, masquerading as (universal resource locator) and log “Genuine SMSes received from spam mail contents, it said. erations, affected by cash-outs, ATMs due to cash-outs was undertaken and it was a trusted entity, tricks a victim into in to the phishing website using in- banks usually contain sender id “Customers should report any un- lead to non-availability of cash "observed that ATM operations, affected by cash- clicking evil links to steal passwords, ternet banking credentials, the at- (consisting of bank’s short name) in- usual activity in their account imme- and cause avoidable inconve- outs, lead to non-availability of cash and cause avoidable login credentials and one-time pass- tacker generates OTP for 2FA or two stead of a phone number in sender diately to the respective bank,” it said. nience to the members of the word (OTP). Using these phishing factor authentication which is deliv- information field.” It further sug- “Phishing websites and suspi- public," it said. inconvenience to the members of the public," websites, the advisory elaborated, ered to the victim’s phone number. gested internet banking users to cious messages should be reported The RBI has now decided “malicious actors” are collecting “The victim then enters this OTP “only click on URLs that clearly in- to the CERT-In at incident@cert-in. that the banks or white la- shall submit a system gener- ment of cash. sensitive information of the custom- in the phishing site, which the at- dicate the website domain.” org.in and respective banks with the bel ATM operators (WLAOs) ated statement on downtime Such statements shall be ers such as internet banking creden- tacker captures,” it said. “When in doubt, users can search relevant details for taking further shall strengthen their systems/ of ATMs due to non-replen- submitted for every month tials, mobile number and OTP to per- Finally, the attacker gains access for the organisation’s website di- appropriate actions,” the advisory mechanisms to monitor avail- ishment of cash to the Issue within five days of the fol- form “fraudulent transactions.” to the victim’s account using the OTP rectly using search engines to ensure concluded. ability of cash in ATMs and Department of the RBI under lowing month and first such ensure timely replenishment whose jurisdiction these ATMs statement for the month of GENUINE SMSES RECEIVED FROM BANKS usually contain sender id (consisting of bank’s short name) instead to avoid cash-outs. Any non- are located. October 2021 shall be submit- compliance in this regard shall In case of WLAOs, the banks ted on or before November 5, of a phone number in sender information field.” It further suggested internet banking users to “only click on URLs that be viewed seriously and shall which are meeting their cash 2021, to the Issue Department “clearly indicate the website domain.” attract monetary penalty as per requirement shall furnish a concerned.

Concerns mount about kharif Indians now Hospitality sector sowing due to uneven rainfall believe in products sore as Centre stalling distribution: Crisil Research 'Made in India': PM Rs 60K cr package Agencies second wave has virtually destroyed Exhibiting India's manufacturing potential, Prime Minister the entire hospitality eco-system Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that Indians today have Mumbai, Aug 11 (IANS): The coun- which would take years to recover faith in products that are 'Made in India'. Speaking at the CII try's apex hospitality body, the and hence it was imperative for annual conclave, Modi said that Federation of Hotel & Restaurant Sitharaman to immediately notify faster progress in the country Associations of India (FHRAI) has the Rs 60,000 crore scheme with and changing mindsets have expressed disappointment that a Rs 100 per cent government guarantee enabled greater confidence of 60,000 crore package announced in and long-term repayment options. Indians in products that are June by Union Finance Minister Nir- "It can address the colossal dam- manufactured in the country. mala Sitharaman has yet to be noti- age suffered by the tourism and According to the Prime Minis- fied by the Centre. hospitality sector. But the govern- ter, several steps taken by the In a representation to Sithara- ment's negligence really compels us Central government have led to man, the FHRAI has sought her in- to doubt the seriousness in its ap- record FDI inflows in India. tervention to set in motion the Rs proach towards the industry's hard- "We're also creating new 60,000 crore sanctioned under the ships," Kohli rued. records in FPI and our forex 'Loan Guarantee Scheme' for Covid- Additionally, the industry is reserve is at an all-time high," hit sectors, as announced by her on concerned about members com- Modi said. Besides, the Prime June 28, said FHRAI Vice President plaining from different parts of Minister said that startups are Gurbaxish Singh Kohli. the country how banks and finan- also showing more self-confidence now. "Several unicorns "Over a month has passed but it is cial institutions are not processing New Delhi: Accordingly, after uneven distribution of rainfall." respectively." are becoming the image of the nation... 7-8 years ago, India not notified, neither the operational applications for loans under the stalling from June-end to mid- "During the recovery phase "The patchy distribution of might have had just 3-4 unicorns. Today, there are nearly 60 guidelines nor other details have ECLGS3.0 and for loan restructuring. July, the southwest monsoon ac- (commencing July 13), the coun- rains has perturbed many farm- unicorns in India. Out of these 60, 21 have been developed in been revealed by the Finance Min- "The banks and NBFCs are tak- celerated to close the deficit in try received 2 per cent lower rains ers. Gujarat, which accounts for the last few months," Modi said. A unicorn is a privately held istry. However, a similar scheme for ing advantage of the ceiling limits long period average (LPA) of rain- than the LPA as on August 8." 40 per cent and 20 per cent of startup company valued at over $1 billion. the health sector has already been of the RBI and are not ready to ex- fall from 7 per cent as on July 12 Region wise, the report said total groundnut and cotton acre- notified and necessary guidelines tend any concessions to the deeply to just 4 per cent as on August 8. that rainfall activity was higher age, and Odisha, at 8 per cent of SEVERAL UNICORNS ARE BECOMING the have been announced," he said. distressed MSMEs. They are un- Besides, the India Meteorologi- by 11 per cent and 12 per cent in total paddy acreage, are at a cu- image of the nation... 7-8 years ago, India might have Kohli said the hospitality sector mindful of the fact that loans un- cal Department forecasts mon- North-west India and South pen- mulative deficit of 43 per cent "had just 3-4 unicorns. Today, there are nearly 60 unicorns is among the worst-hit by the Co- der ECLGS are fully guaranteed by soon will remain normal for the insula region, respectively. and 28 per cent, respectively. vid-19 pandemic and lockdowns, the Centre and the banks/NBFCs rest of the season. "The Central and East and In contrast, Telangana, Andhra in India. Out of these 60, 21 have been developed in the last and the severest restrictions and lose nothing if they provide loans "However, concerns around khar- North-east regions lagged 4 per Pradesh and Haryana have re- few months," Modi said. protocols have led to massive losses at concessional interest rates to the if sowing persist mainly because of cent and 20 per cent lower rains, ceived excessive rainfall." piling up in the past 16 months. The customers," Kohli said. DG Horticulture Director Agri Kmr Training Program on PFMS held at conducts extensive inaugurates sale of Vegetable Directorate of Agriculture, Lalmandi tour of Pulwama seedlings at KG, Lal Mandi KO NEWS DESK cision making and is actually a interface with the Core Banking SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The Di- Later, the DG chaired a meeting decision making support system System (CBS) of over 300 banks rector General (DG) Horticulture at the Directorate of Horticulture SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: A train- and an online transaction plat- operating in India. Kashmir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today Kashmir regarding implementation ing program for Accounts Offi- form, he said. Interface with the National conducted an extensive tour of of the newly launched “Modified cers and Drawing and Disbursing The Director said that the Payment Corporation of India District Pulwama. High Density Plantation Scheme”. Officers of Agriculture and allied main objective of this system is (NPCI) has also been developed During the visit, the DG in- The meeting was attended by Departments on “Public Financial to promote greater transparency that facilitates validation for spected the building at Danger- Chief Horticulture Officers and Management System” (PFMS) and accountability in the imple- Aadhar linked payments. pora Pulwama, which has recently representatives of agencies em- been allotted to the Department of panelled for supply of High Density

