10thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Kashmir hospitals witness surge in severe IDNGEU condoles demise of Zahoor-ud-din SSP Srinagar holds counselling session with Covid-19 cases: DAK A government employee, who was working in the Information youth and their parents Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Monday said department, Zahoor-ud-din died on Monday while the Information In a bid to find means to prevent recurrence of violent hospitals in Kashmir are witnessing a surge in severe Department Non-Gazetted Employees Union (IDNGEU) condoled incidents in the future, Police in Srinagar held a cases of Covid-19 infection. “A few weeks ago, we had his demise.“It is being informed with heavy heart that our long counselling session at Rainawari. The counselling session drop in number of severe cases, but over the last few time colleague and friend Mr Zahoor Ud Din passed| Page 03 was attended by SSP Srinagar Shri Sandeep Choudhary- days hospitals are seeing | Page 05 IPS, while as SP North, SDPO Khanyar and | Page 07

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Over 25 Shanties of Only talks can bring Mother-son charred to Rohingya gutted in Jmu Nadeem Nadu

death in Haftchinar blaze Jammu: Around two dozen huts peace between Indo-Pak: of Rohingya refugees were gutted Six houses turn into ashes; locals in a massive midnight fire in Jam- demand compensation for affected mu in the early hours of Monday, officials said. Syed Ata Hasnain families Official sources said that the fire started at Kabaar and within Sheikh Danish no time engulfed the jhuggies of Tasaduq Hussain clear about its decision since they close periphery in Marauti Mohal- extend a hand for peace and trade Srinagar: A 40-year-old woman and her son la Jammu. The fire raged for more Srinagar: With the two neighbor- but within no time the decisions were charred to death in a deadly blaze at than two hours and when the ing countries extending a hand to are revered and there is no clarity Haftchinar area of Srinagar on Monday. flames doused off, it had destroyed each other and agreeing to adhere about who is the decision-maker. Officials told a local news gathering agen- Police Station. all the shelters of the Rohingya. to all ceasefire agreements, a senior Pakistan talks about forgetting cy that at least six residential houses were “Fire broke out in a residential house of The number of shanties is put 25 defense expert Monday said that about everything that has hap- gutted during intervening night of Sun- one Ghulam Mohammad Sheikh, son of Mo- put it could be more, they said. there is a peace across the Union pened in the past to develop rela- day-Monday in Haftchinar area of Srinagar, hammad Ramzan Sheikh of Dogerpati Under international human Territory of Jammu and Kashmir tions with us but the next minute which falls under the jurisdiction of Shergari See Mother on pg 2... See Over 25 on pg 2... and dialogue is the way forward to everything is reversed, the former plug all the disagreements besides general maintained. forgetting about the past. He maintained that there is The Defence officials of India peace across Kashmir and every- Monday organized a mega ceremo- thing must start with a dialogue in 2661 COVID dedicated beds in J&K hospitals ny to honor the Next of Kins (NoK’s) and with dialogue everything will the valley with a new beginning. He and family members of Jammu and be good and settled.” also said that once the confusion Ishtiyaq Ahmad cant and 86 ICU beds where Kashmir security forces personnel, He said that if Pakistan wants to about the decision-making ends in 73 are vacant beds in Kashmir who laid their lives while discharg- extend peaceful relations with In- Pakistan only then there will be Srinagar: Amid surge in division. ing duties. dia there will be peace but it must peace. COVID-19 cases, hospitals in A government spokesperson The remarks about the peace have some clarity about the deci- It may be recalled that in Febru- Jammu and Kashmir have said the Central Government between the two neighboring coun- sions made there. ary in a joint statement released 2661 COVID dedicated beds. is continuously monitoring the tries were made by the former Recalling the service days ren- the two Director Generals of Mili- Official sources told a local evolving situation of Covid-19 Army Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain dered in Baramulla district, the for- tary Operations (DGMOs) of India news gathering agency that in the Union Territory and is at an event in North Kashmir's mer GoC of Srinagar 15 Corps said and Pakistan in a meeting decided there are a 2661 COVID dedi- providing all necessary sup- Baramulla district stating that di- that “I was posted in Uri when the to strictly adhere to all the ceasefire cated beds, 2446 isolation beds port towards effective contain- alogue is potent to settle down the two governments of India and Pa- agreements along the Line of Con- with 2319 beds vacant and 215 ment of the spread of Covid-19 things. kistan agreed to a ceasefire along trol (LoC) and other sectors from ICU beds with 174 vacant beds and better clinical manage- Addressing the reporters on the the borders and even at the time of the 25th February. in hospitals of Jammu and ment of positive cases. sidelines of the event, the former Karavan -E-Aman between the two Earlier in a tweet the Army in- Kashmir. 962 Isolation beds with 989 While there are 1570 COVID “The government has also Army officer, said that “I am very nations.” formed that a Brigade command In Jammu region, there are vacant beds and 129 ICU beds dedicated beds, 1484 isolation started free tele-consultation connected to the peace of Kashmir He stated that Pakistan must be See Only on pg 2... 1091 COVID dedicated beds, where 101 beds are vacant. beds where 1330 beds are va- See 2664 COVID on pg 2...

Resumption of physical hearing HC puts its order in COVID-19 :Two more die, 442 test positive in J&K abeyance SO News Desk Active Positive, 127290 have recovered and 2010have died; Agencies 741 in Jammu division and 1269 in Kashmir division. Another tourist CMOs, MSs asked to cancel Jammu: The Government on Monday informed The Bulletin further said that out of 6246356 leaves of medical staff Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir that 442 new positive cases of novel Corona vi- test results available, 6112902 samples have been dies in Srinagar High Court has put its order regard- rus (COVID-19),162from Jammu division and tested as negative till 05thApril, 2021. Nadeem Nadu Srinagar: Director Health Services ing resumption of physical hearing 280from Kashmir division, have been re- Till date 1547565 persons have been enlist- Kashmir on Monday asked the in abeyance amid surge in covid-19 ported today, thus taking the total number ed for observation which included 53701 Srinagar: A 60-year-old tourist chief medical officers and medical cases. of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to persons in home quarantine including from Gujarat died due to Covid-19 superintendents falling under the As per an order by Chief Justice 133454.Also 02 COVID-19 deaths have been facilities operated by government, 4154 in at a hospital here, officials said on jurisdiction of directorate of health Pankaj Mithal, the hearing of cases in reported from Kashmir Division. isolation and 121370in home surveillance. Monday. Kashmir to cancel the leaves of med- the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir Moreover, 241 more COVID-19 patients Besides, 1366330 persons have completed They said that the tourist was ad- ical staff including doctors, nurses, as well as in the District and Subor- have recovered and discharged from various their surveillance period. mitted on 2nd April in CD Hospital paramedical staff and other official dinate Courts and Tribunals shall be hospitals including 60 from Jammu Division and Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin after testing positive. He had tested in view of Covid-19 upsurge. conducted through “Virtual Mode” 181 from Kashmir Division. said that Srinagar has 29948 positive cases (includ- negative one day prior at Airport. In an order, Director Health for time being. According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel Coro- ing 141 cases reported Confirming the death, a doctor Kashmir said that it is enjoined “Entry of litigants and public into na virus (Covid-19), out of 133454 positive cases, 4154 are See COVID-19 on pg 2... See Another on pg 2... See CMOs on pg 2... the Court premises from the very outer gate shall continue to be prohib- ited,” reads an order. See HC puts on pg 2... Kashmir parts receive TRF OGW arrested In 3 decades, Houseboats face Sopore: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday claimed to have arrested fresh snowfall, MeT an Over Ground Worker (OGW) of TRF, a militant outfit in Sopore sharp decline in Kashmir area of north Kashmir's Baramulla issues weather advisory district. Agencies including the world famous ‘Number reduced to “On 03 April 2021, a joint Naka by ski-resort Gulmarg and Ladakh Sopore Police, 22 RR and 179 CRPF Srinagar: Parts of Kashmir ex- Union Territory received fresh 910 from 1600’ was established at Model Town perienced fresh snowfall while snowfall today. crossing Sopore. During naka check- light rainfall was experienced in The light rains were recorded Fiazan Ahmad ing one hard core OGW of TRF Outfit plains of the Valley on Monday, in plains of the Valley today in identified as Ihsaan ul Haq Khanday, thus bringing the temperature morning as well as in evening Srinagar: Houseboats which are part son of Nazir Ahmad Khanday of few notches down across Kash- hours. Weatherman, however, of Kashmir’s rich culture and often re- Faisalabad Sopore A/P Nowpora mir. However, the weatherman has predicted widespread light ferred as jewel of valley’s tourism are Kalan was apprehended,” a police here has predicted more rains to moderate rains and snow dying fast. spokesman said. and snow till April 07. across Kashmir in the next two Houseboats made of wood are also “Incriminating material including According to a local news days. called floating palaces on various water letter pad of TRF outfit has been gathering agency several high- In the weather advisory, bodies of Kashmir including Dal Lake, However, over the years, their num- as their owners could not do their recovered from his possession,” er reaches in north Kashmir See Kashmir on pg 2... Nigeen Lake and River Jehlum. ber has reduced to 910 from 1600 in 1990 See In3 decades on pg 2... spokesman said, adding that a case under FIR number 82/2021 under section 13 ULA (P), 506 IPC has been registered while further Nowgam attack Dal Lake See TRF OGW on pg 2... Two Budgam girls arrested HC makes LAWDA responsible, disbands all committees IED recovered, defused Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Agencies in Khanyar police on Monday has arrested Srinagar: An Improvised Explosive two girls from central Kashmir’s Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High 'Vehicle seized to be released Device (IED) was on Monday recov- Budgam district in connection Court has directed Vice Chairman against fine of Rs 50k, Rs 1 Lakh' ered and defused in Khanyar area of with an attack in Nowgam in LAWDA to draw a complete scheme Srinagar City, officials said. which a policeman was killed. for the management and the develop- Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered that vehicles A top official told a local news gath- An official told a local news ment of the Dal Lake as well as the area seized for carrying illegal construction material along Dal Lake or its ad- ering agency that a suspicious steel gathering agency that two girls around it even as it disbanded various joining areas shall be released against Rs 50000 fine in the first instance and box was found in Khanyar locality in were arrested by Police Station committees formed previously. Rs one lakh for repeating the offence. If the offence is repeated third time, the evening, saying that the box was Nowgam in connection with the Hearing a Public Interest Litigation, the vehicle shall not be released until completion of trial. found with wire. “An IED was found attack on Bharatiya Janata Party a division bench of Chief Justice Pan- “It is pertinent to mention here that the vehicles are being detained and in the steel box, which was defused (BJP) leader, Anwar Khan last kaj Mithal and Justice Vinod Chatterji that the various Committees which seized only on the ground of disobedience of an order of the public servant later,” he said. Thursday in which a policeman Koul also directed the Vice Chairman have been formed earlier are not of See Vehicle on pg 2... Notably, the traffic was stopped in was killed. to survey and prepare a list of all the much use in the present and that when the area, soon after the box was found The arrested girls from drains that are flowing into the Lake a development authority (LAWDA) on the road. Officials said that after Budgam district have been iden- and take immediate steps stop it. has especially been created and es- it and the authority alone should be al- with the Dal,” the division bench said. defusing the IED, the traffic was later tified as Tabasum Maqbool (22) “Notwithstanding the submissions tablished for the purpose, the entire lowed to work out a broad scheme for Accordingly, the court directed restored. (KNO) Seee Nowgam on pg 2... made by the respective parties, we find responsibility should be shifted upon solving all the problems in connection See HC makes on pg 2... Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar / Tuesday / 06 April 2021 News

