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Widom Two Militants US Helped India ‘Trapped’ In 2 Major IED Blasts A house divided Bijbehara Encounter cannot stand. Observer Monitoring Desk —Abraham Lincoln Foiled, 7 Arrested: IGP During LAC Stand-Off: Srinagar: Two unidentified militants are believed to be trapped in an ongoing encounter with government forces Pentagon Commander in Bijbehara area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, ‘Provided Some Info, Equipment To India In Its Border Crisis With China’ officials said Wednesday Acting on specific information 3 More Covid-19 Press Trust Of India about the presence of militants, Deaths In J&K special operations group (SOG) Washington: The US proof police, army’s 3 RR and CRPF Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir vided some information, laid a siege around Kandipora vil- reported three more coronavirus cold-weather clothing and lage of Bijbehara on Wednesday deaths on Wednesday while 97 some other equipment to evening and launched a cordon fresh cases of virus, including 20 India during its recent border and search operation, they said. people allegedly associated travellers were detected across the crisis with China, which has As the search operation was in Says Sticky Bombs with Jaish-e-Mohammad Union Territory during the last 24 adopted an increasingly asser- progress, the officials said that Have Added New and Lashker-e-Taiba outfits. hours. All the victims, officials said, tive military posture to exert the militants hiding in the village Addressing a news confer- were residents of Kashmir Valley pressure and expand its influ- opened fire upon the joint team. Dimension To ence at the police control room and their deaths have taken the ence across the region, a top The search team, the official (PCR) here on Wednesday,  More On P10 fatality count to Pentagon commander has told said, returned the Militancy In Kashmir Inspector General of Police American lawmakers. Agencies (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Army’s Counter Admiral Philips Davidson, said that police have achieved Infiltration Strategy Commander of the US Indo- Training Camps Srinagar: Police on a major success by busting Robust: Govt Pacific Command, also told Active In PcK: GOI Wednesday claimed to have two big modules of Lashkar the powerful Senate Armed New Delhi, in the very near of Actual Control with China pre-empted two major im- and Jaish before they could New Delhi: The Indian Army has Services Committee on term, will deepen its engage- has opened their eyes to what Press Trust Of India provised explosive device carry out IED or suicide at- adopted a robust counter infiltra- Tuesday that China's recent ment with the Quad. cooperative effort with oth- (IED) explosions in south tacks in south Kashmir areas. tion strategy focusing on a mix of activities along the Line of "India has long had an ers might mean for their own New Delhi: Many militant train- Kashmir by arresting seven “Awantipora  More On P10 technology and human resources Actual Control have opened approach called strate- defensive needs," Admiral ing camps are active in Pakistan- to effectively check infiltration in India's eyes to what coopera- gic autonomy, you know, a Davidson told lawmakers dur- controlled Kashmir (PcK) and border areas, the government said tive effort with others might nonaligned approach with ing the Congressional hearing. such facilities are used for train- Srinagar: Police have sounded on Wednesday. The measures to mean for their own defensive others, but I think certainly "We have provided some in- ing and subsequently, infiltra- LeT Commander an alert over the presence of Lash- check infiltration include boosting needs as he observed that the activities along the Line formation to India  More On P10 tion into Jammu and Kashmir, in Srinagar, Police kar-e-Taiba commander Abbas surveillance architecture and intel- Parliament was informed on and the possibility of a militant ligence gathering,  More On P10 Wednesday. In a written reply Sounds Alert strike in this  More On P10 to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Dead Sheep Creates US Defence Secretary To President XI Tells Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy also said the Bomb Scare Visit India Next Week Army To Be Ready government has consistently Stone Pelting Unacceptable, Says IGP Washington: US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping has told Srinagar: Panic gripped Subhan- emphasised to Pakistan to put an 39 Booked Over Friday’s Nowhatta Clashes will visit India next week along with Japan and South the country's military that it must be prepared pora village of Qaimoh Kulgam end to cross-border infiltration of Korea, the Pentagon announced on Wednesday, in to respond to a variety of "complex and difficult" Srinagar: Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar Wednes- here in south Kashmir when a blood militants and dismantle the infra- the first overseas trip of a senior member of the new situations at any time, and to resolutely safeguard day said stone pelting will not be tolerated at any cost stating that 39 stained bag was found by locals structure supporting militancy Biden Administration. This is the first time that India national sovereignty. Xi, 67, who heads the ruling youth who indulged in creating law and order issue in Srinagar have along the Srinagar-Jammu highway on a permanent basis. has been included in the itinerary of the first over- Communist Party and the military made the re- been arrested of which 15 will be slapped with PSA.  More On P10 on Wednesday morning. Police "According to reports, there seas trip of a US Defence Secretary.  More On P10 marks at a panel discussion attended  More On P10 rushed to spot and stopped ve- are several  More On P10 hicular movement on the highway. Sources told local news agency KNT that a bomb disposal squad (BDS) Delhi High Court was also called  More On P10 DDC Members Call Off Stays ED Summons 2 Held With Sharp- Protest, To Meet LG On Friday To Mehbooba Edged Weapons Press Trust Of India had on Tuesday boycotted a Srinagar: The Jammu and Kash- two-day training programme mir police on Wednesday claimed Jammu: The newly-elected here and staged a protest in to have arrested two persons along District Development Council support of their demand for with “sharp-edged” weapons in Ud- (DDC) members on Wednesday better status and monthly hon- hampur district. An official said that called off their two-day long orarium, forcing the Lt Governor a police party of PS Udhampur laid protest in support of better sta- to cancel his inaugural session. a surprise naka near airforce road tus and monthly honorarium, Various political parties in- Udhampur for checking vehicles. saying they have got an assur- cluding the BJP, the Congress, “During the naka checking police ance from Lieutenant Governor the CPI(M) and the Peoples’ party signalled to stop one car Manoj Sinha whom they are Conference came out in sup- bearing registration  More On P10 meeting on Friday. port of the agitating DDC mem- Press Trust Of India However, the DDC members bers and urged Lt Governor said they will decide their fu- Sinha to ensure they have New Delhi: The Delhi High Man’s Body Found ture course of action after the adequate powers to mobilise Court on Wednesday asked the meeting with the Lt Governor, government departments and Enforcement Directorate not In Anantnag reiterating their demand for address public grievances. to press for former Jammu and Anantnag: An unidentified male cancellation of the warrant The maiden DDC elec- Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba dead body was recovered beneath of precedence and honorari- tions to 280 seats — 14 each Mufti's personal appearance in snow in South Kashmir’s Anantnag um scale set up by the Union in 20 districts — were held in Gulmarg Receives More Snow As a money laundering case till the district on Wednesday, officials Territory administration. November-December last year court hears her petition on March said. They said that some locals Cutting across party lines, the and the chairpersons and their 18, her daughter said. spotted the body near Kapren vil- newly-elected DDC members deputies in all  More On P10 Mercury Dips In Kashmir The matter came up for hear- lage of Verinag area of the district Agencies plains amid forecast for er- centimetres fresh snowfall in ing before a division bench of and immediately informed the ratic weather till March 15. last 24 hours till 0830 hours. Justices Siddharth Mridul and police about it. Soon a police team Bukhari Seeks PM, Shah’s Intervention Srinagar: The upper reach- A meteorological de- In past 72 hours, the famed Anup Jairam Bhambhani. The reached the spot and recovered the he Apni Party on Wednesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi es of Kashmir Valley, includ- partment official said that tourist destination in north matter was posted for March 18 “decomposed” body, the officials and Union Home Minister Amit Shah to resolve protocol power and ing Gulmarg received fresh Gulmarg, the world famous Kashmir received 52.5cm of with a direction to the ED not to said. They said that a case has been Thonorarium issues of DDC members, alleging that the bureaucracy has snowfall while rains lashed skiing resort, received 2.5 snow and  More On P10 press for her personal appear- registered and investigations set always attempted to uproot the democratic edifice in Jammu and Kashmir. ance on March 15. The PDP lead- into motion. (GNS) This comes on a day District Development Council (DDC)  More On P10 er had challenged  More On P10 Kashmir’s ‘Holy’ Heist Driven By Dope? Zeenish Imroz viewing the mind-numbing situation, the shrine custodians were in a dilem- n the early fall of 2020, a half-na- ma — whether to offer prayers or not. ked man showed up in Srinagar’s After Khalid persuaded them to pray IDastgeer Sahab shrine to commit as there was no logic in visiting the yet another dark deed. police station so early, the prayer was Amid pandemic, sanctums of held with disarrayed minds. Kashmir faced a wave of thefts. Such Inside the sanctum, Khalid along acts of stealing were first noticed by with some members of the Intizamiya the early risers—muezzins—before a Committee waited for the police sta- group of gumshoes would arrive at the tion to become operational for filing crime scene for inspection. the First Information Report (FIR). At Khanyar, the boyish burglar’s Given the centrality of the shrine, midnight arrival looked like a clas- the matter looked sensitive. But un- sic case of burglary. His oily body re- like last time, 2012, when the sanc- minded many of those hoary robbers tum rose up in flames, cops faced no of yore who would loot shelters and flaring tempers in “Naya Kashmir”. shops, and give slip to their captors 2020, the security guard of the shrine of Ghous-ul-Azam Dastgeer, Sheikh The appalled guard immediately Shocked to hear about the theft, he de- Heightened fortified footfall had cre- with their greasy skin. woke up for a routine inspection Abdul QadirJeelani [RA], where he was called Khalid Geelani, one of the mem- cided to visit the shrine where he wit- ated its own hush when the inves- The bolstered thug, it seemed, was round. Leaving his wooden chamber shocked to witness the security breach. bers of the Intizamiya Committee of the nessed the chaotic scene of crime. tigation team led by SDPO Farhan only following his tribe’s textbook rule. through the entrance, he walked into The donation box lied broken, emp- shrine, to inform him about the robbery. Khalid waited for other members Jehanzaib, Inspector Parvaiz Ahmad With the dawn of 13 September the narrow corridor to the sanctum ty of all the cash and gold. Khalid, still asleep, woke up with a jerk. to arrive for the pre-dawn prayer. On Wani, ASI and head  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Thursday | 11.03.2021 No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir 2