KO NEWS DESK He said kitchen gardening is becoming a healthy trend and SRINAGAR, AUGUST 11: The the urban people are adopting Director Agriculture Kashmir, it nowadays with open arms. Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal Director said that kitchen gar- today inaugurated the distri- dening is a multi dimensional Horticulture, Kashmir by District Plantation in Jammu and Kashmir. bution of Vegetable seedlings venture where on one hand the Administration. In the said meeting the specific of Cabbage and Cauliflower vegetables grown in kitchen was today held at Directorate of mentation of centrally spon- The PFMS will also result in On the occasion, he informed targets were allotted to the agencies at Kitchen Garden (KG) Lal gardens are mostly organic be- Agriculture Lalmandi, here. sored schemes. It provides real improved program administra- that a state of the art soil testing with the instructions to complete Mandi, here. cause people do not use chemi- The training program was in- time information and monitor- tion and management, direct laboratory will be established in the the targets well in time. While interacting with the cal fertilizers in their kitchen augurated by Imtiyaz Ahmad ing mechanism of financial prog- payment to the beneficiaries said building, for which funds have The “Modified High Density vegetable growers and kitch- gardens and on the other hand it Wani, Director Finance Agricul- ress of any centrally sponsored and greater transparency and ac- already been released by the U.T. Plantation Scheme” was recently en garden lovers, the Director promotes agriculture among the ture Production & Farmer’s Wel- scheme, he added. countability in the use of public Government, and further added launched by the U.T. Government in said that the department is young generations and students. fare Department. It was said that the primary funds, Wani said. that the Laboratory will cater the collaboration with NAFED and the committed to provide quality During the inauguration of In his inaugural address Di- function of PFMS is to facilitate The training program was at- needs of the orchardists of district scheme will remain effective for 6 seedling material to the veg- today's sale Director was ac- rector Finance said that PFMS a sound public financial manage- tended by the Joint Director Ag- Pulwama and adjoining areas. years and an area of 5500 ha of land etable growers so that they companied by Deputy Direc- is a web based online software ment system for the Government riculture Inputs Kashmir Farooq The DG during the visit was ac- will be covered under the scheme. could use the land resources tor Agriculture Planning Mo- application developed and im- of India by establishing an ef- Ahmad Shah, Joint Director Ag- companied by Chief Horticulture It was informed that the depart- available to them and will hammad Younis Chowdhary plemented by PFMS Division, ficient fund flow system as well riculture Extension Sheikh Sha- Officer Pulwama and other officers ment will publish a booklet on the contribute to the overall veg- and other senior officers of Ministry of Finance Government as a payment cum accounting hid Iqbal, Accounts Officers and of the Department. scheme, which will soon be ma etable production. the department. of India. The portal helps in de- network. At present PFMS has other DDOs of the department. Contd. From Front Page Thursday | 12.08.2021 10 MeT Predicts connection with the transit accommodation,” Kupwara and Irfan Ahmed Payer of Manigah panchayats and in the remaining 30 panchay- cover drive, my career concluded,” he says. “It he added. Kupwara. ats the work will be completed by August 15. wasn’t out of exhilaration that JKCA had called Meanwhile, Srinagar recorded a minimum 3 Ladakh Residents “The police in our U.T [J&K] have been trying He said that the LG stated that the UT ad- me for a selection but out of resentment for temperature of 18.6 degree Celsius against 18.3 to keep the U.T free in the face of insurmount- ministration has also started many initiatives me.” degree Celsius normal for this time of the year, able odds due to militancy in the valley and like ‘Tejaswani’ and ‘Hausla’ aimed at making That’s where the legend of Feroz came to an a MeT official said. Jammu recorded a low of Separation of the union territory of Ladakh, many police personnel have attained martyr- women financially independent. He said that end, says Fayaz Kanth, a national level cricketer 26.5 degree Celsius against the normal of 25.1 which due to its terrain and climatic condi- dom in the line of duty,” the court said. 5568 self-help groups are being run by women from Downtown who had accompanied Feroz degree Celsius for this time of J&K’s winter tions, is dependent on the erstwhile state of However, the court said the act of the ac- in Kupwara, to which more than 44 thousand that day for his selection trials. “The resilience capital. Jammu and Kashmir, has gravely affected the cused persons by staging a fake militant attack families are directly connected. of his character was such that he never went He said Pahalgam recorded 12.4 degrees residents. with the aim to get monetary and promotional “I also appreciate the role of district admin- for such selection camps ever again but had Celsius while Gulmarg, the famous skiing re- A report in LiveLaw.in said that the plea men- benefits have not only created chaos, law & or- istration, banks, and social workers for this be- constantly motivated me and others especially sort in north Kashmir was the coldest place in tioned: “The Impugned Presidential Orders der problems in Kupwara but have “tarnished cause progress in the rural economy is possible when it was getting difficult for me to develop J&K as it recorded a low temperature of 11.8 de- along with the Impugned Reorganization Act the image and reputation of the police depart- only through the spirit of cooperatives,” the LG trust for the JKCA procedures. But Feroz him- gree Celsius against 12.1 degree Celsius normal have eroded the legislative and executive or- ment as well before the public.” said, as per the official spokesperson. self ended up as a wasted wizard.” for the area during this time of the season. gans and have denied the Constitutional rights “The Investigation of the case is at the begin- He further said that the LG asked the After curtains fell over his celebrated career, Qazigund recorded a minimum of 14.7 de- of the inhabitants of the State of Jammu and ning and there is every likelihood that the ac- teachers of the Seasonal Schools to celebrate the Kashmir team seemingly slackened. Fifteen gree Celsius while Kokernag had a low of 13.9 Kashmir including the Inhabitants of the region cused may dissuade the prosecution witnesses Independence Day with full zeal and enthusi- years down the line, senior JKCA members and degree Celsius, he said. which is now the Union Territory of Ladakh,” from disclosing true facts before the investi- asm involving the children. several statistics voted him the ‘Kashmiri crick- Kupwara town recorded a low of 16.3 de- The applicants have alleged that the inhabit- gating agency,” the court said, adding, “There is “The children should be made aware of the eter of the decade’. Was he better than Abid grees Celsius against normal of 17.3 degrees ants have been left at the mercy of administra- every apprehension that if the accused are ad- immense contributions of our freedom fight- Nabhi or Parvez Rasool or Manzoor Pandev? Celsius, the official added. tors who do not possess the mandate of inhab- mitted to bail at this stage, they would attempt ers and a special National Anthem and paint- The arguments will go on forever. But he was 25 Cases Of Sedition, itants of the region. to influence the process of investigation.” ing competition should be organized on 15th certainly on their level, and his artistry was ap- The applicants state that while exercis- Subsequently the court rejected the bail ap- August”, Sinha added. preciated well beyond his sport. and Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, ing the power under section 96 of the J&K plication of the accused policemen who were ‘Wasted Wizard’: After all these years of obscurity, a slim fig- (UAPA) registered during last five years and Reorganisation Act, 2019, amendments