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Only... 25204recoveries (including 52 cases re- is need to increase the frequency as Sessions Judge, the order said, shall solid/liquid waste as per the approved (carrying illegal construction material) covered today), 383 deaths; Udhampur the cases subjected to genome se- devise their own mechanism for list- design of the Lakes and Waterways shall be moved before the competent level flag meeting between India and has 4392 positive cases (including 14 quencing are very few,” they said, ing of cases for physical hearing after Development Authority, besides ensur- Magistrate who shall deal with those Pakistan Army was held at Poonch- cases reported today), 53active positive adding, “re-infection in some patients taking consent of respective counsel, ing availability of adequate fire safety applications independently on mer- Rawalkoote Crossing on 26 March to cases, 4281 recoveriesand58 deaths; Ra- could even be due to weakening anti- subject to their own assessment of pre- equipment along with trained staff to its on the analogy of the provisions discuss the implementation mecha- jouri has 3917 positive cases (including bodies but increased genome sequenc- vailing local conditions including the be verified by Fire & Emergency Ser- of Section 457 of the Code of Criminal nism as per the understanding. 05 cases reported today)with 33 active ing and other related tests would only intensity of COVID-19 infection. “The vices Department,” the policy says. Procedure but shall not release any Pertinently, the border shelling has positive, 3828 recoveries and 56 deaths; increase certainty about the reasons staff on duty in courts and the counsel Further, the policy lays down regula- vehicle without realizing the compos- killed hundreds of people in Kashmir Doda has 3466 positive caseswith13 rather than rely on hypothesis.” appearing physically shall take nec- tions for ancillary facilities like kitch- ite amount of Rs. 50,000/- in the case of and Jammu region since 1990 and left Active positive, 3389 recovered and 64 (GNS) essary precautions, ensure physical en, lodging, furniture, first-aid, elec- first time violation and Rs. 1.00 lacs in scores handicapped forever. Besides, deaths; Kathua has 3401 positive cases distancing, wearing of mask and obser- tricity, power back-up, sanitary fittings the case of second time violation and to houses and livestock worth billions of (including 08 cases reported today), 82 vance of SOPs and guidelines issued by and shikara for navigation. (KINS) confiscate if the offence is repeated for rupees have also been damaged as well active positive cases, 3266 recovered(in- CMOs... the respective Governments from time third time and not to release it until the due to the cross LoC shelling in J&K in cluding 08 cases recovered today) and upon all the Chief Medical Officers/ to time.” completion of the investigation pursu- the past 30 years. (KNO) 53 deaths; Kishtwar has 2757 positive Medical Superintendents and other In order to decongest the sections/ Kashmir... ant to the FIR or the trial thereof.” cases (including 01 cases reported to- Territorial Offices falling within the offices of the Courts, the officials work- the Meteorological department has Accordingly, the court said that day)with 18 Active Positive, 2717 recov- jurisdiction of this Directorate that ing in the Subordinate Courts, shall be stated that the wet weather conditions since the matter of release of vehicle is Over 25... eries and 22 deaths; Samba has 2884 pos- amid upsurge of the covid-19 pandem- permitted to function in batches with in the next two days may lead to dis- a Magisterial act and is dependent upon rights law, the principle of non-re- itive cases (including 02 cases reported ic, all the leaves either sanctioned or 25 percent reduction on rotation basis, ruption of surface traffic. The advisory the outcome of the FIR lodged against foulement guarantees that no one today)with 35 active positive cases, 2808 under consideration at Directorate the order added. (GNS) added that the weather conditions can the driver/owner of the vehicle. should be re- turned to a country where recoveries and 41 deaths; Poonch has level or at respective offices of CMO's also lead to landslides and shooting “We provide that henceforth all ap- they would face torture, cruel, inhu- 2559 positive cases (including 06 cases and other DDO's in respect of doctors, stones on NH 44 and NH1d. plications for the release of vehicles man or degrading treatment or punish- reported today)with 25 active positive, nurses, paramedical staff and other TRF OGW... “The water logging in low laying ar- seized for carrying building material ment and other irreparable harm 2508 recoveries and 26 deaths; Ramban official of this Department are here investigation is going on. eas of Kashmir valley may also be wit- for violation of the directions of this The fire, the cause of which is not has 2165 positive caseswith24 active by cancelled forthwith except Mater- “More arrests are expected,” spokes- nessed during the next two days,” the court, would be filed before the con- known, comes as Supreme Court has positive cases, 2119 recoveries and 22 nity Leave and Leave taken in view of man said. advisory reads. cerned Magistrate who is dealing or is reserved verdict on a plea against the deaths while Reasi has 1695 positive extreme medical exigencies. Meanwhile, the day temperature in supposed to deal with the investigation deportation of the Muslim Rohingya (including 29 cases reported today)with The order stated that besides, all Srinagar, the summer capital of Jam- pursuant to the relevant FIR, but he to Myanmar where they, according to 35 active positive cases, 1644 recoveries the Chief Medical Officers/Medical In 3 decades... mu and Kashmir was recorded at 17.8 shall not release it without asking for their lawyer advocate Prashant Bhu- and 16 deaths. Superintendents and other Territori- repairs in time. In the last eight degrees Celsius while night tempera- security of Rs. 50,000/- in the case of shan, can be “killed or subjected to tor- According to the bulletin, among the al Offices are directed to refrain from months, more than 10 houseboats sank ture was recorded at 7.2 degrees Cel- first offence, Rs. 1.00 lacs in the case of ture.” total 133454 positive cases in J&K, 13809 forwarding any kind of leave to this in waters of Dal Lake. sius. second offence and that in the event the “Fire started at around 0100 hours have been reported as travelers while Directorate till further orders. (KNO) Mohammad Sharif, a houseboat Maximum temperature in Gulmarg offence is repeated for the third time, and could douse at 0315 hours. Three 119645 as others. owner said there is a ban on repairing was recorded at 8.7 degrees Celsius the vehicle shall not be released until fire tenders were pressed into service,” The Bulletin said that the breakup of houseboats or building new ones. while minimum temperature wit- and unless the final report is submitted Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) represents districts from which the pa- HC puts... “These houseboats have been built nessed an increase as compared to last and accepted of the accused is acquitted Jammu, Chandan Kohli said. tients have been traced or are ordinari- In addition to virtual hearing, the more than 50 years ago and are decay- night and settled at 0.5 degrees Celsius. in the trial.” (GNS) “No injury or loss of life has been ly residing. Chief Justice said that the matters ing with each passing day. But we are (KNO) reported,” he said, adding, “Fire start- The bulletin added that there are may also be taken up for physical not allowed to repair them resulting in ed from kabaar and within no time 1091 COVID dedicated beds, 962 Isola- hearing, where the counsel for both their number having gone down to 910. Mother... engulfed the jhuggies of close periph- tion beds with 989 vacant beds and 129 the parties to the case give their con- If this continues, then you won’t find Nowgam... Haftchinar, which engulfed other ery. Rest situation normal,” he added. ICU beds where 101 beds are vacant in sent for such physical hearing. “if any houseboat after a decade as most and Anjum Younis (23)—both resi- residential houses during the interven- (GNS) Jammu division while there are 1570 counsel for either party declines or houseboats are in bad shape and need dents of Kanihama, Budgam. (KNO) ing night of Sunday-Monday.” COVID dedicated beds, 1484 Isolation fails to give such consent in that event immediate repairing,” Sharif said. In the incident, Ghulam Mohammad beds where 1330 beds are vacant and the roster bench may consider the re- In 2009, Jammu and Kashmir High Sheikh's wife identified as Ajmeera 2661 COVID... 86 ICU beds where 73are vacant beds quest of other counsel for physical Court banned repairs and renovation HC makes... (40), her son Mohammad Abbas Sheikh general OPD services by Specialists/ in Kashmir division. There are a to- hearing,” the order reads of houseboats after the government that henceforth all the Committees (6), died on the spot. MBBS Doctors for the residents of J&K tal of 2661 COVID dedicated beds, 2446 Identification of cases for physi- told the court that houseboats were created in the past stand disbanded. The duo was taken to Srinagar's under National Tele-consultation Ser- Isolation beds with 2319 beds vacant cal hearing shall be done by the con- the main source for pollutants of water Fresh committee or committees would SMHS hospital where they were de- vice. People can avail these services and 215 ICU beds with 174vacant beds cerned Registrar Judicial a day before bodies in Srinagar. be constituted, if necessary in future, clared brought dead. Medical Superin- from Home by registering online on in the Union Territory of Jammu and the date of listing, the order said. Since then, more than 250 cases seek- the court said. tendent SMHS, Dr. Nazir Choudhary web portal https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. Kashmir. “Advocates concerned in a particu- ing permission for houseboat repair are “We direct the Vice Chairman LAW- said that the duo was declared brought The services are available on Monday lar case, who intend to get their case pending with the Tourism Department DA to draw a complete scheme for the dead at the hospital. to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. listed for physical hearing, shall give Jammu and Kashmir, sources say. management and the development of Meanwhile, the residents of Haftchi- People can also download and install Another... written consent for physical appear- Bashir Ahmad, another houseboat the Dal as well as the area around it in nar locality in Solina area of the city esanjeevani OPD app from google play at the hospital said that the tourist ance and provide the requisite detail owner, said the government was blam- co-association with the various depart- demanded adequate compensation for store,” the spokesperson said. was suffering from "severe covid-19 of the case to the concerned Registrar ing inhabitants of Dal Lake for its dete- ments and to submit the same before the family of deceased mother-son duo Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing Pneumonia" and died on Sunday. Judicial through email at least two riorating conditions. “There are lakhs the Court by the next date.” The court who were charred to death and to those facility for COVID-19 has been started Interestingly, the tourist like the one days before the date of listing.” of people living around the Dal Lake said, adding, “The Vice Chairman is who lost their shelter in the devastat- outside the emergency of GMC Hospital from Pune Maharashtra who died on The Registrar Judicial concerned, besides hundreds of hotels. All the sew- also directed to survey and prepare a ing blaze last night. Jammu. The facility will be very useful Wednesday last had tested negative for then, shall provide a list of such coun- age emanating from hotels and houses list of all the drains that are flowing Residents appealed to the district for segregation of patients in emergen- the covid-19 at the Srinagar airport on sel whose cases are listed for physical directly flows into the lake. They why into the Dal and to take immediate administration to announce compensa- cy wing of GMC Jammu. (KINS) arrival to Valley. hearing, well in time to the incharge only blame houseboat owners who are steps that the drain water and the af- tion for the fire victims who they said A few tourists are already admitted Security at the main gate to facilitate just in a small number,” Ahmad said. fluents are not discharged into the Dal lived under open sky after their houses COVID-19... to CD hospital as well as Jawahar Lal entry of such counsel, it said. “Our houseboats need immediate and proper arrangements are made by were destroyed in a massive blaze. today) with 1560 Active Positive, Nehru Memorial Hospital, two of the “In order to decongest the sections/ repair otherwise they all will sink. We the Department concerned for the treat- The residents said the late response 27914recovered (including 107 cases exclusive facilities for the management offices /Courts, the officials shall be are losing our identity,” Ahmad said. ment of the sewage or the drain water of the fire and emergency department recovered today), 474 deaths; Baram- of covid-19 patients here, officials said. permitted to function in batches with He said it was the responsibility of in sufficient number of plants estab- led to the loss of two precious lives be- ulla has 9230 positive cases (including Sources in these exclusive health fa- 25 percent reduction on rotation ba- everyone to keep the lake clean. lished at proper places.” sides property worth lakhs of rupees 47 cases reported today)with 618Active cilities said that most of these tourists sis.” “At least 44.2 million litres of sewage The court said that an exercise may destroyed in blaze. Positive, 8431 recovered (including have tested negative at the airport The roster in this regard, the order goes into Dal Lake every day from its also be undertaken to find out if the They said six structures were razed 30 cases recovered today), 181 deaths; and those who arrived by road were said, shall be formulated by the Reg- peripheries. Less than one percent sew- waste material from any houseboat is to ashes after fire broke out at the Budgam reported 8417 positive cases reportedly not even tested en-route. istrar Judicial of the concerned wing. age is generated from houseboats. Why being discharged into the lake and if so, house of one Ghulam Mohammad (including 19 cases reported today) “Some tourists have arrived by “The officials, who as per the ros- are only houseboat owners blamed for to take measures to stop it or to divert it Sheikh of Dogerpati, Haftchinar area in with 313 active positive cases, 7983 re- road and told hospital authorities ter are not on duty in the office, shall deteriorating the lake?” he asked. to some alternative place. Solina last night in which his son and covered (including 15cases recovered that they were not tested anywhere not leave the station and shall remain Houseboat interiors are designed “The LAWDA would formulate a wife lost their lives. “They (fire victims) today), 121 deaths; Pulwama has 6032 en-route,” they said, raising a ques- available on telephone and electron- with wood-carved walls, with Kashmiri scheme for the development and the lost everything to devastating blaze. The positive cases (including 02 cases re- tion about the administrations con- ic means of communication at all woven carpets giving a cultural touch beautification of the Char Chinar and fire apparently erupted due to the short ported today)with 103 Active Positive, cerns about stemming the spread of times.” to the whole ambience. to ensure the security thereon.” circuit at 11pm last night. Now we appeal 5837 recoveredand 92 deaths; Kupwara the covid-19 at a time when it’s rapid- The staff on duty and the counsel The houseboats are of different sizes, The court also reiterated in line with to the administration to announce com- has 5878 positive cases (including 21 ly spreading in India and elsewhere. appearing physically in Court shall some having up to four bedrooms apart its earlier orders, “no construction ac- pensation for them so that they are able cases reported today), 115 Active Posi- The spread has already forced the clo- take necessary precautions, ensure from a living room and kitchen. Each tivities in the Dal or in the area of the to rebuild their houses,” Abdul Rashid, a tive, 5666recoveries (including 08 cases sure of schools in Jammu and Kash- physical distancing, wearing of mask room costs between Rs 2000 to Rs 8000 to Dal or the prohibited area shall be per- local resident said. recovered today), 97 deaths; Anantnag mir. There is also a threat of spread and observance of SOPs and guide- tourists depending upon the facilities mitted subject to the condition as may The residents also sought compensa- district has 5243 positive cases (includ- of new variants, already found in at lines issued by the respective Govern- in the room. The value of a houseboat is have been imposed from time to time tion for the family of a mother son duo ing 09 cases reported today)with 90 Ac- least five patients in Jammu. ments (J&K and Ladakh) from time to between Rs 2 to Rs 3 crore. and steps would be taken for the remov- who lost their lives in the incident. Per- tive Positive, 5057 recovered (including A doctor here said that a new trend time.” An official of Lakes and Waterways al of all the encroachments.” tinent to mention that a forty years old 07 cases recovered today), 96 deaths; has been witnessed of late when peo- Regarding district and Subordinate Development Authority, said more It also directed that appropriate woman and her minor son were charred Bandipora has 4819 positive cases (in- ple who had previously recovered Courts and Tribunals in J&K and La- than Rs 1000 crore have been spent for measures be taken for the traffic man- to death after the house they were liv- cluding 11 cases reported today), with73 are re-infected which strongly points dakh, the CJ‘s order said that entry preservation of Dal Lake in the last 15 agement in and around the Dal area, ing in caught fire. National Conference, Active Positive and 4683 recoveries (in- towards a mutated strain. “There is a of litigants and public into the Court years. He said the government recently especially on the Boulevard Road and provincial youth president who also rep- cluding 04 cases recovered today), 63 pressing need to have a more rigorous premises from the very outer gate approved a policy for sustainable oper- the Jetty at Nehru Park. (GNS) resents Solina Municipal ward as corpo- deaths; Ganderbal has 4751 positive cas- exercise to identify these strains,” the shall continue to be prohibited. “Pr. ation of houseboats in Dal and Nigeen rator, Salman Ali Sagar who visited the es (including 06 cases reported today) doctor said. District & Sessions Judges, taking into Lakes. victim families this afternoon, expressed with 53 Active Positive, 4649 recoveries Last week, Doctors Association consideration the urgency involved, According to the policy recently ap- Vehicle... dissatisfaction over the late response of (including 02 cases recovered today) Kashmir (DAK) called for genetic apart from virtual hearing, may, where proved by Lieutenant Governor Manoj i.e., of the court in the present case the Fire and Emergency department in and49deaths; Kulgam has 2936 posi- testing of Covid-19 positive samples the counsel for the parties /parties in Sinha-led administration, the house- under Section 188 of RPC which is pa- dousing off the flames. tive cases (including 21 cases reported to look for any mutated strain of the person involved give their consent to boats are required to be registered on- ri-materia with Section 188 of IPC. Salman said tragedy would have been today)with 169 Active Positive, 2711 re- virus. appear for physical hearing, permit line subject to the fulfilment of various However, Section 188 do not specifical- averted to some extent, had fire tenders coveries (including 04 cases recovered “Genetic testing would not only physical hearing in Criminal trials conservation parameters; within 30 ly provides for the seizure and there- reached to the spot well on time. today)and 56 deaths while as Shopian detect the known mutants that might where accused is /are in Custody, Mat- days from the date notification of the fore the seizure is only on account of “I personally and on behalf of my par- has 2671 positive cases (including 03 have sneaked into the valley, but rimonial Cases, MACT Cases, Cases policy. the directions given by this Court in ty express sympathies with the family of cases reported today),36 active positive also check whether any mutant has under Section 138 of the Negotiable The policy includes provisions for the PIL,” said a bench of Chief Justice the deceased mother son duo, besides my cases, 2595 recoveries (including 04 cas- emerged within the region,” the doc- Instruments Act, Compromise mat- undertaking repairs on damaged, di- Pankaj Mithal and Justice Vinod Chat- heart goes out for those who lost their es recovered today)and 40 deaths. tors’ body said. ters or in any other matter as deemed lapidated and abandoned houseboats. terji Koul. houses in inferno,” Salman told the Similarly, Jammu has 26293 posi- Sources said that it is also not the desirable in the courts under their ju- “The houseboats and associated “A Division Bench of Jammu Wing media, adding the administration must tive cases (including 97 cases reported case that samples are not being sub- risdiction.” The courts under the su- structures are required to be fitted with of this court has directed that all ap- announce adequate compensation for today) with 706 active positive cases, jected to genome sequencing. “There pervision of concerned Pr. District & bio-digesters for scientific treatment of plications for the release of vehicles the victim families. (KNO) I&FC non-clearance work, cause wasteful expenditure of Rs 3.67 crore: CAG AGENCIES wara. The report said that the scrutiny of 11.49 crore) involving use of 35.15 hectare lakh being incurred on these tanks," could not be acquired," the CAG report According to the report, the CAG said records (October 2017) revealed that of private/ forest land an expenditure of the report said. pointed. SRINAGAR: The Comptroller and that in order to provide irrigational facil- despite availability of Rs 9.90 crore, an Rs 3.37 crores was incurred on storage "Out of these three storage tanks, two The CAG maintained that the reply Auditor General (CAG) of India in its ities to farmers for agricultural activities amount of Rs 3.47 crore (35 percent of the tanks which were not complete and only were abandoned after incurring an ex- is not tenable as the Department had report revealed that the Irrigation and in Tehsil Handwara and Kupwara, the total allotment) could not be utilised. two storage tanks were semi-functional. penditure of Rs 43.59 lakh," the report not initiated any action for land acqui- Flood Control Department took up the Executive Engineer (EE), Irrigation and "Further, out of the 27 storage tanks, The report said that similarly, in said. sition as seen from the DPRs except for execution of work on water storage Flood Control (I&FC) Division, Hand- only one storage tank was completed," case of the 11 storage tanks (estimated "As the land identified for the Gun- one work, the land required for the oth- tanks without acquiring the private wara, proposed three projects involving the CAG report maintained. cost: 7.80 crore) which did not require snar storage tank was close to an army er works had not been acquired (July land and seeking prior clearance from construction of 27 storage tanks in Brin- The report said that of 16 storage tanks any private/ forest land, an expendi- ammunition depot for which clearance 2020). Besides, the division was not able Forest Department/ Defence Authority yal Rajwad, Natnussa Kandi and Rajwad that were proposed to be constructed re- ture of Rs 3.06 crore was incurred (2013 from Army was not granted (July 2020) to utilise the funds allotted during the resulting in wasteful expenditure of Rs at an estimated cost of Rs 26.42 crore, quiring a total of 41.05 hectare of private/ to 2019) on execution of work of ten and the alternate site selected for this period 2013 to 2019 and there were sav- 3.67 crore in North Kashmir's Kupwara under Border Area Development Pro- forest land, nine storage tanks were storage tanks (one storage tank was not storage tank Kinjaldoori Nichama ings of Rs 3.47 crore (35 per cent) which district. gramme (BADP) in the year 2013. taken up for construction without clear- taken up for construction due to land failed in soil testing, rendering an ex- lapsed. The information was revealed by the "The stipulated period for completion ance being obtained from the Forest De- dispute). penditure of Rs 43.59 lakh wasted," it Thus, improper planning for taking Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of works was two years from the date of partment or private land being acquired It said that only one storage tank out said. up the construction of storage tanks of India stating that the I&FC Depart- sanction of the project," CAG said. (July 2019) for executing these works. of these ten storage tanks was fully "On this being pointed out in the without acquiring the private land, ment took up the execution of work on The CAG said that an amount of Rs "An expenditure of Rs 3.37 crore was functional and six were semi-function- audit, EE, I & FC Division, Handwara seeking prior clearance from the For- water storage tanks without acquiring 9.90 crore was released during the pe- incurred during the period 2013 to 2019 al. stated (July 2019) that due to paucity est Department/ Defence Authority the private land and seeking prior clear- riod from 2013 to 2019 and the division on these nine storage tanks," it said. "Besides, the three remaining stor- and delay in release of funds, indents despite the availability of funds result- ance from the Forest Department and had incurred an expenditure of Rs 6.43 The CAG report said that as regards age tanks were not even partially func- with the Forest Department could not ed in wasteful expenditure of Rs 3.67 Defence authority in border district Kup- crore as of March 2019. the nine storage tanks (estimated cost: tional despite expenditure of Rs 63.19 be processed and private land also crores, the CAG report said. SRINAGAR NEWS Srinagar /tueSDay / 06 april i 2021 OBSERVER 03 Public Transport poses Sgr Admin reviews Ramadan preparations serious threat to passengers, DC asks deptts to ensure uninterrupted power, water supply to people as Covid SoPs go for a toss agEnCiES He asked Srinagar Mu- nicipal Corporation (SMC) SRINAGAR: The district to intensify sanitation op- Jahangir Sofi He said that in coming days, the Administration Srinagar erations and ensure cleanli- drive for the strict enforcement of on Monday held a meeting ness in and around the SRINAGAR: Public transport in the Covid-19 SoPs in public transport chaired by Deputy Com- mosques and shrines. Srinagar and elsewhere in Kashmir will be intensified and those found missioner (DC) Srinagar Those who attended the is posing a serious threat to passen- violating will be dealt with strictly. Mohammad Aijaz Asad meeting include SMC Com- gers as Covid-SoPs are going for a Interestingly, Covid guidelines regarding the arrange- missioner Athar Amir Khan, toss forcing the authorities to issue read: “Individuals must maintain a ments to be put in place for SSP Headquarters Srinagar a serious warning for passengers base distance of six feet (2 Gaz ki the upcoming holy month Majid Khan, and drivers. The Srinagar adminis- Dori) in public places". However, this of Ramadan. er also directed the concerned CEO Muslim Waqf Board tration has also warned of slapping is hardly seen on ground. During the meeting, DC departments to intensify Srinagar, Additional Depu- a fine on the passengers and drivers, Additional Deputy Commissioner Srinagar directed the con- market checking to keep a ty Commissioner, Regional who are found violating the Covid- Srinagar Dr. Syed Haneef Balkhi cerned departments for check on overcharging and Transport Officer Kashmir, guidelines. said that the Covid-19 SoPs and guide- ensuring essential services illegal profiteering. SSP Traffic City and other News agency spoke to a number lines are already in place and they like Water supply, Power, During the meeting, the officials. of passengers who frequently travel have been repeatedly asking people Ration, improving sanitation DC also directed the con- DC also issued directions in public vehicles including Sumos associated with trade or transport, and strict check on quality cerned authorities to make for setting up a dedicated and Taveras, and came to know that to adhere to the guidelines, and before and rates of essentials in proper arrangements of street control Room to address any one among 10 passengers use face that people are being penalized for the markets in the holy lights and make sure that public grievances related to mask during travel while others violating the Covid-19 guidelines. month. dysfunctional lights are made basic amenities during the prefer not to use the face masks. in Srinagar from Pampore area. and fines have also been imposed on “I appeal people to show a respon- The Deputy Commission- functional. holy month. (KNO) “Simply, Covid guidelines are go- Other frequent travelers echoed the violators.” sible approach and follow Covid-19 ing for a big toss in Kashmir. People similar views and demanded a mon- He further said the District Ad- guidelines in spirit,” he said. “We are least bothered about Covid re- itoring mechanism by the transport ministration Srinagar has already conduct random sampling and in- surgence in Valley, especially Sri- department or the district adminis- constituted the teams in which “our spection also in and around the city. nagar which is worst hit. This is tration. teams are also part of it and jointly People found violating the Covid-19 strange. People are travelling with- Regional Transport Officer (RTO) with the magistrates we are doing guidelines are being fined, wearing Rahul Pandey, DIPR employees condole out face masks and there is no mon- Kashmir, Ikram-Ullah Tak, said, “we routine checks to make sure the Co- of masks and maintaining of physi- itoring at all,” said Shazia Bashir, have already deputed our squads to vid-19 sops are adhered while using cal distance at public places is what who travels regularly to her office check the Covid -19 Sops violation the public Transport.” is need of the hour,” he said. (KNO) Zahoor-u-Din's demise

