10thyear of publication Observer Navin Choudhary inspects Kissan Ghar, Delhi Ladakh to have all weather connectivity Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” Celebrated with Zeal, Principal Secretary, Agriculture & Farmers Welfare with rest of : LG Mathur Fervour in B’la and Horticulture Departments, Navin Kumar Choudhary today visited Kissan Ghar, Shalimar Bagh, . Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur Friday said that the To commemorate the 75th year of Indian Independence, During the visit, he inspected the under construction administration is working tirelessly for all-weather connectivity between district administration today celebrated “Azadi additional block of Kissan Ghar and instructed the Ladakh and the rest of the country. | Page 03 Ka Amrut Mahotsav” with Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Executing agency to resolve all pending | Page 05 Baseer Khan as the chief guest. A grand function was organised at Indoor Sports Stadium here | Page 07

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Day Major highways, Mehraj-ul-Aalam Overnight rains drench remain 03 closed celebrated with religious plains of Kashmir Srinagar: Traffic remained suspended for weekly Friday Upper reaches receive snowfall, maintenance on the 270-km- long Srinagar- national zeal across Kashmir erratic weather conditions to persist highway, the only all-weather Agencies Agencies See Major on pg 2... Srinagar: Mehraj-ul-Aalam was Srinagar: The weather woes are expected to No flood threat in celebrated with religious fervor continue till March 16 even as intermittent and gaiety in Kashmir, where snowfall continued for the third successive day Kashmir: I&FC barring shrines being man- on Friday in the upper reaches, including world Jahangir Sofi aged by Wakf board, night-long famous ski resort of and border town prayers were held in mosques of , while rain lashed plains in Kashmir Srinagar: The incessant and other worship places. valley. rainfall for the last 36 hours Notably, Muslims every year The night temperature witnessed a consider- has thrown life out of gear in observe the Shab-e-Mehraj on able dip due to wet weather across the valley, the influence of a Western Disturbance (WD), the Valley even as the officials 27th of Rajab (Islamic calen- where a snow avalanche and landslide warning which is active in the region. of Irrigation and Flood Control dar), the night the Holy Prophet has been issued for vulnerable areas in view of He said people are being advised to remain (I&FC) department said that (SAW) embarked on a special incessant rain and snowfall during the last 48 alert for landslides and snow avalanche in vul- there was no threat of floods in journey to meet Allah Almighty, hours. nerable spots as land is fully saturated. the Valley as the major rainfall crossing seven skies riding the A MeT department spokesperson said that He said another WD, which originated from activity was recorded in north heavenly ‘al-Buraq’. light to moderate rain and snow would occur the Arabian Sea and is approaching the region See No flood on pg 2... The word ‘Mehraj’ is derived during the next 24 hours in Kashmir under See Day 03 on pg 2... from Arabic word Urooj, which means height, or ascension. During Mehraj, the command people were allowed to attend and water for the devotees in the for five daily prayers (Salaat) Friday prayers in shrine Jammu valley. was also given to the Holy Proph- and Kashmir Union Territory The main congregation was et (SAW). (UT) Lt Governor (LG) Manoj held at Aasar-e-Sharief Hazrat- Electricity: PDD to come up with new Meanwhile, the decision of the Singh, former chief ministers Dr bal, which houses the Holy Relic Wakf board banning any night- , Omar Abdul- of Prophet Muhammad on the prayers in view of the COVID-19 lah, Mehbooba Mufti, Apni Party bank of . curtailment schedule on Mon pandemic has evoked sharp re- (AP) president Syed Mohammad Braving rain and chilly winds Ishtiyaq Ahmad the weather turns pleasant in next few days. said they were working to frame a new pow- action by devotees who alleged Altaf Bukhari and other politi- due to fresh snowfall on upper Sources told a local news gathering agen- er curtailment schedule from March 15. that election to District Develop- cians have greeted people on the reaches, thousands of devotees Srinagar: With weather conditions likely cy that Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, “If there is improvement in weather ment Council (DDC) chairman occasion. throng shrine to offer to witness improvement in the Valley, the Baseer Ahmad Khan has directed officers to then we can issue a new power curtailment were held and politicians were Authorities have made all Friday prayers. However, no Power Development Department (PDD) has prepare the new schedule for supplying elec- schedule from March 15. As there was dry being hold to workers and other necessary arrangements, includ- night prayers were allowed decided to come up with a new curtailment tricity from March 15. weather last week, the electricity demand meetings and large number of ing security, medical, transport See Mehraj-ul-Aalam on pg 2... schedule from March 15 (Monday) in case Chief Engineer PDD Aijaz Ahmad Dar See Electricity on pg 2...

Handwara Narco-Militancy Case “Azaadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” Shikara rally NIA recovers Rs 91 organized at Dal Lake DIO dies LG leads celebrations in J&K Srinagar: A mega Shikara rally lakh ‘Drug Proceeds’ in was organized on Friday on the Samba Story of Brig. Rajinder Singh to be included in textbooks: Sinha first day of “Azaadi Ka Amrut of heart attack Mahotsav’’- India@75 for cele- LG, Advisor BK, CS, Dir Info grieved over his demise SO News Desk SO News Desk brating 75 years of Independence of India. SO News Desk on the demise of Somberia Jammu: National Investiga- Samba: Lieutenant Governor, Advisor to Lieutenant Gover- and offered condolences to the tion Agency (NIA) on Friday Manoj Sinha led the “Azaadi Ka nor, Baseer Ahmad Khan, who Jammu: District Informa- bereaved family. claimed to have recovered Rs 91 Amrut Mahotsav” celebrations led the Shikara rally here in Dal tion Officer (DIO) Udham- Somberia, a member of Lakh “Drug Proceeds” in a case in J&K by visiting Bagoona, Lake, said that the events that pur, Sajad Bashir Somberia J&K Administrative Services, related to Narco-Mil- Samba, the birthplace of first are being organized across the died after suffering a massive was presently serving in the itancy. recipient of Maha Vir Chakra Valley in the days to come, will heart attack on Friday while capacity of District Informa- In a statement, an official Brigadier Rajinder Singh, be showcasing the tradition, the administration including tion Officer, Udhampur. spokesperson said that NIA re- where he inaugurated the cur- the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, culture and . the Lieutenant Governor and Meanwhile, Director Infor- covered proceeds of narcotics to tain raiser event of the mega The inaugural ceremony wit- the Lt Governor called upon the While talking to the report- others expressed condolence mation and Public Relations, the tune of Rs. 91 Lakhs in cash celebrations. nessed a series of events filled people to actively and enthusi- ers, said that the first leg of the over his demise. Rahul Pandey along with the in Handwara Narco-Militancy The Lt Governor paid floral with patriotic ethos giving astically participate in Azaadi celebrations of 75th anniversary The deceased officer is sur- employees of the department case (RC-03/2020/NIA/JMU). tributes to Brigadier Rajinder glimpses of the 75 weeks long Ka Amrut Mahotsav and renew of India's Independence, started vived by a wife and two chil- has condoled the sad demise He said that the case was Singh and flagged off a bike & commemorative celebrations of their resolve to build a new today from Baramulla where dren. of Sajad Bashir Somberi. See NIA on pg 2... cycle rally and tableau to mark the 75th Independence Day. See LG leads on pg 2... See Shikara on pg 2... Lieutenant Governor In this connection, a con- Manoj Sinha expressed grief dolence meet was chaired by over the sad demise of young Director Information here in JKAS Officer, Sajad Bashir which all the officers and em- VP Naidu calls for concerted efforts Somberia. In his condolence ployees of DIPR participated. message, the Lt Governor ex- The officers and employees to eradicate poverty, corruption Basharat Bukhari quits NC, pressed sympathy with the be- expressed deep sorrow and reaved family and prayed for grief over the demise of young SO News Desk casion of the launch of 'Azadi eternal peace to the departed officer. ka Amrit Mahotsav' -- a 75-week Omar says “it wasn't to be” soul. The officers and employees New Delhi: Vice President festival to commemorate 75 Advisor to Lieutenant Gov- on the occasion highlighted M. Venkaiah Naidu on Friday years of India's independence -- SO News Desk “Very respectfully, I hereby disassociate from ernor, Baseer Ahmad Khan his contributions in the de- called for concerted the Vice President said the party (J&K National Conference) from this day also expressed grief over the partment and said that his efforts to eradicate that this was a defining Srinagar: In a major political devel- 12th of March 2021, Friday onwards. sad demise of young JKAS Of- death is a great loss to the de- poverty, illiteracy, moment in our nation's opment, Senior National Conference Please be kind enough to acknowledge ficer, Sajad Bashir Somberia. partment. They added that Sa- corruption, and other journey and an oppor- leader and former law minister Syed the above mentioned expression and Expressing shock over the jad was an asset to the depart- social evils like gender tunity to recollect the Basharat Bukhari has disassociated oblige.” Bukhari wrote in his letter to death of the officer, Advisor ment who always performed discrimination as part legacy bequeathed to himself from the party on Friday after- Farooq Abdullah. expressed sympathy with the his duties professionally and of building an econom- us by Mahatma Gand- noon. Meanwhile in a separate letter bereaved family and prayed diligently. ically stronger India. hi and countless other Bukhari conveyed his decision to Party’s Vice President and for- for eternal peace to the de- The officers and employees He said that it would freedom fighters, as per through a hand written communiqué mer Chief Minister , parted soul. also offered their deepest con- be a real tribute to our freedom a PIB release issued here. to Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah Basharat Bukhari while referring to Chief Secretary, B V R Sub- dolences to the bereaved fighters. He said that it is our solemn and urged him to acknowledge the “ex- his decision of disassociating from rahmanyam expressed grief See DIO on pg 2... In a Facebook post on the oc- See VP Naidu on pg 2... pression.” See Basharat on pg 2...

LG meets delegation of aggrieved DDC members Gunman loot cash from Grameen bank in Kunzar Says Govt committed to safeguard interests of DDC representatives Agencies

SO News Desk Baramulla: Masked pis- Ascertaining veracity: SSP Bla tol-borne person has loot- Tasaduq Hussain mulla, Abdul Qayoom said that the robbery Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor ed cash from Grameen case seems to be ‘suspicious’ but the police Manoj Sinha on Friday evening Bank branch after threat- Baramulla: Jammu and Kashmir police on were investigating the matter. met members and chairpersons ening employees in this Friday said it was investigating the Grameen He said that the Bank Manager claimed of District Development Coun- north Kashmir district Friday afternoon, Bank robbery case at area of Kun- that he had gone to offer Friday prayers and cils (DDCs) in Jammu to resolve official sources said. zer in north Kashmir's Baramulla in the meantime over 2 lakh rupees their issues. Panic gripped the bank branch at village district. have been looted from the bank. A 12-member delegation com- Ogmuna Kunzar in in this north Notably, officials of the Grameen To a query about the masked men prising chairpersons and mem- Kashmir district when a masked man hold- Bank Ogmuna today claimed that who have looted the bank as claimed, bers of DDCs including Bharat ing a pistol threatened employees. some masked pistol-borne men loot- the SSP said that there is nothing as Bhushan, Saraf Singh Nag, Riyaz Bhat, this evening met the that all their demands would be The gunman fired one pistol round in the ed a cash amount of over Rs two such because the manager claimed Bari Andrabi, Irfan Panditpuri, LG at Raj Bhavan Jammu. met. air before looting Rs 2.25 lakh from the bank lakh from the branch while most of that he had deployed a guy at the Nuzhat Ishfaq, Tazeem Akhter, DDC chairperson “The meeting was held in a when most of the employees had gone for Fri- the staff was out to offer congregational Fri- bank during prayers’ time and it seems sus- Malik Aftab, Juhi Manhas, and senior Peoples Conference very cordial atmosphere. The day prayers. day prayers. picious. Dr. Shamshad Shah, TS Tony, (PC) leader, Irfan Sultan Pandit- LG assured that all our genuine Police have registered a case and taken up Talking to a local news gathering agency, “If the bank was open, would they Shahnawaz, Suleman Mir and puri said that they are hopeful See LG meets on pg 2... investigation, they said. (UNI) Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Bara- See Ascertaining on pg 2... Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /saturday / 13 March 2021 News