to deployed for security duty as PSOs with one of ure with neck-length black hair, Feroz is still the number of registered cases under sedi- various laws applicable in Jammu and Kashmir the accused persons—Mohammad Mohd Shafi two years to decide the year-long fixtures smiling but reciprocates one last thing before tion and UAPA wherein charge sheets have have been carried out without any express ap- Mir ( District President of BJP for Kupwara). for cricket tournaments to be held in Kashmir, the conversation ends, “The man who rechris- been filed, along with the number of persons proval or sanction of the people. Three BJP workers including district presi- Feroz came up with a supportive idea. “The tened a unique form of cricket in Kashmir, was chargesheeted. J&K Reports 114 dent for Kupwara and his son have been ar- idea was simple,” he pauses, to say, “water your left to stay put on his own.” Besides the details of the number of cases rested for allegedly faking the attack to get own sapling.” J&K’s Agri Land where accused have been convicted out of total Budgam 4, Pulwama 2, Kupwara 20, enhanced security. Those days, not many Kashmiri players made cases registered under UAPA and sedition dur- Anantnag 1, Bandipora 6, Ganderbal 4, Kulgam Earlier the prosecution while resisting the it to the Nationals usually held in Chandigarh purposes such as education, charitable pur- ing the last five years till date. 5, Jammu 8, Udhampur 1, Rajouri 13, Doda 6, bail said the accused had hatched a well- and Haryana. Feroz requested Qayoom Bagga to pose and healthcare.” In a written reply to the house the MoS said Samba 1, Kishtwar 5 new cases of Covid-19. No designed criminal conspiracy with the aim to organise a selection camp in SP College Ground He was responding to a question by Congress that the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) fresh case of infection was reported from south make political gains, to get their security en- for a National level tournament. Bagga, who’d MP Akhilesh Prasad Singh in Rajya Sabha compiles the data on crime as reported to it by Kashmir’s Shopian district and four districts of hanced and to have a bullet-proof vehicle be- closely seen Feroz growing up into an aestheti- whether the Government has altered the land States and Union Territories and publishes the Kathua, Poonch, Ramban and Reasi in Jammu sides to earn name and fame in their political cal cricketer, curtly supported the “master- laws of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) wherein no same in its annual publication ‘Crime in India’. division. career. plan” and gave a “good to go” nod to the man. domicile or permanent resident certificate is About the cases from the year 2015 to the Also, officials said, 114 more patients have “The conspiracy so hatched was executed “In Chandigarh, Anil Mehta, a state-level required to purchase non-agricultural land in year 2019 under the Sedition (Section 124 recovered, 41 from Jammu Division and 73 at the cost of life, liberty and property of resi- head of cricket association from Punjab was the J&K. A IPC) and under the Unlawful Activities from Kashmir Valley. dents of village Gulgam,” the prosecution said, delighted to see our Kashmir team in the To another question on whether the his- Prevention Act (UAPA) it said that a total of 25 Meanwhile, one person from Jammu divi- adding “The accused who were deployed as Nationals,” says Feroz. toric Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates cases under aforesaid sections were filed. sion succumbed to the virus, raising the overall PSOs with one of the accused where part of But more than Mehta’s joy face, his words Abolition Act, 1950 has been abolished which He informed that in the last five years 3 cases fatality count to 4393 in J&K—2154 in Jammu this criminal conspiracy and had been prom- boosted Feroz’s morale: “You (Kashmiri) play- led to the radical redistribution of land which were charge-sheeted while five persons were division and 2239 in Kashmir. ised monetary and promotional benefits, who ers deserve to play International cricket more paved way for rural prosperity and ended charge-sheeted. Also, there was one more confirmed case of in breach of their duties fired indiscriminately than anyone in India.” landlordism in J&K, the minister said: Under About the year-wise breakup of the cases, mucormycosis (black fungus) reported today. while the ration was being distributed among With more than a dozen “Winners” certifi- the Jammu and Kashmir Big Landed Estates the minister said that 1, 0, 1, 12, and 11 cases With this 38 black fungus cases have been con- the local residents which created a chaos and cates in their hands, Feroz and his team came Abolition Act, 1950, the land was transferred were registered in the subsequent years from firmed in J&K so far, the officials added. (With sense of insecurity in the area.” (GNS) back to Srinagar exhilarated. “Those days,” he to the tillers. The Act also prescribed a limit to 2015 to 2019. GNS inputs) J&K Progressing says, “National certificates had to be accredited the right of ownership of 182 standard kanals It said that no case was charge-sheeted up to Pak Based Outfits by state committees, so JKCA was bound to do (22.75 acres).” 2017 while 1 and 2 cases were charge-sheeted a sustainable and prosperous UT,” the official the same.” However, he said, this Act has been repealed in 2018 and 2019. while asserting that the security forces are alert spokesperson said. But rather than accrediting those sheets of and there is another legislation i.e. The Jammu The Minister also informed that a total of five to thwart any such attempt. He said the LG noted that Bungus valley has paper, the state cricket board which faced the & Kashmir Agrarian Reforms Act, 1976, for persons was charge-sheeted which include 1 in He also said anti-militancy operations are the tourism potential to change the entire so- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)’s transfer of land to tillers which is in force. This 2018 and 4 in the year 2019. going on in both the divisions of Jammu and cio-economic landscape of the region and said whip on corruption charges, reacted in the ex- Act prescribes ceiling restriction of 100 stan- 9 Properties Restored Kashmir and the security forces are keeping a that the UT administration has been working act manner for which it had gained notoriety dard kanals (12.5 acres). tight vigil to frustrate Pakistani attempts to lure in a mission mode to promote the unexplored, among the masses: It deconstructed the whole The changes in the land laws were cleared take suo motto action on eviction proceed- youngsters into committing militant activities. untapped tourism potential of this valley, journey by discrediting those certificates. by the Centre on October 26, 2020 under ings in cases of encroachment, while the mi- “There are reports that Pakistani terror out- among others. The LG, he said, also informed “That struggle towards Nationals didn’t hap- the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir grants can also request DMs in such cases. fits like LeT, Hizbul Mujahideen (HM) and JeM that permissions to visit the Bungus valley pen overnight, it had taken years of practice Reorganisation (Adaptation of Central Laws) Regarding restoration of properties to its are looking for an opportunity to carry out ma- have been relaxed now. but then JKCA movers and shakers destroyed Third Order, less than a week before its rightful and original owner, nine proper- jor terror attacks in the Jammu region as well To make the Bungus valley environmentally dozens of growing careers including mine in powers to independently amend the J&K ties have been restored, as per the informa- as in the Kashmir region. sustainable, the official spokespersons said mere seconds,” Feroz rues. “It was all out of re- Reorganisation Act, 2019 would cease to exist. tion provided by the government of Jammu “Our forces are alert and the police are work- that the LG directed the Forests and Tourism sentment as I had exposed their failures by se- Through the order, the government repealed and Kashmir, he said in a written reply to a ing in close coordination with the intelligence Department to chart out viable “Eco-Tourism” lecting a team of real players over JKCA brats.” 