So nEWS DESK on the occasion highlighted his contributions in the de- JAMMU: Director Informa- partment and said that his tion and Public Relations, death is a great loss to the DIPR organises Cultural LG speaks to Muzaffar Baig, his wife Rahul Pandey condoles sud- department. den demise of Zahoor-u-Din, They added that Zahoor- • Enquires about their health an employee of the depart- u-Din was an asset to the programmes on COVID appropriate ment who passed away today. department who always So nEWS DESK their health & well-being. In this connection, a con- performed his duties profes- behaviour in Hiranagar He prayed for their speedy recov- dolence meet was chaired sionally and diligently. JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, ery, and healthy & long life. by the Director in the Media The officers and employees Manoj Sinha today spoke to Former Both Muzaffar Baig and his wife Complex DIPR in which all also offered their deepest Deputy CM of J&K, Muzaffar Hus- are under home quarantine after the officers and employees condolences to the bereaved sain Baig and his wife Ms. Safina being tested positive for Covid-19, participated. family and prayed for eternal Baig, DDC Chairperson, Baram- where doctors are regularly mon- The officers and employees peace to the departed soul ulla, on phone and enquired about itoring their health. expressed deep sorrow and in RR section of the depart- and courage for the bereaved grief over the demise of Za- ment. family to bear this irrepa- hoor-u-Din who was working The officers and employees rable loss. Covid Bulletin:

So nEWS DESK Doori, Mask hai Zaroori”, Swachhta se hi hum aage badenge, Carona ki 1853 vaccinated, 635 samples KATHUA: With an aim to aware the bimari se bachnege”, “Assein Sarein IDNGEU condoles demise of Zahoor-ud-din people about Dos & Don’ts to fight ki Samjhana hai, Assain Carona ithon collected in Ramban District Covid-19, Department of Information Nassana Hai” got thunderous applause So nEWS DESK “The loss of Zahoor is felt & Public Relations (DIPR) today or- from the gatherings. So nEWS DESK by all the employees of In- ganized a series of Cultural pro- Sarpanch Panchayat Bhaiya, SRINAGAR: A government formation Department. May grammes at different locations in Dolly Sharma appreciated the efforts RAMBAN: As many as 1853 persons employee, who was working the memories of this wonder- Hiranagar Sub Division. of DIPR for educating people by or- were administered first and second in the Information depart- ful personality and many Pertinently, the DIPR has under- ganizing cultural programmes at Covid vaccine doses across Ramban ment, Zahoor-ud-din died on contributions be celebrated taken a drive under Azadi ka Amrut Panchayat level. district, today. Monday while the Informa- by all. He will be in our hearts Mahotsav' to organize cultural pro- Block Development Officer, Hi- The Health Department also col- tion Department Non-Gazett- and memories.” grammes at different levels to educate ranagar, Sheetal, while speaking on lected 635 samples including 270 ed Employees Union Meanwhile, Bilal Ahmad, people on key issues like Covid-19, the occasion said, the role of PRIs is RT-PCR and 365 RAT samples in (IDNGEU) condoled his de- vice president Kashmir Beti Bachao Beti Padhao, Drug men- vital in helping administration to the district. mise. IDNGEU and two other as- ace etc. curb the spread of Covid-19. She said As per daily bulletin issued by “It is being informed with sociation members will The Cultural troupes of DIPR initiatives to spread the message like the Chief Medical Officer, Ramban, heavy heart that our long visit the residence of late presented solo cultural perfor- taking measures and following Co- Dr. Mohammad Farid Bhat, 1853 to visit their nearest CVC to get time colleague and friend Zahoor tomorrow to offer mances on the theme of Covid-19 vid appropriate behavior in local persons, the highest in a single day them vaccinated. Mr Zahoor Ud Din passed condolence to the bereaved doa & don’ts at Panchayat Kootah, language will have more impact on in the district, were administered The admin has also decided to away this afternoon. On the We pray that may Almighty family. Panchayat Bhaiya and at BDO office the people. She said the block admin- Covid vaccine at dedicated Vac- intensify the drive to enforce face occasion, IDNGEU as a fam- grant him the highest place Besides, Bilal will also look Hiranagar. istration will extend full cooperation cination Centres. mask wearing at crowded places ily stand in solidarity with in hereafter and peace to the after the family and their Cultural Performances in Hindi to DIPR in organizing such events The District Administration has to prevent the infection from spread- the family and offer our sin- departed soul,” IDNGEU said urgent needs in this hour of and Dogri language like “Do Gazz in other parts of Hiranagar. urged people over the age of 45 years ing. cere condolences to them. in a statement. grief.

PDP zone committees call NC to hold prayer meetings at on Mehbooba Mufti Act as guardian of Forests: Javaid Rahi all party units across J&K, Ladakh Sagar, Lone, headquarters Nawa-e-Sub- So nEWS DESK behind your leadership and Shameema others ha, Srinagar on Tuesday at will double down on its ef- appeals Gujjar, Bakerwal tribes 11:00 am. The prayer meeting visit SKIMS, Soura; SRINAGAR: Peoples Dem- forts to rejuvenate the party will be attended by Party’s ocratic Party (PDP) President at the grass roots level,” zone So nEWS DESK ing communities of J&K to added. not going to take regeneration pray for speedy Parent, YNC, Minority, Mehbooba Mufti today committee members re- act as guardian of the forest He said, tribes especially and protection of forests se- recovery of party Women’s, and legal wing chaired a meeting of zonal solved. JAMMU: Recently imple- and protect this wealth with Gujjars and Bakarwal in riously, the future changes president functionaries. committees from Batamaloo Apprising the party pres- mented ‘Forest Rights Act- their traditional knowledge. Jammu and Kashmir used in ecology and environment Meanwhile Party Gen- and Hazratbal assembly ident of ongoing activities 2006’ by virtue of its provi- He asked all indigenous forests and grazing lands for would seriously affect their So nEWS DESK eral Secretary Ali Muham- constituencies. and organizational structure sions, not only recognize the communities to act against their livelihood and residen- livelihood options and new mad Sagar, MP Baramulla In the meeting which in- at the grass roots level, mem- individual and collective land deforestation and work for tial use. These communities generations. SRINAGAR: On the direc- Muhammad Akbar Lone, cluded District Presidents, bers put forth suggestions rights of Forest Dwelling significant changes in envi- had "strong ecological con- He said adequate awareness tion of Party General Sec- Women’s Wing President Zonal Presidents and respec- and ideas which were dis- communities but it provide ronmental profile of Jammu nections, he said. programs are required for retary Ali Muhammad Sagar Shameema Firdous, Provin- tive constituency in-charges, cussed threadbare in the rights to protect, regenerate, and Kashmir. He said nomadic lifestyle Gujjars – Bakerwals on for- all party units across all cial President (Kashmir) Er. Party president was apprised meeting. conserve and manage the He impressed upon the mainly revolves around est fires. districts of Jammu and Kash- Sabiya Qadri visited SKIMS of the ongoing party activi- Those who led Hazratbal Forests and its resources Tribal and traditional forest socio-economic necessity, He said Trees and shrubs mir, and Ladakh will hold Soura to inquire about the ties. Speaking on the occasion delegation included former through community under dwellers to constitute forest ranging from making tools which are crucial in a forest prayer meetings for the well-being of the Party zone committee members minister and ex MLA Haz- fall in a Gram Sabha said management committees and utensils, supplying basic ecosystem which can main- speedy recovery and wellbe- President. lauded the resolve and stead- ratbal Asiya Naqash, Zonal noted tribal research Dr. under Forest Rights Act and goods (milk, wool), collecting ly be lost in forest fires. In ing of Party President and The visiting functionaries fastness of Party President President Ab Hameed, senior Javaid Rahi -during an aware- strictly follow the forestry medicines and herbs and such circumstances the Gu- Member of Parliament from met with the family members Mehbooba Mufti for not suc- members Mohd Siddiq, Mohd ness programme organised management practices. other minor forest produces jjars, Bakarwals Tribal Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdul- of Party President at the cumbing to pressure despite Yousuf and others. by Tribal Research and Cul- It includes protection of but during such activities people should act as the real lah at their respective party SKIMS institute and ex- constant campaign of coer- The Batmaloo zone com- tural Foundation. forest from any misuse be- tribal should take care of the guardians of these forests headquarters. pressed their unison with cion and arm twisting. mittee delegation was led He appealed Gujjars, Ba- sides adaptation of forest biodiversity of the area. along with the Forest Depart- The major prayer meeting them and prayed for speedy “We go to our people heads by State Secretary and karwals - major forest-dwell- regeneration practices, he He advised that if they are ment, he added. will be held here at party recovery of party president. held high because you did Incharge District President not compromise on the dig- Srinagar Ab Hamid Kosheen, nity of people of Jammu and Zonal President Batamaloo Kashmir despite paying a Bashir Ahmed, Senior lead- steep political price. Party er Ab Qayoom Bhat and oth- cadre unanimously stands ers. GDC Bhaderwah Organised Mega Event on Swarnim Vijay Diwas