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Anjuman Auqaf Jamia Masjid DIAL-EMMA Cancels Aali Masjid Congregation Protest In Srinagar As Prices Of • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Observer News Service congregations and majalis • PDD: 0194-2450213 are not able to take place Essential Commodities Soar • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf which causes great pain 2479488,2452222,2452155 Jamia Masjid Srinagar and anguish to the Mus- Observer News Service ing the sufferings of the people. as the administrative inertia is eat- • CAPD: 18001807011 Wednesday said that due lims of Kashmir and is a Apni Party in a statement ing into vitals of the people. • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 to continued house deten- violation of their rights. rinagar: Protests were held in said that the protesters raised The statement said that the AIRPORTS tion of the Chairman of Anjuman added that the capital Srinagar City on slogans against curtailment in ra- demonstration was aimed at Hurriyat Conference Umar the restrictions on its Wednesday against the pro- tion supply to the consumers who awakening the authoritative bu- SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 Farooq, the decades old chairman have been fur- longing mutton crisis, curtail- are being deprived of their quota reaucratic regime from its deep RAILWAYS tradition of Majlis Waaz- ther tightened, since last Sment in ration supplies, rising prices for not having Aadhar registra- slumber. “This regime is acting o-Tableegh at historic Aali Friday. of fuel and other edible commodities tions, continuous ration quota ostentatiously impervious to the • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 Masjid on the occasion of Anjuman asked the in Jammu and Kashmir. curtailments, unending mutton woes of the people. The lingering • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 Meraj-un-Nabi (SAW) will authorities that in view The protesters, an Apni Party crisis, reduction in Kerosene mutton crises is a simple proof • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 not be able to take place to- of the strong public de- statement said belonged to the Oil supplies, frequent electricity for the inefficiency and miserable • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 morrow. So the congrega- mand, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Party and was led by Muhammad cuts, scarcity of drinking water failure of those in authority,” Mir • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 tion stands cancelled. should be released and al- Ashraf Mir, the party's provincial supplies, rise in petrol and LPG remarked. • PATTAN: 01954-293507 Anjuman termed it lowed to lead the coming president. prices, and hegemonic attitude of He said that Apni Party would • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 extremely unfortunate Friday prayers so that he The protesters assembled bureaucracy. not shy away from its responsibili- and regrettable that as fulfill his responsibilities outside the Department of Food, The statement said that the ties and, if the need arises, will hit HIGHWAY STATUS the house arrest of Mir- of Qaal Allah Wa Qaala Ra- Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs Provincial President of the party the streets again and again against • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) waiz continues, religious sool (SAW). at Shaheed Gunj, Srinagar, and Mohammad Ashraf Mir addressed this bureaucratic setup that has • Mughal Road - (Closed) raised slogans against the admin- age protesters and said that the brought more miseries in the lives • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) istration for its failure in mitigat- Party has decided to hit the streets of common people. Seminar On ‘Women In Leadership’ Held At CUK PRAYERS Observer News Service did a commendable job Traffic Route Plan For Shab-e-Me’raj Notified in treating and managing Observer News Service itar– University parking at Sadra- Bemina crossing route till Qamar- FAJR 5: 28 Ganderbal: Department of the infected patients. He bal side. wari from where they will travel as Students Welfare (DSW) said several female health Srinagar: Traffic Police City on Vehicles carrying devotees per the route plan framed for vehi- ZUHR 12: 43 in collaboration with the care workers, including Wednesday notified a route plan coming from South Kashmir af- cles coming from north Kashmir. HIJRI Women Empowerment nurses, lost their lives and parking slots for the Shab-e- ter reaching Pantha Chowk shall Vehicles coming from Lal Cell (WEC) of the Central while performing their Me’raj celebrations at Hazratbal adopt the following route to reach Chowk – SRTC crossing – Ikhwan CALENDAR ASR 4:53 University of Kashmir duties, round the clock. Mosque in Srinagar on March 12 Hazratbal, Shrine. Chowk – Khanyar Chowk- Bohri Magrib 6:37 (CUK) Wednesday organ- Addressing the gath- and 19, as a huge rush of devotees Panthachowk – Stone Kadal – Rajouri Kadal – Gojwari 26 Rajab ised a seminar “Women ering, Controller of Exam- is expected to throng the Mosque. quarry(Athawajan) – Batwara – Chowk – Hawal – Alamgari Bazar – ISHA 7:57 in Leadership: Achieving inations and Chairperson A communiqué informed that Sonwar Bazar– Ram Munshi Bagh- Mill stop – Molvi Stop (Lal Bazaar) 1442 an Equal Future In A Cov- WEC, Prof. Parveen Pan- vehicles coming from North Kash- – Gupkar – Grand Palace – Zetiyar – Botshah Mohallah – Kanitar id-19 World,” at the Green dit, said that acquiring mir carrying devotees after reaching Ghat – Nishat –Foreshore road -University Parking at Sadrabal. Campus here. of knowledge, and skills Shalteng shall adopt the following – Habbak crossing – University Those coming from central Kash- The seminar was held are the tools for empow- route to reach Hazratbal, Shrine. parking at Naseembagh, the com- mir’s Ganderbal have been asked to This Day In History to commemorate the ‘In- erment of women during Shaltang – Parimpora – Qamar- muniqué said. adopt the Nagbal – Zakoora – Habbak ternational Day for Wom- the contemporary times. wari – Cement Bridge – Noorbagh As for the vehicles carrying – University parking at Habbak. • 502 - Ismail I crowned Shah of Persia (rules till 1524), founder of the Sa- en’ and students from She said the women –Sekidafar – Eidgah – Alimasjid devotees coming from Budgam As for the return route plans, favid dynasty different departments should avail opportuni- – Sazgaripora – Hawal – Alamgari and adjoining areas, they have north Kashmir bound vehicles on • 1669 - Volcano Etna in Italy erupts killing 15,000 participated in the event. ties and overcome chal- Bazar – Mill stop – Molvi stop (Lal been asked to adopt the Hyderpora return from Hazratbal Shrine shall • 1795 - Battle at Kurdla India: Mahratten beat Mogols. • 1845 - The Flagstaff War: In New Zealand, Chiefs Hone Heke and Kawiti Inaugurating the lenges in their respective Bazaar) – Botshah Mohallah –Kan- – Tengpora – Bemina bye pass – adopt the following routes: lead 700 Māoris to chop down the British flagpole and drive settlers out of seminar, Registrar, Prof. professional fields in the British colonial settlement of Kororareka because of breaches of the M Afzal Zargar said the order to grow and carve 1840 Treaty of Waitangi. women have taken lead- a niche for themselves. Government of Jammu & Kashmir • 1848 - Louis-Hippolyte Lafontaine and Robert Baldwin become the first ership roles in every pro- She said the Day is being Prime Ministers of the Province of Canada to be democratically elected fession and are managing celebrated to analyse the under a system of responsible government. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER • 1864 -The Great Sheffield Flood: the largest man-made disaster ever to their roles and duties to strengths and weaknesses befall England kills over 250 people in Sheffield. the best of their abilities. of the women folk and ad- R&B CONSTRUCTION DIVISION NO.II, SGR. • 1897 - A meteorite enters the earth’s atmosphere and explodes over New “During the lockdown dress them accordingly. NOTICE INVITING TENDER Martinsville, West Virginia. The debris causes damage but no human inju- due to Covid-19 pandemic, Speaking on the occa- ries are reported. it were the women who sion, DSW, Prof. Mehraj NIT No. 181/CDII/17110-120 of 2020-21 DATED: 05.03.2021 • 1900 - British Prime Minister Lord Salisbury rejects peace overtures from the Boer leader Paul Kruger (on 5 March) as demanding too-favourable shouldered full responsi- ud Din Shah, said, it is the For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, UT J&K, e-tenders (In single cover system) are invited on Percentage basis from approved and terms bility at the homes,” he Day to celebrate women's eligible Contractors registered with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the following works:- • 1915 - The British declare a blockade of all German ports said, adding the women achievements, recognize • 1917 -British forces occupy Baghdad, the capital of Mesopotamia, after healthcare staff members challenges and focus on S.No Name of Work Adv. Cost Cost of T/ Time of M.H of Class of Turkish forces evacuated in the health care institu- women's rights and gen- (Rs. In Doc. comple- Account Contractor • 1918 - Moscow becomes capital of revolutionary Russia • 1920 -Syria proclaims Emir Feisal king after the country has fought off tions, across the country der equality. Lacs) (In Rupees ) tion 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 French domination 1. Repair/ Renovation of Bathrooms of Division/ Sub Divi- 3.28 200/- 15 Days 2059- “DEE” • 1931 - Ready for Labour and Defence of the USSR, abbreviated as GTO, is sion including other Civil works of Construction Division 2nd M&R introduced in the Soviet Union. Lal Mandi Srinagar. • 1938 -ArturSeyss-Inquart replaces Kurt von Schuschnigg as Chancellor of Two Drug Peddlers Arrested Austria; German troops also entered the country Srinagar: Jammu and nabies were recovered. Position of AAA: Accorded Position of funds Available • 1941 - FDR signs Lend-Lease Bill (lend money to Britain) 1. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities • 1942 - Japanese troop land on North Sumatra Kashmir Police during pa- He said that two per- • 1945 - 1,000 allied bombers harass Essen, 4,662 ton bombs trolling at Hafiz Bagh area sons identified as Umer (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jk- • 1953 -1st woman army doctor commissioned (FM Adams) of Srinagar arrested two Ahmad Dar, son of Man- tenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- • 1958 -American B-47 accidentally drops nuclear bomb 15,000 ft on a fam- drug paddlers and recov- zoor Ahmad Dar, a resi- 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice ily home in Mars Bluff, South Carolina; creates crater 75 ft across, bomb ered contraband substance. dent of Umerhair Soura 2 Period of downloading of bidding documents 06.03.2021 from 10.00 AM without its nuclear capsule • 1960 - Pioneer 5 launched into solar orbit between Earth & Venus A police spokesperson and Usman Najar, son of 3 Bid submission Start Date 06.03.2021 from 10.00 AM. 4 Bid Submission End Date 13.03.2021 upto 4.00 PM. • 1965 -Indonesia President Sukarno accepts qualifications of Suharto said that police intercept- Fayaz Ahmad Najar, a 5 Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 13.03.2021 at 4.10 PM in the office of Executive Engineer R&B Con- • 1966 - Military coup led by Indonesian Gen Suharto breaks out ed a Scooty JK01AK 7854 resident of Usmanabad 90 struction Division No.2nd, Srinagar • 1970 - Iraq Ba’th Party recognizes Kurd nation and during search nar- Feet, Soura were arrested • 1972 - OPEC threatens “appropriate sanctions” against companies that cotic substances like Can- on the spot. 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B “fail to comply with . . . any action taken by a Member Country in accor- Construction Division No.2nd, Srinagar (tender inviting authority) (The Date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of start of bid dance with [OPEC] decisions.” and Bid Submission End date) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Construction Division No.2nd, Srinagar (tender receiving authority). • 1974 - Mount Etna in Sicily erupted • 1982 - US boycotts Libyan crude oil 3. All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money as per the circular of Finance Department • 1985 - Mikhail Gorbachev replaces Konstantin Chernenko as Soviet leader PRESS RELEASE (Bid Security Declaration Form is as per Annexure “A” below) • 1986 - 1 million days since the foundation of Rome on April 21st, 753 BC 4. The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR/BG • 1986 - 187.27 million shares traded in NY Stock Exchange within 02 Days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work. • 1986 - Japanese probe Sakigake flies by Halley’s Comet at 6.8 million km 5. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the bidders auto- • 1990 - Lithuania declares its Independence matically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site • 1996 - The EU Database Directive is passed. in the Office of Executive Engineer R&B Construction Division No.2nd, Srinagar (tender receiving authority). • 1999 - Infosys becomes the first Indian company listed on the NASDAQ 6. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of Technical bids stock exchange. • 2003 - The International Criminal Court holds its inaugural session in The 7. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. Hague. 7.1. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the "Downloads" option as well as from "Bidders Manual Kit" • 2004 - Terrorists explode simultaneous bombs on Madrid’s rail network on website www.jktenders.gov.into acquaint bid submission process. ripping through a commuter train and rocking three stations, killing 190 7.2. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get 'Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)' as per Information Technology Act- • 2006 -Michelle Bachelet is inaugurated as the first female president of 2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved Vendor. Chile. 7.3. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No bid will be accepted in physical form. • 2010- SebastiánPiñera become chilean president. 7.4. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. 7.5. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the technical bid. Sd/- Nehru Yuva Kendra Anantnag Ministry of Youth Affairs and From KO Archives No. 17110-120 Executive Engineer Sports Govt. Of India organized “Catch The Rain Project” Dated: 05.03.2021 R&B Construction Division IInd in collaboration with District Administration Anantnag on DIPK-14539/20 Srinagar 24-2-2021at Qazigund Anantnag. State Director Nehru Yuva Rousing welcome for Kendra Sangathan Jammu & Kashmir (UT) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Govt. of India was the Chief Guest of that Pak fans in India programme. More than 100 youths participated in said programme. Sunil Kataria mja ohali - For several years, Afsha Sajjad wanted to visit India, the country she had heard of through anecdotes and seen through its popular film industry. Sajjad, a housewife from Lahore, finally got her wish Mon Monday when she crossed the border for Pakistan's first cricket series on Indian soil since 1999. "It was my cherished dream; to come and see India and finally it has been fulfilled." she told Reuters. "We were a bit nervous as we crossed the border but now I'm ecstatic," she said, adjusting the garland of marigolds she was given along, with a rousing Indian welcome of drums and trumpets. It has never been easy for ordinary Indians and Pakistanis to travel across the border as both nationals face a series of bureaucratic restrictions if they want to visit the other country. Normally visas are issued only to families separated by the 1947 partition of the subcontinent, and for religious, business and academic events. Sajjad is among thousands of Pakistani fans who have descended on Chandigarh, in India's northern Punjab state bordering Pakistan, to watch the first test starting in nearby Mohali on Tuesday. The Pakistan cricket team, who arrived last week for a seven- week tour of India, will play three tests and six one-dayers. The Indian government has issued 10.000 visas for Pakistani fans and the hosts are eager to match the hospitality given to them during last year's series in Pakistan. Huge banners welcoming Pakistani fans lined the highway from the border city of Amritsar with hundreds of locals greeting them at bus stops along the route. Shakil Ashraf Butt, a businessman for Lahore, said the reception made him feel he had come from one house in his locality to another. "I hope that soon a time will come when we will be able to visit each other without any passports or visas:' that's the way it ought to be," he said. MAKING FRIENDS "We’re here to make-friends and brothers. We want to invite them back home to Lahore." sult sult

Srinagar, Apr 23, KNT: The exploitation of private school teachers is continuing unabated in Kashmir valley as most of the schools have not paid salaries to the teaching staff since August 2019. With COVID-19 positive cases emerging every day all over the Valley, the resumption of normal life appears bleak in the near future. And, teacher community employed in private schools has been badly affected. "It was the month of March when we were expecting the salaries to be released but now, given the coronavirus pandemic, we have no hope either. Our struggle has gotten worse, to say the least," Manzoor Dar, a private school teacher from Shopian told KNT. He added, "As we are observing that the administration is taking various World Thursday | 11.03.2021 04 ‘More Severe Than War’: Myanmar Cop Fled To India Health Workers Reflect After Refusing "Shoot Till On A Year Of COVID They Are Dead" Order Agenceis “In the last 20 years that I have Agenceis to a Reuters request for comment. worked in Gaza hospitals, I faced The junta has said it is acting n the year since the World a lot of difficult situations, but Champhai: When Tha Peng was with utmost restraint in handling Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 is more severe than ordered to shoot at protesters with what it has described as demon- Ideclared the coronavirus out- wars. In a war, the wounded cas- his submachine gun to disperse strations by "riotous protesters" break a global pandemic, doctors, es come anaesthetised, or they them in the Myanmar town of whom it accuses of attacking po- nurses and medical staff have can be anaesthetised, but with Khampat on February 27, the police and harming national secu- been at the forefront of the battle coronavirus, you see the patient lice lance corporal said he refused. rity and stability. against COVID-19. in front of you losing the ability "The next day, an officer called Tha Peng's is among the first Front-line health workers to breathe. Sometimes after you to ask me if I will shoot," he said. cases reported by the media of around the world have faced enor- have dealt with the patient for The 27-year-old refused again, police fleeing Myanmar after dis- mous challenges to deliver es- several weeks, you may lose him and then resigned from the force. obeying orders from the military sential care to patients, struggling suddenly regardless of his age. On March 1, he said he left junta's security forces. with a lack of equipment, the con- “My staff and I expect to be his home and family behind in Daily protests against the stant fear of spreading the virus, infected any day. It is hard for Khampat and travelled for three coup are being staged across the and other issues such as social mis- our families, as we try to go back days, mostly at night to avoid country and security forces have conceptions relating to their work. home but we avoid kissing or hug- detection, before crossing into In- cracked down. More than 60 Often isolated, they have seen ging our children, and we keep dia's northeastern Mizoram state. protesters have been killed and colleagues and patients die. Accord- our selves isolated. Twenty per- "I had no choice," Tha Peng more than 1,800 detained, the ing to Amnesty International, at least cent of my staff was infected with A man carries a sack of wheat flour he received from the local charity Mona Relief at a camp for internally displaced told Reuters in an interview on Assistance Association for Politi- 17,0000 health workers have died COVID-19 while treating patients. people on the outskirts of Sanaa, Yemen. Tuesday, speaking via a translator. cal Prisoners, an advocacy group, from COVID-19 over the last year. “The biggest challenge we He gave only part of his name to has said. New variants of the virus dis- faced is the shortage of PPE, and protect his identity. Reuters saw Reuters has not been able to covered in recent months led to a noninvasive ventilation equip- his police and national ID cards confirm the figures indepen- resurgence of infections. But with ment. We have limited items in which confirmed the name. dently. some countries rolling out vac- the ministry storage to face this Tha Peng said he and six col- Among the detainees is Nobel cines, and health workers among virus. The Gaza context is difficult, 'This is Hell': UN leagues all disobeyed the Feb. laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, who the first in line to receive shots, due to the dependency on inter- 27 order from a superior officer, led the civilian government. there is some sense of hope. national aid amid the Israeli siege. whom he did not name. DOZENS FLEE Health workers around the But there was an advantage due Reuters could not indepen- Around 100 people from world spoke to Al Jazeera about to the restrictions on travel – this Food Aid Chief Visits dently verify his or other accounts Myanmar, mostly policemen and their experiences over the past delayed the arrival of COVID-19 gathered near the Myanmar-India their families, have crossed over year and their hopes and fears for compared to other countries and border. a porous border into India since the future. Below are their stories. gave us time to prepare our hospi- The description of events was the protests began, according to a tals to receive the first cases.” Yemen, Fears Famine similar to that given to police in senior Indian official. Dra Ana Mendez, Brazil – Reporting by Hana Salah. Mizoram on March 1 by another Several have taken shelter in Agenceis crying, there's no laughter, there's Yemen, already the Arab world's Myanmar police lance corporal Mizoram's Champhai district bor- When Dra Ana Mendez arrives Dr Manggala Pasca Wardhana, dead silence,” he said late Tuesday, poorest country, has been caught and three constables who crossed dering Myanmar, where Reuters to work at the emergency COV- Indonesia Geneva: The head of the UN food speaking to the AP by video confer- in a grinding war since 2014 when into India, according to a clas- interviewed three Myanmar na- ID-19 ward at Getulio Vargas Hos- agency warned after a visit to Ye- ence from Addis Ababa, where he Iran-backed Houthi rebels descend- sified internal police document tionals who said they had served pital, Manaus, she has to decide Dr Manggala Pasca Wardhana, men that his underfunded organisa- had just landed from Yemen. ed from their northern enclave and seen by Reuters. with the police. which patients to stabilise and 36, is an obstetrician-gynaecologist tion may be forced to seek hundreds "I went from room to room, and took over Sanaa, forcing the inter- The document was written As well as his ID cards, Tha which require intubation. The city at Dr Soetomo Hospital in Indone- of millions of dollars in private do- literally, children that in any other nationally recognised president by Mizoram police officials and Peng showed an undated photo- in Amazonas state is the epicen- sia’s second-largest city of Surabaya. nations in a desperate bid to stave place in the world would be fine, to flee. In the spring of 2015, a US- gives biographical details of the graph of him wearing a Myanmar tre of the outbreak in the country, “In obstetrics and gynaecol- off widespread famine in coming they'd might get a little sick, but backed, Saudi-led coalition began a four individuals and their account police uniform. He said he joined where a second wave of the virus ogy, the impact has been quite months, describing conditions in they'd get recovered, but not here.” destructive air campaign to dislodge of why they fled. It was not ad- the force nine years ago. is becoming more vicious. extraordinary. Imagine that as of the war-stricken nation as “hell.” “This is hell," he said. “It's the the Houthis while imposing a land, dressed to specific people. Tha Peng said that, according to “We’re extremely exhausted. March 2, 325 doctors have died in The World Food Program needs worst place on earth. And it's en- sea and air embargo on Yemen. "As the Civil disobedience police rules, protesters should ei- We’ve been battling this virus for Indonesia, and 20 of them were at least USD 815 million in Yemen tirely man-made.” Throughout the conflict, humani- movement is gaining momentum ther be stopped by rubber bullets a year now. We deal with death obstetrician-gynaecologists, aid over the next six months, but The UN has warned that 16 mil- tarian agencies have faced obstacles and protest(s) held by anti-coup or shot below the knees. Reuters every day and it’s affecting us all making the proportion the sec- has only USD 300, the agency's lion people in Yemen — or about in getting aid to those who need it protesters at different places we could not verify police policies. psychologically. When the health ond-highest after general practi- executive director, David Beasley, half the population — could face se- most, particularly in Houthi-con- are instructed to shoot at the pro- But he was given orders by his system collapsed in January, there tioners. For childbirths, however, told The Associated Press in an in- rious food insecurity. Half a million trolled territories; obstruction, dis- testers," they said in a joint state- superiors to "shoot till they are was also a collapse in healthcare there could not be any delay and terview. He said the agency would people already live in famine-like trust and fighting have played a role. ment to Mizoram police. dead," he added. professionals. We lost a lot of everyone came with conditions need another USD 1.9 billion to conditions, in what aid organisa- Beasley said his organisation has "In such a scenario, we don't Ngun Hlei, who said he was family members and colleagues. that needed to be taken care of meet targets for the year. tions have called the world's worst made gains on these fronts particu- have the guts to shoot at our own posted as a police constable in We arrived at the hospital afraid, immediately. Most