12 J&K laws, including the historic land reform question. agencies and other security agencies. I am plan for the region and all other prominent Nominally, his teammates who were the laws, and amended 14 others, some of which Rai said as per the information provided by the confident that we will be able to thwart such beautiful grasslands and meadows in the UT. smart sets in Kashmir, were themselves think- dealt exclusively with the sale and purchase of government of Jammu and Kashmir, after the ab- designs of the terrorists,” the police chief told He also suggested for undertaking a feasibility ing of ending their journey, but in an era when land. rogation of Article 370, a total of 520 migrants have reporters in Kishtwar district. study for starting a cable car in this trekker’s Kashmir was yet to introduce its international Search Operation returned to Kashmir for taking up the jobs under After visiting Rajouri the previous day, the paradise. talent in the celebrated cinema of cricket, the Prime Minister’s Development Package-2015. DGP reached Kishtwar on Wednesday morn- “Environment and Development are com- Feroz’s unsurpassed positional sense and abil- village defence committees in view of the Replying to another question, the min- ing to review the security situation ahead plementary to each other, we have to prioritize ity to read the future barred him give up. forthcoming Independence Day and stepped- ister said after the abrogation of Article of the Independence Day in the district that providing facilities in a scientific manner espe- Back then, a unique form of cricket was gain- up drone activities from across the border, a 370 on August 5, 2019, all provisions of the saw repeated attempts by the ultras to revive cially in places that are in Ecologically Sensitive ing traction in England and Australia. No one police official said. Constitution have been made applicable to the activities. Zones,” Sinha said, as per official spokesperson. in Kashmir had ever heard about Twenty20 The police, with the help of other security Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, which On the arrest of two newly-recruited HM The LG, he said, also noted the demands and before. Rather than letting the JKCA’s decision agencies, have strengthened surveillance in the necessitated changes in existing laws in J-K by militants from the Dachhan area of the district issues of the Nomadic population living there overshadow his professionalism, Feroz in- border areas, which were divided into four sec- Adaptation Orders so as to conform with the two days ago, Singh said, “It is an ongoing pro- in the summer season and directed the con- vested into the same cricket form by organis- tors, each headed by a gazetted officer of the provisions of the Constitution. cess. The operations are going on all over the cerned officers for installation of pre-fabricat- ing a tournament in the lushed ground of S.P force during the operation that started from He said as per the adapted land laws of Kashmir and Jammu regions.” ed toilets for the seasonal population, besides College. It was simply called the “SP college Nandpur in Ramgarh sector, covering all the ar- Jammu and Kashmir, the government may, by “In Rajouri, two terrorists were eliminated ensuring drinking water facility without any Twenty-20 knockout tournament.” eas up to Lala Chak, Rajpura in Ghagwal sector, notification in the official gazette, allow trans- in a joint operation by the police and the Army interruption to all the 2,000 families, among Apparently, the biggest drawback for the the official said. fer of land for public purposes such as educa- in the Pangai area. There are reports about the other instructions. tournament was the teams participating in it Besides strengthening the security arrange- tion, healthcare and charitable purposes. presence of more terrorists in the area who He further said that the LG expressed his ap- had no idea what T-20 was all about. But for ments at the checkpoints, especially in the bor- Advisor Reviews have crossed over from Pakistan,” he added. preciation for the commendable work done in “the maestro”, this problem was akin to an- der areas, the police are also maintaining a vigil The DGP said Pakistan and agents sponsored the roads, education, water and power sectors other cricket match where he was supposed over any suspicious movement, he added. of Transit accommodation for Kashmiri by the country are trying to activate certain in district Kupwara, despite covid pandemic. to culminate opposition team’s defence. “For During the search operation, the residents Migrants under Prime Minister’s Development overground workers (OGWs) of militant outfits “Kupwara is our Aspirational District, so it almost a week,” Feroz says, “I trained the par- of the border areas were sensitised about the Package at Civil Secretariat here. in Jammu and Kashmir. is our endeavour to reach out to the poorest ticipating teams about the ways to gain control movement of any suspicious object or person The meeting was attended by Secretary “The Kishtwar police was keeping track of of the poor without any discrimination, bring of the limited overs game in an instant; how to and requested to inform the police if anything (DMRRR), Development Commissioner Works such elements and they were able to lay their positive changes in their lives through seam- score strong targets; how to effortlessly chase comes to their notice, the official said. (PWD), Chief Engineer PW (R&B), Kashmir, hands on some of them who had joined terror- less access to government welfare schemes and opposition teams’ score and the preeminent Youth Injured Chief Engineer Jal Shakti Department Kashmir, ist ranks and were just about to go active and continuous upgradation of educational, health, skill of how to practically play a Super-over.” Tehsildar Relief and Rehabilitation (M) Kashmir, resort to acts of terror,” he said, referring to and road infrastructure,” the LG said, as per of- As Feroz’s principles proved successful, to Srinagar for advanced treatment. Liaison Officer Relief and Rehabilitation the arrest of the two newly-recruited militants ficial spokesperson. JKCA adapted them. A month later, Rauf, who PIA Written Balloon Commissioner (M) J&K. from Dachhan. Sinha, he said, also observed that this year’s led JKCA as a coach, said that Feroz “painted in the form of an airplane with windows and Khan, as per the official spokesperson direct- Lauding the police and other forces work- Rs 767 crore district Capex budget of Kupwara the chapel, and Kashmiri coaches since have doors painted on green and white background. ed the Department of Disaster Management ing in the district, Singh said, “They are also on is three times more than last year. Further, out merely restored or improved it.” The religious Arms Cache Relief, Rehabilitation & Reconstruction the look out for some others who are hand in of the 13,114 works which have been taken up, metaphor was fitting. “Feroz’s admirers didn’t (DMRRR) to push for the completion of all the glove with the elements (militants) working in 5815 works will be completed in this financial just like the way he and his team played, they hideout, an official said Wednesday. ongoing Transit Accommodation and remove Kashmir. year. believe the world could be a better place if his Also, the official said that a cutting of a daily bottlenecks, if any. He said that the LG’s Advisor “They have expressed their desire to join ter- “100% vaccination has been done in the 45 vision of cricket prevailed. Kashmir’s cricket, newspaper published from Pakistan was also also directed the officers from Jal Shakti, Power rorist ranks and resort to terror violence. I am years above age group above and the figure has they felt, is more beautiful, more fun and more found at the spot. Development Department, R&B and other con- sure the police and the security forces will be reached above 64% in the age group of 18 to 44 spiritual than other approaches,” Qayoom Ladakh Reports cerned departments to expedite the formula- able to take care of them.” in the district”, the LG said. Bagga wrote that month, in an insightful report tion of DPRs for each site and directed the offi- He said Pakistan and the agents sponsored “There is no dearth of resources and we are to the JKCA. one from Kargil. A total of 2,033 samples cers to have better coordination with other line by it are looking out for those who could be working on bringing about the necessary re- Thereafter, with the report being discussed -- 1,156 from Leh and 877 from Kargil -- were departments. involved in militant activities and “hunting forms, removing bottlenecks and minimizing among the JKCA cadres, Feroz was called by the found negative for the coronavirus, they said. The government under PMDP/PMRP had de- for people” in Doda, Kishtwar, Rajouri, Poonch the delay in implementation,” he added. association to display his skills in a National No death from Covid was reported in Ladakh cided to construct transit accommodation in and some parts of Reasi district in the Jammu As per the official spokesperson, the LG ob- selection camp held in the Sher-e-Kashmir on Tuesday. each