SaJiD TUfaiL LonE cipal congratulated the organisers Nazrul,Prof Arjun Kotwal, Prof and appreciated the student efforts. Anu Sharma,Prof,Ankush,Prof,S Advisor Baseer Khan to hear Public BHADERWAH: - GDC Bhaderwah Felicitating the student speakers, andesh,Dr Sandeep Kotwal,Prof in collaboration with Rashtriya Major Aushtosh, The Chief Guest Vijay Kumar,Prof Sanjay Kumat,Prof Rifles Bhaderwah organised grand shared his views and inspired the Bipen Singh ,Mr Nasir Shah,Mr Grievances at Jammu on April 7 event on” Swarnim Vijay Diwas learners for choosing defence as Liaqat Ahmed, Mr Riaz Iqbal and under the aegis of Dr. K.K Sharma, the career options. Earlier the wel- others .NSS and NCC volunteers So nEWS DESK bring their grievances and Principal of the college to com- come address was presented by Prof played a vital role in the event man- demands into the notice of memorate the 1971 war victory and S.S. Parihar, convenor IQAC. The agement. All the participants were JAMMU: Advisor to Lieu- the government, can meet contributions of War heroes. The event was graced by veterans from served refreshment under the su- tenant Governor, Baseer the Advisor at the said ven- Chief Guest for the the event was of war heroes through audio visu- on Prominent war contributers and Army under the Chairmanshio of pervision of Captain Kush and his Ahmad Khan will convene ue. All such people who will Major Aushotosh, Rashtriya Rifles als .He drew the attention of the Param Veer Chakra awardees Subedar Raj Singh Charak from team dedicated from Rashtriya a public hearing at Conven- be visiting the venue are Bhaderwah. The key speaker and audience towards different episodes namely Hushyar Singh Dhaia, Nir- Bhaderwahq. Large number of Rifles The event ended with a formal tion Center, Canal Road, requested to follow all health resource person for the event was of that time. There were four student mal Jit Singh, Arun Khetar Paul , students and the staff members Vote of thanks proposed by Prof Jammu on April 7 (Wednes- care guidelines and deputa- Captain Kush who gave his power speakers namely Mr Vishal Bhar- Elbert Ekka. The audience were attended the event .The prominent Prithvi Raj, ANO, NCC. The pro- day) from 11 am onwards. tions should not exceed more point presentation and explained ti ,Miss Pooja Devi,Mr Sandeep overwhelmed and thrilled by the present on the occasion were Prof ceedings of the programme were The public deputations and than three members in view in details the historical series of Singh, Miss Insha .The student student speakers. On the occasion N.K.Manhas,Prof Katal,Prof conducted by Prof Parihar, PO, NSS individuals, who wish to of the corona pandemic. 1971 war and great contributions speakers made their presentations Prof Davinder Kumar,Vice-Prin- Pinki,Prof Shahbaz,,Prof GDC Bhaderwah. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER Srinagar /SunDay / 28 march i 2021 edIT SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER Srinagar /tueSDay / 06 april i 2021 edIT Remembering Robert Lee Frost!

hate against criminality? And that is why, I am forced to follow you if you don’t have the commonality. “ After Apple Making “ makes fun of our intelligence; Breath-taking imagery makespossi- SYed MUSTAFA AHMAd ble to go in a trance. The approaching Winter forces the [email protected]. Woodchuck to go for hibernation edITORIAL And I would like to see you here in the age of Artificial Intelligence. n inspirational poet of America You had a promise to be fulfilled and is remembered by me; you did it definitely; As he got inspiration from But what your advice is to us when Athe common things like a bee. your literature is difficult to understand Like Walt Whitman, he was never to not partially and fully. Wasn't Govt ready for a sea; Your goodness should have compas- But he had got the better knowledge of sion for our poor nerves because we are sea without having a chance to see. caught in the grip of brutality resurge in cases? ‘The Road Not Taken' was inspired by And your goodness was aware that we his friend's demise; do possess a watermelon's mentality. fter one year closure, the re- And his friend , Thomas was really Why did you travel the less travelled wise. road? opening of educational insti- Robert Frost was such a person who Because you knew that you were the tutions for merely one month knew only to rise; only person to take yourself on the board. But for these endeavours, he never You didn’t want to have your adver- has exposed the government’s got a Nobel Prize. tisements to hoard; A Having tested many professions, he And you didn’t want to join politics ground work before taking the decision got solace in poetry; and look for a municipal ward. to reopen the Schools. It seems that the But he made his own place without Your legacy is a ray of hope for every- government has been taking steps and any mimicry. one; From selling newspapers to a teacher, Because people like you are only one. decisions in haste and thus could not he loved his professions never to follow a If I, as a student of nothingness ,go on sustain for a long time. In the end of corrupted worldly decree; writing on your creativefun; But was imaginative like Satyajit I will surely die without having baked February this year, the educational Ray, who used a wicker tray with the a single bun. institutions were reopened with the characteristics of mimicry. What do you expect from me? He went to England for the develop- You should come in my dreams so government stating that all the measures ment of his art; that I can be in a state of glee. have been taken to ensure that the CO- But his beloved friend, Thomas left People, after reading this poem, will VID is prevented from spreading. How- him to handle the worldly cart. call me silly; They both decided to go to the USA so But I would liketotraverse on the ever, with cases being detected in edu- that they could sort; paths that are totally hilly. cational institutions, the government But Robert Frost's period was caught I have got your viewpoint and I am by the world wars so that to give human- silent; instead of having other precautionary ity a blot. And before this piece, I used to be vi- measures in the bank decided to go for Before miles I go to sleep, resonate to- olent. day in the darkest of moments; I decided not to waste money over another period of closure thus leading Because Robert Frost was well aware making a true statement. After all, you had the opportunity of fakescent; to the further academic losses to the about the worldly movements. In the glare of the Sun, you could not making our eyes wet; But write good words so that boredom He loved all the people and their sen- look for an enjoyment; And humbly speaking, we will always is gone and feel refreshment. students. The government instead of timents; But that time president, made a lot of remain in your debt. You are in our smouldered lives. deciding closure of the schools null and But he was unaware of the choices initiatives for your encouragement. Four Pulitzer prizes were given to you Being a man, you are unique in doves. and the following currents. Thirty one nominations for the presti- because of your originality; void should have taken the parents on You were called for the inaugural ad- gious Nobel Prize but never to get; But you were known for your punctu- (The Author is Graduate Student and the board for taking any favourable dress of that time president; Because it wasn’t in your fate and I ality. writes Regularly for “ Srinagar Because your beloved America was can bet. What was unique in your art was the Observer “ views are his own) decision that could have suited the stu- dents as well as their education. The mass gathering at the Schools was in- evitable after the reopening of the edu- cational institutions, therefore, the government should have already made LOWERING DRINKING AGE – CHEER’S OR FEAR’S necessary steps to prevent the deadly different ages of initiation and the min- of all deaths). In fact, the leading cause of are to be alcohol dependent in later life. virus from spreading. The government imum age for initiation is based on the death among teens is car crashes, and al- More than 40 percent of individuals who specific behaviours involved, taking into cohol is involved in approximately one- start drinking at young age will devel- has although taken a decision, but it account the dangers and benefits of that third of these deaths. op alcohol abuse or alcohol dependence should consider not to extend the closure behaviour at a given age. The age policy In a review of more than 50 stud- at some point in their lives resulting in for alcohol also takes into account this ies from states and countries that domestic violence, poor cognitive func- of the schools any further as it would dR, PAWAN SURI very fact and there have been alterations changed their drinking ages, the tion, dementia and increased incidence in the minimum age of drinking from Centres for Disease Control and Pre- of cancers. only lead to the academic losses. The [email protected] time to time varying from state to state. vention found that increasing the Alcohol’s two-faced nature shouldn’t closures of Schools in not an option for The recent lowering of the minimum drinking age decreases fatalities and come as a surprise as it is safe to say preventing the cases, but adhering to uman beings are a composite legal drinking age (MLDA) from 25 to 21 crashes by 16 percent and lowering that alcohol is both a tonic and a poi- the guidelines strictly can help in pre- of body, mind and spirit, or years has fuelled a debate on to wheth- the drinking age increases fatalities son and the difference lies mostly in soul. Although we share senso- er or not setting the MLDA at 21 is fair, and crashes by 10 percent. A peer-re- the dose. None of the alcohol education venting the cases and combat the virus Hry perception – sight, hearing, smart and effective. The proponents are viewed study from the Journal of programmes has been able to address in unison. touch, taste and smell – with other ani- opinionated that it would put an end to Studies of Alcohol and Drugs found the issue and compared with a wide mals, the basic philosophy that remains the perverse culture of secretiveness and that the younger a person begins to range of other programs and efforts to distinctive of human beings is the ability abuse that has grown up around under- drink alcohol the more likely it is reduce drinking among teenagers and to use reasoning while thinking and act- age drinking. It would also allow bars that they will use other illicit drugs. youngsters, increasing the legal age for ing in the world. We also have a unique and restaurants to become ‘safe spaces’ Therefore, lowering the drinking age purchase and consumption of alcohol ability to reflect on our own situation for college-age students to drink, create will not only increase the number of appears to have been the most successful and transcend ourselves, in some sense, a safer drinking environment and would youngsters who drink but also will effort till date. The magnitude of effects both individually and in communion decrease the binge drinking. It will also invite more use of illicit drugs among of the increase in age policy may appear with others. The majority of people have undoubtedly emphasize the revenue the underage group. Young people small, however, even modest effects a unique and personal understanding gains for the state that would come from also have a propensity to combine when applied to the entire population about the meaning and purpose of life. legalization. high-risk drinking with other high- of youth results in a very large societal This understanding may include direct The discrepancy, however, between risk activities, increasing the po- benefit. guidance in the form of values and prin- the MLDA and the age of maturity, and tential for accidental injury both to Underage drinking has been and will ciples or an indirect guidance about how its many responsibilities and authori- themselves and to others. remain a serious problem that needs to to live life in a meaningful manner ac- ties, along with the continued incidents Lowering the drinking age will not be addressed and lowering the drink- cording to specific rules and laws of the of car crashes, suicide, homicide, as- only make the young people to have ing age further would be a gigantic step Why do I fall? state and land. sault, drowning, recreational injuries greater access to alcohol but also lead backward. Apart from the age it should Every state sets its own rules of wel- etc. reported from college campuses, to lowered perception of risk. When the be the moral values and the right per- I fall when people deceive me without any cause. fare for its inhabitants as per the age of makes it evident that underage drinking perception of risk from a particular sub- ception about the effects of alcohol that majority that often corresponds with the and alcohol abuse is related to numer- stance decreases, prevalence rates tend ought to determine and motivate every I fall when I walk while people want me to pause. age at which one can vote, join the mili- ous serious health problems. According to increase. The teens get drunk twice youth whether to imbibe it or not. I fall when I write my pains in the form of poetry. tary, serve in jury duty, sign contracts, to World Health Organisation (WHO), as fast as adults, binge more often than marry, apply for loans, make decisions 13.5% of all deaths among people aged adults and have more trouble knowing (The Author is a Chief I fall when I want to be social but like to remain solitary. regarding medical treatments and be 20–39 years are attributable to alcohol as when to stop. In fact, the earlier someone Cardiologist SGL Super Speciality I fall when I learn that people love double talk. prosecuted as an adult. Many rights have also three million deaths annually (5.3% begins drinking, the more likely they Hospital Jalandhar, Punjab) I fall whenI want to walk but people hate to walk. I fall when the innocent people die without mercy. I fall when a boy loses his school jersey. I fall when the deserving candidates are worthless. I fall when the healthy parents are in distress. I fall when the hearts are broken without noise. I fall when the fools rule over the wise. I fall when the shadows leave you in the dark. I fall when the owned dogs begin to bark. I fall when the dreams are shattered on the floor. I fall when there is no escape like a door. I fall when I see people crying through the window panes. I fall when I see the fathers finding their children in rains. I fall when I see sadness everywhere. I fall when someone’s mother is waitingsomewhere. I fall when I see woe in place of supplication. I fall when people often change their application.

Jamsheed Ahmad Baba and Syed Mustafa Ahmad

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IGP Jammu Zone chairs Crime Traders vaccinated, tested review meeting at Doda DC Shopian reviews Covid-19 for Covid-19 at B’pora Holds interaction with civil SO NEWS DESK

society members BANDIPORA: The District Administration vaccination progress Bandipora on Monday launched a special SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK Covid-19 vaccination and testing for traders in the district. DODA: Inspector General of Police, Jammu SHOPIAN: The Deputy Com- The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Bandi- Zone, Mukesh Singh today visited Doda to missioner (DC) Shopian, Sachin pora, Dr Owais Ahmad along with Senior take stock of security situation, crime posi- Kumar Vaishya today convened Superintendent of Police Mohammad Zahid tion and other allied Policing activities. a meeting of concerned officers inspected the vaccination centres established During the Visit, the IGP Jammu Zone to review the Covid-19 mitigation at Main Market Bandipora and at Mini- was also accompanied by the DIG Doda efforts amid the threat of 2nd wave Secretariat and reviewed the arrangements Kishtwar Ramban Range, Abdul Jabbar. in the Valley. put in place. At the outset, a guard of honour was The meeting discussed the The officers were informed that the vac- presented to the IGP at District Police Lines impact of the process and precau- cination drive is going on with active par- Doda. Thereafter, a Crime review meeting tions of the measures that need to ticipation of the people as traders are volun- was held by the IGP which was attended by be taken to address the looming tarily coming forward to get vaccinated and all Police officers and SHOs of District Police threat of spread of the 2nd wave of simultaneously tested for Covid-19. Doda. Covid-19 pandemic. Dr Owais urged the people to get them- The under investigation cases of public On the occasion, the DC direct- selves vaccinated at the designated vaccina- importance were discussed threadbare with ed the officers not to lower the The DC reiterated that apart Years to get vaccinations gible persons for vaccination. tion counters besides appealing them not to the supervisory officers/ SHOs. They were guard and continue to maintain from executing proactive mea- He also directed officers to He further said that vaccination lower guard as the second wave of Covid-19 urged upon to make strenuous efforts to the highest level of alertness to sures, mobilization of all resourc- intensify testing in the district drive is being held at all Subdi- pandemic has knocked at our doors. collect the evidences in under investigation ensure implementation of SOPs es and manpower shall be put on with special focus on Schools/Col- visions of the district and after He said that the vaccination was held cases and ensure quality investigation and to counter the spread of virus. ready gear to enable the Admin- leges/Coaching Centres/Banks/ health and frontline workers, so that all traders remain safe and healthy their production in the court in stipulated The meeting discussed the istration to tackle any emergen- Market areas besides Surveillance the vaccination process will also while they are doing their businesses. Dr time for Judicial determination. status of Covid-19 vaccination cies arising from the 2nd wave of on contact tracing of positive cases be administered to the general Owais stressed on the business community In respect of under trail cases, the SHOs and testing in the district. It was Covid-19 pandemic. He stressed on particularly in the offices where public. to ensure each businessmen, shopkeeper, were directed to follow the same vigorously given out in the meeting that the identification of Micro Contain- footfall is high. The DC urged upon the general retailer or wholesaler comes forward and in the court, make efforts in getting the pros- Health functionaries are working ment Zones to avoid building of Sachin called for raising aware- public to cooperate with the Dis- takes the vaccine shot. ecution witnesses examined , so that desir- in day in and day out to get the Covid clusters. ness among the masses to per- trict Administration in making Chief Executive Officer Municipal Coun- able results of conviction are achieved. vaccination process done well in Regarding the ongoing vacci- suade the people especially above the Covid drive successful in the cil Bandipora, Wali Mohammad, DySP The IGP and the DIG DKR Range time to save the precious lives of nation process, the DC directed 45 Years to go for vaccination. district. He further said that the (Headquarters) Mohammad Idrees, President expressed satisfaction on the overall perfor- the people by motivating them to concerned Health authorities to He called for roping in NGOs, vaccination is most necessary for Traders Federation Bandipora shamshad mance of District Police Doda in the field of come forward and get vaccinated involve services of Asha Workers Religious Heads, PRIs and other fighting against the Coronavirus Hussain were also present on the occasion. investigation and other area of policing. forthwith. to facilitate the persons above 45 influencers to motivate the eli- pandemic. Awareness programme under DILRMP held at Awantipora DC Kulgam visits DIET DC Kupwara visits Kulangam, SO NEWS DESK