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Mehraj-ul-Aalam... enjoy as Gulmarg received road also remained closed J&K must strive to reach Government has launched culture and Kashmiriyat proceeds of narcotics smug- Basharat.... in the shrine by the Wakf 15 inches of fresh snowfall due to accumulation of milestones set out by our a Super-75 scholarship will be displayed in the se- gling to the tune of 91 Lakhs. the party, expressed his board in view of the pandem- overnight. The ski resort, snow. (UNI) founding fathers. The dream scheme to support the edu- ries of events. The amount was found con- gratitude for his (Omar’s) ic. which is already covered of Jammu and Kashmir fore- cation of meritorious girls Pertinently, Azadi Ka Am- cealed in a field in village love and affection towards Interestingly the wakf under several feet of snow, seen by Brigadier Rajinder belonging to poor families. rut Mahotsav- which marks Gurwal locality of Ramgarh him during his brief stint board ‘Deedar”, glimpse received over 2 feet of snow No flood... Singh, the land on which Besides, Tejaswini program the beginning of the cele- in ,” it reads. as party member. He also of Holy Relic after every fresh snowfall during the Kashmir. Shaivadarshan, Buddhist, has been launched under brations of 75th anniversa- The statement reads that termed the journey of two prayer from “Fajr” (morn- last 48 hours, resulting in A top official of the Mimamsak, Naiyayik, Sid- Mission Youth, to provide ry of India's Independence, the investigation revealed years, two months and 21 ing) till “Ishaa (night). chilly weather conditions. Irrigation and Flood Control dha, and Sufi philosophy financial assistance to the was launched by the Prime that one of the accused days with JKNC- as an inter- Large number of devo- The ski-resort continued department told a local flourished, that Sanatan girls to start their business Minister today. The main Romesh Kumar had received esting journey. While wish- tees, including women and to remain the only place in news gathering agency that tradition must reach every aiming at strengthening function was organised at the cash proceeds of drugs ing Omar Abdullah good children, had the glimpse of the valley where the night there is no flood threat, as school, college, village, city Women Entrepreneur Eco- Uri where freedom fighters from narco-smugglers based luck, Bukhari hoped that the Holy Relic this morning de- temperature settled below most of the rainfall activity in the 75 weeks to come, the system in J&K, he added. including Maqbool Sher- in for self as people of Jammu and Kash- spite rain and chilly weather freezing point. Against mi- has been from north Kash- Lt Governor added. The Lt Governor called wani were remembered and well as for further channelisa- mir shall get benefited from conditions. nus 1.5 degree recorded mir and the gauge level in The Lt Governor asked upon all stakeholders to take tributes were paid to them as tion to different entities. his (Omar’s) intellect and Thousands of people, from on Thursday, the mercury all water bodies is below J&K Academy of Art, Cul- a pledge to collectively work well. In Jammu, the function It reads that further inves- politico- administrative ex- different parts of the valley, dipped and settled at minus normal. ture & Languages and In- on Industry 4.0. was chaired by Lieutenant tigation in the case was going periences. later joined Friday prayers 2.4 degree, which is a degree "Tributaries in north formation Department to In the next 75 weeks, we Governor Manoj Sinha. on. (KNO) “Although 2 years-2 in pouring rain. Devotees above normal. “Tourists are Kashmir are filled with collect details of our unsung have to focus on policy, fund- As per Baseer Khan, months and 21 days is less had Deedar of the Holy Rel- having a time of their life fol- rainfall water, but there is Heroes, so that their valour ing models, focus areas, key through these functions, a time to be mentioned, that ic. The process will continue lowing snowfall during the no situation of floods in the could be highlighted during drivers, barriers and strate- "we are going to achieve VP Naidu... too when a major portion after every prayer today and last two days. Many of them valley,” he said. (KNO) the grand festival. gy implementation, so that the milestone by fulfilling duty to remember and cele- (One year and three months) tomorrow also. are witnessing snowfall for Apart from this, inspiring when the nation celebrates the dreams of forefathers. brate the extraordinary spirit of it got consumed under de- The traffic department the time ever in their lives. stories of great personalities 75th Independence Day next Everybody must contribute of our freedom fighters, their tention (House arrest) and had announced one-way Despite chilly weather con- LG leads... and women of J&K who led year, we should be fully towards fulfilling the goals." supreme sacrifices, and their three months in post Covid traffic from different parts ditions, they are out on ski India together. by example and contributed ready for a radical change in The Advisor Baseer Khan lofty ideals. complicacies and ailments.. of the valley to the shrine for slopes enjoying different ac- “A New India - as Prime in different fields of society, both the economic and social said that these events will Referring to the 'padya- But indeed for me, it was today. tivities,” a hotelier said. Minister Narendra Modi need to be shared, he added. sectors, observed the Lt Gov- continue for 75 weeks with tra' (foot march) which com- an interesting journey and However, in local He said the ski resort, had called for in his address The Lt Governor said that ernor. 75 programs everyday that menced earlier in the day a learning process as well. mosques and holy worship which is about 55 km from to the nation from the ram- the contribution of every We have to put our efforts will enthrall people of J&K from Sabarmati to Dandi over Thank you So much.” wrote places prayers throughout here in north Kashmir, wit- parts of Red Fort on August class and section of the soci- in the same direction so that UT who can walk through 25 days, retracing the foot- Bukhari to Omar Abdullah the night. Majority people nessed a huge influx of tour- 15, 2017 should emerge on ety must reach to the people when the new generation the memory lane of past so steps of 'Bapu' during the his- in his letter. prayed in their homes. ists this winter season after the 75th anniversary of In- through public participation celebrates the 100th Indepen- many decades as memories toric Salt March, Naidu said “I wish you good luck Reports of Mehraj-ul-Aa- zero business during the last dependence in 2022 from the programs under five pillars dence Day of the country in of age old it is a befitting celebration of and hope that the people of lam celebrations were re- two years. “Most of the ho- joint strength of all”, said of this national festival that 2047, it has a rich tradition will come alive yet again in India's hard-earned indepen- Jammu and Kashmir shall ceived from other parts of tels are booked to April end the Lt Governor. are Freedom Struggle, Ideas that has been raised on the a place that was known as a dence and marks a unique get benefited from / through the valley. in Gulmarg,” he added. The Lt Governor observed at 75, Achievement at 75, Ac- occasion of 75 years, the Lt abode of peace. way of mapping the nation's your intellect and politico LG Manoj Sinha has ex- World famous health that the mega celebrations tions at 75 and Resolve at 75, Governor maintained. eventful journey since inde- administrative experienc- tended his heartiest greet- resort of , about should hold the spirit of envisioned by the Prime Min- I would urge the people of pendence. es.’’ Basharat Bukhari wrote ings to people of the Union 100 km from here in south freedom movement, express ister . J&K, to take an active part Electricity... He said the 'padyatra' sym- in conclusion of his letter. Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, continued to re- gratitude to the martyrs, and Speaking on the present in the celebrations in the had reduced to 1440 MWs. bolises our commitment to Meanwhile, NC vice-pres- Kashmir on the eve of Shab- ceive rain since Wednesday reflect the glory of Sanatan development scenario of Jam- next 75 weeks along with Now there is a drop in tem- draw inspiration from the ident and former chief min- i-Miraj. morning, resulting in dip in Bharat and Modern India, mu and Kashmir, the Lt Gov- hoisting the tricolor in their perature, the electricity de- past and work together to ister, Omar Abdullah on In his message of felicita- the minimum and maximum while displaying the spiritu- ernor observed that the last 2 houses, government offices, mand has again gone up to meet the current and evolv- Friday, while reacting to dis- tions, the Lt Governor hoped temperature. The night tem- ality of mystics and contri- years have seen an increased schools and colleges, said 1550 MWs,” Dar said. ing challenges with sin- association of Syed Basharat that the auspicious occasion perature in the health resort bution of our scientists. pace of development. Roads the Lt Governor. Sources said that peak gle-minded devotion, courage Bukhari from the party, said would spread the message of dipped about a degree and In order to commemorate are being constructed at three He also invited sugges- unrestricted demand during and confidence. that it was not going to hap- peace and promote the spir- settled 0.3 degree, which is 75 years of India’s Indepen- times the earlier speed; efforts tions from all to make the the winter season was 2150 Remembering the Dandi pen. it of brotherhood, harmony, still a degree above normal. dence, we must demonstrate are being made to complete “Azaadi ka Amrut Mahot- MW while peak demand met March, the Vice President Omar on his official Twit- and amity among people of Other parts in north our shared commitment the power and water projects sav” grand and successful. was 1495 MW. said that it "electrified" the ter handle wished Bukhari all faiths. Kashmir -- including border to fundamental values of pending for years, so that peo- Earlier, the Lt Governor However, peak unrestrict- nation at that time with a all the best for his political He prayed for peace, prog- towns of Gurez, Keran, Kar- harmony, Sarv Dharma ple of the UT get all the basic inspected the Photo Exhi- ed demand during the sum- simple yet powerful symbol journey ahead. ress, and prosperity in the nah, Tanghdar and Machil Sambhav, freedoms and facilities, he added. bition on India @ 75- cele- mer season was 1500 MW of salt. He said Gandhi ji, with “It wasn’t to be. I wish Union Territory. -- continued to receive mod- duties and work towards Few vested interests brating 75 years of India’s while peak demand met was his unwavering commitment Basharat all the best for Meanwhile, Awami Ac- erate to heavy snowfall since sustainable and inclusive hampered the development Independence and display- 1435 MW. to non-violence and an iron- where ever his political jour- tion Committee (AAC) had Thursday while rain lashed development so that pros- reaching the doorsteps of the ing the life story of Brigadier Sources said that Rs 778.85 will to take what is rightfully ney takes him next,” Omar cancelled the decades old plains in south and central perity reaches to all, said the people for decades. The tem- Rajinder Singh. cr revenue was realized from ours, showed the British and tweeted. tradition of “Majlis Waaz-o- Kashmir. Lt Governor. porary system that had been School students and Art- various consumers by ending the world that India would Tableegh” at historic Aali He said Sadhna top and Terming March 12 as a in place for years, the laws ists from J&K Academy of January, 2021. “The revenue not bow down to force and re- Masjid on the occasion of Phirkiyan pass received major milestone in India's that pushed the people back, Art, Culture and Languages collection was increased by pression. DIO... Meraj-un-Nabi due to con- about 2.6 feet of fresh snow- freedom struggle, the Lt was not removed even after presenting cultural perfor- 13.04% amounting to Rs. 89.83 Naidu also stressed the family and prayed for tinued detention of Mirwaiz fall each since Wednesday Governor observed that the decades. Since 05 August 2019, mances on patriotic themes cr more from previous year,” need to educate youth on the eternal peace to the depart- Moulvi Omar Farooq, who is night while Z gali recorded day is of great significance hundreds of such policies marked the beginning of the sources maintained. lives of the country's great ed soul and courage for the also chairman of moderate 1.9 feet of snow. (UNI) as it captures Mahatma have been changed and laws mega celebrations. It is to mention here that heroes and how thousands of bereaved family to bear this Hurriyat Conference (HC). Gandhi's another non-vio- abolished. Now, the poor, the Usha Parmar and Col In- the advisor Baseer Khan re- courageous men and women irreparable loss. The AAC, also headed by lent feat to achieve freedom underprivileged, our farmers derpratap Singh Parmar cently appreciated officers for of our "great nation" stood in Pertinent to mention, Sa- the Mirwaiz, said “Due to Major... through Dandi March from and the younger generation - Family members of Brig. taking advance steps to tack- the frontlines of the freedom jad Bashir Somberia was a the continued house deten- road connecting Kashmir Sabarmati Ashram in 1930. are being empowered, main- Rajinder Singh, besides Ju- le any issue of restoration of struggle and helped India young and dynamic JKAS tion of .@MirwaizKashmir, valley with the rest of the Expressing his privilege tained the Lt Governor. gal Kishore Sharma, Mem- power supply during the overthrow the "yoke of colo- officer and was also holding the decades old tradition country. of coming to the holy land of Highlighting the people ber Parliament; Rajeev Rai winter. However, the Advisor nial rule". the charge of District Social of Majlis Waaz-o-Tablee- A traffic police official Rajinder Singh Pura, the Lt centric measures taken by the Bhatnagar, Advisor to the had told officers not to lower The Vice President remind- Welfare Officer Udhampur. gh scheduled tomorrow at said on Friday that no vehic- Governor observed that the Government, the Lt Governor Lt Governor; BVR Subrah- guard as the duration of win- ed us that as we enjoy the historic Aali Masjid on the ular movement shall be al- culture of our country teach- observed that the population manyam, Chief Secretary; ter has not finished yet. fruits of our independence, occasion of Meraj-un-Nabi lowed on the Srinagar-Jam- es us that one must visit a living in 973 villages will be Atal Dulloo, Financial Com- In a meeting the Advisor we must also understand LG meets... (SAW) stands cancelled”. mu national highway from pilgrimage site before start- connected with paved road missioner, Health and Med- was also briefed regarding the that this vision of freedom is demands would be ad- The Wakf Board Chief Ex- both sides in view of the ing the festivities. for the first time after inde- ical Education Department; ongoing projects including fully realised only when we dressed,” he said. ecutive Officer (CEO) Mufti maintenance and repair of “Today my desire is ful- pendence, now the child of a Administrative Secretaries; the Supervisory Control And achieve the goals and promis- It is worthwhile to men- Muhammad Farid-ud-Din the road. filled. I visited the holy birth- sweeper can become a doctor, Vice Chancellors of various Data Acquisition System/ es we have set for ourselves in tion that DDC members had Showkat Beigh had said that After traffic was being place of Brigadier Rajinder and remote villages would see Universities; Divisional Com- Distribution Management the Constitution. staged protests and en-masse it has been decided not to disrupted frequently due Singh, who is an epitome of 20-22 hours of electricity in missioner, Jammu and Dep- System ( SCADA/DMS) in Naidu advised that for In- boycotted a government pro- observe night long prayers to landslides and shooting unmatched valour and sac- the next three-four years. uty Commissioner Samba Srinagar city which envis- dia to become more prosper- gramme at Jammu to pro- at any shrine falling under stones, the Union Territory rifice. From his birth place, The Lt Governor termed were present on the occasion. ages remote monitoring and ous and stronger, it is of vital test against the protocol and the domain of Wakf Board in (UT) administration decided I extend my greetings to the the development work being Keshav Dutt, DDC Chair- operation of all 33kv /11kv importance for the people and honorarium announced for view of pandemic. (UNI) to allow National Highway people of Jammu and Kash- done in a transparent way man, senior officers of Army, receiving stations in Srinagar particularly the youngsters, them. Authority of India (NHAI) to mir on the launch of Azaadi in every panchayat as a true CRPF, JKP and Civil adminis- city, Real time Data Acqui- to adopt a healthy lifestyle. Reiterating J&K Govern- undertake necessary main- Ka Amrut Mohatsav”, said tribute to Brigadier Rajinder tration besides veterans and sition System (RT-DAS) in "We should also go back to ment’s commitment to safe- Day 03... tenance and repair work on the Lt Governor. Singh and his soldiers. large number of people also rural areas by way of remote civilizational roots, uphold guarding the interests of though Afghanistan and the road so that the road is Paying tributes to Briga- While speaking on the im- attended the curtain raiser monitoring of 348 feeders of universal values, remain en- DDC representatives, the Lt Pakistan, will hit the region through during other days. dier Rajinder Singh, the Lt portance of empowered grass- event of the mega celebra- 112, 33kv/11kv receiving sta- vironmentally conscious and Governor as per an official on Saturday evening. “Un- However, the locals between Governor saluted the cour- root democratic setup, the Lt tions. tions, RAPDRP Part-A, Smart always live in harmony with handout observed that the der the influence of this WD, and Ramsu alleged age displayed by him and his Governor assured that the Metering; CCD-MDM integra- nature. It is our duty to han- three-tier Panchayati Raj light rain and snow would that since NHAI started soldiers while safeguarding government will make every tion and upcoming project dover a greener and healthier system was established to occur at many places in the work to convert the road the territorial integrity of possible effort to make DDC Shikara... IPDS IT Part-A. planet to future generations." empower the grass-root de- valley,” he added. into four-lane, incidents of Jammu and Kashmir. institution strong, vibrant a main function was The advisor Khan had Naidu also added that the mocracy. He said the weather is landslides and shooting has I have read the stories of and transparent. held and Prime Minister also reviewed the status and citizens must resolve to be at Now, the true democra- expected to improve from witnessed increase. Brigadier Rajinder Singh The Lt Governor also called Narendra Modi addressed augmentation of the Delina, the forefront to fight and foil cy is flourishing in the UT, March 16 onwards. Only one-way traffic is many times and have lived upon the people to remember the gathering through virtual , Gopalpora, Mattan attempts by forces that try to which is not merely about Normal life was thrown allowed on the highway to through the tales of his sol- those freedom fighters who mode. and other grid stations. He divide people on superficial governance but feeling of out of gear even as intermit- prevent any traffic jam and diers' gallantry at Uri in could not find a place in the He said that the Shikara was informed that all the grounds. fraternity, brotherhood, and tent heavy rain continued accidents. However, people October 1947, added the Lt pages of history. rally was later organized required transformers have He recalled how at the attitude of respect and rev- for the third successive day travelling on the highway Governor. He urged both the admin- here in Dal Lake with a been transported to Delina GS time of independence, many erence towards each other. on Friday, resulting in wa- allege that frequent traffic Story of Brig Rajinder istration, and the public to concept and programme of which would give huge relief had speculated about the re- We have to work together to ter-logging in most of the jams for hours has become a Singh will be included in recognize the contributions of the event is to showcase the to the consumers of Baramul- silience of India's integrity, meet the developmental as- roads and lanes in the sum- daily routine. textbooks to make the new the people who have inspired ‘Azadi’ (Freedom). la, Magam, Beerwah and oth- with its vast area and diverse pirations of the people. The mer capital, Srinagar. Meanwhile, the national generation aware about gal- the present generation to “Series of events will be er areas. (KINS) cultures. Saying that India administration will ensure Pedestrian and vehicular highway, the only road link- lantry of our Martyrs and participate in the new ideas, organized at 75 different plac- has proved them conclusively the three-tier Panchayati movement was badly affect- ing Union Territory (UT) of freedom fighters, who sac- industrialization and revo- es. Developmental oriented wrong, Naidu said that India's Raj system is strengthened ed due to waterlogged roads Ladakh with Kashmir valley rificed their lives to protect lution happening in every programmes in which the NIA... diversity and our common in the UT, the Lt Governor in the city, where the night remained closed since Jan- our land, maintained the Lt field which is also the basic work done in the past 70-75 initially registered as civilizational values actually told the DDC members. temperature settled a degree uary Ist, 2021 due to accu- Governor. spirit of this Amrut festival. years will be highlighted. The FIR number 183.2020 dated give strength to the unity of BVR Subrahmanyam, below normal. mulation of snow. However, He further stressed on With the resolve of Ek Bharat people are being involved in 11-06-2020 at Police Station the nation. Chief Secretary; Rohit Kan- Against the 6.8 degree re- Beacon had cleared the snow telling the story of courage Shreshtha Bharat, we also the programmes. The flow of Handwara, wherein during He observed that we believe sal, Principal Secretary, corded on Wednesday, the and declared the highway of Subedar Parkash Singh, have to contribute for the tourists is high and the best checking of vehicles at Kairo in the liberty of the individual PDD and Information De- night temperature in Sri- open on February 28 only to Subedar Major Swarn self-reliant Jammu and Kash- concept was to organize the Bridge, Handwara, one ac- and the peaceful co-existence partment, and Sheetal Nan- nagar dipped and settled at suspend traffic again after a Singh, Sepoy Balak Ram, mir, he added. event at the places where cused namely Abdul Momin of all communities, and recog- da, Secretary, Department of 2.2 degree. The maximum few hours due to fresh snow- Havildar Khajan Singh, Underscoring the signif- tourist flow remains high,” Peer’s Hyundai Creta vehicle nise the common bonds that Rural Development & Pan- temperature also remained fall and avalanches. There Nayak Balwan Singh Salath- icance of empowering the he said. was intercepted by police and unite all of us. "This 'Bharati- chayati Raj were also pres- several degrees below nor- was fresh snowfall on the ia and many more, who were younger generation, the Lt 75 Shikaras were selected during search Rs. 20 Lakh yata' is what keeps us united," ent during the interaction. mal during the last couple highway, particularly be- the companions of Brigadier Governor laid special em- for a rally today, Khan, who along with two Kgs Heroin he emphasised. of days due to wet weather, tween , Zojila pass Rajinder Singh. phasis on providing youth led the rally, said. He was was recovered. The Vice President ob- forcing people to once again and Meenmarg during the The spirit with which with prospects for the future, accompanied by Divisional The statement reads that served that going forward we Ascertaining... wear sweaters and jackets, past 48 hours. Brigadier Rajinder Singh, investing more in education Commissioner Kashmir, P K NIA had re-registered the must carry the same spirit depute only one employee besides use other heating There was fresh snowfall Maqbool Sherwani and & skills and strengthening Pole and the city Mayor, Ju- case as RC-03/2020/NIA/JMU and vow to forge a stronger there,” he said, adding that gadgets to keep themselves on the historic 86-km-long Women Self Defense Corps the position of girls & young naid Azim Mattu. He said that on 23.06.2020 and taken up and more prosperous India. there was no bank guard de- warm. Mughal road which re- protected the composite cul- women in society. such events will be organised the investigation. It further He advised that we must en- ployed and even there are no He said skies will be part- mained closed for any traf- ture of Jammu and Kashmir J&K has a glorious histo- at 75 different locations with reads that recently, NIA had sure that every citizen has CCTV cameras installed in ly cloudy to generally cloudy fic or pedestrian movement and every inch of the land by ry of Women Empowerment. a variety of cultural events. arrested five accused persons access to good education, the branch but still they are during the next 24 hours in since December last year. putting their lives at stake, Along with social and eco- He added that several from Srinagar and Jammu on health, employment and verifying the incident. Srinagar, where the max- There are many avalanche with the same spirit, J&K nomic freedom, they have to other rallies including car March 03 and had taken them nutrition. "We must strive About the gunshots by the imum and minimum tem- prone areas on the road, government is making untir- be provided equal opportuni- rallies, cycling and other on remand for 15 days. to become 'atma nirbhar' or robbers, the SSP said that perature is expected to settle connecting in south ing efforts to develop every ties in the workforce as well, cultural programmes in- “Based upon examination self-reliant in all areas--that if the fire would have been at 12 degree and 2 degree, re- Kashmir with and inch of the UT's land to the said the Lt Governor. cluding Bandepather will and disclosure of arrested ac- is the greatest tribute we can opened it would have at least spectively. in Jammu region. standards of mainstream, Keeping in mind 75 years be organized in the days to cused persons, NIA conduct- pay to our freedom fighters." hit something/some surface. Tourists continued to The - said the Lt Governor. of independence, the J&K come. He said the tradition, ed searches and recovered (KNO) SRINAGAR NEWS Srinagar /SaturDay / 13 march i 2021 OBSERVER 03