district of the Kashmir valley at 17 sites region. served that for imparting necessary impetus Cricket Stadium. “For the first time,” Feroz says, Nine patients were discharged from hospi- as per the number of recruitment made under “Our police and intelligence agencies are to the handholding of our youth, the vision “I was going to participate as a player in the tals on Tuesday -- eight in Leh and one in Kargil. Prime Minister’s Package. keeping a watch and we know the way to crack of youth clubs has been given top priority. JKCA National selection camp.” The total number of active COVID-19 cases in “The Advisor directed the officers to submit down on them,” the DGP said. He informed that out of 385 panchayats of There, an “impulsive coach” had asked Feroz Ladakh stood at 74, with 55 of these in Leh and DPR for all the 17 sites within 7 days and ev- He said the support structure, which in- Kupwara, youth clubs have been formed in 355 to play a free-flowing cover drive. “With that 19 in Kargil district. (PTI) ery department must ensure that timelines are cludes separatists strictly adhered to. The Advisor directed the and elements work- officers to redouble their efforts in chasing the ing with Pakistan- targets and meeting the deadlines and said that based militant out- work should be drawn in order of priority,” the fits, are active along official spokesperson said. with those who are He further said that the LG’s Advisor stated misusing the social that a proper layout plan should be drawn for media to lure young- all the 17 locations in 10 districts as each site sters into militancy, will have a specific DPR different requirements. but “we are counter- He also directed the PDD, Jal Shakti, PWD de- ing the adversaries partments to see the requirements of each lo- who are misguiding cation and start working on that and directed and misleading the them to strictly follow the requirements as per youngsters”. the layout plan for better management. Cops Accused “He said that the all the 17 locations in Kashmir should have all the basic amenities Of available in terms of water, power, roads, Watch towers, boundary wall, Gate, Community hall, offences & they Shopping complex,” the official spokesperson do not deserve the said. concession of bail,” Khan, he said, directed the chief Engineer Jal Rafaqat Hussain, Shakti, PDD and R&B and the officers of DMRRR Judicial Magistrate to have the work on Wandhama site expedited 1st Class Kupwara and fixed 15 September timeline for comple- said while rejecting tion in all respects. bail plea of the ac- “Advisor further said that regular meet- cused policemen— ings shall be taken fortnightly to review the Reyaz Ahmad Khan of work done by the concerned departments in Awoora Reshiwaral, 11 THURSDAY | 12.08.2021

JKFA Organise ENG vs IND 2nd Test, Preview ICC Test Rankings: Futsal Workshop & Root Jumps Ahead Of Kohli, Championship In Srinagar India Aim For Better Bumrah Enters Top 10 Batting Show Against Press Trust of India the second place in the bowl- ers list, which was topped by DUBAI: Riding on his fine show in Australia's Pat Cummins. the opening Test against England, Shardul Thakur was also up England At Lord’s India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has re- 19 places to 55th, while England turned to the top 10, but skipper seam bowlers James Anderson Virat Kohli slipped to the fifth po- (up one place to seventh) and Press Trust of India sition in the latest ICC men's Test Ollie Robinson (up 22 places to player rankings. 46th) also moved up in the lat- LONDON: Captain Virat Kohli might Bumrah, who held a ca- est men's weekly rankings up- have to seriously consider play- reer-high third position in date issued every Wednesday. ing his best spinner Ravichandran September 2019, has improved Bangladesh's Shakib-Al- Ashwin while expecting a far 10 slots to grab the ninth place Hasan was back to number one R. Elahi JKFA were also present on the better show from the seasoned among bowlers after a match position among all-rounders in occasion,” a JKFA statement said. batting line-up when India meet haul of nine for 110 in the T20I rankings, having reached SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Later in the inaugural match England in the second Test at the Nottingham Test. that spot last in October 2017. Kashmir Football Association of Futsal Championship 2021, Lord's starting Thursday. Kohli, however, slipped a He has also gained three (JKFA) on Wednesday kick-started Hyderya Sports FC defeated While India were in a bet- place following his duck in slots to reach 53rd among bat- its 5-a-side Futsal Championship Musadah Foundation FC by 11 ter position to win the first Test the first innings of the series ters and advanced six positions 2021 with the inaugural match goals to 5. before heavens opened up on opener. to reach 12th among bowl- and 3 hour-long workshop held The Championship is being the final day, the first innings He was overtaken by England ers. Captain Mahmudullah has at Gindun Playfield in Rajbagh. organised in collaboration with score of 278 was still below skipper Joe Root, who grabbed gained two slots and is now in Advisor to LG, Farooq Khan J&K Sports Council. 27 matches par as none among Virat Kohli, the fourth position in the bat- 33rd position. inaugurated the tournament are set to be played during the Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya ters' list after his Player of the Fast bowler Mustafizur which will see the participation course of the tournament. Rahane scored runs. Match performance of 64 and Rahman is back in the top 10, of 16 football clubs. Secretary As far as team combination 109 earned him 49 rating points. gaining 20 slots after taking five JKSC, Nuzhat Gul, Sports Officer Exhibition matches held at is concerned, Shardul Thakur's Opener Rohit Sharma and wickets in four matches, while (Central), Nusrat Gazala, JKFA Anantnag, Pattan hamstring injury does again tilt if England retain a green top like Harbhajan Singh's (417 wickets) wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Mohammad Saifuddin (up 26 President, Z A Thakur, among the lower-order batting balance they did in 2018 when Indian bat- tally, comes into the picture. Pant were static at the sixth and places to 43rd) and Nasum others, were also present on the The JKFA in collaboration although the Mumbai seamer ting collapsed twice in two days If the skipper believes that his seventh spots respectively. Ahmed (up 103 places to 66th) occasion. with its Anantnag District didn't trouble the scorers in the and all-rounder Chris Woakes batting needs to be suitably beefed India all-rounder Ravindra are among the others to make Earlier, the workshop, also Football Association organ- only innings that he played. walked away with the honours. up, then Ashwin is the right choice Jadeja progressed three slots to headway. held at the Gindun playfield, ised an exhibition match on Ashwin, who was dropped For Kohli, if four pacers are in case weather permitting, there 36th among batters with a first Australia all-rounder Mitchell was attended by coaches and Wednesday at Sports Stadium, from the playing XI in the drawn non-negotiable, then one among is something available on the innings half-century and open- Marsh has gained four slots to managers of all participating Anantnag between Real opening game in Nottingham Ishant Sharma or Umesh Yadav fourth or fifth day Lord's pitch. er KL Rahul has re-entered the reach 21st position among bat- teams. Kashmir FC (Reserves) and because of Ravindra Jadeja's su- will be straightaway replacing For India, KL Rahul would like rankings in 56th position with ters, after aggregating 111 runs “Nazir Ahmed Bhat, HOR, Anantnag Stars FC. The match perior skills with the willow, is Thakur but the choice might not to consolidate his position at scores of 84 and 26. in the last four matches of the and a technical expert gave a went into a tie-breaker in which back in the mix as Thakur seems be that easy. the top of the order even though Jadeja also improved a spot to five-match series in Bangladesh, Powerpoint presentation on the Anantnag Stars came out on top to have done his hamstring some "Most likely it will be a tem- Mayank Agarwal being back in the take the second position in Test played over the last week. subject. Bhat apprised the par- with a 4-3 scoreline. damage during the training ses- plate going ahead [4-1 combi- nets is a welcome sign for India. all-rounder ranking list, which Left-arm spinner Ashton Agar ticipants about the laws of the In Pattan, the exhibition sion at the Lord's on Monday. nation], but we've always been While batting order might not also had senior India spinner has gained one slot to reach sev- game and other related