ANANTNAG: As part of ongoing ‘Azadi complex, OSC, Tehsil Office inaugurates ISM Dispensary Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, awareness cum SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK inspected ongoing work of 50 bedded interaction programme about the benefits District Ayush Hospital (DAH), of centrally sponsored scheme Digital India KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner KUPWARA: The Deputy Commis- coming up at a cost of Rs.7.32 crore. Land Records Modernization Programme (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat sioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam Din today The Hospital, when completed, will (DILRMP) for farmers was today organized today visited DIET Complex Kulgam and visited Kulangam area of Handwara be the first of its kind (District Ayush at Sub-Division Awantipora, here. took stock of the functioning of different subdivision to take stock of develop- Hospital) in the valley. The plinth level The programme was presided over by the wings/sections of the institution. mental activities on ground. of the Hospital has been completed. Director Survey and Land Records South The DC gave on spot instructions to The Deputy Commissioner (DC) The DC directed the concerned Kashmir, Dr. Abdul Hafiz Shah. develop the library, speed up the process inaugurated ISM Dispensary at engineers to speed up the execution At the outset, the Director informed the of research and training. Astaan Mohalla, Kulangam in pres- work of the Hospital and ensure its participants about the objective of DILRMP While visiting the cultural heritage ence of DDC Member, Rajwar, Mir completion within the stipulated besides its various components. He high- centre at the institution, the DC appreci- Sulimaan; ADDC, Kupwara, Moham- time frame. He also stressed for lighted its aspects like scanning of revenue ated the authorities for establishment of mad Ashraf Bhat; ADC, Handwara, using standard material in the con- documents, digitization of the Jamabandies the cultural heritage centre and stressed designed to help victims and provide Nazir Ahmad Mir; Nodal Officer, struction. and Masavies, survey and resurvey of land for the addition of more items showcasing them access to integrated range of ser- AYUSH and concerned Officers and The DC also visited Angel Stadium, besides installation of CORS and cadastral our rich culture. vices under one roof including medical Engineers. The Dispensary was com- officer to provide better services to Kulangam and asked concerned offi- information system among others. He also instructed for expansion of the aid, police assistance, legal aid, shelter and pleted at a cost of Rs.44 Lakh. people coming to the Dispensary for cers to recommend the Stadium for its cultural heritage section and assured all other helps to women and girls to fight On the occasion, the DC said that treatment. He said District Adminis- further development under the Khelo possible assistance for the flourishing of against any kind of violence. Indian System of Medicine is growing tration is putting all possible efforts to India programme. DC Kulgam conducts the centre. Earlier the DC paid a surprise visit to at a fast pace in the district and people further develop the ISM in the district. The DC and DDC Member, later surprise inspection of Later, the DC visited Sakhi- One Stop Tehsil office Kulgam where he stressed to are responding positively to the treat- The DC also planted some pine held a Public Darbar at Apna Pan- Centre (OSC) for women and directed to improve sanitation in and around the com- ment being provided at AYUSHMAN trees within the premises of the Dis- chayat Ghar, Kulangam and heard several govt. offices improve services at the centre. plex and to provide better and coordinated hospitals in the district. pensary. the public grievances, projected by It was informed that the centre is services to people. He stressed upon the concerned Later, the DC and the DDC Member the people and the PRIs. SO NEWS DESK

KULGAM: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat today JKEDI trains 122 youth inspected various government offices in the district. for self-employment Arrangements for During the inspection the DC found 35 SO NEWS DESK 10-day workshop on employees absent from their duties and ordered deduction of one day salary of these JAMMU: A batch of 122 aspiring entre- Holy month of Ramzan employees towards the Red Cross account. preneurs passed out from Jammu and research methodology Kashmir Entrepreneurship Develop- ment Institute (JKEDI) after attending discussed at Udhampur ACB is just a phone call a three-week Entrepreneurship Devel- begins at KU SO NEWS DESK the mosques. He further directed away in J&K opment Programme (EDP) held at dis- the officers from CAPD depart- trict centre Reasi, Kishtwar, Kulgam SO NEWS DESK Head Department of Environmental UDHAMPUR: The arrangements ment to ensure adequate stock of AGENCIES and Anantnag. Science and Workshop Director Prof for the holy month of Ramzan ration and check on rates of essen- The trained youth hail from different Srinagar, Apr 5: A ten-day workshop Fayaz Ahmad said the workshop will sig- were today discussed here at a tial commodities. SRINAGAR: Filing a corruption complaint areas of these districts and the purpose on research methodology began at the nificantly benefit the research scholars. meeting chaired by Additional The observance of COVID-19 with Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) is now was to provide training facilities at their University of Kashmir on Monday. “We have selected topics which are of Deputy Commissioner, Udhampur SOPs like maintain social distanc- just a phone call away in the Union Territory doorstep so that the scheme will cover Dean of Research Prof Shakil A immense importance for the research- Mohammad Syed Khan. ing, wearing face mask, using hand (UT) of Jammu and Kashmir. maximum unemployed youth. The Romshoo presided over the inaugural ers,” he said, assuring that more such District heads of key depart- sanitizer, washing hands with A spokesman of the ACB said on Monday Institute also imparted special sectoral session of the workshop, organised by the workshops will be organised in future. ments and civil society members soap frequently for preventing the that citizens can access ACB toll free No. training to the trainees during the three- Department of Environmental Science. The inaugural session—apart from attended the meeting. spread of the Corona Virus was 1800-180-7152, Whatsapp Helpline No. week course. A field visit of the trainees In his presidential address, Prof faculty members of the Environmen- During the meeting, the ADC stressed upon. 9419678060 and Mobile No. 9419678060 and to the successful business ventures in Romshoo talked at length about new tal Science Department—was attended directed the PHE department to A committee comprising Tehsil- email- [email protected] to report their respective districts was also part approaches to research, even as he high- by Riyaz Ahmad Shah, Joint Director ensure adequate supply of water dar, AD FCS &CA, CEO MC, Chief corruption related matters. of the training program. lighted new initiatives being undertaken Hospitality and Protocol, Government at different Mosques across the Dis- Animal Husbandry Officer, Food He said apart from this, citizens can also The Institute trained the candidates by the university vis-à-vis promotion of of J&K and research scholars from the trict during the Ramzan. Execu- Safety Officer, was constituted to give information to ACB on the mobile appli- in Manufacturing, Services and Agri- research. departments of Environmental Science, tive Engineer PDD was asked keep a check on the quality and cation Satrak Nagrik. Any citizen having an allied sectors under the Himayat Self He said he was glad to find a range of Zoology and CORD. 70 research scholars to ensure uninterrupted power prices of the eatables during the android based device can download the appli- Employment Scheme (HSES) of the important topics being covered during have registered for the workshop from supply, especially in the early Holy month. cation from play store. Ministry of Rural Development, Gov- the technical sessions, including prob- different universities in Jammu and morning and evening hours. In addition to this, SDMs of He said a unique ID number will be allot- ernment of India. The EDP aimed to ability and non-probability sampling, Kashmir. Regarding the security arrange- various sub divisions of the dis- ted at the time of registration of grievance provide lessons on skill development, developing hypothesis, manuscript Dr Arshid Jehangir, Senior Assistant ments, representative of Police was trict were directed to hold similar which later can be used to track the status performance improvement, basic busi- writing, scientific misconducts, Professor welcomed the guests and par- asked to ensure the same. The ADC meetings in their respective sub- of grievance. The information can also be ness concepts, and self-development research methodology and design and ticipants and also conducted proceed- instructed Chief Executive Officer, divisions to finalize adequate given through J&K website on the complaint training to aspiring entrepreneurs. research ethics. ings of the inaugural session. MC to ensure cleanliness around arrangements. section. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER Srinagar /tueSDay / 06 april i 2021 News

SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER Srinagar /tueSDay / 06 april i 2021 News SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER Srinagar /tueSDay / 06 april i 2021 News Maharashtra Home Minister Top KU officers join NSS plantation drive Anil Deshmukh resigns