Ladakh to have all weather connectivity KAS association grieved over with rest of India: LG Mathur demise of Sajad Somberia sO nEWs dEsK goes out to the family in this time of sorrow. He, in an emotional outburst, said that fond • Kickstarts 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Ad- memories of the deceased would be the ministrative Services Association (KAS source of peace and reflection in these tough Tasaduq Hussain "The decision on other measures Association) on Friday expressed grief over times and his devotion towards the ser- passed in Ladakh which connects it the sad and untimely demise of Sajad Som- vices shall be a source of inspiration for all LEH: Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur with the rest of India are in consid- beria, a young KAS Officer. The officer was of us. Friday said that the Union Territory eration and steps are underway," he presently working as District Social Welfare On hearing the news, Officers from the administration is working tirelessly informed. Officer, Udhampur, with additional charge JKAS fraternity rushed to Udhampur and for all-weather connectivity between He said that the five main segments as District Information Officer (DIO). attended the funeral prayers on Friday af- Ladakh and the rest of the country. of this occasion set by the Prime After attending the funeral prayers at ternoon .Besides paying tributes to the de- Addressing the gathering at Polo- Minister, Narendra Modi are free- Krimchi, Udhampur, an official spokesper- ceased, the officers”fraternity” expressed Ground Leh, Mathur as per news dom struggle (The fight for the free- son of the association said that the untime- solidarity with the family. agency, said that to celebrate the 75 dom of India), ideas at 75 (new de- ly demise of Sajad Bashir Somberia has It is important to mention that the officer years of Aazadi (Freedom) series of velopmental ideas), achievements shocked the JKAS fraternity, besides lead- hailed from a remote village of Alinbass, programs will be underway for the at 75, action at 75 (what actions are ing to the loss of a devout officer and a friend. Banihal before shifting to Krimchi Udham- 75 weeks up to the 15th of August. being taken for economic develop- He added that the commitment of the officer pur. Prime Minister of India, Narendra ment) and resolve at 75 (targets to towards services and his unrelenting efforts The Officer is survived by three children, Modi Friday kickstarted the "Azadi achieve). in the cause of public services will remain wife and an elderly father. ka Amrut Mahotsav" (India @75) The LG said that the UT adminis- a part of our collective memory. He added Besides serving as District Social Welfare virtually across India including J&K tration is committed in making the that to hear about the loss of the officer is Officer and Block Development Officer, the and Ladakh. dream of carbon-neutral Ladakh of not only shocking but also hurtful. deceased has also served as Private Secretary Mathur informed that the celebra- PM Modi come true and is working He further said that the association shares to the then Finance Minister, J&K. Before tions are underway in offices like to take Ladakh forward on the path the grief of the family of the deceased officer joining the services in 2011, the Officer was BDO, Police, Ladakh Scouts, Indian sium, and other activities," he said. He said that Prime Minister Nar- of development. and the collective heart of the association working in J&K Bank. Army and various other departments Mathur said Ladakh is the largest endra Modi fulfilled an old desire of "We are going through the phase besides a cycle run was also organized. region in India with less population people by making it a Union Terri- of the Coronavirus pandemic. The "Till the forthcoming 15th August but even after many years of inde- tory (UT) and this administration threat is still as there are still talks celebrations, a series of programs pendence the development of this has taken several progressive steps about the new strains, so we need to will be organized across Ladakh that region has been very slow given the while and is committed to connecting take all preventive measures," he includes, essay competition, sympo- weather and other hindrances. the region with the rest of the country. said. (KNO) Soldier dies, three others injured mishap Hajin residents seek drainage Militant arrested in Doda, aGEnCiEs Block Medical Officer 3 Chinese pistols, several (BMO) D H Pora Shugufta network in the area KULGAM: A soldier died Salamsaid that they received while three others were in- three soldiers at SDH Dam- WaHid RafEEqi puted to assess the damage rounds recovered: Police jured in a road accident that hal Hanjipora and all were caused due to the landslide took place at Adijan village stable. HAJIN: Residents of Hajin in the area. aGEnCiEs of Damhal Hanjipora in South The injured Army men and its adjoining areas today Regarding water logging Kashmir's were identified as Major demanded a drainage system in Hajin area, he said, " our JAMMU: A militant was on Friday. Pushp Rajput, Captain Mal- in the area so that the area teams led by Tehsildar is on arrested during a joint Cor- An official told the news juries to four Army men. la and Anil Dubay Reyal and is inundated with even mod- spot and we have pressed don and Search Operation agency that an Army vehicle He added that one among Sarosh, officials said. Medi- erate showers. dewatering pumps into the in Bikheryan area of Doda of 9 Rashtriya Rifles (PARA) the four injured Army man cal Superintendent DH Kul- Reports said that water services " district of Jammu along with met with an accident near is critical while three others gam, Dr Muzafar Zargar said has entered many houses in Meanwhile DDC member three Chinese pistols and Adijan bypass, DH Pora. are stated to be stable. Sourc- that one of the injured soldiers Hajin and Shahgund due to Bandipora A Firdosa Akthar some rounds, police said eration, three Chinese pistols He said that the vehicle fell es said that the army man was brought dead to the hos- the lack of drainage system said that heavy rains caused Friday. two magazines, 15 rounds into a nallah, in which water in critical condition is being pital. in the area . extensive damage to several In a statement, a police of Chinese pistol and a si- flow was high due to inces- shifted to Army hospital for He identified the deceased "We once again demand a boundary walls and portions spokesman said that in a lencer were recovered from sant rains, resulting in in- specialized treatment. as 27-year-old Sarosh. (KNO) permanent solution to the to the rainfall, however there of house in waterina area of joint Cordon and Search the house of Ghulam Ahmed water logging in the area so are no reports of human loss Bandipora and asked the operation was launched by Natnoo of Bikheryan while we can feel some relief " in the incident. district administration to Army’s 10RR Doda, Doda as the militant identified as Meanwhile reports from Meanwhile Deputy Com- keep SDRF teams on stand- Police, 07 Bn. SSB and 33-Bn Firdous Ahmed S/O Ghulam Watrina Bandipora said that missioner Bandipora Dr. by to meet any exigency aris- CRPF, in village Bikheryan Ahmed R/O Bikheryan was lawn walls of few residential Owais said, a SDRF team has ing due to continuous rains Doda. apprehended from his house,” houses have collapsed due been constituted and de- (.KNS) “During the search op- the police spokesman said. After , a youth starts Milk ATM service in Srinagar Bear killed Three sheeps Aim is to distribute quality milk to consumers: Danish Masoodi District Srinagar, Pulwama Chess sHEiKH danisH at Jahama Handwara SRINAGAR: After the first Championships conclude Milk ATM was installed in aadiL aKBaR bear entered into the cow- South Kashmir's Pulwama sheds of Mushtaq Ahmad aGEnCiEs district, a young man has HAN DWAR A: A bear killed khan son of Habibullah Khan opened another outlet in at least three sheep in Ja- and Sonaullah Beigh son of SRINAGAR: The Srinagar Baghat area of Srinagar. hama Mawer area of North Wali Mohammad Beigh at chess championships orga- Danish Rafi Masoodi, a B. Kashmir’s . Jahama Mawer and killed nized by All JK Chess As- Tech Civil Engineer, after Eyewitnesses told that the atleast three sheep. sociation under aegis of J&K completing his studies in Sports Council concluded at 2018, said rather than apply- TRC Cricket Hut Dalgate. Asad Aijaz secured first three overall champion in this ing for a job, he decided to The organisers in a state- positions, respectively. competition. start his own business. Kishtwar: ICPS sensitizes people ment said about 30 players In U-11 category, 1st posi- Similarly, Pulwama Dis- "After completing my stud- in the junior category both tion was secured by Wajid trict Chess concluded at ies. I explored some options on Child Rights through street plays in boys and girls partici- Gowhar followed by Burooz Maxwell Public School Pul- for business besides making pated. Ibrahim and Ahmad Gowhar. wama .About 30 players both some more preparations for In U-5 category, Ahmad Similarly, Abhinan Fotie- in boys and girls from district further studies. However I the milk goes to the end- automatic dispenser. sO nEWs dEsK blocks of the District. Muzzafar Lone secured 1st dar and Raasib Shabnum Pulwama participated in it. had already made my mind user through Milk ATMs "The purpose of this Initia- The Nukad Natak high- position, while Moosa Rafiq bagged first two positions in The principal of the Maxwell that I won't go for a job and which is attached with the tive is to give quality and KISHTWAR: District Child lighted the plight of children and Mohammad Salman U-13 category. School was chief guest on start a business," Masoodi milk cooler keeping milk at tested milk to consumers, Protection Office, Kishtwar, forced in Labour, Child Mar- bagged 2nd and 3rd position, In U-15 category, Moham- the closing function and said while speaking to news 4°C," he said. "We also have after the collections we test under Integrated Child Pro- riage, Child trafficking, respectively. mad Ayaan and Taufiq Tariq Bashir Ahmad Manager agency. Masoodi said they consumers registered with the milk and then only we tection Scheme (ICPS), today Physical and Sexual Abuse In U-7, the first two posi- bagged first two positions. Sports Stadium Pulwama have a chilling and collection us to whom we have home give go-ahead for distribu- sensitized the people about of Children, Child begging tions were bagged by Abdul In U-17 category, first three J&K Sports Council was centre in Newa area of district delivery service." tion," he said. child rights through street and Drug Abuse. The artists Muiz Qadir and Jalees Ibra- positions were secured by guest of honour and distrib- Pulwama where they have For home delivery, Masoodi "I also want to make a chain plays (Nukkad Natak) pre- also spread the word on the him. Aadiv Rath, Syed Aamar and uted prizes and certificates a direct tie-up with dairy said they are using 'Milk of Milk ATMs and expand sented in various blocks of importance of Child rights In U-9 category, Bareq Faizan Shabir, respectively. among the position holders. farms and producers. Delivery Van' is also installed the operations in the valley," the district. and education. Rafiq, Abdur Rakeeb and Mohammad Ayaan was (KINS) "After the milk is tested, with an insulated tank and Masoodi said. (KNO) Under the supervision of The team of officials also District Child Protection highlighted the role of ICPS Officer, Tariq Parvez Qazi, at district and village level. the ICPS teams appealed the The District Child Protec- ازلیصحت الرون people to raise voice against tion Officer motivated the Terror and talks won't go together: Chrungoo child labour and Drug Abuse, participants for contributing ومضمندروخاتس:رشعت ریشب درتخ ریشب ادمح ٹباسہنک الرونprotect rights of Children their bit for the protection RBA ااہتشر رمباد ٓااگیہ رہاخص و اعم and enable them to avail the and care of Abandoned Chil- aGEnCiEs it has been observed that the people in Right to Education. dren, street children, run Pakistan preferred to have the India اعمہلمدنمرہجونعانادصلرںیم اسلئ یک اکیدروخاتس رغبض وصحل رسٹیکفیٹ ٓار یباے Scores of youth and gen- away child, children in con- JAMMU: Senior BJP leader Ashwani made Covid-19 vaccine than the one made زریاکرروایئےہ۔اسےلسلس ںیم روپرٹ ومشبل راکیرڈ بلط ایک ایگ سج ےسایعں ےہ ہکاسلئ eral public, under the banner flict with law. He further Kumar Chrungoo said that doctrine by China. It is hoped that the policy of اکہبنکذبلی ارفاد رپ لمتشم ےہ۔ of ICPS, took part in the called upon the civil society of present Government is terror and Pakistan regarding the ceasefire with Nukkad Natak cum Aware- members to act as whistle talks won't go together. India is not guided by the India made ربمن امشر لیصفت ہبنک رمع ہشیپ ness programmes held in blowers to contain Child "While the ceasefire agreement at the Covid-19 vaccine demand in Pakistan ئ ٹ ۱ ریشبادمح ٹبودل دبعارلازق ٹب ۶۲ یر� اڈالمزم Bounzwah and Labour and Drug Abuse. level of DGMOs between India and Pak- and is pursued even after such a need of ش ن istan is a welcome development, yet it Pakistan is fulfilled by India. The people ۲ امسمہتگل��ہزوہج ریشب ادمح ٹب ۶۰ رھگولیاکم needs to be reiterated that India's current in his speech referred to his experi- and the governments in the region ۳ ریفوزادمح ودلریشب ادمح ٹب ATM ۲۵ المزم SWD hosts Medical Assessment Camp for policy regarding Pakistan is guided by ences during the Vajpayee's and Man- shouldn't be guided, in any way, by the the doctrine that 'terror and talks won't mohan Singh's regimes while he was in western countries' media and debate on ۴ رشعتریشب درتخ ریشب ادمح ٹب ۲۲ زریمیلعت specially-abled persons at Chatroo go together" he said while addressing a office in Pakistan and said that "some Indo-Pak relations. The relations should webinar held by the Centre for Peace & more baby steps are expected to be tak- be independent of the western media ٓادمایندحرقمرےسمکےہ۔ذٰہلا رسٹیکفیٹ یک ارجایئںیم ارگیسک صخش وک وکیئذعر ای ارتعاض وہ sO nEWs dEsK Progress, New Delhi on the topic: "Im- en by the current leaderships in both the narrative on the relations", Chrungoo وتادنراکیہتفہدرتفیاواقت ےک دوران درتف ذٰھا ںیم شیپ رکںی ۔ دعباز ایعمد زگرےنوکیئ یھب .proving Indo-Pak Relations" today. countries, he said said KISHTWAR: Social Welfare Department, Kishtwar and According to a statement, the event He added that the relations between It has been oftenly seen that there are ذعراقلب وبقل ںیہن وہاگ ۔ رحتری ادصلر انبئ دلیصحتار Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation of India was presided over and conducted by O. the two nations are academically guided elements who on the one hand would (ALIMCO) today organised a Medical assessment camp P. Shah, Chairman of the Centre. The by the fact that Jammu and Kashmir is speak in terms of peace and improvement for specially abled persons under Assistance to Disabled participants among others included a bilateral issue between India and of relations between the two countries Persons (ADIP) scheme here at TRC Chatroo. Khurshid Mehmud Kasoori, former for- Pakistan, he added and on the other hand would also like to Over 150 disabled persons were examined by ALIMCO eign minister of Pakistan, M.Y.Tarigami, Chrungoo in his presentation empha- be hawkish against the Modi government, NOTICE team in presence of Tehsil Social Welfare Officer, Chatroo Amarjit Dulat, Radha Kumar, Kapil Kak, sized that in case the peace has to be an NDA policy and BJP leadership. Such I have lost my Original Marks card of (Class 10th ) issued by Rajesh Kumar Sharma. The team identified 77 PwDs who Muzaffar Shah, Kuldeep Khuda, Sud- everlasting development, Pakistan has an approach has to change necessarily will be provided free of cost prosthetic Aids as per their heendra Kulkarni, Nyla Ali Khan, Ishwar a bigger responsibility to stop insur- in order to understand and influence the Board of School Education with following particulars:- need in near future. Khajuria, Sshuja Zafar, Adv. Manjit Singh gency and support to misadventures policies of the governments concerned. Name:- IFTEKAR AHMAD SHAH Parentage:- MOHMAD ABDUL- In the said assessment camp the differently abled persons Kehaira, A.M.Watali, Dr. Qazi Ashraf, across the and the inter- In order to expect better results, interac- were also made aware about the Nasha Mukt Bharat Cam- N.D.Pancholi, Suman Bhattacharya, national border. The doctrine of "terror tions with those who are important in LAHA SHAH Residence:- MONGHAL ANANTNAG Roll No:- 7567 paign and various other welfare schemes run by the De- Prof. Sushil, Dr. Gita Chatterjee, Rasul and talks won’t go together" was initi- the government and the party in the YEAR: NOV- 1974 partment for them. Baksh Rais and Prof. G.M.Wani. The ated by India during the UPA regime government to make and influence Now I want to get its duplicate. Anybody having any objection Scores of prominent persons of the area including Sar- inaugural presentation was made by and was followed meticulously by the policies and strategies is very important. panches, Panchs also marked their presence on the occa- Kasoori. current government headed by Narendra However, this needs to be clarified that to the same must contact the J&K BOSE ANANTNAG a week’s sion. The webinar unanimously welcomed Modi for the last seven years. There is the people of Jammu and Kashmir, as time after that no objection will be entertained. Meanwhile, the Social Welfare Department is organising the development of ceasefire agreement no likelihood to expect any change in the part of the Indian nation, are well similar Camps at District Social Welfare Office Kishtwar between India & Pakistan and wished the policy that has so vigorously been represented by the government of India IFTEKAR AHMAD SHAH and BDO office Drabshalla on 13-03-2021 and 14-03-2021, it to be followed by more concrete steps followed by India. in all cases, the BJP leader further S/O: MOHMAD ABDULLAHA SHAH respectively. to build an everlasting peace. Kasoori "While following the Pakistan media, added. (KNS) R/O: MONGHAL ANANTNAG SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER Srinagar /SaturDay / 13 march i 2021 edIT TOO MUCH HELP IS NO HELP AT ALL