issues. match was played between It's still not clear whether he adaptable as well, to the condi- be tinkered with but Agarwal's Ravichandran Ashwin at the enth place among bowlers while The interactive session lasted Downtown Heroes FC and picked up the injury during the tions and pace of the wicket," fitness could also make Rahul an fourth spot. fast bowler Josh Hazlewood is for 3 hours. The office bearers, Kashmir Panthers FC, Pattan. first Test or not. Kohli had said after the first Test. option in the middle-order, where Ashwin continued to stay at up 43 places to 34th position. members & match officials of The match ended in a 2-2 draw. London has been recording a But adaptability is the rider he personally prefers batting. maximum temperature of 24 de- that Indian skipper used dur- While both Pujara and Rahane grees with average temperature ing that post-match conference are not in the best of form of late, around 14 degrees. and hence Ashwin, who is cur- they will only be replaced in the Babar Azam, Shaheen JKSC Holds Badminton It would be interesting to see rently on the verge of surpassing likely event of a last-minute injury. Competitions Afridi, Hasan Ali Want In Srinagar & Jammu Saqib Mahmood Called As Match Fee Hike: Reports Press Trust of India respectively. Veterans like Muhammad Cover For Injured Stuart Broad KARACHI: Top Pakistani Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Wahab cricketers including skipper Riaz being given no contracts. Press Trust of India Babar wicketkeeper Azam, To make bring in uniformity Muhammad Rizwan, all-round- across formats, the PCB in- LONDON: Lancashire seam er Hasan Ali and fast bowler creased the Test, ODI and T20 bowler Saqib Mahmood has Shaheen Shah Afridi have ap- match fees in B and C categories been added to the England pealed to their cricket board to while in Grade A, only retainer- squad as cover for the second consider a hike in match fees, a ship percentage was increased Test against India. website reported. (More Cricket by 25 percent. It is understood that Saqib is News) However in grade B, Test being brought in as a cover af- All four, who were recently match fee was increased by 15 ter veteran pacer Stuart Broad awarded 'A' grade contracts by per cent, ODI and T20I remu- picked up a calf muscle injury the PCB have told a senior board nerations by 20 and 25 per cent Observer News Service The Championship will run from during Tuesday's training ses- official that their match fees respectively. August 11 to August 14. sion at the Lord's. should be revised, according to Similarly, grade C there was SRINAGAR: The Jammu and In an official statement, the The 24-year-old Saqib, who is a report published in cricket- 25 per cent increase in re- Kashmir Sports Council (JKSC) Sports Council said that the of Pakistani descent, has played pakistan.com.pk. tainer; 34 per cent increase on Wednesday organised competitions are being held to 16 white ball games for England, According to the report, that in Test match fee, 50 and 67 Badminton competitions in glorify ongoing Independence which includes seven ODIs and these players are not happy as per cent increase in ODI and Srinagar and Jammu as a part of Day celebrations and that “con- nine T20Is in which he has to- there was no increase in their T20 International match fees its ongoing Independence Day duct of District Championship talled 21 wickets. Test, ODI and T20I match fees in respectively. Sports Week 2021 celebrations. in Badminton has been ap- In 22 first-class games, he has the new central contracts. As per the website report, The District Srinagar proved in the calendar of activi- picked up 65 wickets. In July, PCB announced a per- one of the senior players Badminton Championship, or- ties for the year 2021-22”. With Saqib joining the squad, formance-based central con- have already registered his ganised by the J&K Badminton “The tournament was de- the ECB informed that off-spin- tract list 2021-22 for 20 play- protest with PCB, Director – Association in collaboration clared open by Dr Zafar Iqbal ner "Dom Bess will leave the ers, including three emerging International Cricket Zakir Khan with the JKSC, at Indoor Sports Chief Accounts Officer J&K squad and return to Yorkshire cricketers, in which match fees and requested for an increase in Complex, Polo Ground. The Sports Council whereas Ashok this morning." across all formats were made match fee of Category A players. Championship will run from Singh, Divisional Sports Officer, both England and India teams ICC match referee Chris Broad the same for all categories. While Zakir has given no such August 9 to August 12 and has Jammu was the guest of hon- India, England Players Docked along with deduction of two imposed the sanctions after both Only four players, Babar, assurance, the senior cricketer seen the participation of players our,” the statement added. Match Fees For Slow Over-Rate ICC World Test Championship the sides were ruled to be two Rizwan, Hasan and Shaheen is confident that the board will from different parts of Srinagar. The Sports Council main- points each for maintaining slow overs short of their targets after were given Category A con- not decline his request. In Jammu, the JKSC and J&K tained that all COVID-19 pre- The ICC has imposed a 40 per over-rates in the first Test in time allowances were taken into tracts while other senior play- The report said that the PCB Badminton Association kick-start- cautions and SOPs were fully cent penalty on match fees for Nottingham. consideration. ers including former captains, had denied that any cricketer ed the District Jammu Badminton adhered to during the two Azhar Ali and Sarfaraz Ahmed had complained to them about Championship on Wednesday. events in Srinagar and Jammu. were relegated to grade B and C their match fees. Srinagar’s Grand Warriors Academy Bags Lionel Messi Eyes Champions League Glory With PSG Agencies time. It was a difficult situation 4 Medals In Open Kashmir Mega Event and they were efficient.” PARIS: Lionel Messi said he’s “in PSG coach Mauricio Pochettino Jamil Ansari the right place” to win another quickly made contact with his fel- Champions League trophy and low Argentine after Barcelona an- SRINAGAR: Grand Warriors cited a reunion with Neymar as a nounced last Thursday that Messi Academy of Martial Arts bagged key factor in his decision to sign would be leaving the club he joined 4 medals in different categories with Paris Saint-Germain. as a 13-year-old boy. Messi won ev- in Open Kashmir Mega event in The 34-year-old Argentina star ery major honor with Barcelona and which about 500 athletes from spoke at his introductory news was granted a tearful exit news con- different districts and clubs conference at Parc des Princes ference on Sunday to signal the end participated. stadium on Wednesday, the of an era. Only Cristiano Ronaldo in The Open Kashmir Mega morning after signing a two-year the current era challenges Messi’s event, which was held at Old City deal with the option for a third status as an all-time great. Srinagar’s Mother Land School season after leaving Barcelona. While PSG had to pay 222 million from August 8 to August 11, and “My goal and dream is to raise euros (then $261 million) to sign was organised by International another Champion’s (League Neymar from Barcelona in 2017, Tigers Martial Art. In the event, Trophy) and I believe that I am in there was no transfer fee for Messi. the 4-member team of Grand the right place to have the best former teammate at Barcelona — Strasbourg on Saturday night. No salary details were given, Warriors from Srinagar led by chances to achieve that,” Messi said. but also France World Cup win- “When I feel it, when the staff but a person with knowledge of the team coach Aftab Khan, un- “When you see this squad, you ner Kylian Mbappe. thinks I’m ok, I’ll be ready. I’m the negotiations earlier told The der the supervision of the Senior really want to play with them “I’m going to play with best willing to play,” he said. Associated Press that Messi is set to Coach Adil Hussain Khan, won because there are so many possi- players, it’s very nice, it’s incred- Messi became the most high-pro- earn around 35 million euros ($41 4 medals in different weight bilities,” he added. “We have the ible to be able to experience this,” file free agent in soccer history after million) net annually. The person categories. same goal. And Neymar of course Messi said when asked about his attempts to stay at Barcelona said on condition of anonymity be- Senior Grand Warriors coach did a lot and was important for playing with Mbappe and Neymar. were rejected last week by the fore the contract was signed. Adil Hussain reflecting on the my choice.” Besides Neymar, he