SO NEWS DESK drive organised by the University Several other top functionaries of Kashmir in the main and satel- of the University also planted tree SRINAGAR: Top academics and lite campuses in the past two months saplings on the occasion. These officers of University of Kashmir in line with its commitment to make included Prof Zahoor A Kaloo, Di- Monday planted tree saplings dur- all its campuses green with planta- rector ULD; Dr Aejaz Mohammad ing a plantation drive in the cam- tion of more trees. Sheikh, Provost (Boys); Dr Tabas- pus. NSS Coordinator Dr Mussavir sum Firdous, Coordinator Centre The day-long event was organised Ahmad said today’s plantation drive for Women’s Studies and Research by the varsity’s National Service is part of a series of such drives to (CWSR); Prof Aadil Amin Kak, Dean Scheme (NSS) in collaboration with be organised by the NSS in April School of Arts Languages and Lit- the University Landscape Division and May. erature and Mr Tariq Abdullah, (ULD). “Apart from university students Producer EMMRC. Mumbai: Maharashtra NCP chief Sharad Pawar that Dean of Academic Affairs Prof and NSS volunteers, we are involv- NSS programme officers Dr Wa- Home Minister Anil it won't be appropriate to Shabir A Bhat, Dean Colleges Prof ing college and school students in kar Amin, Dr Hinna Basharat, Dr Deshmukh on Monday re- remain in the post as CBI Mohiuddin Sangmi and Registrar the plantation drives to raise aware- Yasir and Dr Shazia also planted signed from the Uddhav will be probing the charges Dr Nisar Ahmad Mir led the plan- ness on pressing environmental tree saplings on the occasion. Dr Thackeray-led ministry, the against him," senior party tation drive at the ULD Nursery at concerns including deforestation, Akhtar Hussain Malik and Sev- party announced. minister Nawab Malik told Naseem Bagh. soil erosion and shirking of water eral NSS officials also planted tree The development came reporters. This is the fifth such plantation bodies,” he said. saplings on the occasion. shortly after the Bombay Deshmukh submitted his High Court directed the CBI resignation letter to Thac- to conduct a preliminary keray, Malik said. inquiry within 15 days into State BJP chief Chan- allegations of corruption and drakant Patil said he is misconduct levelled by for- happy that Deshmukh has Information Department Div Com inspects arrangements for mer Mumbai police chief quit, adding there will be Param Bir Singh against many "shocking revelations" visits newspaper offices in Srinagar, comfortable stay of pilgrims at Yatri Niwas him. "Deshmukh informed in the CBI probe. checks documents and Infra SO NEWS DESK ازاینتبوکرکانگاباالجس دمحماینیس کلم اصبح انبئدلیصحتار وکرکانگ -JAMMU: Divisional Com ازاینتبوکرکانگاباالجس دمحماینیس کلم اصبح انبئدلیصحتار وکرکانگ AGENCIES ited several newspaper of- Department has extended missioner, Dr Raghav Langer ومضمندروخاتس:رساتج ادمحواین ودل دبعاالسلم واین اسہنکرہک وپرہfices and during inspection the last date for submitting today visited Yatri Niwas at RBA SRINAGAR: ومضمندروخاتس:رساتج ادمحواین ااہتشرودل رمبادآاگیہ دبعاالسلم رہوایناخص و اعم اسہنکرہک وپرہTeams of the checked their records re- applications and documents Bhagwati Nagar and in- RBA ااہتشر رمبادآاگیہ رہاخص و اعم officials of the Information lated to printing and pub- under the new J&K media spected arrangements being اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئدرتف ذٰھا ںیمزری اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس Public Relations Depart- lication and also the infra- policy for fresh empanel- put in place for comfortable & اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل دروخاتسراکیرڈ بلطاسلئ /ایک اسہلئایگ ےہدرتف سج ےسذٰھا ںیم ایعںزریےہ ہک اکرروایئ ےہ ۔ اسلئاس ےلسلس/اسہلئ ment on Monday visited structure available there. ment of newspapers till stay of pilgrims during Shri newspaper offices and They also discussed sev- April 20. Speaking to news Amarnathji Yatra 2021. ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل اسہنکومعضرہکوپرہںیم راہشئراکیرڈ ذپریبلطےہ اورایک ہبنکایگ ےہذبلی سجارفادےس رپ لمتشم ایعںےہ ےہ۔ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ اسہنکومعضرہکوپرہںیم راہشئ ذپریےہ اور ہبنک ذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ -checked their documents and eral issues with Chief Edi- agency, Joint Director In- The Divisional Commis ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ infrastructure related to tors of Newspapers who formation & Public Rela- sioner was accompanied by ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ publication and printing of were already intimated tions Haris Handoo said, Director Tourism, Chief ۱ دبعاالسلم واین ودل ادح واین زدنیماری ۱ دبعاالسلم واین ودل ادح واین زدنیماری the newspapers and also the about the inspections well "The exercise is being car- Engineer- PWD, Additional tion and maintenance work, the concerned officers to ۲ ہفینحابون زوہج دبعاالسلم واین رھگولیاکم -authenticity of manpower in advance. Letters about ried out to check office Deputy Commissioner Jam- including white wash of halls, increase the per day accom ۲ ہفینحابون زوہج دبعاالسلم واین رھگولیاکم available with the newspa- the inspection were, accord- infrastructure and staff mu and other concerned toilets and other blocks of modation capacity. He asked ۳ رساتج ادمح ودلدبعاالسلم واین زریمیلعت ۳ رساتج ادمح ودلدبعاالسلم واین زریمیلعت -pers. ing to many Editors, mailed employed by the newspapers officers. The Divisional Com- Yatri Niwas. for raising a shed over adjoin ۴ لیکشادمح ودلدبعاالسلم واین زدنیماری Staffers of several news- by the Information and & publications. This would missioner took a round of The Director Tourism was ing vacant land to augment ۴ لیکشادمح ودلدبعاالسلم واین زدنیماری ۵ اجنرویح زوہج لیکشادمح رھگولیاکم papers based at Press En- Public Relations Depart- enable the department to the yatri Complex to inspect also directed to ensure the existing accommodation ۵ اجنرویح زوہج لیکشادمح رھگولیاکم clave Srinagar confirmed ment mailed to them well support genuine publica- the accommodation and completion of works well capacity with all the basic ۶ ریشازہابون درتخدبعاالسلم واین رھگولیاکم -to news agency that teams in advance. tions that are running their other facilities. He directed before the commencement facilities like power and wa ۶ ریشازہابون درتخدبعاالسلم واین رھگولیاکم ۷ زاشین ودل لیکشادمح زریمیلعت ,of the Information & Public Meanwhile the Informa- newspapers professionally". the Director Tourism to im- of the Yatra. ter supply, mobile toilets ۷ زاشین ودل لیکشادمح زریمیلعت .Relation Department vis- tion and Public Relations (KNS) mediately start the renova- The Div Com also directed charging points etc اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ زری ثحب ارجاءرکےن ںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ۔ارتعاض درتف رسٹیکفیٹذٰھا ںیمزری ادنر ثحباست ویم ارجاءشیپ رکںیرکےن۔ ںیم دعب ارگیسکزگرےن صخشایعمدوک وکیئ وکیئ ذعریھب ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ذعرای ارتعاضارتعاض اقلب درتف وبقلذٰھا ںیم ادنر ںیہناست وہاگ۔ ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب ذعرای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ۔ انبئ دلیصحتار انبئ دلیصحتار Dogs Unleash Terror In Kupwara Villages, Tourism deptt employees ازاینتبوکرکانگاباالجس دمحماینیس کلم اصبح انبئدلیصحتار وکرکانگ given warm send-off ازاینتبوکرکانگاباالجس دمحماینیس کلم اصبح انبئدلیصحتار وکرکانگ Injured In 2 Days 16 ومضمندروخاتس:اعبقینغٹبو لصیف ینغ ٹب رسپان دبعاینغل ٹب اسہنک آڑاگیمRBA ومضمندروخاتس:اعبقینغٹبو لصیف ینغ ٹب ااہتشررسپان رمبادآاگیہ رہاخصدبعاینغل و ٹباعم اسہنک آڑاگیمJAhANGIr LOLAbI A relative of the minor boy RBA اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئااہتشردرتف رمبادآاگیہ ذٰھا رہ اخص ںیم و زریاعم اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس who was injured in the attack اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئدرتف ذٰھا ںیمزری اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس SRINAGAR: Six more yesterday and referred to ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل راکیرڈ بلط ایک ایگ ےہ سجےس ایعںےہ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ people including two women SMHS hospital Srinagar ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل اسہنکومعضآڑاگیمںیم راہشئ راکیرڈ ذپری بلطےہ اورایک ہبنکایگ ےہذبلی سجارفادےس رپ لمتشم ایعںےہ ےہ۔ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ and a middle-aged man were today said that he has been اسہنکومعضآڑاگیمںیم راہشئ ذپری ےہ اور ہبنک ذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ injured in fresh attacks by advised plastic surgery in ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ -dogs at Dardapora Lolab and case there was no improve ۱ دبعاینغلٹب ودل دمحمدبعاہلل ٹب رمعردیسہ .its adjoining areas in Kup- ment for two months ۱ دبعاینغلٹب ودل دمحمدبعاہلل ٹب رمعردیسہ wara district of north Kash- Meanwhile, the locals said ۲ رفدیہ زوہج دبعاینغل ٹب رھگولیاکم ۲ رفدیہ زوہج دبعاینغل ٹب رھگولیاکم mir, officials said Monday. that first a dog turned rabid ۳ ارتفاجن درتخدبعاینغل ٹب رھگولیاکم In last two days, at least and later bit others as a result ۳ ارتفاجن سم ندرتخدبعاینغل ٹب رھگولیاکم sixteen people, mostly chil- of which there is a pack of SO NEWS DESK Hajam’s contribution in ۴ ایس �ی�نہاجن درتخدبعاینغل ٹب آنگن واڈی وررک dren, were injured by the dogs attacking and wounding winter sports who also ۴ ای م�ی�ہاجن درتخدبعاینغل ٹب آنگن واڈی وررک ۵ اعبقینغ ودل دبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت -dogs in these areas and one people. “These dogs have SRINAGAR: Directorate brought laurels to JK in Ski ۵ اعبقینغ ودل دبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت among them one, Ashiq Ra- unleashed terror and people of Tourism Kashmir on ing was also highlighted and ۶ اشدہادمح ودلدبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت ۶ اشدہادمح ودلدبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت .sool (minor) son of Ghulam Hafeeza Begum wife of late Sogam where one of them, are scared to venture out,” Monday organised a very praised ۷ ودللصیفینغ دبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت -Rasool Sheikh of Dardpora Mohammad Amin Sheikh, Arfat Showkat Ganie, has the local residents said. warm and impressive fare- He has also been instru ۷ ودللصیفینغ دبعاینغل ٹب زریمیلعت Kupwara, was today referred Shabir Ahmad Ganie son of been shifted to District Hos- “Although we have com- well to retiring employees mental in training large ۸ ویبہریتمح الغمیبن واین رمعردیسہ ۸ ویبہریتمح الغمیبن واین رمعردیسہ -to SMHS hospital Srinagar Mohammad Yousuf, Jamee- pital Kupwara for advanced plained many times to the Ghulam Mohammad Hajam, numbers of students in ski اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ زری ثحب ارجاءرکےن ںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر for specialized treatment. la daughter of Mohammad treatment. “In all six people authorities, no action has Farooq Ahmed Bhat, Mo- ing. While appreciating the اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ زری ثحب ارجاءرکےن ںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر -They said that the pack of Abadullah Sheikh and Mur- with dog bites were received been taken,” the locals said, hammad Shaban Lone, Mo- contribution of the employ ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ارتعاض درتف ذٰھا ںیم ادنراست ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب -dogs attacked people at Dard- taza Fayaz son of Fayaz Ah- at the hospital today and one adding, “Despite all these hammad Shafi Ganie at the ees, Director Tourism Kash ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ذعرای ارتعاضارتعاض اقلب درتف وبقلذٰھا ںیم ادنر ںیہناست وہاگ۔ ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب pora, Muqam, Tulipora and mad Rather and Arfat of them was referred to dis- attacks in the last two days Conference Hall of the de- mir Dr. GN Itoo conveyed Chandy areas today, leaving Showkat Ganie son of Showkat trict hospital Kupwara,” an alone, the authorities have partment which was at- his best wishes to them and ذعرای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ۔ انبئ دلیصحتار انبئ دلیصحتار six persons identified as Ahmad. They were all shift- official at the SDH Sogam taken no steps to control the tended by senior officers and prayed for a very healthy Amina wife of Aijaz Ahmad, ed to Sub-District Hospital said. menace.(GNS) all other officials of the de- and prosperous post-retire- partment. ment life for them. The colleagues recalled The retiring employees ازاینتبوادنویاگلماباالجس وظنمر ادمح اخن اصبح انبئ دلیصحتاروادنویاگلم -and narrated their contribu- also expressed their grati ازاینتبوادنویاگلماباالجس وظنمر ادمح اخن اصبح انبئ دلیصحتاروادنویاگلم tion and highlighted their tude to all the staff members ومضمندروخاتس:دمحمرسور اخن ااغفن ودل دمحمویفس اخن ااغفناسہنک ولرہ زنسیGovernment Raipur/ New Delhi: Union Home in a tweet in Hindi. "The country selfless service in the depart- for their love and support RBA ومضمندروخاتس:دمحمرسور اخن ااغفن ودل دمحم ااہتشرویفس اخن رمبادآاگیہ رہاخص ااغفن و اعم اسہنک ولرہ زنسیMinister Amit Shah on Monday will never forget your bravery and ment. during all these years. RBA اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئااہتشردرتف رمبادآاگیہ ذٰھا رہ اخص ںیم و زریاعم اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس determined to end said that the government is deter- sacrifice. The whole country stands اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم دروخاتس اسلئ / اسہلئدرتف ذٰھا ںیمزری اکرروایئ ےہ ۔اس ےلسلس mined to take the ongoing fight behind the bereaved families. We ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل راکیرڈ بلط ایک ایگ ےہ سجےس ایعںےہ ہک اسلئ/اسہلئ against the unrest created by nax- are determined to take the ongoing ںیموٹپاریہقلحےسروپرٹومشبل اسہنکومعضولرہزنسیںیم راہشئ راکیرڈ ذپریبلط ےہ ایک اور ایگ ہبنکےہ سجذبلی ےسارفاد رپ ایعںلمتشمےہ ہک ےہ۔ اسلئ/اسہلئ Naxal menace, als to its logical conclusion. fight against the unrest created by اسہنکومعضولرہزنسیںیم راہشئ ذپری ےہ اور ہبنک ذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ ",The minister, who is on a visit the naxals to its logical conclusion ربمن امشر انم ہشیپ says Amit Shah to Chhattisgarh, made the comment said Shah. PUBLIC NOTICE ۱ دمحمرسوراخن ااغفن ودل دمحم ویفساخن ااغفن زریمیلعت after paying tributes to the 22 se- The minister will chair a meeting ۱ دمحمرسوراخن ااغفن ودل دمحم ویفساخن ااغفن زریمیلعت This is information for general public that I Abdul Ahad ۲ اتخبورمگیب زوہج دمحم رسور اخن ااغفن رھگولیاکم curity personnel who were killed at the Police Coordination Centre ۲ اتخبورمگیب زوہج دمحم رسور اخن ااغفن رھگولیاکم by naxals in the state on Saturday. in Jagdalpur to review the secu- Yatoo R/o Rafiabaad Baramulla has Disinherit my Daughter اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ زری ثحب ارجاءرکےن ںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر .Paid tributes to the brave secu- rity situation arising out of Satur- namely Tabasum from my property and relations" اسےکالعوہوکیئارفادہبنکںیہنےہ ۔ رسٹیکفیٹ زری ثحب ارجاءرکےن ںیم ارگیسک صخشوک وکیئ ذعر rity personnel who were martyred day's incident and also meet some ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ارتعاض درتف ذٰھا ںیم ادنراست ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب while fighting the naxalites at of the injured security personnel ABDUL AHAD YATOO ارتعاضوتوہاانپذعرای ذعرای ارتعاضارتعاض اقلب درتف وبقلذٰھا ںیم ادنر ںیہناست وہاگ۔ ویمشیپ رکںی۔ دعبزگرےن ایعمد وکیئ یھب .GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR, Jagdalpur in Chhattisgarh," he said in hospitals, an official said ذعرای ارتعاض اقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ۔ انبئ دلیصحتار R/o: RAFIABAAD BARAMULLA انبئ دلیصحتار SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES SOURA EXECUTIVE, ENGINEER MECHANICAL SKIMS MC&H,BEMINA & SKIMS, SOURA,SRINAGAR Tel:0194-2402617 Ext 2159 email:[email protected] of the Warden KGBV THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE BOARD GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR, Re-01 Tikker Zone Kupwara OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BEMINAGOVERNMENT SRINAGAR OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR,SHER-I-KASHMIR INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES SOURA PUBLICSHER-I-KASHMIR NOTICE INSTITUTE OF MEDICALEXECUTIVE, SCIENCES ENGINEER SOURA MECHANICAL SKIMS MC&H,BEMINA & SKIMS, SOURA,SRINAGAR Short term notice inviting E-tenders Gist of e-NIT NO. 01 OF 2021-22 Dated.TENDER 01.04.2021 NOTICE THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE BOARD For and on behalf of Lt. Governor U.T. of Jammu & Kashmir, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, invites online e-bids in two (02) cover system from Registered/ Reputed and Experienced Zuha naqashEXECUTIVE, has passed/appeared ENGINEER in MECHANICAL SKIMS MC&H,BEMINA & SKIMS, SOURA,SRINAGARTel:0194-2402617 Ext 2159 email:[email protected] Sealed tender affixed with Rs. 5/= only revenue stamp are invited OF SCHOOL EDUCATION, BEMINA SRINAGAR firms having expertise as detailed in the tender document for the following works: Secondary School examination (Class 10th) Tel:0194-2402617 Ext 2159 email:[email protected] Re-01 THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR STATE BOARD from registered dealers/suppliers for supply of dietary and non- under roll no.8135219 Session: annual year: S. Name of the Work Advertised PUBLIC NOTICE dietary items for use in KGBV Tikker for the year 2021-2022. This 2019 through the Jammu & Kashmir State Short term notice inviting E-tenders Gist of e-NIT NO.OF 01 SCHOOL OF 2021-22 EDUCATION, Dated. 01.04.2021 BEMINA SRINAGAR No Cost (Rs.in lacs) Re-01 For and on behalf of Lt. Governor U.T. of Jammu & Kashmir, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar, invites online e-bids in two (02) cover system from Registered/ Reputed and Experienced Zuha naqash has passed/appeared in tender shall be submitted in a sealed envolope addressed to Warden Board of School education. Due to the error PUBLIC NOTICE 1. Annual Maintenance contract for repairs, maintenance of Bottle Coolers, water coolers, Refrigerators, deep freezers, Air conditioners and walk in coolers, etc. at SKIMS, Soura 9.00 Short term notice inviting E-tenders Gist of e-NITfirms NO. having 01 expertise OF 2021-22 as detailed in Dated.the tender document01.04.2021 for the following works: Secondary School examination (Class 10th) KGBV Tikker Zone Kupwara. committed by the concerned school/parent. under roll no.8135219 Session: annual year: & SKIMS, MC & H Bemina. For and on behalf of Lt. Governor U.T. of Jammu & Kashmir, Executive Engineer, Mechanical, SKIMS, Soura, Srinagar,S. invitesName online of the e-bidsWork in two (02) cover system from Registered/ Reputed and Experienced Zuha naqash has passed/appeared in Advertised S.No: Name of Work Her Mother’sfirms having n ameexpertise has as detailedbeen in registered the tender document with for the following works: No Secondary School examination (Class 10th) Cost (Rs.in lacs) 2019 through the Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School education. Due to the error The complete tender document is available at website http;//jktenders.gov.in.Interested bidders/tenderers may view, download the e-bid01 document, Cosmetic, seek clarificationsHosiery, School and Uniformsubmit their and bids Stationery online up Items to the the Board as FarraH naQaSH whileas her 1. Annual Maintenance contract for repairs, maintenance of Bottle Coolers, water coolers, Refrigerators, underdeep freezers, roll Airno.8135219 conditioners andSession: walk in coolers, annual etc. yatear: SKIMS, Soura 9.00 S. Name of the Work Advertised committed by the concerned school/parent. date and time mentioned in the table below. Tender Document contains qualifying criteria for bidders. Bills of Quantities, & Terms andetc. conditions of the contract and other relevant details. actual No Mother’s name is FarraH HaBiB & SKIMS, MC & H Bemina. Cost (Rs.in lacs) 2019 through the Jammu & Kashmir State Board of School education. Due to the error Her Mother’s name has been registered with naQaSH.1. Annual Maintenance contract for repairs, maintenance of Bottle Coolers, water coolers, Refrigerators,The deep complete freezers, tender Air conditionersdocument is availableand walk at in website coolers, http;//jktenders.gov.in.Interested etc. at SKIMS, Soura 9.00 bidders/tenderers may view, download the e-bid document, seek clarifications and submit their bids online up to the i) Date and time of downloading/Sale of tender documents (Starting Date) 05.04.2021 at 11:00 Hour 02 Dietary Items. committed by the concerned school/parent. the Board as FarraH naQaSH whileas her now she have& SKIMS, applied MC & Hfor Bemina. correction/rectification of error in the Jam- date and time mentioned in the table below. Tender Document contains qualifying criteria for bidders. Bills of Quantities, & Terms and conditions of the contract and other relevant details. ii) Date & Time of Bidding Queries/clarification/Pre-bid meet. 07-04.2021 at11:00Hours 03 Bedding, Furniture items etc. Her Mother’s name has been registered with actual Mother’s name is FarraH HaBiB naQaSH. iii) Last date & Time of Bid Uploading 14-04-2021 up to 16:00 Hours 04 Miscellaneous items. mu & KashmirThe complete State tender document Board is of available School at website education, http;//jktenders.gov.in.Interested Bemina, Srinagar. bidders/tenderers if mayi) view,Date download and time the of e-bid downloading/Sale document, seek of clarificationstender documents and submit(Starting their Date) bids online05.04.2021 up to the at 11:00 Hourthe Board as FarraH naQaSH whileas her any person has any objection in this regard he/she may file the same ii) Date & Time of Bidding Queries/clarification/Pre-bid meet. 07-04.2021 at11:00Hours now she have applied for correction/rectification of error in the Jam- iv) Date of submission of hard copies. ( Original EMD / FOR & DD only) 15-04-2021 up to 14:00 Hours 05 Genset, LED TV, Laptop, Water Purfier etc. date and time mentioned in the table below. Tender Document contains qualifying criteria for bidders. Bills of Quantities, & Terms and conditions of the contract and other relevant details. actual Mother’s name is FarraH HaBiB in the office of Deputy/assistant Secretary Certificates (Correction) iii) Last date & Time of Bid Uploading 14-04-2021 up to 16:00 Hours mu & Kashmir State Board of School education, Bemina, Srinagar. if The contractor is required to supply the quantity of articles as men- i) Date and time of downloading/Sale of tender documents (Starting Date) 05.04.2021 at 11:00 Hour naQaSH. any person has any objection in this regard he/she may file the same v) Date & Time of Commercial/technical Bid (Cover-1) opening 16-04-2021 at 11:00 Hours ( or next convenient day) KD. Within seven days from the issuance of this notice. after the expiry iv) Date of submission of hard copies. ( Original EMD / FOR & DD only) 15-04-2021 up to 14:00 Hours tioned in the supply order available in the office of the undersigned. ii) Date & Time of Bidding Queries/clarification/Pre-bid meet. 07-04.2021 at11:00Hours now she have applied for correction/rectification of error in the Jam- in the office of Deputy/assistant Secretary Certificates (Correction) vi) Date & Time of Financial Bid(Cover-llnd) Opening Shall be intimated separately v) Date & Time of Commercial/technical Bid (Cover-1) opening 16-04-2021 at 11:00 Hours ( or next convenient day) of said iii)periodLast no date objection & Time of Bid Uploadingshall be entertained. this is published14-04-2021 for up to 16:00 Hours mu & Kashmir State Board of School education, Bemina, Srinagar. if KD. 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SO NEWS DESK The MP instructed the concerned completion of all functionaries to make sure that the SRINAGAR: In a bid to find pending works benefits of Central Sponsored Schemes means to prevent recurrence percolate to the targeted sections. He of violent incidents in the SO NEWS DESK also stressed on creating mass aware- future, Police in Srinagar ness about the effective implementa- held a counselling session at JAMMU: Member Parliament Jam- tion of Central Sponsored Schemes at Rainawari. mu-Poonch Jugal Kishore Sharma, the grassroots level. The counselling session was who is also the Chairman District The MP emphasized on optimum attended by SSP Srinagar Shri Development Coordination and utilization of available resources and Sandeep Choudhary-IPS, while Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) cerned district officials attended the sored schemes MUDRA, PMGSY, instructed the concerned officers to as SP North, SDPO Khanyar ‘DISHA’, today chaired a meeting meeting. DDUGJY, NRLM, PMUJ, PMKSY, closely monitor the ongoing develop- and other senior officers were of Committee members and district At the outset, the Deputy Commis- PMUY, SAUBHAGYA, IWMP, ment works to achieve quality param- also present. officers of line departments to review sioner gave a powerpoint presenta- MGNREGA,ICDS,BBBP, PM- eters. While speaking on the occa- the status and implementation of tion on the achievements and prog- KISAN, KCC Swachh Bharat Mis- It was informed that Rs 67655.37 sion, SSP Srinagar urged the central government development ress under different schemes and the sion, etc. The MP also reviewed the Lakh were sanctioned under the Lan- parents to guide their wards schemes and welfare programmes status of various developmental proj- achievements of various schemes guishing project scheme for 243 proj- in proper manner to become here at PWD Guest House. ects being executed in the district by implemented by the PWD, PDD, Jal ects including roads, bridges, school law abiding citizens. He fur- Chairperson, DDC Jammu, Bharat different agencies. Shakti Department, Agriculture, buildings, out of which 128 projects ther added that the young of a better life by engaging in trate on their studies to build Bhushan, Vice-Chairman DDC, Suraj The MP took a comprehensive Horticulture, Education, Social have been completed till date and the boys have got a very long life hooliganism and stone-pelting. their futures and ensure a Singh, Deputy Commissioner, Anshul review of physical and financial Welfare, Labor Department, urban work on 106 is at different stages of ahead of them and they should More than a dozen boys better life for themselves and Garg, Sarpanchs besides other con- achievements of centrally spon- development department and execution. not waste their opportunities were counselled to concen- their parents.