ceived by those whom I preferred ally uplifted. Here, people will tell anyone’s house. I am the person who more than myself. me that you should do your good and has tried his best to secure everyone’s In these years of life, I learnt some find good in the court of God. Yes, home, is today not in a position to lessons that I want to share. These they are right but I have to live among go anyone’s home. lessons are for everyone. Many in people. Our Prophet Muhammad What a paradox! I, basically, sought this temporary world will find them- complained when he went to Taa'if to build good relations among people selves in my boots. It is purely inten- to teach the ignorant. The way Proph- but in doing this, I am isolated. Oth- Syed Mustafa Ahmad tional but I don’t want to hurt anyone. et Muhammad was treated made him ers are enjoying their lives. They edITORIAL [email protected] I apologise for any inconvenience. to think that it was unnecessary to enjoy every moment but I am unique I follow Pablo Neruda in this en- preach such people who would not there. I have to walk alone. I am re- deavor. respect him at all. I find myself in minded when people have some work. t this moment, I am re- First is that I have become this situation when I do good to Otherwise they are busy with those minded of my childhood. socially isolated. People look at me people. In response, they hurt me in who often hurt them. In my childhood, I listened with suspicious eyes. I have become every possible manner. Those people, who attack their No end to Crises Athat one should help his socially unbearable. People have Third is that I have become a sanctity, are praised. or her fellow beings. When I used to many grievances with me. I don’t source of mockery. Every person In short, I am to change myself go to Darasgah, my teacher advised know why they act as they act. I am mocks me because I have been friend- for something good. I am a lay man, ust a few months after the me that one should never leave his a social being and want every society ly to them. They take undue advan- living in this part of the universe. or her fellow beings in want. He fur- to progress. But they behave in an tage of me and never miss an oppor- But my words are my words. I am water supply remained un- ther said that Hazrat Imam Hussain awkward manner. tunity to mock at me. Is doing good free to speak till I don’t willingly said that one who helps his or her Second is that I have become a source of mockery or not? I am hurt anyone. I am of the opinion that affected in Srinagar areas, brother in difficulty, Allah will help morally corrupted. I feel it is useless unable to understand. If after doing it is better to live a mechanical life him or her on the day of Judgement. to be morally uplifted. Whenever I good things, people care treated like than an emotional life. Inconvenience the people across the sum- Keeping this thing in mind, I began try to be morally good, I get inverse this; I suggest all that leave this path is regretted. J to help everyone. I got hurted but results. No one believes me. How- and yearn for something new and mer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, never hurted others. I bore everything ever, when I resort to immoral ac- good. (The Author is Graduate Student are set to face hardships due to the hoping that one day everything would tivities, I am honoured. So,I have Last is that I can not go to and writesRegularly for “ Srinagar be good. But I was wrong. I was de- learnt that it is not good to be mor- anyone’s home. I fear in going to Observer “ views are his own) water crisis as the Ranguil water canal has yet again got affected due to the landslip. One fails to under- stand how long the people will have to face such hardships as there was no end to the sufferings of people from the last two years due to the previous breach at the Ranguil wa- ter canal. There are people who question the inefficiency and negli- gence of the authorities concerned in ensuring adequate and unaffect- ed water supply to the people across Srinagar. Being one of the capitals of the Union Territory, the govern- ment should have laid special focus MAULANA AZAD on Srinagar as the people who visit Kashmir mostly stay here for days ( An Educationist, islamic scholar, Politician and a freedom fighter) SUFAYA YOUSF together, thus the issues being faced larly known as Maulana Azad.He is He served as Congress president from Mount Everest or to the top of your [email protected] commonly remembered as Maulana 1940 to 1945, during which the Quit In- career.” by people are only giving a bad im- Azad; the word Maulana is an honor- dia rebellion was launched. Azad was 2.“As a child of God, I am greater ific meaning ‘Our Master’ and he had imprisoned, together with the entire than anything that can happen to me.” pression to the visitors. There is a he great personality of reli- adopted Azad (Free) as his pen name. Congress leadership. He also worked 3. “Slavery is worst even if it bears need to understand that sufferings gion, politics, education, and His contribution to establishing the for Hindu-Muslim unity through the beautiful names.” much more. Maulana Abdul education foundation in India is rec- Al-Hilal newspaper. 4. “You have to dream before your of consumers must come to an once TKalam Azad was an educa- ognised by celebrating his birthday as Maulana Azad was a renowned dreams can come true.” tionist islamic scholar, politician and National Education Day across India. scholar and poet, he was well versed in for all and ensure that an alternative a freedom fighter in India’s strug- He wrote many works, and a Qura- Arabic, English, Urdu, Hindi, Persian 5. “Educationists should build the gle against British rule. He was also nic Tafsir “ TrajumanUr quran”. He and Bengali. He was a brilliant debat- capacities of the spirit of inquiry, is made for them at an earliest to against the into In- developed interest in the pan- islamic er, as indicated in his name “ Abul creativity, entrepreneurial and moral dia and Pakistan. He did not migrated doctorine of Jamal uddin Afghani and Kalam- lord of Dialogue”. He was also leadership among students and be- mitigate their sufferings. The gov- Pakistan as well. Aligarh thought of sir Syed. In 1912 he the foremost leaders of Indian freedom come their role model.” was born in Nov- started a weekly journal in Urdu “ Al- struggle and was imprisoned number 6.”Education imparted by heart can ernment must consider keeping the 11, 1888 in Makkah. His father’s name Hilal” to increases the revolutionary of times by the British government. bring revolution in the society.” was Maulana khairudin. Because of recruits amongst the Muslims, Al Hi- Maulana Azad become independent 7. “Be more dedicated to making water in store to ensure that the his orthodox family background, Azad lal played an important role in forging India’s first education minister, and solid achievements than in running had to pursue traditional islamic edu- hindu- Mulsim unity, but was banned for his invaluable contribution he was after swift but synthetic happiness.” supply to the people will not get af- cation, he was taught at home first by in 1914 for propagating secessionist posthumously ( After death) awarded, 8. “To succeed in your mission, you father and later by appointed teacher, views by the British government” India’s highest civilian honour “ Ba- must have single-minded devotion to fected especially at a time when the he was trained to become a clergy.( then he started another weekly called har Ratna” in 1992. your goal.” Ulama or Molvi)However, he was also “Al- Balagah”. Maulana Azad was the education 9. “Teaching by tongue can be per- breach or any damage occurs to the influenced by the emphasis that Indi- Azad was one of the main organiz- minister of India from jan-1947 to Feb spired but by good deed can stay stron- an educator Sir Sayyid Ahmad Khan ers of the Dharasana Satyagraha in 22, 1958 i.e till his death, he died of a ger.” place of the water canal or pipelines. placed on getting a well-rounded edu- 1931, and emerged as one of the most Heart stroke, on this very date. 10. “Do we not realize that self re- cation, and he learned English with- important national leaders of the Some precious thoughts of Abul Ka- spect comes with self reliance?” These crises must be put to an end out his father’s knowledge. time, prominently leading the caus- lam Azad to inspire Students: so that the people here could heave Maulana Azad’s real name was es of Hindu-Muslim unity as well as 1. “Climbing to the top demands (The Author is Currently perusing Ghulam mohiudin but he was popu- espousing secularism and socialism. strength, whether it is to the top of Bachelor’s degree at Srinagar) a sigh of relief. Per Oral Endoscopic Myotomy – A new technique to treat swallowing disorders