specifi- Spanish league because the salary PSG will be hoping not only achievements said, “It has been Qatari-backed PSG has been cally cited Argentina teammates would not comply with financial that Messi helps the team regain just one week since we started participated in District Pencak team coach Aftab Khan said. desperate to win the Champions and PSG players Ángel di Maria regulations, with the Catalan club the French title it lost to Lille our academy. Thanks to almighty Silat Championship and secured The Grand Warriors who won League, falling just short when it lost and Leandro Paredes. burdened by debts of more than 1.2 last season but finally win the Allah that our dedication and Silver medal. She has now been medals in the Open Kashmir the 2020 final to Bayern Munich. “Obviously, one of the reasons billion euros ($1.4 billion). Champions League. hard work paid off, it is a matter selected for upcoming state competition include, Suhail who Messi helped Barcelona win four (I came) was the locker room: PSG moved quickly to sign the Paris Saint-Germain president of great pride that Grand Warriors championship,” the senior coach bagged the Silver medal, Emad Champions League trophies. Neymar, Dí María, Paredes, Argentina star. The team, Messi Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised “a earned the four medals.” said. who took the Silver medal, Arooj Messi’s arrival gives PSG formi- whom I know.” said, “positioned themselves and historic day for the club, football “Earlier one of our play- “We worked very hard for this won the bronze medal while dable attacking options as he links Messi said he is “ready” to start everything went really fast and world and it is a fantastic mo- ers Munshi Masooma and got the estimated results,” Sameer won the bronze medal. up with not only Neymar — his playing with PSG, which hosts it was easy. It happened in little ment for us.” OUT POST Thursday | 12.08.2021 12 Parliament Passes Travel Rules Ease, Indian Constitutional Amendment Opposition Leaders Meet Students See Record Entries Bill On OBC List To Discuss Strategy On To UK Universities Agenceis a test on Day 5, which if negative, will allow students to end their Pegasus, Other Issues LONDON: A record number of quarantine early. 3,200 students from India have "We welcome the news that for been accepted onto UK universi- one of our largest international ties and higher education courses markets, India has been moved through the country's centralised from the UK's Red to Amber List," application system in 2021, mark- said Kerry Law, Chief Marketing ing an increase of 19 per cent over & Engagement Officer at the the previous year. University of Leicester - which has The Universities and Colleges a large Indian student population. Admissions Service (UCAS) accep- "The move to the Amber List is tance figures, released on Tuesday, great news for our large number come days after India was moved of Indian students and means that Agenceis Minister Virendra Kumar who off the Red List COVID-19 travel alongside no longer needing to moved the bill said the legisla- ban on to Amber. quarantine they also won''t have constitutional amendment tion will help restore the powers This would have a big impact any delays to arrival and can en- bill to restore the powers of states to have their own lists on Indian students planning to gage and adapt to life on campus," A of the states to make their of OBCs which was negated by travel to Britain to take up their she said. own OBC lists was passed by the Supreme Court. courses as they no longer need "To ensure we welcome students Parliament on Wednesday. The Rajya Sabha, which has to quarantine in a government- and give them a great experience as The Constitution (One been witnessing a logjam over managed facility for 10 days at we have extended our welcome by Hundred and Twenty-Seventh issues such as Pegasus and farm considerable additional cost. an additional week and have devel- Amendment) Bill, 2021 was laws, on Wednesday discussed Instead, they can quarantine for oped online transition support for passed by the Rajya Sabha as 187 the bill for about five hours as the required 10 days at a chosen all new starters," she added. members voted in its favour. The members from both treasury as destination, which for many will be The National Indian Students bill was passed by the Lok Sabha well as opposition benches par- their university accommodation, or and Alumni Union (NISAU) UK had a day before. ticipated in it. As per Article 368 a friend or family home address. been raising the plight of Indian Some amendments moved by of the Constitution, a constitu- "We know India being moved students facing additional com- the opposition were negated by tion amendment bill requires a Agenceis sources said. repeal of the new agri laws. from the Red to Amber list will be pulsory hotel quarantine costs of the Upper House. special majority for passage in Former Congress president The Lok Sabha functioned a significant and welcome move 1,750 pounds under the Red List. The bill was passed after a di- both Houses of Parliament. NEW DELHI: Opposition leaders Rahul Gandhi also attended the normally for the first time on for those Indian students due to It led to Serum Institute of vision vote with 187 members There should be a majority from various parties, includ- discussions. Tuesday when members of the travel to the UK soon. Those stu- India CEO Adar Poonawalla set- voting in favour. No member of the total membership of the ing the Congress, the DMK and The parties whose leaders opposition participated in the dents should stay in touch with ting aside 10 crores to assist voted against it. House and a majority of not less the Trinamool Congress, met were present at the meeting also discussion on the Constitution their university and be aware of the Indian students who may face ad- Earlier in the day, Social than two-thirds of the members on Wednesday to evolve a joint included the Samajwadi Party, Amendment bill to allow states latest procedure for amber list ar- ditional costs as Covishield - the Justice and Empowerment of that House present and voting. strategy on the Pegasus snoop- the Shiv Sena, the National to have their own lists of OBCs. rivals to ensure a smooth arrival," India-made Oxford/AstraZeneca ing row and other issues. Conference, the NCP, CPM, RJD, The opposition has been de- said Vivienne Stern, Director of vaccine - does not fall within the About 14 parties were rep- CPI, IUML, RSP, VCK,and the LJD. manding a discussion in Parliament Universities UK International, which UK-approved vaccines ambit for THE RAJYA SABHA, WHICH HAS BEEN witnessing a logjam resented at the meeting held Besides, Punjab MPs from the on the Pegasus snooping issue and represents over 140 universities. quarantine-free travel to the UK over issues such as Pegasus and farm laws, on Wednesday discussed in the chamber of leader of Congress and the Akali Dal staged have been disrupting the proceed- "UK universities are preparing under the Amber List. the bill for about five hours as members from both treasury as opposition in the Rajya Sabha a protest in Parliament complex ings of the House for the past three to give a warm welcome to Indian "We are absolutely thrilled to well as opposition benches participated in it. As per Article 368 of Mallikarjun Kharge, opposition in support of farmers seeking a weeks in support of their demand. students this autumn. Students see the numbers of Indian stu- the Constitution, a constitution amendment bill requires a special have shown a great amount of dents accepted onto courses via patience and resilience in sticking UCAS go up by nearly a fifth as part majority for passage in both Houses of Parliament. with their plans to study overseas of the overall significant increase and we look forward to welcom- in the numbers choosing to come Amid Decline In Covid Cases, ing them, and welcoming them to the UK to study," said NISAU UK back, to our campuses and univer- Chairperson Sanam Arora. IndiGo Starts sity communities," she said. "The UK now offers a wonder- Patients Return To Hospitals With India was moved off the Red ful proposition for Indian stu- Priority Boarding Facility List at 4 am local time on Sunday dents - world-class education, a Requests For Elective Surgeries and under the Amber List rules, great post-study work offer, and all vaccinated travellers must fill through NISAU a home away from For Passengers Agenceis dip in the number of elective the hospital has seen a 50 to in the compulsory passenger lo- home for Indian students, which surgeries during the second 70 per cent increase in elec- cator form to provide an address I can proudly say is a distinct of- NEW DELHI: As coronavirus wave of Covid