Plan for holding MP Kunwar Danish “Panchayat Ki Aur” Congress launches special Gram Sabhas under ‘Catch Ali calls on Lt Governor IInd phase of 45 days programme the Rain’ programme AGENCIES suffered tremendous economic losses due to divert their attention from the real issues to the ugliest situation especially wrong , whilst there was no development at vil- finalised SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kashmir policies adopted by the Govt. lage or local level to be seen, so far, even Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on They party will strive hard to restore the common people have understanding they SO NEWS DESK Monday launched IInd phase of 45 day’s authority of the Panchayat Raj Institutions have been cheated again under the garb of mission under the banner of “Congress which stands guarantee to development of these programs, G.A. Mir said SRINAGAR: A meeting to hold spe- Panchayat Ki Aur”. people from grass root level, Mir said. Mir also expressed serious concern over cial Gram Sabhas under 'Catch the The Party also slammed the Govt for Pertinently the party has recently com- the unprecedented price hike on petroleum Rain' initiative on 7th of April was failing to implement recommendations pleted the Ist phase of 45 days protests and essentials, besides other major issues held today under the Chairmanship of back to village programmes organized against unprecedented price hike and was such as rising unemployment, losses of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sri- earlier in different villages, saying that the going to launch another 45 days programme caused to JK’s economy and other wrong nagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad. prevailing situation is quite contrary to to seek strengthening of PRIs and other policies adopted by the centre towards J&K, The DC on the occasion directed Govt claim, besides all its promises have democratic institutions, besides seeking stating that Congress party would vigorous- the line departments for preparing fallen flat. in a meeting of Senior function- redressal of people’s grievances. ly launch protests against the govt inorder a comprehensive plan so that the aries, District Presidents President, Ex. Addressing the meeting, JKPCC Presi- to expose its failed policies with regard to dream and slogan of ‘Catch the Rain' Legislators, MC Chairman, DDC Mem- dent G.A. Mir lashed out at Govt for failing J&K and its people. under Jal Shakti Abhiyan can be bers, Corporators Block Presidents held to implement back to village recommen- Mir said the claim made by the Govt achieved. SO NEWS DESK of the UT. at Srinagar party Office, the J&K Pradesh dations held earlier in different districts from time to time with regard to inclu- The meeting was informed by The Lt Governor observed that Congress Committee(JKPCC) President in J&K, ironically the decisions taken in sive development of J&K was contrary to the RDD that the schedule of Gram SRINAGAR: Member Parliament Jammu and Kashmir is heading G.A. Mir declared that Congress Party was these flagship programme were not imple- the ground situation rather the develop- Sabhas has already been devised to (Lok Sabha) Amroha, Kunwar towards a new era of development launching 2nd phase of 45 days mission mented on ground, Mir added and ques- mental process started by the UPA I and II cater to all the 21 Gram Panchayats Danish Ali today called on Lieuten- and prosperity. from Monday under the banner of “Con- tioned the relevance of these (back to vil- have derailed miserably, besides impacting of the district Srinagar which will ant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at J&K is witnessing a wave of posi- gress Panchayat Ki Aur” in which the party lage programmes), which has even failed other sectors like trade, tourism, horticul- be concluded before 11Th of April. Raj Bhavan. tive change with the Government will launch protest against the failed back to to implement even a single decision taken ture, PRIs, education and other sectors It was also informed by ACD The MP discussed with the Lt Gov- taking several reformative measures village programmes, undermining author- despite people’s impressive participation of public importance and urged the lead- Srinagar that under MGNREGA ernor about various issues of public for socio-economic development, ity of PRIs, besides the unprecedented price in these programmes I have a strong feel- ers and workers to respond to anti J&K out of 260 permissible works at importance. He also shared his views besides empowering the people of the hike, rising unemployment and many other ing that back to village programme were policies of the Govt during the 45 days least 83 works are related to water on the present development scenario UT, he added. issues confronting J&K people, who have organized to keep people engaged aiming “Panchayat Ki Aur Programme”. conservation and harvesting and the field functionaries of RDD has been already directed to reflect such nature of works in current years plan. The Department of Horticulture DC Anantnag inaugurates was directed by the DC to make opti- DC Gbl chairs introductory meeting mal use of schemes looked after by their department to ensure such MFM (Girls Orphanage) nature of activities on priority. The officers from the line depart- with DDC members SO NEWS DESK and enquired about their nutrition, ments present in the meeting were education and well being. also directed to focus on vital areas ANANTNAG: The Deputy Commis- The District Social Welfare Officer, such as Water Conservation and Urges for mass sioner (DC) Anantnag, Dr. Piyush Dr. Farhat said the project was accom- rainwater harvesting, Renovation awareness on Covid Singla today inaugurated Markazi plished successfully due to hectic of Traditional and other water Falai Mastoorat (Girls Orphanage) at efforts of two former Deputy Commis- bodies, Reuse and recharge struc- Vaccination Bon Dialgam here. sioners, Khalid Jahangeer and K. K. tures, Watershed Development and The MFM was earlier intensive aforestation. SO NEWS DESK operating from a rented The meeting was attended by building at Mattan. various officers of District Admin- GANDERBAL: The Deputy Commis- The Markaz in its istration including from I & FC, Jal sioner (DC) Ganderbal, Krittika Jyotsna optimum capacity is cur- Shakti (PHE), RDD, Forest, Agricul- today chaired an introductory meeting rently accommodating ture and Horticulture. with the members of District Develop- 25 inmates most of them ment Council (DDCs) Ganderbal at Mini being double orphans Secretariat here. and has provision of all DDC Doda reviews The meeting was attended by DDC basic facilities. working of Child Chairperson Ganderbal, Nuzhat Ishfaq, toral officers are already instructed to The DDCs assured their full support It was informed that DDC Vice Chairperson and all DDC ensure their support to the PRIs who are to the district administration and shared the building housed a protection& women members. The meeting was also attend- well aware about the developmental needs their valuable suggestions with regard school earlier which was ed by SSP Ganderbal, Suhail Munawar and issues of their areas. to development and quality disposal of renovated by the Rural welfare institutions Mir, Additional Deputy Commissioner During the meeting threadbare discus- grievances of the people. Development Depart- SO NEWS DESK Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba and sion was also held regarding the Covid The DC reiterated that the district ment under convergence ACR Ganderbal. At the outset, the DC mitigation efforts and progress on Covid administration is committed to ensure of PMKKY, SBM and DOD: Deputy Commissioner highlighted the role of DDCs, in proper vaccination.The DC urged upon all the equitable and sustainable development other schemes. (DC) Doda, Vikas Sharma, today implementation of welfare schemes DDC members to support the district of the district and assured them full Speaking on the occasion, the DC Sidha and thanked them in this regard. reviewed the functioning and and creating awareness among masses administration in motivating people cooperation from district administra- appreciated the efforts of Social Welfare Besides, the ceremony was attended activities of Integrated Child Pro- with regard to 3-tier self-governance for above the age of 45 years in their respec- tion within the ambit of rules in miti- and RDD besides assuring full uplift- by ACD, DPO, BDO Anantnag, Tehsil tection Services (ICPS), Childline, implementation of various flagship pro- tive areas for vaccination and following gating the issues of people and taking ment and empowerment of the weaker Social Welfare Officers, Superinten- Mahila Shakti Kendra and One grams in the district. Covid protocols that are pivotal to pre- developmental activities to new heights sections of society. dent MFM and other concerned offi- Stop centre, here at a meeting held The DC said that all district and sec- vent the spread of Coronavirus infection. in the district. He also interacted with the inmates cials. in mini meeting hall of DC office Complex. The DDC asked the concerned to enhance reach, awareness and capacity of functionaries deal- DIC Bla bids affectionate ing with the Child protection and adieu to Retiring AIO women welfare at block and village level. SO NEWS DESK The Deputy Commissioner Police arrests 04 drug peddlers in directed the district heads of these BARAMULLA: The District Information institutions to formulate a joint Centre (DIC) Baramulla today organized an awareness and publicity Calendar impressive function in connection with the and reach out to every Panchayat of superannuation of Assistant Information Anantnag Bandipora and Sopore the district for effective implemen- Officer Bashir Ahmad Sofi, who reached his Ahmad Ganai resident of Poshkeeri. In Bandipora, officers from PS of Abdul Khaliq Lone resident of tation of the children and women superannuation on 31st of March 2021. Huge quantity In an another action, on a specific Bandipora at a checkpoint estab- Saloosa Achabal Sopore. He has welfare schemes. The function was organised under the of psychotropic input, the joint teams of PS Bijbehara lished at Kaloosa Bandipora arrest- been shifted to police station where Earlier, DCPO, Zubair Ahmad, chairmanship of District Information Offi- and PS Anantnag along with Executive ed one person along with large con- he remains in custody. Accordingly, apprised the meeting about the cer (DIO) Baramulla, Mudassir Hussain substances recovered Magistrate raided the house of Sajad signment of Charas and Clonzepam a case vide FIR No. 84/2021 under functioning of ICPS. He informed in which officials of District Information Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul Khaliq resi- tablets. He has been identified as relevant sections of law has been that any child in need of care and Centre Baramulla among others participat- SO NEWS DESK dent of Arwani and seized 330 bottles Nazir Ahmad Bhat son of Abdul registered at PS Sopore and inves- protection and children in con- ed. In his keynote address, DIO felicitated of Welcyrex from his house. Kahliq Bhat resident of Kaloosa Ban- tigation initiated. flict with law can call on toll free the retiree and highlighted his contribution SRINAGAR: Continuing its efforts Both the accused persons have dipora. Accordingly, a case vide FIR Community members are request- number 1098 and within the short- towards the betterment of the department. to eradicate the menace of drugs from been arrested and shifted to respective No.43/2021 under relevant sections ed to come forward with any informa- est possible time these children will He also wished him a happy and prosperous the society, Police have arrested four police stations where they remain in of law stands registered at Police Sta- tion regarding anti social elements in get help. post retirement life. drug peddlers in Anantnag, Bandipora custody. tion Bandipora and further investiga- their neighbourhood. Persons found The meeting was attended by Earlier, District President of the Union & Sopore and recovered huge quantity It is pertinent to mention that the tion has been initiated. indulging in anti social activities will CPO Doda; District Child Protec- Shahzad Ahmad Bhat expressed gratitude of psychotropic and contraband sub- whole operation was conducted under Similarly, Police in Sopore be dealt as per law. tion Officer; Central Administra- for the participants and highlighted the stances from their possession. the supervision and directions of SSP have arrested a drug peddler at a Our consistent actions against drug tor, One Stop Centre, Chairperson exemplary services rendered by the Acting on specific information, offi- Anantnag. He has assured that such checkpoint established at Achabal peddlers should reassure the commu- CWC, District Coordinator Child retiree. He said that the official has served cers at a checkpoint established at Lal operations will continue in future Chowk and recovered 40 grams of nity members that we are making Line, Women Welfare Officer beside the department for about 39 years during Chowk area of Anantnag, intercepted with same vigour and zeal by Police charas and illicit liquor from his efforts to keep our society free from the other officials of Childline, OSC, which he performed his duties with zeal one person with 50 bottles of Welcyrex and drug peddlers will be dealt with possession. He has been identi- scourge of drug menace as reiterated in ICPS and MSK. and dedication. who has been identified as Imtiyaz heavy hand. fied as Muhammad Altaf Lone son our community meetings. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER tuesday 06 april 2021 Don't regret not getting the double, injured shadab Khan to miss regret losing the match - Fakhar Zaman remainder of south africa tour Cape Town: When Pakistan slipped "At that time I was feeling that if I to 85 for 4 in chase of 341, not many start hitting then I could win the game thought they would end up going for Pakistan. down by just 17 runs. Fakhar Zaman "When wickets were falling and single-handedly kept his side in the we were 200 for 7, I was just telling game and smashed 193 off 155 even as the others coming in to stick around. he found no support from the other Don't get out. Don't worry about the batsmen. The opener was run out in runs, don't get out. The wickets here, the final over, just seven shy of his you can't stop runs on so I was just second ODI double ton, after smash- telling them to stick around with me, ing 18 fours and 10 sixes during his don't get out." knock. The win helped South Africa Zaman rued the fact that none of the level the series but not before they top-order batsmen were able to settle had to endure some nervy moments in to partner him in chase. "If you're because of Zaman's clean hitting. the first batsman, or the number 11, Zaman stressed he's more disap- the first 10-15 runs are very difficult Cape Town: Shadab Khan, "X-rays conducted follow- New Zealand Tests and the pointed to lose the game than fall on these pitches," he pointed out. the Pakistan legspinner, has ing the match revealed an home series against South short of the double century. "I don't "On Asian wickets, it isn't like that been ruled out of the remain- intra articular communicat- Africa. Shadab was a part regret not getting the double, I regret but here it is. Unluckily not many of der of the ongoing series ed fracture though there is of all the three squads of Pa- losing the match," he said. "If we had our top order got through 20-25 balls. against South Africa and the neither any displacement nor kistan for this twin assign- won this it would've been amazing so the previous over. Zaman revealed it off 70 balls. Until you get through that start here, forthcoming tour of Zimba- angulation. ments in Africa. my regret is about that. The situation then he decided to attack and take on "Yes, to be honest (I thought we you don't get runs. Babar got a lit- bwe, the Pakistan Cricket The injury will be treated In the first two one-dayers was such that I was only focusing the bowling to put the pressure back could win it even then). I think tle set but others didn't so people got Board announced on Mon- conservatively and Shadab of the series, he failed to pick on getting the win, not the double. I on the hosts. Zaman had started brisk- around the 25th over I just called Saifi out quickly. Had anyone gotten set, it day. Shadab suffered an inju- will undergo a four-week up a wicket but registered couldn't finish it but I'd take scoring ly and scored a more than run-a-ball bhai (Sarfraz Ahmed), he knows my would've become easier but unfortu- ry to his left toe while batting rehab," the PCB stated in a scores of 33 and 13 as Paki- less runs than this and winning the before Pakistan lost Babar Azam and game, I talked to him and said ask nately, it just didn't happen." during the ODI against South release. stan and South Africa find game." Mohammad Rizwan in quick suc- Babar can I start playing my natural The two teams will now meet in Africa on Sunday, which is Earlier in the year, Shadab themselves level going into Pakistan were 121 for 5 in the 25th cession. He took a more cautious ap- game because Shamsi was bowling Centurion on April 7 for the series-de- expected to sideline him for had suffered a thigh injury the last of the three-match over having just lost Shadab Khan in proach and reached his half-century with small boundaries," Zaman said. ciding final ODI. up to four weeks. that had ruled him out of the series.