Symptoms of achalasia may include: food, or liquid in the food pipe a without • Botox: - the esophagus with clips. This whole proce- · Regurgitation of food any blockage of the esophagus by tumour Botox is generally recommended only for dure is being done with an endoscope with- · Chest pain or pain felt in the back, and narrowing with subjective evidence of people who are not good candidates for Bal- out having any incisions on your abdomen. neck, and arms. resistant at valve at top of stomach while ne- loon dilation, endoscopic and laparoscopic Carbon dioxide gas ( Co2) is used for insuf- · Difficulty swallowing liquids and gotiating tube. myotomy because of age or overall health flation during this procedures because Co2 dR KAPIL SHARMA solids. 3. X-Ray of upper digestive System: - and presence of significant comorbidities. absorbed very rapidly hence air insufflation · Heartburn X-rays are taken after the patient swallows Botox injections typically do not last more related complications can be a avoided in this · Unintentional weight loss chalky liquid that coats and fills the inside than six months. procedure . · Cough lining of the food pipe and visualisation of a ·It can be done in advance cases of Achala- chalasia is a disease where the func- dilated proximal food pipe with a narrowed . Surgery ( Heller Myotomy):- sia like sigmoid Oesophagus and in presence tion of the esophagus stops working How it can be diagnosed: - junction just above the stomach giving the During this procedure, five or six small of diverticula. POEM usually not require an overtime. It is thought to be neural characteristic “bird beak” appearance is incisions are made in the abdominal wall additional anti reflux procedure. Adegeneration of the selective nerve 1.Esophageal manometry:- highly suggestive of achalasia. and laparoscopic instruments are inserted. · POEM is also effective for other swal- fibers in the body of the esophagus and the During esophageal manometry, a thin, BothEndoscopy and barium esophagram Then muscle cut along the esophagus, start- lowing disorders like diffuse oesophageal valve at the top of the stomach. It is a rare flexible tube (catheter) that contains pressure are only complementary to esophageal ma- ing above the lower esophageal sphincter and spasm , ineffective oesophageal motility and disease with an estimated prevalence of 10.82 sensors is passed through nose, down into nometry and lack sensitivity for accurately extending down onto the stomach a little way Jackhammer Oesophagus. and incidence of 0.3–1.63 per 100,000 adults esophagus and then into stomach. Esopha- diagnosing achalasia. ·Procedure time is usually one hours and per year. geal manometry provides information about . PER ORAL ENDOSCOPIC MYOTOMY some time can be prolonged due to difficult In this disease esophagus muscles do not the movement of food through the esophagus Major Treatment of Achalasia: - ( POEM) :- procedure in view of long standing disease , squeeze and the sphincter muscle does not into the stomach. The test measures the force This new Less Invasive and effective pro- huge dilation and unexpected bleeder during open, so food cannot pass through valve top and coordination of esophageal muscles as • Pneumatic dilation:- cedure eliminates the need for abdominal myotomy. on stomach. Patients begin to experience they propel food into stomach. This test also A balloon is inserted by endoscopy into incisions. It is a major advance in treatment ·However, POEM is not without risks. trouble swallowing. They cannot `swallow diagnoses other swallowing disorders and the centre of the esophageal sphincter and of achalasia and is less invasive and less trau- As with other operations, there are risks of regular food; they have trouble swallowing classify Achalasia to customise treatment inflated to enlarge the opening. This outpa- matic to the body. bleeding and rarely leak which may resulting liquids and they get a sensation that stuff accordingly. tient procedure may need to be repeated if in chest infection. It has been shown to in- just sits in their esophagus. Some may need the esophageal sphincter does not stay open. How is the POEM procedure done? crease the risk of long-term reflux, although to drink a lot of fluids to get food into the 2. Upper Endoscopy: - Nearly one-third of people treated with bal- ·A flexible tube called an endoscope is rarely troublesome and most of times con- stomach and others may feel pain and/or dis- In this test flexible tube equipped with loon dilation need repeat treatment within passed through the mouth into oesophagus trolled with anti acid tablets. comfort after eating. Some patients suffering a light and camera inserted into food pipe five years. It is uncontrolled and forceful di- and make a small cut in the inner most lay- from achalasia may have undigested food through throat to examine the inside of food lation sometimes can result into oesophageal er of the esophagus and then reach between (THE AUTHOR IS A SENIOR come up after eating or when lying down. pipe and stomach. Endoscopy can be normal perforation although response is good among the layers of the esophagus to selective cut CONSULTANT GASTROENTEROLOGY or may show retained saliva, undigested early or evolving Achalasia that stiff muscle and then close the hole in Batra Hospital , New Delhi)

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Sagar slams admin for its failure to handle situation SO NEWS DESK leading to innumerous potholes, depres- Navin Choudhary inspects sions, and cracks, he added. The tons SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kash- of slush and run off on city roads can mir National Conference General help us gauge the gravity of problems Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar on faced by people in rural areas across Friday slammed the administration Kashmir, he said. Kissan Ghar, Delhi for its failure to handle the situation He said the Phased flood manage- following rains that lashed Kashmir. ment plan on river Jhelum despite huge SO NEWS DESK other amenities there. While expressing concern over the budgetary allocations and approvals Navin Choudhary also widespread inundation of low lying was yet to pick up on ground. "The work NEW DELHI: Principal Sec- instructed to streamline the areas across Kashmir especially the was supposed to be done on war-footing retary, Agriculture & Farm- procedure for allotment of Srinagar city, Sagar said that the failure than having emergency plans in place seeing the devastation the 2014 deluge ers Welfare and Horticulture accommodation at Kissan ghar of the government to carry out routine to deal with such weather vagaries,” wrecked on the entire populace. But the Departments, Navin Kumar and directed to install a surveil- desiltation of drains was one of the rea- he said. government seems to have dumped the Choudhary today visited lance system there. sons why the low lying areas took no Remarking on the failure of the gov- mega project. The annual desiltation Kissan Ghar, Shalimar Bagh, Later, he reviewed the func- time to get inundated. "As part of new ernment to up-grade the present urban and dredging of the small rivulets, New Delhi. tioning of Cold store facility at normal which is in vogue at present the infrastructure in Kashmir, he said the ponds, swamps, irrigation canals and During the visit, he inspect- Wazir Pur, Delhi and asked MD government has not taken a comprehen- number of pump stations across Kash- lagoons in Srinagar and elsewhere is ed the under construction addi- J&K Agro to submit a report sive review on civic conditions across mir have seen no increase to meet the not on the to-do list of the government. tional block of Kissan Ghar within a week. Kashmir including that of the Summer demands of the population across the The entire population of Srinagar and and instructed the Executing During the visit, Principal Capital itself, the present situation is city. He stated that the situation in the other low-lying areas across Kashmir agency to resolve all pending Secretary was accompanied an outcome of the continued negligence heart of the city, the and are living on a knife-edge," he said. matters within one month and by Additional Secretary Hor- of administration. Previously also the other urban nerve centers around it “It is not surprising to see Srinagar expedite the work so that the ticulture Department, Deputy administration had miserably failed to debunked the tall claims of the con- being adjudged the most unlivable city facility would be ready for the Director, Horticulture Plan- live up to the expectations of the people cerned agencies on the so-called renais- in the country according to the govern- growers of Jammu & Kashmir ning and Marketing, Execu- during the preceding winter months. sance of Srinagar. ment’s ease of living index released a in the shortest possible time. tive Engineer, Horticulture It has become a routine of the bureau- The black topping which was carried few days ago. The rank of Jammu city The Principal Secretary also Planning and Marketing, Area cracy which has its hands on the helms out during the autumn months last year on the liveability index is at 27th spot as inspected the existing accom- Marketing Officer and other of power in Jammu and Kashmir, to didn’t even last for a fortnight and wore compared to Srinagar which has been modation at the Kissan Ghar and gave on spot directions to upgrade the furniture and senior officers. respond in a reactionary manner rather down within a few days after being laid downgraded to 49th spot.

HDFC Bank to bear Roads to dozens of far- cost of COVID-19 flung, remote areas remain vaccination for employees Commissioner SMC reviews closed in north Kashmir AGENCIES AGENCIES : HDFC Bank today announced dewatering exercise in the city it will sponsor the inoculation of over 1 lakh SRINAGAR: Roads to dozens of far-flung employees of the Bank and their immediate SO NEWS DESK tions. and remote villages, including border towns family members against coronavirus. The He was updated that 86 per- of Keran, , Tanghdar and Machil, bank will reimburse vaccination cost for the SRINAGAR: The Srinagar manent dewatering pumps remained closed for the second successive two mandated doses. Municipal Corporation (SMC) are functional 24x7 where as day on Friday in north Kashmir due slippery Speaking on the initiative, Mr.Vinay has begun de-watering numer- 83 dewatering mobile pumps road conditions following moderate to heavy Razdan, Group Head – HR, HDFC Bank said, ous submerged areas since are in deployment which have snowfall. “We have followed all government mandated early hours of morning and been installed at vulnerable Meanwhile, traffic to the border town guidelines to ensure a safe working environ- has pressed into the services places. of Gurez, which is surrounded by Pakistan ment for our employees and customers at our both the mobile and stationed On the occasion Commis- Occupied Kashmir (POK) from three sides, offices and bank branches. Our employees pumps across the city, particu- sioner SMC said Adequate remained suspended since January 1 due to have shown exemplary perseverance, profes- larly at the vulnerable points. POL has to be provided to accumulation of about three to four feet of sionalism and dedication to serve millions of Following reports of water above said dewatering sta- snow at Razdan pass and adjoining areas. customers. Covering the cost of vaccination logging, Commissioner SMC tions/mobile pumps so that “Traffic continued to remain suspended for our employees and their dependent family Mr Athar Amir Khan took an pumps remain operational to dozens of far-flung and remote villages, members is a small gesture from the organisa- extensive review on dewater- even in absence of electric- including those near the Line of Control tion to express our gratitude to our employ- ing progress after extensive ity facility. He further reiter- (LoC), due to slippery road conditions follow- ees.” field visits at different work- ated both men and machines ing intermittent moderate to heavy snowfall Ms. Ashima Bhat, Group Head, HDFC ing stations and areas under should work on war footing to since Wednesday night,” an official of Police Bank said, “For us, our employees are like submergence to take stock of ensure no civilian faces any Control Room (PCR), Kupwara, told said. the front-line workers, who ensured that an de-watering exercise that are inconvenience due to the rain He said Sadhna top and Phirkiyan pass essential service like banking was available going on constantly because of water.The officials apprised received about 2.6 feet of fresh snowfall each for customers even during the lockdown. And unprecedented showers. Commissioner SMC of the since Wednesday night while Z gali recorded we are thankful to them for their dedication. He visited dewatering sta- ground situation and the men 1.9 feet of snow. “Traffic to these areas will For their health and safety, we are ensuring tions at Sonwar, Regal lane, and machinery in place to be restored only after clearing snow from that our employees and their dependent family Jahnagir chowk, Nursing dewater inundated areas. the roads and getting a green signal from the members are inoculated and protected from garh, Zampa Kadal,Darish Overall SMC has 127 mobile officials deployed on the ground,” he said. Covid19.” kadal, Shaheen Colony pal- dewatering units with capaci- An official of Police Control Room (PCR) HDFC Bank took several measures to pora, , Moominabad Bata- Mech Drainage wing and other operational mode round the clock ties ranging from 75000 litres per from Bandipora said that Gurez remained ensure well-being of employees during the maloo. officials. Commissioner passed and keep the standby diesel/gen- hour to 7.oolac litres per hour closed for traffic since January 1. “Razdan lockdown, through tie-ups with leading health- He was accompanied by S.E on directions to the concerned to erator sets in a state of readiness besides towing and quick response pass, connecting Gurez, Neeru and dozens of care providers and medical practitioners. Drainage Ahsaan ul Haq, Exn keep dewatering stations in full at the permanent dewatering sta- equipment. other areas near LoC with district headquar- ters Bandipora, received fresh snowfall since Wednesday night hampering the snow clear- ance operation,” he said. Covid-19 Control: He said Razdan pass received about 1.5 JKEDI to start short term feet of fresh snowfall while other places, including Dawar and Tulail Valley, recorded certificate courses Testing in schools, colleges, public 9 inches to a foot of fresh snow. SO NEWS DESK from any discipline required to enroll for 1 soldier dies, 3 others the course. Students, aspiring entrepre- places being started in Ramban injured in road accident in JAMMU: In order to give boost to envi- neurs and working professionals look- SO NEWS DESK the district. ronment of entrepreneurship and make ing for a career transition or upskilling The Deputy Commissioner, who Kulgam youth of J&K self reliant, the Jammu in data-driven competitive environment RAMBAN: To control the spread is also the head of the District Health and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Devel- and are keen to learn digital marketing of Covid-19 infection, the District Society, directed all the Sub Division- AGENCIES opment Institute (JKEDI) is set to start strategies can also apply for this course. Administration Ramban today al Magistrates to take measures for a one-week certificate course in digital The programme in Digital Marketing decided to ramp up testing in schools, effective Covid-19 management so SRINAGAR: A soldier died and three marketing and entrepreneurship basics will provide an end-to-end understanding colleges and other public places like that the spread of infection is kept others, including two officers, were injured (Entrepreneurship 101). of the marketing landscape. It will inform hospitals, health centres and banks. at bay. in a road accident in south Kashmir district Highlighting about the significance of the candidates about the analytics used in In this regard, Chief Medical On the issue of ongoing Covid vac- of Kulgam, official sources said on Friday. course, Director JKEDI, G M Dar, said improving the customer journey, manag- Officer, Dr. Mohammad Farid Bhat cination of people over the age of 60 They said an Army vehicle skidded off that the Entrepreneurship 101 and digital ing engaging campaigns to maximise the today discussed modalities with the years and those with co-morbidities the road and fell into a nallah at Damhal marketing course would provide students, business profits. Deputy Commissioner, Mussarat between the age of 45 years and 59 Hanjipora on Friday morning following working professionals and aspiring entre- The programme on “Entrepreneurship . He informed the meeting that made Covid testing mandatory for years, the CMO said presently 55 incessant rain. “Four soldiers, onboard the preneurs with the knowledge, tools and 101 aims to help entrepreneurs enhance as many as 150 RT-PCR samples have all construction workers, who are CVCs have been established in the vehicle, were injured in the accident,” they resources needed to start their business their business knowledge and impart to be collected in the district per day, coming from outside into the dis- district. He, however, added that the said, adding one among them is in a critical ventures. He added that the participants them basic skills to start a business ven- in addition to the Rapid Test sam- trict for execution of works on the number of centres shall be increased condition. will walk away with an understanding of ture successfully. The course will cover ples for which directions have been Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to vaccinate the age-appropriate ben- They said the injured were immediately small business management basics and various topics like deciding to start a busi- to Medical Superintendent, District (NH-44) and the USBRL Projects. eficiaries. taken to a local hospital, where the critically create compelling digital marketing strate- ness, writing a business plan, understand- Hospital and all BMOs take effective The District Administration has A District-level Task Force Com- wounded soldier succumbed. gies through this course. ing Government obligations, funding your measures. also decided to provide masks and mittee meeting is also being held to “The health condition of other three sol- The programme will be open to all with business and lessons on essential business The meeting was also informed sanitizers to students and staff mem- review the progress of Covid-19 vac- diers is stated to be stable,” they added. a minimum qualification of graduation management. that the District Administration has bers of all the Government Schools in cination in the district.