deliveries [of Beasley visited Yemen earlier humanitarian crisis. larly in access and accountability with people who are peaceful demon- the city of Mandalay, said he had there was a lot of insecurity. patients] with COVID-19 were as- this week, including the capital of Some 400,000 children are in need the Houthi authorities, and now the strators," they said. also received orders to shoot. He “What is really worrying is that ymptomatic, so it was impossible Sanaa which is under the control of immediate assistance to save their obstacle is simply a lack of funding. Myanmar's military junta, did not give a date, nor specify compared to the peak of infections for us to differentiate whether of Houthi rebels. He said that at a lives from deadly malnutrition. Wors- “We've turned a corner with the which staged a coup on Feb. 1 whether the order was to shoot to last year, patients in their 30s to 50s these patients had COVID-19 or child malnutrition ward in a Sanaa ening fuel shortages could throw mil- Houthis… in terms of cooperation, and deposed the country's civil- kill. He did not give details of any are now developing severe symp- not simply from interviews and hospital he saw children wasting lions more into deep poverty. collaboration,” he said. ian government, did not respond casualties. toms. For example, we lost a young regular examinations. away from lack of food. Since the outbreak of Yemen's He touted a new program by which otologist colleague due to COVID “I myself am a COVID-19 sur- Many, he said, were on the brink civil war six years ago, UN-led aid recipients of a cash aid program are complications, as well as a 44-year- vivor. I contracted it while doing of death from entirely preventable efforts have been chronically un- verified via a biometric system to as- old patient. We fought to keep the a Caesarean section in a case of and treatable causes, and they were derfunded. This year's global fund- sure it goes to the right people. It's Salehi: Leader’s Fatwa patient alive, it was like a warzone. pregnancy with a complex prob- the lucky ones who were receiv- raising drive came up short as well a scheme the organisation plans to “It’s shocking that people here lem – placenta accreta which ing medical care. He said the world —more so than in previous years scale up, if they can get more funding. Against Nukes Sets Iran’s don’t respect social distancing was very risky to heavy bleeding needs to wake up to how bad things — because aid dollars have been It remains unclear where more measures or wear masks. Since – and unfortunately, this patient have gotten in Yemen, particularly shrinking as a fallout from the coro- money might come from. Beasley the government reopened the was also exposed to COVID-19. for the country's youngest, some of navirus pandemic. predicted more catastrophes in Course Of Action economy, people have returned to The operation went well, the whom he had seen on hospital beds A pledging conference last 2021 if world leaders do not pri- Agenceis “But nuclear bomb, as it was crowded parties. We’re now wait- mother and baby survived, but in the Sanaa hospital. month raised a little more than half oritise helping the most vulner- used in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, ing for the third wave to hit. Despite unfortunately, most of the mem- "In a children's wing or ward of from the international community able countries including Yemen, Af- he head of the Atomic En- inflicted harm on innocent peo- all of this pressure, the company of bers of the operation ended up a hospital, you know you normally of what was needed to continue ghanistan, the Democratic Republic ergy Organization of Iran ple; 200,000 lives were evapo- my colleagues has lightened the testing positive for COVID-19. hear crying, and laughter. There's no food aid services for the next year. of Congo and Syria. T(AEOI) has once again dis- rated in matters of seconds,” he mood. We give support to the other “During this pandemic, work- missed claims that the country added. so that we don’t fall. Otherwise, we ing at the hospital every day is seeks nuclear bombs, saying Elsewhere, Salehi complained couldn’t keep going.” clearly worrying. [My] family is the fatwa (religious decree) is- that although US President Joe – Reporting by Charlotte Peet. also very worried. At home, I use sued by Leader of the Islamic Biden has “promised to sort of one room to self-isolate until I am China Committing Genocide Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed come back to the JCPOA, … he Dr Jehad al-Ja’idi, Gaza absolutely sure that I am not in- Ali Khamenei against weapons has not yet delivered" on that fected, and I do this periodically of mass destruction sets Iran’s promise. Dr Jehad al-Ja’idi is the direc- every time I have exposure [to Against Uighurs, Says Report course of action. He was referring to the Joint tor of the intensive care depart- the virus] or I feel unwell. What In an interview on Tuesday Comprehensive Plan of Action, ment at the European Hospital worried me first is, of course, not ment, killings of Uighur leaders, Yi told the UN Human Rights with the Public Broadcasting the nuclear deal that Iran signed in the besieged Gaza Strip. It is myself, but my family. I am really Agenceis forcible sterilisations, separating Council in February that “there Service (PBS), an American pub- with six world states — namely the main site in Gaza for patients scared this could infect my family.” children from their families, and has never been so-called genocide, lic broadcaster and television the US, Germany, France, Britain, with severe and moderate cases US think-tank has accused destroying the Turkic Muslim forced labour or religious oppres- program distributor, Ali-Akbar Russia and China — in 2015 to of COVID-19. – Reporting by Randy Mulyanto. the Chinese government group’s identity, including by sion in Xinjiang”. He invited the Salehi was asked whether anyone show to the world the peaceful Aof committing genocide demolishing mosques and other UN human rights commissioner in the Iranian government ever nature of its nuclear program. against Muslim Uighurs in Xin- sacred sites. to visit the closed-off region, but raises the issue of the benefits of Three years later, however, for- jiang, saying it has found “clear The United States government, did not give a time frame. nuclear bombs as “effective de- mer US president Donald Trump and convincing proof” that Bei- the Canadian and Dutch parlia- Newlines said its report was terrence” against nuclear-armed unilaterally pulled his country jing violated “each and every act” ments have already labelled the first independent analysis of powers, despite the country’s out of the JCPOA and reinstated banned by the United Nations China’s treatment of the Uighurs China’s treatment of the Uighurs official assertion that its nuclear the anti-Iran sanctions that had convention against genocide. genocide, while Washington has under the 1948 Convention on work has no military dimensions. been lifted by the accord. In its Tuesday report, the New- also imposed sanctions on sev- Prevention and Punishment of Ayatollah Khamenei’s fatwa The new US administration, lines Institute for Strategy and eral Chinese officials over the the Crime of Genocide. It in- bans the production, possession under President Joe Biden, has Policy said Chinese President Xi rights abuses in Xinjiang. volved the contributions of more and stockpiling of nuclear weap- indicated its willingness to rejoin Jinping set in motion the effort to Beijing, however, rejects the than 30 experts, who examined ons and other weapons of mass the JCPOA, but conditioned that destroy Uighurs as a group when genocide charge, claiming the all available evidence that could destruction. on Tehran’s resumption of the he launched the “People’s War on internment camps are vocational be collected and verified, includ- Iran’s nuclear chief also drew commitments it has suspended Terror” in Xinjiang in 2014. training centres aimed at fighting Chinese government com- a distinction between a nuclear under the accord in response to Chinese officials followed up ing “extremism”. munications, witness testimony bomb and a long-range missile, the US withdrawal and the other with a campaign of mass intern- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang and analysis of satellite imagery. saying the latter is used to “hit parties’ failure to meet their end the places that you wish to hit.” of the bargain.

Reclusive Chinese Water Tycoon Zhong Saudi Court Upholds Activist Shanshan Is Now Asia's Richest Person Al-Hathloul’s Sentence At Hearing Agenceis Called a "lone wolf" by Chinese cent stake in the company which, Ma is now worth a comparative- Agenceis Special Criminal Court would banned women from driving but media for his rare public appear- according to market research firm ly paltry $55 billion, according to amend her sentence – her first it was changed in June 2018, al- Beijing: Until recently, few people ances and aversion to interviews, Mintel, holds more than a quarter Hurun, after government regulators Saudi court has upheld the public comments since her 2018 lowing them to do so. had even heard of the Chinese bil- Zhong has achieved one of the fast- of the bottled water market in Chi- launched an anti-monopoly inves- original sentence of wom- arrest. The court, however, ruled She was arrested for the first time lionaire with a gruff reputation who est accumulations of wealth in his- na, where many people avoid tap tigation into his tech empire, which Aen’s rights activist Loujain that it would stand. in 2014 while attempting to drive built a fortune on China's seemingly tory, according to Bloomberg. water over health concerns. has pummelled Alibaba's share al-Hathloul, who had championed Al-Hathloul was detained in across the border from the United unquenchable demand for his ubiq- He became the first Chinese en- In contrast to charismatic Alibaba price and left a massive IPO by fi- women’s right to drive and for an May 2018 and sentenced in De- Arab Emirates – where she had a valid uitous red-capped bottled water. trepreneur to enter Hurun's top-ten founder Jack Ma -- who Zhong de- nancial arm Ant Group in limbo. end to Saudi Arabia’s male guard- cember to nearly six years in pris- driver’s licence – to Saudi Arabia. She But reclusive Zhong Shanshan global rich list this year, leaping out of throned as China's richest man -- lit- Although Alibaba and Nongfu are ianship system. on on charges that United Nations spent 73 days in a women’s deten- has become Asia's richest man fol- nowhere to put him hot on the heels tle is known about Nongfu's billion- headquartered in the humming east- Al-Hathloul was sentenced in De- rights experts called spurious. tion facility, an experience she later lowing the stock listings last year of Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and aire boss aside from his gruff image. ern tech hub of Hangzhou, Zhong is cember to nearly six years in prison The court suspended two years said helped shape her campaigning of his Nongfu Spring mineral wa- American investor Warren Buffett. "I don't have the habit of flattery not a regular attendee at the city's under broad cybercrime and coun- and 10 months of her sentence, against the conservative kingdom’s ter and separate pharma company Not bad for someone who in my personality," he once told business events, one local entrepre- terterrorism laws after a lengthy most of which had already been male guardianship system. Wantai Biological Pharmacy Enter- dropped out of school at the age of Chinese media in a rare interview. neur told China Economic Weekly. trial that drew widespread interna- served. Al-Hathloul, whose release In recent years, the kingdom prise, which has tapped into mas- 12 during the political upheaval of "I don't like to deal with people A former business partner told tional condemnation, but she was is conditional, remains under a has chipped away at the heav- sive demand for Covid-19 test kits. China's 1966-76 Cultural Revolu- and have to drink," he added, refer- state media he once attended an in- released last month having served five-year travel ban. Al-Hathloul ily criticised guardianship system, Zhong's net worth has surged to tion, and whose later jobs included ring to a Chinese business culture dustry conference with Zhong, who half of her custodial sentence. rose to prominence in 2013 when which assigned each woman a $85 billion and made him the sev- bricklayer, carpenter and news re- that encourages excessive wining "went to the stage to give a speech, Walking to the court on she began publicly campaigning male relative – a father, brother, enth-richest person on the planet, porter, according to Chinese media. and dining to cement deals. and offended everyone as soon as he Wednesday morning before the for women’s right to drive in Saudi husband or son – whose approval Hurun Report, a China-based com- Zhong founded Nongfu Spring