but since the tive surgeries. where they would be undergoing fering for Indians going abroad to cases decline in the national number of coronavirus cases "The increase has been the 10-day self-isolation. study," she said. capital, hospitals in Delhi-NCR have come down significant- across all the departments, but All Amber List arrivals will need The UK's new post-study or are seeing patients returning ly the elective surgery num- some departments like ortho- to have a negative COVID-19 test Graduate route visa, which came to them for elective surger- bers are now almost close to paedics have seen more elec- before travelling, as well as take in force in July, offers students the ies, with some of them saying the pre-Covid levels. tive surgeries. Although the a COVID test on Day 2 and Day 8 chance to stay on for two years after the current situation is almost "There are multiple rea- number of elective surgeries of their quarantine. In England, completing their degree course to similar to the pre-Covid time. sons for it, people sense that never went to zero, we are see- there is the option of paying for be able to gather work experience. However, the medical there is a gap in the Covid ing more than 50 per cent to 70 facilities said patients put cases and this provides them per cent rise now," he added. forth special demands like the right opportunity to get Dr Nitin Arora, senior con- less hospital visits and single operated on," he said. sultant, general surgery, Paras Gujarat: BJP MP's Purported room stay as they are still Since many patients had al- Healthcare in Gurgaon, said fearful of contracting Covid. ready delayed their surgeries, there has been a 200 per cent Sleaze Video Goes Viral; Cops Dr Gurinder Bedi, director they had reached the point increase in elective surgeries. and HOD, orthopedic and joint where the surgery could not "There is an interesting shift Agenceis metro cities initially and will be replacement, Fortis Hospital be delayed further, he said. in the demands of patients. Detain 2 For Questioning opened for the entire domestic in Vasant Kunj, said the hos- "Like we have seen cases Earlier, they would say that NEW DELHI: IndiGo on network in a phased manner, the pital OPDs are back to normal of patients suffering from we should not discharge them Wednesday said it has started a largest airline of the country said. and in some cases, even better piles where patients reached early or before they have fully priority boarding facility for its "The option (of priority placed than how they were in to us when their condition recovered but now they want passengers so that they can avoid boarding) will be available for the pre-Covid era. became severe with their a minimum stay in hospital longer queues at the boarding a limited number of passengers The senior doctor said haemoglobin was as low as and ask whether the surgery gates in airports. per flight on a first-come-first- the hospital has seen an in- five. Consequently, we had can be done early in the day "The customers can book this serve basis," it noted. crease in joint replacement to admit them just to restore and they can be discharged service on IndiGo website, mo- IndiGo's chief strategy and surgeries, spine surgeries for their hemoglobin level and before night. We are allowing bile app or via the call centre revenue officer Sanjay Kumar chronic low backache. post that we operated on patients to stay at the hospital during the booking process or said the airline is always striving "There is a colossal change them,” Dr Shah said. for less time," he said. add it later through My Bookings to enhance the travel experience in the last six to eight weeks. "There can be a significant Bedi said patients usually portal at a nominal cost of Rs for its customers. There is also a fear of the third risk in such cases. Similarly, want the number of hospital 400 per passenger per flight," a "The priority boarding will wave and people are more we have patients with gall- visits to be kept low. Agenceis the room, including the one who statement issued by the private not only help customers save pragmatic thinking that there bladder stone, hernia who "A large number of patients was shooting the video. carrier noted. time at boarding gates, but also is a window and they should delayed their surgeries and are opting for single rooms Palanpur: Police in Gujarat have According to Chaudhary, Magha The service will be available ensure comfort for families and get issues sorted out," he said. reached the stage where it despite the cost being higher. registered an FIR against two Patel had earlier threatened on on domestic travel between the senior citizens," he stated. — PTI Dr Sumeet Shah, director - became an emergency kind They also inquire whether the persons and detained them after his Facebook page that he will Minimal Access and Bariatric of situation," he added. physiotherapy after the surgery a video purportedly showing BJP "publish a video of Banaskantha's Surgery - PSRI Hospital, con- Dr Kousar A Shah, COO, can be done at home or the MP Parbatbhai Patel in a compro- top politician on August 15". THE PRIORITY BOARDING WILL not only help curred with Bedi and said Aakash Healthcare in dressing change can happen at mising position with a woman Then on Tuesday, the same customers save time at boarding gates, but also that there was definitely a Dwarka, said since mid-May, their home," he added. — PTI went viral on social media even as video, purportedly featuring the parliamentarian claimed the Parbatbhai Patel, was shared in ensure comfort for families and senior citizens." clip was doctored, said an official a WhatsApp group by Mukesh on Wednesday. Rajput, he said. The FIR was lodged on Tuesday "Both (Magha Patel and Rajput) at the Tharad police station of were shown as accused in the FIR. Banaskantha district on a com- They were detained for question- plaint given by the MP's son, ing by the LCB. Evidence given District Volleyball Association Anantnag Shailesh Patel, said Deputy by the complainant and collected Superintendent of Police P H from the social media by police Chaudhary, adding the Local Crime primarily establish that there was Branch (LCB) is probing the case. a conspiracy to malign the MP's Parbatbhai Patel (72), the Lok image and extort money from him Sabha MP from Banaskantha, de- through this video," said the DySP. nied any wrongdoing and claimed He added that the video will be the video has been doctored, and sent for forensic analysis to find his face superimposed on the out its authenticity. person seen in the clip, while his Shailesh Patel told reporters that family alleged a conspiracy to ex- the video has been used for defam- tort money and defame them. ing his father and to extort money. "In his complaint, Shailesh "Magha Patel has been threaten- Patel has alleged that his father's ing to release the video for some edited video was made viral on time. This is an edited video cre- social media by the two accused ated only to defame my father. This - Magha Patel and Mukesh Rajput is a conspiracy and the accused (both detained) as part of a pre- had earlier demanded money in planned conspiracy. exchange for not releasing the vid- "We have lodged an FIR under eo," said Shailesh Patel. Parbatbhai sections 389 (extortion), 500 (defa- Patel, who had previously served as mation), criminal conspiracy (120- a minister in the BJP government B) of the IPC and under relevant in Gujarat, claimed the video has sections of the IT Act," he said. been edited by superimposing his Evidence collected so far sug- face on the person seen in the clip. gests there was a conspiracy to "Everyone knows about my malign the MP's image and extort character. I never indulged in any money from him through the vid- wrongdoings in my entire life. It is eo, said the DySP. possible that my photo was used On 5th August, Ist semifinal in Boys Section was In 2nd semifinal, Ball Bustor beat Harnag Club 3:0— 3:0—25-14, 25-15, 25-17. In the one-minute video, a man for making such an edited video. played between Spartant Ang. and Srigufwara Sport, 25-23, 25-21, 25-18. Mr. Tariq Ahmad Veeri, an NGO head, distributed the resembling Parbatbhai Patel can "People have been trying to ex- in which the latter beat the former 3:0 — 25-21, 25- In Girls Section, final match was played between prizes—Rs 5,000 among winners, and Rs 3,000 among be seen hugging a woman on a tort money from me since 2016 23, 25-20. Ang A and Ang B, in which the former won the match runners-up. He promises 40 uniforms to Boys Section. sofa and getting intimate. It ap- for this video. I had challenged pears they were aware about the them to release it if they want to," presence of some other persons in said the Lok Sabha MP. — PTI