Scrutinising of social media accounts: 2-week refresher course in Information Many Govt employees deactivate accounts in J&K Technology concludes at KU SO NEWS DESK “This pandemic, while it has caused cable,” he said. IRFAN AHMAD Fearing trouble many employees sought details about the involvement of lots of disruptions, has opened up new Prof Musthaq Darzi, Director UGC- have deactivated their social media employees in political activity or in cases SRINAGAR: Vice-Chancellor of Univer- avenues to see how best education can be HRDC said the Centre is committed to SRINAGAR: Many government accounts. “I have posted a number of of law and order.Earlier in December 2017, sity of Kashmir Prof Talat Ahmad said on provided and how quality research can upgrade knowledge and skills of college employees in Jammu and Kashmir have times against government’s policies like Jammu and Kashmir government banned Friday that young teachers have to align be conducted in a blended (online-offline) and university teachers from all over the deactivated their social media accounts price rise, difficulties people faced when employees from posting anything critical themselves to the changing paradigms of mode,” the VC said. country, alongside providing them an after authorities decided to scrutinize Kashmir received major snowfall and about the administration even on their education to stay relevant beyond class- “While taking advantage of all techno- excellent atmosphere to discuss issues of their accounts. roads were not cleared for weeks. I don’t private social media accounts. rooms. logical advancements, teachers have to contemporary relevance in academia. A recent circular issued by J&K’s want to face any trouble so I deactivated “No government employee shall Addressing as chief guest the valedic- constantly continue applying their own Coordinator UGC-HRDC Dr Geer General Administration Department my Facebook account,” an employee of engage in any criminal, dishonest, immor- tory function of a two-week interdisci- mind because the super-computer, the Mohammad Ishaq said the Covid-19 pan- has asked all the administrative sec- Education Department. al or notoriously disgraceful conduct that plinary refresher course in Information super-mind eventually is our own mind demic has forced academics to explore retaries, divisional commissioners There are around five lakh govern- may be prejudicial to the government on Technology, organised by the UGC-HRDC, and nothing can replace it. Technology alternative modes of quality education. and heads of departments to get secu- ment employees in Jammu and Kashmir. the social media,” an order issued by the Prof Talat said the National Education can only make things easier for us,” he “The NEP 2020 therefore recognises rity clearance of government employees Another employee of Srinagar Munici- commissioner secretary of the general Policy-2020 provides an opportunity to said.Dean of Academic Affairs Prof Shabir leveraging advantages of technology while from the J&K Police’s criminal investi- pal Corporation expressed similar appre- administration department in 2017 reads. teachers to attune themselves to the new A Bhat, who was a guest of honour, said understanding its potential risks to ensure gation department (CID). hensions. A senior official in the General Admin- interdisciplinary approach to teaching young teachers today must be prepared optimization of digital platforms and ICT- The heads of government depart- “I have deactivated my account as I istration Department said they have iden- and research. to share their knowledge, their wisdom based teaching-learning tools,” he said. ments have been asked to provide details fear if the government does not like some tified some employees who were draw- “These faculty development courses and their understanding with their coun- Course Coordinator Dr Javed Iqbal of social media accounts (Twitter, Face- content I shared on Twitter and Face- ing salaries without obtaining the man- are no doubt required for promotion of terparts across the world. said 80 teachers from colleges and uni- book, Instagram, etc) of employees book,” the employee said. “I will open new datory police verification certificate. teachers but these are very helpful in “A major challenge for teachers today versities from within and outside J&K whose verification has not been carried accounts so I could at least post birthday “Once you are in government you enabling them to increase their knowledge is how they can educate the future genera- UT participated in the refresher course out. wishes to my friends and my pictures,” he have to follow service rules. Govern- and learn something more than what they tion and see how enriched they become and the topics covered included, among “Many individuals with dubious said.Earlier, in February, 2021, the govern- ment employees can’t criticize the have already learned about their areas in their thought process, how they under- others, Bitcoins and Blockchain Technol- character antecedents and conduct have ment issued an order, asking collectors to government’s policies. Government is of specialisation,” he said, urging teach- stand the interdisciplinary approach to ogy, Internet of Things, Cloud Computing, been paid salaries and other allowances, submit details of all employees who will not against using of social media but ers to continue doing research alongside education and how they connect their Artificial Intelligence, Data Mining and its without obtaining their mandatory CID complete 22 years of service or attain the employees have to use as per service updating their knowledge and teaching- thoughts and ideas to other areas so that Applications, Innovation Incubation and verification,” the GAD circular says. age of 48 by December 2021. The order also rules,” the official added. (KINS) learning skills. the teaching-learning becomes more appli- Entrepreneurship in light of NISP 2019. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER Srinagar /SaturDay / 13 march i 2021 NATIONAL

Six-member TMC delegation to meet EC in Steep rise in active COVID-19 Delhi on Friday over 'attack' on Mamata New Delhi: A six-member parliamentary delegation of the Trinamool Congress will meet Election Commission cases recorded across India officials in Delhi on Friday New Delhi: The Union health for granted, and if we have over concerns following the ministry said Thursday there to be Covid-free, then we need alleged attack on TMC su- was a steep rise in active to follow Covid-appropriate premo and West Bengal Chief cases across India after touch- behaviour,” said Dr Paul. Minister Mamata Banerjee, ing the lowest mark in mid- In a bid to check the surge the party sources said. February. The Union health in Maharashtra, state chief Six TMC MPs from both secretary said that in states minister Uddhav Thackeray the Houses of Parliament where a surge has been seen, has warned that strict lock- have flown to the capital to it was also found that their down measures will be en- be part of the delegation which testing and contact tracing forced in parts of the state. will meet the EC at 12 noon. had gone down. Kerala had A week-long lockdown has The delegation comprises was a "deep-rooted conspir- ing at Nandigram on Wednes- reported the maximum fall already been announced in Derek O'Brien (Leader, AITC acy to take the life of the TMC day, where the BJP has pitted in active cases, while Maha- from March 15 to 21 Parliamentary Party, Rajya supremo", party leaders al- her protege-turned-adversary rashtra had shown the max- to contain the spread of the Sabha), Saugata Roy (MP, leged that anti-social ele- Suvendu Adhikari against imum hike in active cases in virus. Maharashtra, Kerala, Lok Sabha), Kakoli Ghosh ments have been mobilised her. Banerjee alleged that the past 24 hours. India’s Punjab, Karnataka, Gujarat Dastidar (MP, Lok Sabha), from the neighbouring states she was pushed by four to total active caseload now is and Tamil Nadu continue to Satabdi Roy (MP, Lok Sabha), by the BJP in Nandigram to five men while she was trying 1,89,226 – that is 1.68 per cent report a high number of Pratima Mondal (MP, Lok unleash violence. to get into the car, following of the nation’s total positive daily new Covid-19 cases. The Sabha) and Santanu Sen (MP, The EC can't shun respon- which she fell flat on her face. cases. Delhi recorded 409 new six states account for 85.91 Rajya Sabha). sibility as it is in charge of The EC on Thursday sent Covid-19 cases, the highest per cent of the 22,854 new A delegation of the party the law-and-order situation a strongly-worded letter to single-day rise in nearly two cases reported in the past 24 also met poll panel officials in poll-bound West Bengal, the TMC on its memorandum months, while the positivity hours. Maharashtra report- in on Thursday and it said. over injuries to Banerjee rate rose to 0.59 per cent. The ed the highest daily new later alleged that the "Elec- The Trinamool Congress during campaign, saying it number of active Covid-19 0.52 per cent the previous day. rashtra, where eight big cit- and Aurangabad. cases at 13,659 (almost 60 per tion Commission did nothing supremo was injured in the looks "undignified to even cases in the national capital Dr V.K. Paul, the Niti Aay- ies have a high number of "We are very worried about cent of daily new cases). It is despite there being reports leg after being allegedly respond" to allegations that rose to 2,020 from 1,900 on og’s member (health), said active cases. These are , Maharashtra. This is a seri- followed by Kerala, with 2,475, of a possible attack on Ba- pushed by unidentified the poll panel is doing things Wednesday, while the positiv- the Centre was very worried Nagpur, Thane, Mumbai, ous matter. This has two while Punjab reported 1,393 nerjee". people near a temple at Rey- in the state at the behest of ity rate climbed to 0.59 from about the situation in Maha- Amravati, Jalgaon, Nashik lessons – don’t take the virus new cases. Claiming that the attack apara area during campaign- a "particular party".

Banks to remain closed for AICTE makes Physics, Chemistry and Maths four days from March 13 optional for UG technical courses in some streams : Regular bank- ing services are likely to be New Delhi: Marking a major shift tunity to those students who don’t hit for four days beginning in education system, the All India study PCM in Class IX and XII, the Saturday. Council for Technical Education chairperson also said that it is not With banks being shut on (AICTE), the technical education mandatory on any state government March 13 (second Saturday regulator, has made Physics, Chem- or institution and they can continue of the month) and March 14 istry and Mathematics (PCM) op- with the admission policy based on (Sunday) due to regular tional for students opting for UG PCM. holidays and a two-day strike technical courses like biotechnology, Technical institutions can decide called by United Forum of textile or agriculture engineering on which subjects to adopt. Bank Unions (UFBU), com- However, PCM will continue to be “The universities will offer suit- prising nine bank unions important subjects for streams like able bridge courses such as mathemat- coming into effect on March mechanical engineering. Confirming ics, physics, engineering drawing, 15, regular banking ser- tion of public sector banks. al Confederation of Bank this, AICTE chairperson Anil Sa- etc., for the students coming from vices will come to standstill During Budget 2021-22, Fi- Employees (NCBE), All hasrabudhe said, “For streams like diverse backgrounds to achieve de- in public sector banks. nance Minister Nirmala India Bank Officers’ Asso- textile engineering, agriculture or sired learning outcomes of the pro- However, new generation Sitharaman had announced ciation (AIBOA), Indian may be biotechnology, the students gramme,” according to the new private banks such as ICICI, the privatization of Public National Bank Employees will have an option of not studying regulation. HDFC, and Kotak Mahindra Sector Banks (PSBs) as part Federation (INBEF), Bank the three subjects compulsorily in Earlier there were reports that banks will function as usu- of a disinvestment drive to Employees Federation of Class 12.” physics and mathematics were no al on March 15 and 16. garner Rs 1.75 lakh crore. India (BEFI), Indian Na- The revised regulation is in line longer compulsory for studying en- The bank employees and UFBU consists of nine tional Bank Officers’ Con- with the National Education Policy gineering as per the approval hand- officers, under the aegis of major unions including All gress (INBOC), National vision that students should be offered 45 per cent in each to take up engi- ness studies, entrepreneurship. book for 2021-22 issued by AICTE. the United Forum of Bank India Bank Officers’ Con- Organisation of Bank Work- more flexibility in their choice of neering. A student can study engineering With two subjects being the core of Unions (UFBU), will go on federation (AIBOC), All ers (NOBW) and National subjects, especially in secondary They include physics, mathemat- if he gets minimum 45 per cent marks all engineering courses, concerns a two-day strike on March India Bank Employees As- Organisation of Bank Of- school, so that they can chart their ics, chemistry, computer science, in any three of the above subjects were raised about “quality of engi- 15 and 16 opposing privatisa- sociation (AIBEA), Nation- ficers (NOBO). career and life path better, he added. electronics, information technology, including PCM but can be any other neers” the system would produce The AICTE has listed PCM among biology, informatics practices, bio- three subjects also. with many experts terming them 14 subjects wherefrom students can technology, technical vocational Stating that the new approval “absolute essentials” for a course in choose three and secure a minimum subject, engineering graphics, busi- handbook offers a window of oppor- engineering. SC issues notice to Centre on PIL seeking appointment Death of rape victim’s father: of regular CBI Director police look into suicide angle New Delhi: The Supreme Act, 1946, as amended by the Court issued notice to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, Kanpur (UP): The police formed to arrest Saurabh, Centre on Friday on a PIL 2013”. Under the amended here on Friday ordered an who allegedly intimidated filed by NGO Common cause law, the CBI Director’s ap- inquiry into allegations that the girl’s family, DIG Singh seeking appointment of a pointment has to be made on the father of a 13-year-old said.Four policemen have regular CBI Director by the the recommendation of the gang-rape victim committed been suspended so far. While selection committee of the Prime Minister, leader of the suicide after he felt humili- three were suspended for Prime Minister, Chief Justice single largest Opposition ated by the policemen prob- negligence in probing the of India and Leader of Op- party and the Chief Justice ing the case. gang-rape case and the death position. of India (or a Supreme Court The man was on Wednesday of the victim’s father, the A Bench headed by Justice judge nominated by CJI). knocked dead by a truck out- fourth, Sub-Inspector (SI) L Nageswara Rao asked the The petitioner referred to side a health centre in Devendra Yadav, who is Centre to respond to the pe- 3, appointed Praveen Sinha the top court’s 1998 verdict Ghatampur area here where Golu’s father, was suspended tition that questioned the as an interim/acting CBI directing that Director CBI his daughter was undergoing after he was found absent from government’s move to appoint Director till the appointment would have full freedom for a medical examination. duty in Jalaun during Uttar an acting/interim CBI Direc- of new CBI Director, or until allocation of work in the CBI His family members have Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi tor after the term of the pre- further orders,” the petition including constitution of alleged that he was killed in Adityanath’s visit. Speaking vious CBI Director got over. submitted. investigation teams. It had a planned manner. While the to PTI on phone, DIG Singh It posted the matter for The NGO urged the top also directed that there police were probing these survivor’s father to take the his men and said women po- during the probe would not confirmed the suspensions. hearing after two weeks even court to direct the Centre to should be a selection com- allegations, another relative extreme step. The SP has also lice personnel spoke to the be spared. Yadav has also been booked as advocate Prashant initiate and complete the mittee to identify a panel of claimed that the man com- been instructed to probe the girl. He said every victim has According to the police, for the murder of the rape Bhushan, representing the process of selection of the names for the appointment mitted suicide after being allegations that the girl was to be asked certain questions the 13-year-old girl was al- survivor’s father after her NGO, submitted that the CBI Director well in ad- of Director CBI, and there- humiliated by policemen repeatedly asked objection- to know what exactly hap- legedly abducted and raped family members lodged a probe agency’s work was vance—at least one to two after the final selection to probing the rape case. able questions at the health pened with them and ascer- by two men, identified as Golu complaint alleging that the suffering. months before the date on be made by the Appointments Deputy Inspector General centre where she was taken tain charges against the Yadav and Deepu Yadav, in SI hatched a conspiracy to “The government has failed which the vacancy in the post Committee of Cabinet. of Police (DIG) Preetinder for medical examination and accused. Sajeti area here on Monday kill him and make it look like to appoint the Director of CBI of CBI Director occurred in This Court had said the Singh said Superintendent that questions were raised “No evidence has so far when she had gone out to col- a road accident. as per Section 4A of the future. CBI Director would have a of Police (rural) Brajesh Sriv- about her character, the of- been found which indicates lect fodder for cattle. However, so far, no action Delhi Special Police Estab- The petitioner sought a fixed tenure of two years in astava has been asked to ficer said. that the rape survivor’s father Both the accused have been has been initiated against lishment Act, 1946 on the direction to the Centre “to order to ensure that ad-ho- conduct the inquiry and The SP has been asked to was so frustrated with the arrested. Yadav in the case. expiry of the term of the last appoint a regular Director cism in the appointment and thoroughly probe charges of probe all charges and submit police that he might have A third accused, Saurabh The action against him incumbent Director Rishi of CBI forthwith by following functioning of CBI Director humiliation following reports the fact-finding report with- committed suicide,” he said. Yadav, who is the brother of would be decided only after Kumar Shukla on February the procedure laid down in was eliminated and his in- that the manner in which in the stipulated time, he He added that any police main accused Golu, is at large, the probe confirms his in- 2 this year and has instead, Section 4A of the Delhi Spe- dependence was maintained, policemen dealt with the case added. personnel found guilty of the police said. volvement in the alleged vide order dated February cial Police Establishment the NGO pointed out. “perhaps” drove the rape Singh, however, defended insensitivity or negligence Five police teams have been murder, the police said. —PTI Bengaluru airport opens India’s first dedicated express cargo terminal