His fortunes have risen just as those opened his mouth", without provid- appeals hearing, al-Hathloul, 31, Arabia, an absolute monarchy. is needed for various big decisions piler of "rich lists", said last week. in 1996 and still owns an 84 per- of Chinese tech companies have slid. ing details of the offending words. told reporters she hoped Riyadh’s Saudi law had previously throughout a woman’s life. 05 Thursday | 11.03.2021 State International Women's DIPR Cultural Day Celebrations Programme In Udhampur Lavender Cultivation Observer News Service senior Artist of Information De- partment Suresh Sharma con- Conclude at IUST UDHAMPUR: Department of ducted the proceeding of the pro- Observer News Service Professor Department of Journal- Information & Public Relations gramme. ism and Mass Communication, Dr. Top Choice Of Cultural Wing, Jammu, in collab- While addressing the students, Awantipora: Highlighting the Monisa Qadiri sensitised the audi- oration with District Information the chief guest applauded the ef- issues and challenges faced by ence towards the abysmal pres- Centre, Udhampur organised a forts of information department women leaders and acknowledg- ence of women in leadership posi- symposium cum Cultural pro- for organizing the awareness pro- ing their contribution, three-day tions across different sectors and Bhaderwah Farmers gramme on the theme COVID-19 gramme aimed at to create aware- celebrations on the occasion of the need to change the status quo. Do’s & Don’ts, here at Bhartiya ness among the students as well as International Women's Day 2021 Leading medical practitioner in Vidya Mandir High School. general public regarding COVID-19. organised by the office of Dean of women's wellness, Dr. Zahida Shah Principal of the host school, She urged upon the students to Students concluded Wednesday stressed upon the need to recog- Renu Sharma was the chief guest spread the message of Corona dis- at Islamic University of Science nise the health issues specific to on the occasion. ease among the common masses and Technology (IUST). women’s health and work towards In all 8 students of the school and urged the department to hold Speaking on the event, Vice creating comprehensive sup- participated in the symposium more such events in the near future. Chancellor Prof. Mushtaq A. Sid- port systems to help women sail contest and threw light on the Artists of Cultural wing DIPR diqi who was also the Chief Guest through this. Correspondent Press burning topic and shared their Jammu presented theme based during the valedictory function TV, Shahana Butt, called upon the views regarding COVID-19. scintillating cultural programmes congratulated the Dean of Stu- young generation to the change the Divyanshi Chalotra of class which mesmerized by the audience. dents for conducting the three patriarchal mindset and bring the 9th clinched first position, while Later, Prizes and merit certifi- day event to celebrate the Inter- idea of justice to society. Manvi Thakur of class 6th and cates were also distributed among national Women’s Day. While During the event, Yamin Ayaz, Priyanka Bandral of class 9th se- the winners. speaking on the theme, ‘Women Fabeeha Hussain and Rahat-Ul- cured second and third positions, Among others, senior artists in Leadership’, Prof. Siddiqi reit- Ain were the student speakers respectively. Besides, Sunaina of Information Department Yash erated that the dearth of women and covered various themes. As- Chalotra of class 7th bagged con- Kumar, Balbir Singh, Surjeet Singh, in leadership is a global issue and sistant Prof. Department of Eng- solation prize. Rakesh Kumar besides Staff mem- “we need to work towards im- lish, Isma Hamid presented a brief Sapna Sharma, Asha Devi and bers and students of the school proving the same”. report of the three day event and Bandhana acted as judges while were present on the occasion. While introducing the theme Assistant. Prof ECE, Baziga Yousuf Observer News Service to make the farmers Atmanirbhar fully pushed GI of Gucchi Mush- ‘Women in Leadership’ Assistant presented the vote of thanks. in real manner. room and in the upcoming days will DODA: District Administration The DDC informed that initially push the GI for lavender of Bhader- Doda has ramped up its Mission the Lavender was cultivated on wah, besides said that 2 more distil- DDC Precedence List Mode Stance for increasing agri- only a meager quantum of 30 to 40 lation units will be installed in the CRPF Personnel Arrested cultural production with a special kanal of land, but after promotion- Bhaderwah in the coming days. Undermines Panchayati focus on making the farmers of al campaign a humongous growth The DDC asked the scientists the district "Atmanirbhar" with a has been seen in last 2 years and of CSIR-IIIM to spread massive For Killing Wife special focus on the promotion of the cultivation has jumped to awareness among the farmers Raj Institution: Congress Observer News Service and sister-in-law, he said. lucrative lavender cultivation. around 800 Kanal of land in Bhad- regarding the new farming tech- Observer News Service ment to make necessary changes “While his wife died on the spot, As part of the mission, the Dis- erwah area alone. niques. He assured them that the in the precedence list that ensures Jammu: A Central Reserve Police his sister-in-law suffered injuries trict Development Commissioner, The farmers are now seeing district administration is ready to Srinagar: The Jammu and that DDC chairmen, vice-chair- Force (CRPF) personnel allegedly on her foot. She was taken to GMC Dr Sagar D Doifode today inau- the profit and potential of this extend full cooperation to meet Kashmir Pradesh Congress Com- men and members exercise their killed his wife, and injured his hospital from where she has been gurated three distillation units at cultivation and thus shifted from the objective of making farmers mittee (J&KPCC) Wednesday authority for which they have sister-in-law in the outskirts of referred to a military hospital in different locations of the Bhader- conventional farming to lavender Atmanirbhar in letter and spirit. termed the J&K Government’s been chosen and authorised to Jammu on Tuesday evening. Satwari because her husband is an wah - installed by the CSIR-IIIM to cultivation as an alternative means Later, the DDC Doda distributed order of placing DDC chairmen, work for the welfare of people. Soon after the incident the army personnel,” an official said. provide the facility of extraction of of livelihood, the DDC added. The mementos among the innovative vice-chairmen and members at “We are committed strength- CRPF personnel identified as He said the CRPF personnel had essential oils from Lavender and DDC said that the upcoming In- farmers and those who have just bottom of precedence list as un- en the Panchayati Raj Institutions Constable Madan Singh Chib was an argument with his family early Marigold at the nearest locations. stitute of High Altitude Medicinal started the lavender cultivation as fortunate and betrayal with the (PRIs) at all levels,” Mir said in arrested by the police. A CRPF in the morning. As tempers ran Addressing the farmers at Com- Plant was bound to give boost to a source of their livelihood. Among elected representatives in J&K. the statement. spokesperson said Chib was from high, he opened fire from his ser- munity hall Bhaderwah, the DDC the new varieties of Aromatic and others present during the program In a statement JKPCC President He said government must stop the 166 battalion. vice weapon. His eight-year-old said that District Administration Medicinal plant cultivation in the were ADC Bhaderwah Rakesh Ku- GA Mir lashed out at BJP govern- undermining the authority DDCs He was posted at the CRPF daughter was also present at the was making persistent efforts to Bhaderwah and its adjoining areas. mar; DFO Bhaderwah; Chief Scien- ment for failing to strengthen the and other democratic institutions, sector headquarters in Ban Talab spot. She is safe. Police has regis- introduce and promote the new The DDC said that recently the tist from CSIR-IIIM Jammu, Princi- Panchayati Raj Institution, saying in the larger interest of common from where he had gone home. tered a case and started investiga- alternative farming in the district district administration has success- pal Scientists besides PRI. that the false slogans and prom- people. The precedence list issued Tuesday evening, he shot his wife tions. (With CNS inputs) ises with regard to empowering by the Govt amounts to under- democratic institutions has once mine the authority of vital institu- again exposed the mindset of BJP tion (DDCs)of public importance, government. which deserves to be rectified, Online System For Various Dr Soz Calls Stresses On Economic Mir strongly urged the Govern- very immediately, G.A. Mir said. Services Inaugurated Observer News Service registrations done along with ap- Independence Of Women JKSPDC BoD Meeting plications pending at the depart- Observer News Service Speaking at the workshop, Dr. through tailoring, weaving and JAMMU: Commissioner Secre- ment end. Naheed Soz, Managing Director, handicraft work, service sector Demands Extension Of Time tary, Labour and Employment The dashboard will be updated JAMMU: The Department of Life- Jammu and Kashmir Women De- work, preferably the skill crafts,” (L&E), Saurabh Bhagat Wednes- regularly for registrations and long Learning, University of Jammu velopment Corporation stressed added Dr soz For Parnai HEP Project day inaugurated online system renewals granted under Shops organised a one day workshop on the need for empowering and giv- Dr. Kavita Suri, Director, Depart- for auto renewal of license, online and Establishments Act, Contract Gender sensitisation here Wednes- ing more respect to women for ment of Lifelong Learning, Uni- Observer News Service Company between JKSPDC and services for submission of inte- Labour Act, Establishment under day in collaboration with Dogra progress and prosperity of the so- versity of Jammu was the expert NHPC Limited, Development grated consolidated return under Interstate Migrant Workman Act, College of Education, Bari Brahma- ciety and thus achieving financial speaker of the workshop. While SRINAGAR: The Advisor to of Solar Power plant at avail- different Labour laws and avail- Factories Act, Registration Renew- na Jammu. The theme of the work- empowerment. She said that when interacting with the students, she Lieutenant Governor, Baseer able site of Gas Turbine Stage ability of online dashboard. al under Boiler Act. shop was “Gender Sensitisation: power is given to women, they will said that gender sensitization is the Khan Wednesday chaired 77th II, Pampore, Extension of Time Under these online services, Till now an employer had to Need of the Hour”. The workshop be able to change the society in a need of the hour and we all must Board of Directors meeting for EPC Contract and PMC for there will be auto generation of furnish different annual returns also commemorated International harmonious manner with dignity start it from our homes. She dis- of Jammu and Kashmir State Implementation of 37.5MW licenses under Shops and Estab- under different Labour Acts. But Women’s Day 2021. Dr. Naheed Soz, and integrity. She also said that cussed in detail the concept of sex, Power Development Corpora- Parnai HEP, MOU for develop- lishment Act, Contract Labour Act, under this system, an employer Managing Director, Jammu and livelihoods were important com- gender and gender sensitization. tion Limited at Civil Secretari- ment of Hydropower Projects Interstate Migrant Workers Act will furnish a unified single an- Kashmir Women’s Development ponents for women and there was Student participants expressed at, Srinagar. and Progress thereof, Status re- and Factories Act. nual return under different labour Corporation was the chief guest of a need to provide a source of live- their views on the theme and inter- The meeting held threadbare port and related issues in case On the occasion, the Commis- codes like Code on Wages, Social the function. Dr. Kavita Suri, Direc- lihood to the women so that they acted with the expert asking sev- discussion on the appointment of various works related to 1856 sioner Secretary also inaugu- Security Code, Industrial Relation tor, Department of Lifelong Learn- could have a better life. eral questions. Dr. Suri discussed of Managing Director of JKSPDC, MW Sawalkote HEP and status rated a dashboard for e-services Code and Occupational Safety, ing, University of Jammu was the “The women must be provided the issue with videos, and real life Sale of Power of BHEP, Imple- of 9MW Dah HEP &9MW Hanu provided by Labour Department. Health and Working Condition expert speaker of the workshop. skilled training for self reliance examples from the society. mentation of 850 MW Rattle HEPand 66kv Transmission The dashboard will highlight the code through online mode. HEP through a Joint Venture Line, now in UT of Ladakh.