I'm here to win, not just reach finals, Hurkacz wins his biggest title by shabir Khandwawala says disappointed Sinner appointed new BCCi aCu chief

annik Sinner said beating sinner in Miami New Delhi: Shabir Hussein nerves had played a big Shekhadam Khandwawala, Jpart in Sunday's Miami Miami: With the Big Three who has served as the Guja- Open final defeat to Hubert absent at the Miami Open, rat Director General of Po- Hurkacz but the Italian teen- and the next generation in lice (DGP) before, is the new ager was keen to focus on the tennis scrambling to fill the BCCI Anti-Corruption Unit positives after just missing void, it was Hubert Hurkacz chief. The 70-year-old, a 1973 out on his first Masters 1000 of Poland who made a break- batch IPS officer, takes over title. through. from Ajit Singh whose ten- The 19-year-old would The 24-year-old Hurkacz ure ended on March 31. keeping Indian cricket’s im- have been the Miami event's won the biggest title of his After retiring as Gujarat age clean.” youngest winner had he career by beating 19-year-old DGP in late 2010, Khand- Khandwawala will travel defeated Hurkacz but lost Jannik Sinner of Italy 7-6 (4), wawala worked with the Es- to Chennai on April 7 ahead 7-6(4) 6-4 to the Pole, who 6-4 in Sunday’s final. sar Group as an advisor and of the start of the 2021 Indian he occasionally partners in Hurkacz improved to 10-0 was also part of the central Premier League. doubles. in Florida this year, includ- government’s Lokpal Search He also attended the In- "When you're 19 and play- ing the Delray Beach title Committee. dia-England final ODI in ing finals, obviously it's in January. Ranked 37th, he “It is a matter of a great Pune on March 28 before tough, and I wanted to win," is projected to climb to a ca- honour that I am part of the joining in formally. Sinner, who won the 2019 reer-high 16th in next week’s BCCI which is the best run Ajit, a former DGP of Ra- ATP Next Gen Finals, told can do on the clay." In Feb- tournament," he said. "Obvi- rankings. cricketing body in the world. jasthan, took up the role in reporters. ruary, Sinner became the ously when you get a little bit The matchup in the final kacz was poised early while twice more to fall behind 4-0 Besides my expertise on se- April 2018 and will continue "I was a bit nervous from youngest man since Novak of confidence it's a little bit eas- was a surprise even though playing his first final in the in the second set. curity matters, what should for a month to help Khand- the beginning of the match Djokovic in 2006 to win two ier, but you have to work hard Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nad- top-level ATP series, the Mas- Hurkacz returned well and help me in this role is my wawala with the new role. or already yesterday, but it's ATP titles and his appear- to go deep in tournaments, al and Roger Federer skipped ters 1000. In the first set, he broke four times as he be- love for the game,” Khand- Ajit, a 1982-Rajasthan cadre normal because you really ance in the Miami final took especially in big tournaments. the tournament, as did reign- raced to a 3-0 lead, briefly fell came Poland’s first Masters wawala told PTI. “I also want IPS officer, had retired in want to win. Today was not him to a career-best ranking "For me, improvement is the ing US Open champion Dom- behind and then played a sol- 1000 champion. to congratulate my predeces- 2017 before taking up the role my day. of 23rd on Monday. most important thing. inic Thiem. id tiebreaker, closing it out No. 1-ranked Ash Barty sor for doing a fine a job and with BCCI. "It has been a good week The Italian was focused "I still have to talk with my Hurkacz eliminated No. by winning a 25-stroke rally. won her second successive anyway. But obviously I'm on building on his gains and team why I lost, what they 2-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas Sinner, playing in just his Miami title Saturday when not here for making finals, was already looking forward think, where we have to work and No. 4 Andrey Rublevbeat third Masters 1000 tourna- Bianca Andreescu retired I'm here to win tournaments. to his next tournament. ... and then we will decide on — the first time he has beat- ment, wobbled serving at 6-5 in the final because of a foot It's going to be back to work "What I showed here (is) which part of my game I have en two top-10 opponents in in the first set and was bro- injury while trailing 6-3, 4-0. and then we will see what I that I improved from the last to improve." Reuters the same tournament. Hur- ken at love. He lost his serve — AP Harper leads Victoria's strong recovery

San Antonio (Texas): Jordan ro Texas Open. “There’s peaks for birdie. “This is a monumen- after starting the year by missing Jordan spieth Spieth tapped in for par to win the and valleys in this sport, but I nev- tal win for me,” Spieth said. “It’s the cut at Torrey Pines. He was British Open for his third major er expected to go this long,” Spi- been a long road. There were a lot tied for the 54-hole lead in Phoe- ends drought with and 11th victory in just five years eth said. “Back then, in between of times that I didn’t know I would nix. He led by two going into the on the PGA Tour. wins, maybe I took things more be here.” final round at Pebble Beach. He He never imagined he would go for granted than I should have. Now, he heads to Augusta Na- was two behind going into the last victory at Valero 1,351 days before he felt that way It’s very difficult to win out here tional as one of the favourites at day at Bay Hill. He reached the again. He went 82 events on tour and I’ll certainly enjoy this one as the Masters. Even going so long weekend of the Dell Match Play. texas Open without winning. Once the No. 1 much as I have any other.” without winning, the 12th win “I’ve had a chance on Sundays player, he was headed out of the The only surprise was that he of his career allowed him to join three or four different times in the top 100 in the world. And now he’s figured he would be more emo- some elite company. In the past last two months, and today was by Melbourne: Marnus Labus- 4. Henry Hunt, however, led back. Spieth ended a mystifying tional. He was too busy holding 40 years, only Tiger Woods, Phil far the best that I played,” Spieth chagne's third century of his team's recovery with an slump on Sunday by giving him- off a spirited run by Hoffman, Mickelson, Rory McIlroy and Jus- said. “Just to see those putts go in, the season gave Queensland unbeaten 73 that helped SA self birdie chances and making who went from a three-shot deficit tin Thomas has won at least 12 I felt like I was doing everything a slender 52-run lead over to a respectable 151 for 5 by most of them, closing with a 6-un- with six holes to play to one shot times before turning 28. right those other Sundays and I New South Wales, who post- stumps on the penultimate der 66 to hold off Charley Hoffman behind. Spieth all but sealed it The 27-year-old from Dallas hit good putts and they wouldn’t ed 381 in their first innings, day of the contest. for a two-shot victory at the Vale- with a wedge to a back pin to 5 feet showed signs of turning it around go in. putting them in pole position Brief scores: South Aus- to secure a home final. Un- tralia 333 and 151/5 (Henry beaten on 81 overnight, the Hunt 73*; Jon Holland 2-34) No. 3 batsman went past the lead Victoria 365 (Sam Harp- 600-run mark this edition. He er 106; Daniel Worrall 3-86, was also aided by half-cen- Samuel Kerber 3-92) by 119 IPL build-up: Pace concerns addressed but do Punjab turies from Usman Khawaja runs. (64) and Jimmy Pierson(59) Western Australia vs Tas- to put the table-toppers on mania Kings have same depth in spin department? course for a big total. The Western Australia's last lower and middle order too ditch effort to make the New Delhi: With a new name and a stron- players in the spin department, it remains chipped in, but Nathan Lyon Shield final requires a mas- ger squad, Punjab Kings will be hoping for a the weakest link. picked five of Queensland's sive 480-run target to be over- change of fortunes this season after spending The team also doesn’t have another India top-seven to keep their hauled as Tasmania buried big money on addressing their death bowling pacer of the calibre of Shami. lead from growing unman- them under more runs after concerns and beefing up a not-so-inspiring OPPORTUNITIES: ageably. NSW then lost securing a crucial 29-run middle-order. Punjab Kings are yet to win an IPL title. two quickly, both to Mitch first innings lead. WA re- Punjab Kings finished sixth last season but With most of their bases covered on paper, Swepson, to slip to 49 for 2 at sumed their fight from 46/0 missed out on a play-off spot narrowly after they seem like strong contenders this year. stumps, trailing by another on Day 3 but a late collapse bouncing back strongly with five wins on the This season is the perfect opportunity for Ra- 3. A draw is likely in Wollon- meant they could muster trot. hul and his men to get their hands on their gong on the final day tomor- only 219 in reply to Tasma- They lost games they should have won and maiden title, having charted out a three-year row, and would be enough to nia's 514. Barring openers if that controversial short run call did not plan under his leadership and coach Anil get Queensland the luxury of Bancroft (57) and Whiteman go against them in their tournament-opener Kumble’s guidance. staging the final at home. (42), a handful of other top against Delhi Capitals, they would have end- The league will also provide Rahul Brief scores: New South and middle-order batsman ed up sneaking into the top-four. much-needed match practice ahead of the Wales 381 and 49/2 (Matthew got starts but neither man- Lack of support to lead pacer Mohammed T20 World Cup. The generally calm and com- Giles 24*, Mitchell Swepson aged to go past the 25-run Shami and the big-hitting Glenn Maxwell not posed wicketkeeper-batsman looked out of 2-9) trail Queensland 433 mark. Jarrod Freeman was firing also hurt their chances, areas they feel sorts in the T20 series against England. (Marnus Labuschagne 112, the pick of the bowlers with they have addressed this season. THREATS: Usman Khawaja 64; Natahn 4 for 72, while Bird, Neil- Here is a look at the team that will open its Shami, who fractured his wrist in Austra- Lyon 6-128) by 3 runs. Smith and Webster picked campaign on April 12 against Rajasthan Roy- lia last year, has not played cricket in four Victoria vs South Austra- two apiece. Tasmania added als in Mumbai. STRENGTHS: Punjab Kings months. With the national team’s workload lia 184 more to their lead, cour- have one of the strongest batting line-ups this management to be kept in mind in a busy Wicketkeeper Sam Harp- tesy 40s from Silk and Wade, season. They have a dangerous opening pair- year, it remains to be seen if he plays all er's maiden first-class hun- before declaring their second ing in skipper KL Rahul, who won the ‘Or- After Maxwell’s expected departure, the for a formidable fast bowling unit. WEAK- league games. He had a memorable run last dred headlined Victoria's innings close to set WA an ange Cap’ last season, and the ever-reliable middle-order has been strengthened with the NESSES: Punjab Kings’ biggest weakness is year with 20 wickets and the team’s success strong comeback to eke out improbable target of 480 for Mayank Agarwal. arrival of all-rounder Moises Henriques and the lack of quality spinners. They released will a depend a lot on his performance. a 32-run lead against South a finals berth. Cameron Ban- Universe Boss Chris Gayle, who ham- Tamil Nadu batsman Shahrukh Khan. off-spinner K Gowtham, who ended up becom- The Squad: KL Rahul (c/wk), Mayank Australia before triggering croft's wicket at the stroke of mered 288 runs in seven games at a strike Deepak Hooda has also proven he can ing the most expensive buy ever at the latest Agarwal, Chris Gayle, Mandeep Singh, a top-order collapse in their stumps dashes WA's hopes rate of 137.14 last year, is expected to start strike the ball hard and is experienced auction. The likes of Murugan Ashwin and Prabsimran Singh, Nicholas Pooran (wk), second essay. Harper, who further as they seek 469 more from game one this time after warming the enough to play the role of the finisher. In Fa- young Ravi Bhishnoi, who impressed last Sarfaraz Khan, Deepak Hooda, Murugan hit 14 boundaries in his un- on the final day, with nine bench in the initial part of the 2020 edition. bian Allen, Punjab Kings have another over- season, will be expected to deliver. Ashwin, Ravi Bishnoi, Harpreet Brar, Mo- beaten 106, helped Victoria wickets in hand. Include flamboyant wicketkeeper-batsman seas all-rounder option. They have added Jalaj Saxena, who is a hammed Shami, Arshdeep Singh, Ishan collect 170 runs for the last Brief scores: Western Aus- Nicholas Pooran to the mix and the top four The pace attack has been boosted by the sign- highly experienced domestic player and Porel, Darshan Nalkande, Chris Jordan, three wickets as he stitched tralia 219 (Cameron Bancroft seems sorted. ing of Australian speedsters Jhye Richardson picked up 10 wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Dawid Malan, Jhye Richardson, Shahrukh valuable partnerships with 57; Jarrod Freeman 4-72) and They have also roped in the services of and Riley Meredith, who had a sensational Big Trophy earlier this year at an excellent econ- Khan, Riley Meredith, Moises Henriques, the tailenders to take his side 11/1 (Sam Rainbird 1-1) trail the world’s number one T20 batsman Dawid Bash campaign. Alongside Mohammad Shami omy rate of 6.26. Jalaj Saxena, Utkarsh Singh, Fabian Allen, past SA'a total of 333 in their Tasmania 514 and 184/6 decl Malan, seen as Gayle’s back-up. and England’s Chris Jordan the quartet makes But with no internationally successful Saurabh Kumar. PTI first innings. The Victorian (Jordan Silk 48, Matthew bowlers then backed up with Wade 42; Cameron Gannon the ball, reducing SA to 52 for 3-66) by 469 runs.