Mumbai: Kempegowda International international couriers, would cater to space for customs offices, and direct faster movement of goods across the and delivery of freight, it said the ter- Airport Bengaluru (KIAB) on Friday this demand, International access to both land and airside. world, he added. minal, with dedicated space for each announced the opening of the country’s Airport Limited (BIAL) said in a release. “The Bengaluru airport is well on The new facility will enable the Ben- operator, is expected to improve through- first dedicated express cargo terminal, Developed by BIAL, the operator of track towards becoming a cargo hub, gluru airport to process 1,50,000 tonnes put and caters to the needs of the bur- which would help the private airport the Bengaluru airport, the 2-lakh-sq-ft offering world-class infrastructure, annually, taking the airport’s overall geoning industry. operator to handle over 25 per cent more built-to-suit facility will house leading powered by leading global logistics annual cargo capacity to 7,20,000 tonnes “The Bengaluru airport, as we all cargo annually. global express courier organisations providers. from the existing 5,70,000 tonnes at pres- know, is strategically located, and is a The express cargo market for business- such as DHL Express and FedEx Express, “With express courier gaining great- ent, BIAL said. major gateway for cross-border inter- to-consumer (B2C) and business-to- it said. er significance following the exponen- This is a first-of-its-kind warehousing national trade in southern India. business (B2B) sectors has tremendous The Express Industry Council of In- tial growth of e-commerce, the Express facility at an Indian airport, which has “With BIAL creating India’s first potential to grow over the next decade. dia (EICI) will operate the common- Cargo Terminal is a significant step been designed and built-to-suit, offering dedicated Express Cargo Terminal, the It is on account of larger playing field user express terminal for other cou- towards supporting and driving this operators with streamlined operation- express industry has now got a major with multiple service providers, im- rier companies, which will add impetus growth,” said . al workflows the provision for future boost to continue growing the express proved transit time, and value-added to Bengaluru’s already strong e-com- BIAL Managing Director and CEO expansion, it said. business and achieve greater heights,” services and the new facility, set up merce base. Hari Marar. Stating that the mechanised truck said EICI Chief Executive Officer Vijay exclusively for export and import of The terminal will have a dedicated In addition, it will facilitate trade and docks will enable quicker acceptance Kumar. — PTI Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar /saturday / 13 March 2021 News Kashmir University Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” joins ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Celebrated with Zeal, Fervour in B’la Mahotsav’ celebrations

SO NEWS DESK At the outset, Deputy Commissioner SO NEWS DESK presented the valedictory address wherein BARAMULLA: To commemorate the he presented a brief account of the event. SRINAGAR: The University of 75th year of Indian Independence, district He added that a series of commemorative Kashmir on Friday joined the coun- administration Baramulla today celebrat- events having historical and cultural sig- try-wide ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahot- ed “Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav” with Advi- nificance shall be organised during the sav’ celebrations, the 75-week com- sor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Khan period ranging from today to 15 August memoration of the country’s 75th as the chief guest. 2022 when India will be celebrating 75 years year of Independence. A grand function was organised at of independence. At an impressive ceremony held Indoor Sports Stadium here in which Meanwhile, an array of colourful cultur- in the main campus, Vice-Chan- people from all walks of life participated. al items was presented by the school chil- cellor Prof Talat Ahmad led the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P dren which evoked applause from the audi- celebrations as chief guest, while on the country’s mega scientific, K Pole, Deputy Commissioner Baramulla ence. Through these cultural programmes, Mr Talat Pervez Rohella, Commis- cultural, social and technological Bhupinder Kumar, DIG North Kashmir rich and glowing tribute was paid to all sioner/Secretary, Higher Educa- advancements as well as its jour- Suleman Choudhary, SSP Abdul Quyoom, those heroes who laid their supreme sacri- tion Department and Prof Akbar ney to become atma-nirbhar (self- heads of various departments, other senior fice for the noble cause. Masood, Vice-Chancellor Baba reliant) in all aspects. officers, PRIs among others were also pres- Earlier, Advisor Baseer Khan and other Ghulam Shah Badshah University “The glory, diversity, democratic ent on the occasion. dignitaries inspected the exhibitions where Rajouri were the guests of honour. ideals, innovations and achieve- Speaking on the occasion, Advisor several photos depicting historical events The ceremony, held in line with ments of this country continue to Baseer Khan said that Baramulla was were displayed. A special photo exhibition the objectives of the ‘Azadi Ka remain distinct to make it attain chosen for the event owing to its historical was put up by the Department of Informa- Amrut Mahotsav’ celebrations, new heights with each passing day,” significance. He said that this district has tion and Public Relations Baramulla high- was attended by top administrative the VC said. given birth to several personalities whose the resolve and commitment of everyone to address extended greetings to the lighting the developmental journey of the officers including Dean Academic He said the University of Kash- contributions in defending and upholding contribute towards nation building adding audience on this special occasion and district. Affairs, Dean Research, Dean Col- mir will organise more and more the sovereignty and integrity of our nation that such events enthuse our will towards said that the day marks the launch Certificates of honour posthumously lege Development Council, Regis- events related to the Mahotsav cel- can’t be overlooked. the cause. of Civil Disobedience Movement by were presented to historical personali- trar, Controller of Examinations, ebrations in coming weeks. Highlighting the objective of organising The Advisor also enlisted various Mahatma Gandhi which played a great ties like Mohammad Maqbool Sheerwani Dean Students Welfare besides During the ceremony, the par- the event, Advisor said that the main pur- achievements recorded post independence role in our freedom struggle. He high- and Mohammad Din Jagal, which were Heads/Coordinators/Directors of ticipants joined the proceedings of pose of the event is to familiarize the young and exhorted upon different stakeholders lighted some aspects of Indian freedom received by their nearer ones. These per- various departments/centres of the the main ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahot- generation about the ideals of freedom to play their part in socio-economic devel- struggle and said that the strength of sonalities were honoured for their brav- main and satellite campuses. sav’ celebrations led by Prime Min- and heroes and instil a sense of patriotism opment of the society. our nation is enshrined in unity in ery and valour which they showed in 1947 In his special remarks on the ister Narendra Modi, in the virtual among them. He added that it should be Divisional Commissioner, in his diversity. against the invaders. occasion, Prof Talat threw light mode.

Dir Horticulture Jammu reviews Ramban Admin mourns demise of Ramban admin braces for launching young KAS Officer of the district e-Suvidha mobile performance of department in districts SO NEWS DESK The Diseased officer had also served as District Information Officer, Ramban. app to facilitate RAMBAN: District Administration, Besides, Deputy Commissioner, Ramban, today deeply condoled the sad Mussarat Islam, the meeting was people demise of young JKAS officer from attended by Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Alinbass, Sajad Sumbria, who died of Mohammad Farid Bhat, District Infor- SO NEWS DESK a massive heart attack this morning. matics Officer, NIC, Ramban, Naveen The deceased was posted as District Ahlawat, and other senior officers of RAMBAN: To facilitate the Social Welfare Officer, Udhampur. the Information, Sheep and Animal people, the District Administration A condolence meeting was also held Husbandry Departments. Ramban has developed a mobile at the District Administrative Com- They expressed heart-felt sympa- application named e-Suvidha, plex, whereat the participants prayed thies with the bereaved family mem- which shall bring many public for eternal peace to the departed soul. bers over the irreparable loss. delivery services and departments on the digital platform. The initiative has been taken on the directions of the Lieuten- ant Governor’s Secretariat issued Daily Covid Testing: during weekly review meeting. In this regard, a meeting was All 374 samples reported chaired by the Deputy Commis- SO NEWS DESK Backyard plantation / High density planta- the facilitation centres across Jammu sioner, Mussarat Islam, today to tion / Sstrawberry cultivation during the Division. clear the decks for the launch JAMMU: Director Horticulture Jammu, financial year till date besides progress in The Director Horticulture further negative in Poonch of the app. The meeting was Ram Savak, today chaired the meeting other components of Centrally Sponsored instructed the officers to submit the SO NEWS DESK attended by Chief Medical Offi- of Chief Horticulture Officers, Chief Schemes like ATMA, PMDP, PMKSY, progress in respect of production of qual- cer, Dr. Mohammad Farid Bhat Canning Instructor and Manager cum RKVY and TBO including ongoing civil ity planting material / root stock in the POONCH: On the direction of District Development Commissioner Poonch, and the District Informatics Chemists of here at Hor- works. Departmental Nurseries and inventory of Rahul Yadav, the testing for COVID19 is being carried out across the district Officer, NIC, Ramban, Naveen ticulture Complex Talab Tillo, to review During the meeting, the Director Departmental Nurseries besides progress on a daily basis. Ahlawat. the progress of various developmental impressed upon all the officers to com- on establishment of Mother blocks under- As per health department, all 374 samples collected in the district today The DIO informed the meet- activities (Physical & Financial) being plete spring season plantation both taken. tested negative.However, a Mendhar resident coming from Dubai was tested ing that the app will be launched carried out during the current financial in temperate as well as in sub tropi- During the meeting certain issues were positive at Jammu and on reaching home was shifted to district hospital and after a final trial run next week. year in the districts. cal region, besides achieving other raised by the officers, the Director Horti- kept in COVID ward after re-sampling. Three other Poonch residents tested He said the app will be available He asked the officers to submit the detail allotted targets. He also reviewed the culture gave a patient hearing to them and positive in Delhi 10 day ago, and on reaching Poonch were shifted to COVID on Google Play-store after post- of physical and financial progress made response regarding the sale of fruit assured that all their genuine problems ward of District Hospital. ing all the important services under CAPEX budget / MIDH scheme / plants and value added products in shall be sorted out. and data. Highlighting the main fea- tures of the application, the DIO said going to be a game chang- Meet Samia Jammal: er, the e-Suvidha will provide access to people to all basic NC OBC Cell laments over services like plumbing, elec- tric works, mobile and laptop slow pace in implementation A sprouting author, anchor who troubleshooting, masonry, car- pentry and skilled jobs on a digi- tal platform with a click on the of various welfare schemes mobile phones. The application published her first anthology shall also link many important SO NEWS DESK Referring to the neglect of OBCs departments like Health, Com- during the past six years, Mr Teli JAHANGEER GANAIE Her first edition of poems titled munity Service Centres, Food & UDHAMPUR: National Conference recalled the contribution of successive "Wolf and The Moon" which shoots Civil Supplies, Banks and other OBC Cell today lamented over the National Conference governments PULWAMA: A young lady from forth the key emotions involved in financial institutions. administrative apathy in effective towards the welfare and empowerment South Kashmir known for her writ- the fervid feeling "Love". implementation of various schemes for of Other Backward Classes. These ini- ing has published her first anthology Saima said that the book is a socio-economic upliftment of weaker tiatives got tremendous setback during "Wolf and The Moon" recently. practical, mysterious, gothic and sections of the society, stating that no recent years, which has restarted the Saima Jammal, a resident of Ratni- emotional reflection of vehement Drug peddler serious effort is being made to empower growth of these communities. pora Pulwama who has done her Mas- emotions like love, romance, happi- arrested; contraband them in terms of employment and pro- The Co- Chairperson sought nomi- ters in English Literature and Masters ness, separation and pain that col- vision of incentives to set up income nation of members of these communi- in Education from Kashmir Univer- lectively constitute "love a longing recovered in Kulgam generating units. ties in various District Development sity is known for her poetic vision and as a whole." "There is need to revamp the Boards/ Corporations, as at present these sprouting anchoring. After receiving positive feedback AGENCIES schemes and welfare measures, keep- bodies are not being represented by this While talking with news agency, on her first book, Saima is now work- ing in view the changing times", Vice reserved category. He also expressed con- Saima said that she immersed herself ing on more books besides she has SRINAGAR: Police on Friday Chairperson OBC Cell Mr Abdul Gani cern over fund starvation for the welfare in writing when she was very young. co-authored many books and is an arrested an alleged drug peddler Teli said, while addressing a gathering schemes of the OBCs in the designated, Saima mostly writes English poetry active member of the literary orga- and recovered contraband from here at Udhampur. He sought effective Corporation, saying this has caused huge but also pens down her poetry in Urdu nization Sparks Creativity. him in south Kashmir district of and we'll coordinated effort for imple- dent in the momentum of welfare initia- and mother tongue Kashmiri as well. "My writings mostly carry forth Kulgam. mentation of various schemes amelio- tives. He also expressed serious concern Saima is keen to talk and write about the message revealed by real-life A police official said that follow- rating the lot of weaker sections and over the non functioning of OBC Develop- the pragmatic facets of the human face experiences, that of spreading love ing specific information, a check- also emphasized the need for enhancing ment Advisory Board as no member has in her articles besides as an anchor instead of hatred, losing by heart point was established at DH Pora the reservation quota for these sections been nominated from any castes till date she has successfully hosted a series of when it comes to evil and alike life- in Kulgam. “Police intercepted a bringing this at par with per several since the formation of this Board by the literary events in various parts of the lessons," she said. (KNO) scooty at the checkpoint and during other states of the country. present Government. valley. checking recovered 50 grams of charas,” he said, adding the rider, identified as Showkat Ahmad Ganie, was immediately taken into JK reports 73 new positive custody. cases, 124578 recovered so far Theatre Artists perform at District Jail, Jammu “A case FIR No. 20/2021 U/S 8/20 NDPS Act has been registered in SO NEWS DESK Sameena Kousar, Advocate, The- veying the message to the mixed that demand greater awareness Police Station D H Pora and further JAMMU: The Government on Friday informed that 73 atre Artist and Social Activist. audience of illiterate, semi-liter- and it is expected that this strate- investigation into the matter has new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), JAMMU: A skit ‘Haalat’ on drug She briefed about Cognitive ate and literate inmates. Dr. M.S. gy of using the medium of theatre been initiated,” he said. 14from Jammu division and 59 from , abuse and insomnia was performed Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia Lone, DIG Prisons, J&K; Mirza will facilitate the process so that He said community members are have been reported today, thus taking the total number today by artists of Navyug- Ek Nayi (CBT-I) intervention held at Cen- Saleem Beig, Superintendent, the inmates of the jails where the requested to come forward with any of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 127436.Also Umang here at District Jail in pres- Jail, Kotbhalwal, District Jail District Jail Amphalla; Saba sessions could not be taken would information regarding drug peddlers 02 COVID-19 deaths have been reported from Kashmir ence of DGP, Prisons V. K. Singh. Jammu by the DGP Prisons and Shawl, Staff Officer to DGP also undergo correctional process in their neighbourhood, adding per- Division. Through the skit artists made resource persons - Prof. (Dr.) Arti Prisons, besides jail staff and in attitude & behaviour and get sons found indulging in drug ped- Moreover, 80 more COVID-19 patients have recov- the inmates regarding ill-effects Bakhshi, Head Dept of Psychol- inmates were present during integrated better in the society dling will be dealt as per law. ered and discharged from various hospitals including of drug abuse on the society and ogy, Jammu University and Dr. the event. on release. “Our consistent actions against 06 from Jammu Division and 74 from Kashmir Divi- explain the Do’s & Don’ts for a Piyali Arora, Assistant professor/ Through this skit inmates, who The DGP appreciated the art- drug peddlers should reassure the sion.According to the daily Media Bulletin on novel sound sleep. Clinical Psychologist, Govern- weren’t a part of the CBT-I inter- ists for their skills & contribution community members that we are Corona virus (Covid-19), out of 127436 positive cases, The skit was staged by The- ment College for Woman, Parade. vention will get a chance to over- towards inmate reformation. He making efforts to keep our soci- 887 are Active Positive, 124578 have recovered and 1971 atre Artists-Aarti Devi, Avneet The skit was a work of creativ- come sleep difficulties for better awarded them with commendation ety free from the scourge of drug have died; 729 in Jammu division and 1242 in Kashmir Singh, Anuj Chandel and Aditya ity, collaboration and research. health. Theatre is a powerful tool certificates & cash reward for their menace,” he added. division. Abiraj Singh under the tutelage of It was highly impactful in con- for sensitizing people on issues outstanding performance. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER saturday 13 march 2021 mathews to return home from WI for personal reasons marcus harris signs for Kraigg Brathwaite named Leicestershire West Indies Test captain