Wine Traders Placement Drive Conducted At ITI Anantnag Concerned Over Observer News Service skills to enhance their employability. He said events like this provide an opportunity to Draft Excise Policy ANANTNAG: Various private companies of- bridge the gap wherein market players inter- Press Trust of India fered counselling to the job aspirants and also act with the supply agencies. conducted on-spot placement drive in Anant- The DC assured the job aspiring youth of Jammu: A day after Jammu and nag during a Job Mela that was held at ITI. every possible help from the government and Kashmir administration released The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Anantnag advised them to approach the concerned au- the draft excise policy for 2021-22, Anshul Garg was the Chief Guest on the oc- thorities. Later, 170 youth were registered on- Jammu Wine Traders Association casion. The programme as part of PMKVY spot for their placement in respective firms. (JWTA) on Wednesday raised con- was organised by District Skill Committee in Joint Director Skill Development, on the occa- cerns over the proposal to allot liquor collaboration with ITI Anantnag. sion provided information on various courses vends through the e-auction process. Around 18 firms including Peaks Auto Pvt offered in the ITIs across UT like; Draftsman The association said the trad- Ltd; Tata Fair deal Motors, Kashmir Electri- civil, electrician, turner, tourism, service sector, ers may lose their livelihood if cals, Zenith Group etc displayed their stalls Urdu calligraphy, information and communi- not being able to compete in the to show-case the opportunities being pro- cation technology and system maintenance. e-auction process. vided by them. Speaking on the occasion, the Addressing the gathering, Principal ITI re- The policy, which was for the DC said that the aim of organising counsel- iterated his commitment to provide quality first time placed in the public ling cum placement drive was to educate the training in all courses at the institute. domain before its issuance, en- youth about various opportunities in the pri- Among others, the event was attended by visages allotment of liquor shops vate and semi-government sector. ADC Gulzar Ahmad Bhat, Joint Director Skill to the residents of the Union Ter- He said the unemployed educated youth Development, Farooq Ahmad Khan, Principal ritory through e-auction. should equip themselves with requisite ITI, Muzafar Ahmad and officers of DIC. Empowerment Of Weaker Sections Imperative For Economic Emancipation: Dr Farooq Observer News Service brotherhood and this message has to be followed in letter and JAMMU: National Confer- spirit. We owe the posterity a ence President Dr Farooq better place to live in, which can Abdullah Wednesday called be ensured only by emulating for socio-political empower- the spirit if sacrifice, he added. ment of weaker sections of Dr Farooq Abdullah the society, saying their active touched a volley of subjects, involvement in decision mak- ranging from political devel- ing will greatly help in their opments of August 2019 to the economic emancipation. obtaining political situation in "The public spirited men Jammu and Kashmir, as also and women should come for- across the country. ward and work with mission- Dr Farooq Abdullah also ex- ary zeal and spirit on ground and opportunities to the weak- the objective of establishing pressed concern over the hike towards establishment of soci- er sections and ensured their egalitarian society, he added. in fuel prices, saying this has ety based on social justice, dig- active participation in decision National Conference Presi- hit common man the most. nity and equality,” Dr Abdullah making. He recalled how the dent also urged the cadre to The soaring perol and diesel said while addressing a func- selfless leaders of the SC com- work for strengthening am- prices has led to increase in tion organised by SC Cell of munity worked tirelessly for ity and brotherhood which is the transportation charges of National Conference. upliftment of the poor people. the cherished philosophy of essential commodities, which He said National Conference This spirit is to be imbibed by the party. He said all religions has broken the backbone of the has all along provided platform the cadre in order to achieve preach love, compassion and poor people. KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

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Funny: ComeCome Of toto Pranks, aa ConclusionConclusion of Puducherry from March 27. The outcome of these colossalcolossalelections amounts amounts spent willspent be on on crucial running running to a a vast thevast futurenetwork network direction of of under-per- under-per- of In- If he were a cricketer — which I rather of marks, remember.” of total freedom to pursue the pathways of KEVIN MARTIN If he were a cricketer — which I rather of marks, remember.” of total freedom to pursue the pathways of formingformingdia’s institutions. institutions. politics. Howsoever Howsoever The elections sound sound the thein system Westsystem Bengal may may appear appear and on Ason- KEVIN MARTIN doubtdoubt since since he he possessed possessed not not one one jot jot of of cricket cricket ThisThis generally generally got got the the ashen-faced ashen-faced ones ones one’sone’s own own mind, mind, frolic frolic in in the the fields fields of of an an idyl- idyl- paper,paper, ononsam thethe would groundground be it iteven isis asas more ricketyrickety significant. andand run-downrun-down asas thethe schoolschool vocabularyvocabulary in in his his speech speech — — but but if if he he were were a a movingmoving a a few few feet feet forward forward in in a a determined determined liclic nature nature and and dream dream of of writing writing lines lines that that Bengal is poised for a high-stakes battle between ‘IN‘IN CONCLUSION’CONCLUSION’ was was a a favourite favourite cricketercricketer Mr Mr P P would would have have been been categorised categorised efforteffort to to overcome overcome their their resisting resisting wills. wills. rhymedrhymed and and described described life life in in a a more more natural natural houseshouses spread spread all all over over rural rural Kashmir Kashmir chronically chronically starved starved of of staff staff and and phrase of a teacher ofMisogyny mine — a man of scien- as an all rounder. This is because he wasand three Chemistry Ableism periods were about tables way — a way that had nothing to do with the BJP and the two-time Chief Minister Mamata phrase of a teacher of mine — a man of scien- as an all rounder. This is because he was three Chemistry periods were about tables way — a way that had nothing to do with proper equipment. Reports of under-manned schools, particularly tific qualification; a man who looked at you science teachers rolled into one. He taught with cryptic symbols and water that changed science? proper Banerjee’sequipment. TMC.Reports Theof under-manned TMC has been schools, losing particularly leaders tific qualification; a man who looked at you science teachers rolled into one. He taught with cryptic symbols and water that changed science? andand perceived perceived atoms atoms and and molecules. molecules. Mr Mr P, P, let’s let’s Physics,Physics, Chemistry Chemistry and and when when the the frogs frogs were were colourcolour magically magically with with the the introduction introduction of of dif- dif- AA young young man man dreaming dreaming is is how how I Icome come to to atat the the primary primary- including level, level, herare are aamost routine routine trusted feature feature strategists such such areas, areas, towhile while the insti- insti-BJP. callcall him, him, for for he he very very well well may may still still be be alive alive plentifulplentiful he he was was found found in in the thehat makes a prank otherferent ferenttimes, powders. powders. making I Ionce once aremem- remem- circus viewviewwho my my find school school it reportsdifficult reports of of tothat that be day daya part and and age age tutestutes ininCongress, thethe citycity appearappear on the toto other burstingbursting hand, atat thethe has seamsseams been with withreduced needlessneedless to a monitoringmonitoring the the masses masses that that passed passed through through BiologyBiology rooms rooms giving giving lessons lessonsfunny? LIFEThe INpoint A out ofberber someone’snaively naively being being disability drawn drawn into into is whenwhenof theI Iglance glance mainstream. at at them them occasionally occasionallyHis content these these staff,staff, Schools Schoolsperipheral in in far-flung far-flung role inareas areas the function functionstate. The at at the theparty sweet sweet faces discretion discretion a similar of of hishis hands. hands. onon dissection dissection which which non-bi- non-bi-in case LIFEis Red INFM’s A just takingcruel.taking a Peoplea deep deep sniff withsniff from fromvisible a a daysdaysreflects yellowing yellowing the in naturein a a plastic plastic of sleeve. oursleeve. society Mr Mr P P obvi- obvi- situation in three other states. It has some chance in ItIt was was the the Sixties, Sixties, Mof of course.uda course. 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Science provided me with an in- unlikely to emerge as a force unless it reinvents itself. been the anthem of many a classroom bound things,” Mr P shoppingwould instruct, habits, directing and the his delivthrough- aggression a thick glass slab.that communicated andhe small. is reaching Science providedreal people me with and an in- hopehope that that with with time time the the growing, growing, engineered engineered preference preference for for pri- pri- schoolboyschoolboy of of that thatblatantly time. time. ableistwordswords at at the the ones onesery who’d who’d executive gone gone a a whiter whiteris dragged shade shade intoMost Mostan things things insult. in in Mr Mr P’s P’s class class started started out out as as sightsightinfluencing into into laterality. laterality. real That lives,That is, is, andyou you withcould could be be It is now clear that the Modi wave remains alive and vatevate schools schools would would phase phase the the government government system system out out of of existence. existence. 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It It carries carries between a a good good deal deal the headwifehead wrapped wrappedhis ‘apology’ around around other other video notions notions talks — — those thoseabout placeplaceare where wherenot cateringyou you got got tired tiredto theof of thinking.” thinking.”existing near future, a prospect which looks bleak. that communicated and the delivery executive. It Rahul Gandhi’s term at the helm has shown that only normalizes the stringent pa- OTHER OPINION NO triarchalHOLDS surveillance of women BARRED ...... OTHER OPINION an insult. Such ...... NO HOLDS BARRED ...... he is not just up to the task. The situation is not any ...... by their partners or parents as Needless to say, some people found better among other parties. There is no major pan- disparaging content an exercise of control over them. the prank funny and defended it. However, India leader to take on the persona of Modi. While Adding to that, the comedian DiscriminationDiscriminationGandhi and many others look like minions,AgainstAgainst the likes CricketersCricketersonly fosters harps on a gender stereotype of that doesn’t make it right as our society gets a of Mamta Banerjee and Mayawati who once showed women having notorious reputa- thrill out of poking fun at people who find it HEHE PAKISTAN PAKISTAN women’s women’s cricket cricket team’s team’s visit visit ThisThis discrimination discrimination is is undoubtedly undoubtedly unfair unfair eterseters will willdiscrimination be be able able to to stay stay in in Mumbai Mumbai in in the the tions as ‘shopaholics’ and ‘spend- TTtoto India India for forsigns the the World World of Cup shapingCup has has turned turned up into into intoand credibleand puts puts our our teamrivals team at at a havea significant significant too disadvan- paleddisadvan- currentcurrent climate climate if if we we reach reach the the final. final. thrifts’. It implies how women difficult to be a part of the mainstream. aa security security and and intologistical logistical significance. nightmare. nightmare. First, First, Thethe the castetage.tage. The The based team team has hasparties been been conciliatory conciliatory in Uttar about about TheThe ICC ICCagainst also also needs needs to to consider consider the if if Indiaalready India should should have no agency over financial teamteam could could not notPradesh go go to to Mumbai, Mumbai, and Bihar where where whoits its itswereits treatment treatment only but hopebut the the toInternational International stop Modi’s Cricket Cricket bebe allowed allowed to to hold hold multi-nation multi-nation tourna- tourna- resources as the husband objects matchesmatches were were juggernautoriginally originally scheduled, scheduled, have after after bitten the the CounciltheCouncil dust. (ICC) (ICC) should shouldThis take takesituation note note of of this. this. calls mentsments at atmarginalized a a time time when when it it can’t can’t guarantee guarantee groups. safety safety to her expenses and at the same ShivShiv Sena Sena started startedfor issuingthe issuing opposition its its usual usual threats threats withinInternational Internationalthe country, teams teams especiallyhave have refused refused to tothe visit visit ofof all all players. players. time, by asking the delivery ex- against visiting Pakistani teams. Pakistan over justified security fears. It seems, It is nowThe too late mystery to reschedule theof World good ecutive to deliver the parcel to how entertainment has always ills in our societies or using that against visitingCongress Pakistani teams.to reorient theirPakistan politics over justified to securitychallenge fears. It theseems, It is now too late to reschedule the World her natal home, the husband im- been his calling and that when for easy laughter. People like the Now, hotels at the alternative venue of however, that if we simply put international Cup and our pulling out of the tournament Now, hotelsomnipotent at the alternative nature venue of of thehowever, BJP. Butthat if this we simply looks put unlikely international Cup andhumor our pulling outis ofeasy the tournament to plied that his wife has no rights he is writing his content, he RJ should act as agents of social CuttackCuttack andandto happen neighbouringneighbouring in near future.citycity teamsteams at at clubhouses clubhouses in in stadiums stadiums and and refuse refuse inin protest protest will will only only heighten heighten tensions. tensions. We We over their home. 