Jamaica: Cricket West Indies has an- nounced Kraigg Brathwaite as the new Test captain ahead of the two-Test se- ries against Sri Lanka. The opener will Colombo: Sri Lan- with Sri Lanka going down take over from Jason Holder, who led ka’s all-rounder Angelo 1-2. In the first One-Day the side in 37 Tests since 2015. Mathews will return home International between the Holder is the top-ranked allrounder from the West Indies for two sides in Antigua, he in Test rankings and took on the role personal reasons to “attend could manage only 5 as Sri from Denesh Ramdin in 2015. He helped to a family matter”, Sri Lanka notched 232 before the side achieve 11 wins and five draws Lanka Cricket announced West Indies cruised to an while also suffering 21 defeats. “On be- Melbourne: Australia add both quality experi- on Thursday (March 11). eight-wicket win as the half of CWI, I would like to thank Jason opener Marcus Harris has ence to the top of our bat- Mathews, who led the hosts took a lead. for all he has given to the game in the signed for Leicestershire ting order. He has an ex- T20I side in the three- Mathews will leave the region while serving as Captain of our ahead of the 2021 English do- cellent first-class record in match series in the absence Caribbean today with two Test team,” Jimmy Adams, Cricket mestic season. The 28-year- the Sheffield Shield," said of Dasun Shanaka, had a ODIs and two Tests remain- West Indies Director of Cricket, said. old will be available for the Leicestershire coach Paul rather forgettable series ing in the tour that goes on “Throughout his five-and-a-half-year County Championship as Nixon. with scores of 5, 13 and 11 until April 2nd. tenure, he has led with dignity while well as the Royal London "He has represented Aus- always upholding the highest values of one-day Cup later this year. tralia at the highest level the sport. As the world’s leading Test right man to lead our Test side at this huge honour to be given the Captaincy Harris has had a steady in the test match arena and all-rounder, we all believe that Jason point in time and I’m delighted that he of the West Indies Test team. I feel ex- Sheffield Shield campaign will also add a high-class still has a tremendous role to play in has accepted the role,” he said. “In the tremely proud and humbled that the with Victoria. option to our 50-over side, West Indies Test Cricket for many years recent Test series against Bangladesh, Board and Selectors have given me the where he has scored 516 which also fits the bill with IOc to buy vaccines from to come.” Kraigg was able to motivate his players opportunity and responsibility to lead runs at 64.50. This includes Colin Ackermann winning Chief selector Roger Harper felt to play to a very high level and create the team,” he gushed. a best of 239 in an opening selection for Manchester china for competitors the series win in Bangladesh showed the culture we are looking to establish “The recent Test Series win in Ban- wicket partnership of 486 Originals in the Hundred." Brathwaite’s true potential as a leader. where the team showed a collective de- gladesh was a fantastic achievement with Will Pucovski against Commenting on the sign- Brathwaite, who has led the side in sev- termination to fight and a real hunger and I’m really looking forward to the South Australia. That in- ing, Harris added: "To play en Tests, helped West Indies seal a his- for success.” upcoming home series against Sri Lan- nings earned him a recall to domestic cricket in England toric series win in Bangladesh where Brathwaite’s aim will be to help ka and I’m excited about what I believe Australia's XI for the final has always been an ambi- they pulled off the highest chase in Asia West Indies perform better in the next this team can achieve in the future.” Test of the Border-Gavaskar tion of mine. I am delighted in the first Test. They then sealed a World Test Championship cycle. They West Indies will play the first Test series against India in Bris- to have signed for Leicester- thriller by 17 runs to complete a series finished sixth in the inaugural cycle against Sri Lanka from March 21 before bane. shire and cannot wait to get sweep. where they won three Tests in four wrapping up the tour in the second Test "Marcus is a high-class up and running within En- “We all believe that Kraigg is the series to finish with 160 points. “It is a from March 29. opening batsman and will glish domestic cricket.’

Mithali Raj becomes 50 per cent crowd allowed for first Indian woman cricketer to score India-England T20I series 10,000 international runs LAUSANNE: Competitors that country,” Bach said, : The Gujarat at this year’s Tokyo Olym- describing it as a ‘demon- : Veteran batter Cricket Association (GCA) pics and the 2022 Beijing stration of solidarity’ in the Mithali Raj on Friday be- has decided to allow 50 per Winter Games will be of- fight against the Covid-19 came the first Indian woman cent spectators during the fered coronavirus vaccines pandemic. cricketer and second inter- India-England T20 Interna- bought from China, Olym- Tellingly none of the IOC nationally to complete 10,000 tional series at the Narendra pic chief Thomas Bach an- members who took the runs across all formats. Modi Stadium here owing to nounced on Thursday in virtual floor on day two of The 38-year-old Mithali, the Covid pandemic. a significant move for the the 137th IOC Session ques- who leads the Indian ODI The series, comprising five holding of the Covid-de- tioned the moral minefield team, joins England’s Char- matches, is starting on Fri- layed Tokyo Games. of athletes jumping the vac- lotte Edwards in the elite day with the final fixture slat- “The Chinese Olympic cine queue. club. ed to be played on March 20. Committee have made an Bach said the Chinese Mithali achieved the feat “We are going to use only task force committees had followed,” he added. offer to make additional Olympic Committee, in co- with a boundary off Anne 50 per cent seating capacity been formed to ensure the Apart from the first Test vaccine doses available to operation with the IOC, was Bosch in the 28th over of at the Narendra Modi Stadi- safety of the fans. against England, which was participants for Tokyo 2020 ready to make vaccine dos- India’s innings during the um for all the T20 Interna- “The entire stadium has played behind closed doors and Beijing 2022,” Bach es available in two ways. ongoing third ODI against tional matches to be played been sanitised considering in , the other three said. “The IOC will pay for “This can be via interna- South Africa here. here due to Covid pandemic,” safety of the spectators. All matches of the series were these additional doses of tional partners or in coun- “What a champion crick- stone, Mitahli departed on Mithali has amassed 663 GCA vice-president Dhanraj Covid guidelines are being played with up to 50 per cent vaccines for the Olympic tries where partnerships eter! First Indian woman the next ball, flicking a Bosch runs in 10 Test matches with Nathwani said in a media strictly adhered to and spe- crowds allowed inside the and Paralympic teams. are already in place with batter to score 10K interna- delivery straight to Mignon a best score of 214, while she release. cial task force committees stadium. After the T20Is, the “The IOC will also pay for the Chinese government,” tional runs. Take a bow, @M_ du Preez at midwicket. has 6,938 and 2,364 runs from Nathwani said that all have been set up to ensure two teams will engage in a two doses more that can be he said, without giving fur- Raj03,” the BCCI tweeted. She made 36 runs off 50 212 ODIs and 89 T20 Interna- Covid guidelines are being that all required safety mea- three-match ODI series in made available to people in ther details. But after reaching the mile- balls and hit five boundaries. tionals respectively. PTI followed, adding that special sures are implemented and Pune, starting March 23. PTI

Eye on World T20, India to explore options regular strikes put afghanistan in command Harrarie: Afghanistan took left-hander fell for the trap by leg-before-wicket as Zimbabwe Ahmedabad: India, winners of the India didn’t have a settled No. 4. gan, Ben Stokes, Jos Buttler, Dawid control of the second Test match miscuing it. lost another well-set batsman inaugural T20 World Cup back in Rohit-KL pair Malan and Jason Roy for England, after Zimbabwe continued to fal- With the key wicket in the just when they were looking to 2007, have done little of note in the Kohli today made it clear that his the ball is likely to be hit out of the ter with the bat in the post-lunch bag, Zimbabwe struck again off rebuild. tournament since then. Thus, Virat deputy Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul ground regularly. session on the third day. Zimba- the very next ball when Wesley In the very next over, Ryan Kohli would have his eye on this will be the first-choice opening pair Bhuvi back bwe lost all the momentum they Madhevere edged one behind. Burl departed without troubling year’s T20 World Cup, scheduled going into the World T20, Shikhar In the bowling department, Bhu- had built up following a fruitful At 145/4, Zimbabwe needed a the scorers as Amir Hamza got to be held in India in October-No- Dhawan being in the reserves. “If vneshwar Kumar will be back lead- 91-run opening partnership in miracle to stay alive in the con- one to turn back into the bats- vember, when India play England Rohit plays, then it’s simple. KL ing the attack alongside another response to Afghanistan's mas- test especially with Rashid Khan man and castle him. Zimbabwe in a five-match T20I series start- (Rahul) and Rohit have been per- senior, Yuzvendra Chahal, for com- sive first innings total. operating at the other end. however didn't cave in at that ing here tomorrow. In recent past, forming consistently at the top of pany. With England’s weakness By Tea on day three, Zimbabwe Tarisai Musakanda then point in time as Raza joined forc- India have done well in T20Is — in the order for us and those two will against slow bowlers well-docu- were stuttering at 241 for 6, still broke the shackles by taking on es with Regis Chakabva to see 2020, they lost only one match out of start,” Kohli said. mented in these conditions, Chahal needing 105 runs to avoid the fol- the legspinner as he smashed a them through to the Tea break 10 played, winning seven outright While Suryakumar Yadav is a could have both Washington Sun- low-on. four and a six in the same over without further damage. and two in the Super Over after ties sentimental favourite for many dar and Axar Patel bowling spin Having already lost the open- before picking up a streaky Chakabva hit Rashid for a hat- in regulation. They won the three- after last year’s IPL and his subse- with him, which leaves Shardul ers in the opening session, Zim- boundary off Shirzad in the fol- trick of boundaries and added match series 2-1 in Australia and players going into the T20 World quent non-selection for the Austra- Thakur, Deepak Chahar and Na- babwe were dealt a massive blow lowing over. two more off the same bowler beat New Zealand 5-0. Cup. While there are more advan- lia tour, fellow Mumbaikar Shreyas vdeep Saini vying for one spot. For post the break when seamer Sikandar Raza then got into minutes before the interval. This positivity makes the team tages of having multiple options, Iyer looks a likely starter at least England, the white ball format pres- Sayed Shirzad rattled them with the act picking up a couple of Their half-century stand has cer- confident, and Kohli would be keen fashionably described as a “happy in the first couple of games. The ents opportunities to multi-skilled two wickets in two deliveries. boundaries but Rashid even- tainly given Zimbabwe a sem- to explore the best combinations headache” for any captain, there Motera track will certainly be a cricketers like Stokes, Sam Curran Shirzad, who was punished by tually had the last laugh as blance of hope to avoid the fol- for the future in the series against are a few pitfalls that come with flat deck, suiting the needs of the and IPL auction sensation Moeen opener Kevin Kasuza in the first he prized out the well-set Mu- low-on but Afghanistan will also the tough, well-rounded England. such a situation. Kohli understands shortest format. Whether it is Ro- Ali for starters, who can change the session, staged a strong come- sakanda. sense an opportunity to have a Kohli’s primary aim would be to this well, having burnt his hands hit, Rishabh Pant or Hardik Pandya complexion of any game in either back as he bowled a short ball to Reading the googly pretty go at the tail the moment they get an idea of his core group of during the 2019 World Cup, where for the hosts and captain Eoin Mor- department. — TNS, agencies skipper Sean Williams and the late, Musakanda was trapped break this stand. Moeen's experience alone is worth its weight in gold: Morgan fter a stop-start winter and the central role to play in the five match cept probably the death. He gives you took on extra responsibility, being bungled handling of his return T20I series against India given the a lot of options.” vice-captain for the Ireland series. Ahome to England after the sec- likelihood that England will select two That does not mean Moeen is guaran- He had match-winning contributions ond Test against India - a scheduled spinners on surfaces that should suit teed to play every match of this series. against Pakistan. We see him day in, rotation break agreed by the team’s the slower bowlers. Unlike in Test Adil Rashid remains England’s first day out and the amount of effort he management before the winter began cricket, a format where his position in choice spinner and given India have puts in and the desire he shows. It’s that was mistakenly communicated England’s plans is uncertain, Moeen a lot of right-handers in their line-up, been as good as it has been ever.” as an impromptu decision to leave remains a key part of Eoin Morgan’s Moeen’s off-spin may not be considered Another player who will hope to the tour - Moeen Ali is now back in white-ball squad, particularly with a the best match-up. But if the pitches are make an impact on the T20I series af- Ahmedabad as part of England’s T20I subcontinental T20 World Cup later particularly dry and spinner friendly, ter a quiet time during the Tests is Jof- squad. He will no doubt hope that he this year. Moeen is likely have an important role ra Archer. Morgan confirmed Archer, can finally get his winter up and run- The tournament should present to play. If he does, it is an opportunity the Most Valuable Player in last year’s ning. Moeen with an opportunity to play a for him to remind everyone of his un- IPL, is fit to play after recovering from Moeen has had an interesting few more significant role than he was able doubted class. the elbow injury that ruled him out of months. He did not play any of the to in the 2019 50-over World Cup when There were glimpses of that last the second and fourth Test matches. T20Is in South Africa before Christ- he was moved out of the team in the summer. Moeen played all six of En- It is a significant boost for England’s mas and then the ODI series that was latter stages in favour of an extra quick gland’s T20Is, scoring a brilliant 61 chances given he is their most accom- supposed to follow was eventually bowler. Understandably, England had from 33 deliveries in the third game plished short format bowler. abandoned. He then caught COVID-19 to select the team they thought best ca- against Pakistan, as well as four of “He is a huge asset,” Morgan said. on arrival in Sri Lanka for the Test pable of winning the tournament but the six ODIs against Ireland and Aus- “He is a guy who can bowl in three series which ruled him out of those sitting out the final at Lord’s was a cru- tralia. He bowled just five overs in parts of the game and be threatening games and forced him to quarantine el blow for Moeen after he had done so those six T20 matches, however, with when he comes on. He obviously has alone in a hotel room for the best part well in the lead-up. a huge asset to us,” Morgan said. “It the game and had exposure in fran- Adil Rashid and the seamers getting express pace, can bowl cutters, varia- of two weeks. He was only finally se- He will hope things go differently makes us very versatile and gives us chise cricket around the world. Hav- through the bulk of the work and it tions and has a very good yorker. So lected for the first time this winter in come October and there is certainly a huge amount of selection options. ing him is a luxury within the squad was a generally solid, if unspectacu- he is a huge asset in any format of the the second Test in Chennai but after no doubting the faith England’s cap- Moeen’s experience alone is worth its and having options to use him at dif- lar, season. game. If you look at any of his perfor- that, it was time for his allotted period tain has in Moeen’s ability. “Anyone weight in gold. ferent stages. He’s opened the batting “Last year he contributed really mances as a whole, they are suggest of rest and off he went. who is an all-rounder and contributes “He’s a guy who has been around a for years, he can bat in the top seven well when he had opportunities in the that he would have a significant role At least he should have more of a in more than one facet of the game is very long time, played all formats of anywhere and can bowl wherever ex- white-ball team,” Morgan said. “He to play come the World Cup.”