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OurOur cricketers cricketers nowOTHER now have have to to play play this thisOPINON all-im- all-im- NoNo country, country, of of course, course, would would accept accept such such unacceptableunacceptablehave if if any any unfunny of of our our sportspersons sportspersons tour tour tells the delivery executive how how it’s beyond his imagination Such disparaging content only portantportant tournament tournament under under virtual virtual house house ar- ar- conditionsconditions to to play play cricket cricket in in Pakistan. Pakistan. Yet, Yet, our our IndiaIndia again. again. Instead Instead of of appeasing appeasing the the anti- anti- her husband is holier than thou, to hurt someone through his fosters discrimination against rest,rest, with with their their accommodation accommodation being being pro- pro- womenwomen cricketers cricketers are are expected expected to to put put up up with with PakistanPakistanconsequences! extremists, extremists, the the Indian Indian government government and only sometimes reacts with content and his motivations are the already marginalized groups. videdvided at at the the clubhouse clubhouseThe of of the Bidenthe stadium stadium in in thisinitiativethis in in India. India. Additionally, Additionally, the the final final of of the the mustmust ensure ensure the the safety safety and and comfort comfort of of our our violence out of anger. Can there to help people combat the stress The mystery of good humor is whichwhich all all their their matches matches will will be be played. played. Every Every tournamenttournament isis supposedsupposed toto bebe heldheld inin players.players. ever be a virtue in violence? and trauma. However, there is a easy to decode – it shouldn’t have other team will be staying in five-starith a few hotels. tweaksMumbai. to the India Trump needs toAdministration’s explain how our crick- -EXPRESS TRIBUNE thin line between offering an ex- unfunny consequences! other team will be staying in Afghanistanfive-star hotels. policy,Mumbai. the IndiaBiden needs Administration to explain how our in crick- -EXPRESS TRIBUNE Misogyny 1: Humour 0. planation for one’s actions and the United States has signalled both continuity The prank is blatantly able- using those explanations to es- Views expressed in the article and change. Like former President Donald Trump, ist using disability as a mock- cape responsibility. Any apology are the author’s own and do WPresident Joe Biden wants to turn the page on America’s ill-fat- AllAll letters letters intended intended for for publication publication must must include include the the writer’sing writer’s comedy name name bait. and and The address, address, comedian even even if if a isa pseudonym pseudonymingenuine is iswhen used. used. itLetters Letters displays are are edite editedd as notas clarity, clarity, necessarily space space represent the ed 20-year-long excursionOBSERVEROBSERVER in Afghanistan. May 1 is the MAIL MAILdate for andand accuracy accuracy of of expression expression require. require. Our Our publishing publishing a a letter makesletter does doesjokes not not about mean mean the we we delivery agree agree with with a everything everythinglack of compassion or or even even anything anything for people in in it. it. -EDI -EDITORTOR editorial stance of withdrawal of US troops. But unlike the Trump Administration, executive’s speech impediment, who are hurt and rightfully so. Kashmir Observer which was willing to throw the government in Kabul under the asking him if he was talking One must never try to defend Kashmir’sKashmir’sbus for a deal with the FateTaliban,Fate the message isis from JustJust the new draft Consequential!Consequential! through a pipe (twice), repeatingHailHail the indefensible KiranKiran - misogyny and BediBedi Muda Tariq is a graduate proposals drawn up by the Biden team to “jump start” the Af- gibberish, and complaining how ableism. Although it is normal- in Political Science from DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,ghan process is that it is willingofof mistrust. mistrust. to hold Could theCould government’s you you also also tell tell handus us who who countries,countries, one one wanting wanting to to and and the the therethere is is something somethinghe has that difficultythat seems seems comprehending to to DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,ized in our society, it’s still far killingskillings and andLady heinous heinous Shri Ram crimes crimes College, I Iwould would like likeat toleast to comment comment part of theon on theway. the beheadedbeheaded and and mutilated mutilated the the bodies bodies of of otherother avoiding avoiding its its role role in in Kashmir. 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The The military military spaceand accuracy of expression-VORSHAL-VORSHAL require.action,action, Our but but publishing this this country country a letter is is never never does P.O.P.O. Box Box # # 337, 337, GPO, GPO, Srinagar-190 Srinagar-190 001 001 peace and createdword thisdemocracy environment does not figurea political anywhere. point on part of both these on both sides shouldMAIL be minimised but not mean we agree withVia: everything email readyor even to anything bother for in it.innocent -EDITOR email:email: edit [email protected]@[email protected] peace and createdFrom this Delhi’senvironment point of view,a political the Biden point proposals on part ofare both a huge these on both sides should be minimised but Via: email ready to bother for innocent shift. The US now wants all regional players — Russia, China, Pakistan, India, Iran and the United States — to discuss a “unified” approach to supporting peace in Afghanistan under UN Meritocracy auspices. Cut out by the Trump Administration and Pakistan, India had no role in the previous process, but was keen not to his is in response to a letter living in meritocratic society, where only those people who burn their mid- positive reinforcement given by board appear a spoiler, and had declared its support for an Afghan- published in daily KO on 10th people enjoy the status as per their night oil and prefer reading while oth- authorities to boost the confidence of led process and the talks at Doha. Finding common ground at March called, “Marks Do not merit and these marks are part of that ers are sleeping get good grades. students to achieve bigger in life. the high table could prove to be challenging, as each country’s Matter”. I don’t fully agree meritocracy race. So, one can’t rule Nowadays ,this line “marks don’t True, don’t get carried away by priority would be to safeguard its own interests. A lot will de- Twith the writer when she is saying out with the stroke of a pen that marks matter” has become a cliche used these marks. Instead, make them a plat- pend on Pakistan and India, and how their recent re-commit- marks don’t matter. I just want to ar- don’t matter, when in fact, they do. mostly by people for whom grapes form to launch big in life. As they say, ment to ceasefire at the LoC can contribute towards finding gue my case here to prove that they do Getting good grades are a reflec- taste sour. We must not steal the thun- “Abhi Ishq kay Imtihaan aur bhi Hain” peace in Afghanistan. infact matter. We must stop being ide- tion of one’s hard work. I have never der from people who have worked alistic and look at the things through seen a mediocre person,who doesn’t hard to get good grades in examina- Malik Javid The Indian Express a realistic prism.Currently we are work hard getting good marks. Infact, tions and these marks are the form of [email protected]

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the independence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the 7 Thursday | 11.03.2021 Opinion, Analysis,Think! Essays How can vitamin D save us from COVID-19 ?

hen we move from one place So, cytokine storms play an impor- to another,during that time tant role in clot formation. Optimal our body requires energy quantity of vitamin D in blood will not only for the movement stimulate macrophages more. Vitamin Wbut also for respiration and other meta- D will stimulate an anti inflammatory bolic activities.We get this energy from pathway more than a proinflammatory nutrients like carbohydrates,fats and pathway.T-helper 2 cell will release IL- proteins which are called micronutri- 10 which will also stop the pro inflam- Qadeer Mir ents. On the other end, Vitamins and matory pathway. minerals don't provide us energy but By decreasing inflammatory path- are essential for the normal functioning ways, there are less chances of multi of the body.Vitamins include Vitamin organ failure and other complications. A,D,E,K,C and B-complex. Vitamin D deficiency is widespread. One of the important vitamins is The main risk factors were attributed to vitamin D.It plays an important role in elderly women,higher latitude,winter calcium homeostasis.In 2020 during the season,less sunlight exposure,dark By decreasing peak of the COVID-19 crisis, many stud- skin,less intake of vitamin D. Vitamin ies were done on vitamin D and its role D deficiency is also associated with inflammatory in curing COVID-19. cell membrane by punching holes in vi- a deficiency of vitamin-D,a pro-inflam- diabetes,CVD and hypertension. Vita- Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin. ruses like RSV,Rhinovirus,SARS-coV2. matory pathway will be activated more. min D deficiency has been linked to the pathways, there are Its availability,absorption and transpor- Here again,after phagocytosis macro- onset of diabetes. Diabetes is initiated tation is associated with fats.It functions Anti Inflammatory Pathway phage will express a piece of s-peptide by the onset of insulin resistance.B-cells less chances of multi like a steroid hormone.For its function- Both anti inflammatory and pro of SARS-coV2 on MHC-II.Again ,MHC-II can overcome the resistance by releasing, it requires a site where it should inflammatory pathways involve many will bind to CD4 receptor of naive helping more insulin.Thus,preventing hy- organ failure and other hold fast.The site where it binds on a cell cells and substances like cytokines.A er-T cell. perglycaemia. complications. Vitamin is called a receptor. The receptor for vita- student with good knowledge of im- Naive helper-T cell will start releas- Due to excessive reactive oxygen min D is present inside the cell. munology will be able to understand it ing cytokines IL-12 not IL-4.These IL-12 species(RAS) and Ca** results in mas- D deficiency is Vitamin D is found in animals in much more easily but I will try to make will convert naïve helper-T cell to T- sive cell death and leads to onset of the form vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) it more understandable. helper 1 cell (TH1) not T-helper 2 cell. diabetes.Due to optimal quantity of vi- widespread. The main and in plants it is found in the form of Phagocytosis is the process of en- Now,TH1 cells will start releas- tamin D normal level of ROS and Ca** vitamin D2 (Ergocalciferol). gulfing any substance.Cells called Mac- ing cytokines like gamma interferon. can be maintained. risk factors were Vitamin D3 is also made in the hu- rophage are the major phagocytic cells These cytokines will attract more mac- Vitamin D deficiency is also associ- man body.During cholesterol synthesis, in the human body.When they encoun- rophages for phagocytosis of microor- ated with hypertension.The prevalence attributed to elderly a product called 7-Dehydrocholesterol ter any virus like SARS-CoV2 they en- ganisms like SARS-coV2. In turn mac- of hypertension in adults is approxi- is formed. This 7-Dehydrocholesterol is gulf it.SARS-CoV2 virus has a crown rophages will start releasing a lot of mately 29% with an estimated 1.6 billion women,higher present in our skin and on its exposure like appearance and its due to s-peptide. cytokines like IL-1,TNF-a,IL-6-IL-8. cases of hypertension expected in 2025. latitude,winter to ultraviolet B rays, it gets converted to These s-peptides are present on out- These cytokines will lead to massive Kidneys produce an important cholecalciferol. side of SARS-coV2 which give the virus inflammation and lead to a condition called hormone called renin.Renin converts season,less sunlight Major sources of vitamin D include crown like appearance.This is the rea- cytokine storm.These cytokines can also a protein called angiotensinogen into fish,liver and mushroom. Cholecalcif- son virus is called corona virus.Corona act on many organs and can lead to multi- angiotensin -1 and ,angiotensin 1 is con- exposure,dark skin,less erol when taken from diet or produced means crown like. organ failure.IL-6 can act on heart cells and verted to angiotensin-2 by angiotensin in skin is transported to the liver. In the So, after phagocytosis macrophages can lead to myocardial infarction. converting enzyme 1 (ACE-1). This an- intake of vitamin D liver there is an enzyme called 25-hy- express a piece of dead virus like s-peptide In lungs, massive inflammation giotensin-2 can lead to many problems. droxylase. It hydroxylates(adds hy- of SARS-coV2 outside on MHC-II.There is can lead to acute respiratory distress It causes vasoconstriction thereby in- drogen) at the 25th position and forms another cell called naive helper-T cell that syndrome.In the liver, it can lead to increasing blood pressure. 25-hydroxycholecalciferol. In kidney binds with macrophag. For this interac- crease in fibrinogen,ferritin,CRP and D- Angiotensin-2 also causes inflam- 25-hydroxycholecalciferol is hydroxyl- tion receptors are required.There is a CD4 dimer.They all are acute phase reactive mation and fibrosis in lungs.There is ated at position 1, forming 1,25-dihy- receptor on a naive helper-T cell that will proteins.Increase in CRP will lead to another enzyme called angiotensin con- droxycholecalciferol (1,25-DHCC) or cal- bind with MCH-II on macrophages. inflammation of blood vessels and leads verting enzyme 2 (ACE-2) that converts citriol. The main function of calcitriol After this interaction some chemi- to atherosclerosis which can lead to for- angiotensin-2 to angiotensin 1-7. It’s a is to regulate calcium absorption and cal substances called cytokines are mation of blood clots. vasodilator substance,it also decreases homeostasis.Calcitriol can also perform released like Interleukin(IL-4) from According to an article titled “Pulmo- inflammation and fibrosis. In patients other functions.It can bind to its recep- macrophages.When these IL-4 come nary Vascular Endothelialitis, Thrombo- affected by SARS-coV2,virus inhibits tor called Vitamin D receptor in im- in contact with naïve helper-T cells, sis, and Angiogenesis in Covid-19”, in The ACE-2 and due to that there is less for- mune cells like macrophages. they get converted to T-helper 2 (TH2). New England Journal of Medicine. mation of angiotensin 1-7,due to which After this interaction, certain genes Now,this T-helper 2 cell will start re- According to the study, 7 lungs were there will be hypertension,fibrosis and will get activated and mRNA will be formed leasing cytokines like IL-5. obtained during autopsy from patients injury to lungs. by a process known as transcription. This These cytokines will activate anoth- who died from Covid-19 and compared The Optimum amount of vitamin D mRNA undergoes a process called transla- er cell called B- lymphocytes and will them with 7 lungs obtained during au- in the body can increase the activity of tion to form protein.These proteins formed differentiate B-lymphocytes into mem- topsy from patients who died from acute ACE2 and can prevent hypertension. It are of different types but some of them are ory cells and plasma cells.Plasma cells respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) also stops viruses from damaging lungs. Cathelicidins and Defensins.They both are will start releasing antibodies.These secondary to influenza A(H1N1) infec- Different parts of the world measure Vi- antimicrobial peptides. antibodies can activate the complement tion and 10 age-matched, uninfected tamin D in blood by using different units. Cathelicidins are mostly found in system.Complement system will lead control lungs. cells like neutrophils,monocytes,mast to punching holes in the virus and kill Results showed that the lungs from Deficient being > 30ng/ml or 75nmol/l. cells, dendritic cells and macrophages. it.These antibodies can even bind to s- patients with Covid-19 showed distinc- Optimal being 51-70ng/ml or Cathelicidins increase vascular perme- peptide of another SARS-coV2 and stop tive vascular features, consisting of se- 126-175nmol/l. ability and can also stimulate macro- it from attaching to host cells.So,this vere endothelial injury associated with phages.They damage cell membranes pathway is fighting against the virus the presence of intracellular virus and of microorganisms like SARS-coV2 by and protecting us against it. disrupted cell membranes. Histologic Views expressed are the author’s own cleaving viral structures. analysis of pulmonary vessels in pa- responsibility and are not a substitute Cathelicidins range in size from 12 Pro-inflammatory Pathway tients with Covid-19 showed widespread for medical advice to 80 amino acid residues and have a This pathway is very important to thrombosis. Alveolar capillary micro- wide range of structures. Defensins are understand the deficiency of vitamin- thrombi were 9 times as prevalent in pa- The author can be reached small protein.They are typically 10-15 D and its effects on the body,especially tients with Covid-19 as in patients with at [email protected] amino acid in length.They also damage on immune system cells.If a person has influenza.

5 Answers about Vaccines and COVID Testing Meru Sheel, Charlee J Law, routine vaccines. was vaccinated a month ago. But this will cine, it is not routinely recommended. This depend on the serology test used. means a proportion of the population will Cyra Patel 2. Will the COVID vaccine make me test positive? The good news is that antibody testing remain susceptible to catching the virus. No, a COVID vaccine will not affect is not nearly as common as PCR testing. We also are unsure about how effec- o the vaccines give you COVID, the results of a diagnostic COVID test. And it’s only ordered under limited and tive vaccines will be against emerging or make you test positive for The current gold-standard diagnostic rare circumstances. SARS-CoV-2 variants. So we will continue COVID? Does the vaccine affect test is known as nucleic acid PCR testing. For instance, when someone tests to test to ensure people are not infected other tests? Do we still need to This looks for the mRNA (genetic material) positive with PCR, but they are a false with these strains. Dget COVID tested if we have symptoms, of SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COV- positive due to the characteristics of the We know testing, detecting new cases even after getting the shot? And will we ID-19. This is a marker of current infection. test, or have fragments of virus lingering early and contact tracing are the core still need COVID testing once more of the This is the test the vast majority of in the respiratory tract from an old infec- components of the public health response population gets vaccinated? people have when they line up at a drive- tion, public health experts might request to COVID, and will continue to be a prior- We look at the evidence to answer five through testing clinic, or attend a COVID Any vaccine side- an antibody test to see whether that per- ity from a public health perspective. common questions about the impact of clinic at their local hospital. son was infected in the past. They might Minimum numbers of daily COVID COVID vaccines on testing. Yes, the Pfizer vaccine contains effects, such as fever also order an antibody test during contact tests are also needed so we can be confi- mRNA. But the mRNA it uses is only a tracing of cases with an unknown source dent the virus is not circulating in the 1. Will the vaccine give me COVID? small part of the entire viral RNA. It also or feeling fatigued, are of infection. community. As an example, New South The short answer is “no”. That’s be- cannot make copies of itself, which would Wales aims for 8,000 or more tests a day to cause the vaccines approved for use don’t be needed for it to be in sufficient quantity usually mild and 4. If I get vaccinated, do I still need a COVID maintain this peace of mind. contain live COVID virus. to be detected. So it cannot be detected by temporary. These are test if I have symptoms? Continued vigilance and high rates of The Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine con- a PCR test. Yes, we will continue to test for COV- testing for COVID will also be important tains an artificially generated portion The AstraZeneca vaccine also only signs the vaccines are ID as long as the virus is circulating any- as we enter the flu season. That’s because of viral mRNA (messenger ribonucleic contains part of the DNA but is inserted where in the world. the only way to differentiate between CO- acid). This carries the specific genetic in an adenovirus carrier that cannot repli- working to boost your Even though the COVID vaccines are VID and influenza (or any other respira- instructions for your body to make the cate so cannot give you infection or a posi- looking promising in preventing people tory infection) is via testing. coronavirus’s “spike protein”, against tive PCR test. immune system, rather from getting seriously sick or dying, they which your body mounts a protective im- than signs of COVID won’t provide 100% protection. 5. Will testing for COVID stop as time goes on? mune response. 3. How about antibody testing? Real-world data suggests some vacci- It is unlikely our approach to COVID The AstraZeneca vaccine uses a differ- While PCR testing is used to look for itself. These symptoms nated people can still catch the virus, but testing will change in the immediate fu- ent technology. It packages viral DNA into current infection, antibody testing — also they usually only get mild disease. We are ture. However, as COVID vaccines are a viral vector “carrier” based on a chim- known as serology testing — picks up past are also common after unsure whether vaccinated people will be rolled out and since COVID is likely to be- panzee adenovirus. When this is delivered infections. able to potentially pass it to others, even if come endemic and stay with us for a long into your arm, the DNA prompts your Laboratories look to see if your im- routine vaccines. they don’t have any symptoms. So it’s im- time, the acute response phase to the pan- body to produce the spike protein, again mune system has raised antibodies portant people continue to get tested. demic will end. stimulating an immune response. against the coronavirus, a sign your body it can recognise SARS-CoV-2, the next time it Furthermore, not everyone will be So COVID testing may become part of Any vaccine side-effects, such as fe- has been exposed to it. As it takes time meets it, to protect you from severe COVID. eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. For managing other infectious diseases and ver or feeling fatigued, are usually mild for antibodies to develop, testing positive So as COVID vaccines are rolled out, instance, in Australia, current guidelines part of how we respond to other ongoing and temporary. These are signs the vac- with an antibody test may indicate you and people develop a vaccine-induced an- exclude people under 16 years of age, and health priorities. cines are working to boost your immune were infected weeks or months ago. tibody response, it may become difficult those who are allergic to ingredients in the system, rather than signs of COVID itself. But your body also produces antibodies to differentiate between someone who has vaccine. And although pregnant women By Arrangement with These symptoms are also common after as a response to vaccination. That’s the way had COVID in the past and someone who are not ruled out from receiving the vac- The Conversation LIFE & TIMES Thursday | 11.03.2021 08 Individuals with higher income likely to feel more proud and confident

Agencies Psychological Association. earning less is associated with compassionate and grateful, and Lower-income had the opposite gloom and anxiety." greater wealth may not contribute eople with higher incomes, effect and predicted negative self- In what they called the most to building a more caring and toler- in general, feel more regard emotions, such as sadness, comprehensive analyses to date, ant society," Tong said. proud, more confident and fear, and shame. The research was the researchers conducted an inde- The findings from the study less apprehensive in com- published online in the journal pendent analysis and a meta-anal- are correlational, so the study Pparison to those individuals who Emotion. ysis of five previous studies that can't prove if higher-income causes earn a lower income, although they The findings were similar in included a survey of more than 1.6 these emotions or if there is just a may not feel more compassionate, both high-income countries and million people in 162 countries. link between them. caring, or cherishing, showed the developing countries, said lead re- The analyses also included a Levels of income also may have findings of a recent study searcher Eddie M.W. Tong, PhD, category of emotions people feel long-term effects. In an analysis of In a study of data from 162 an associate professor of psychol- about others, such as love, anger a longitudinal survey including countries, researchers found con- ogy at the National University of or compassion. Unlike self-regard more than 4,000 participants in sistent evidence that higher in- Singapore. emotions, the studies didn't find the United States, the researchers come predicts whether people feel "The effects of income on our a consistent link between income found that higher income predicted negative self-regard emotions, such ute to emotional well-being for in- more positive "self-regard emo- emotional well-being should not level and how people feel about oth- higher levels of self-regard emo- as fear and shame. dividuals," Tong said. "However, it tions," including confidence, pride, be underestimated," he said. "Hav- ers. tions about 10 years after the initial "Policies aimed at raising the may not necessarily contribute to and determination. The study was ing more money can inspire con- "Having more money doesn't survey of participants, while low income of the average person and emotional experiences that are im- published in the journal American fidence and determination while necessarily make a person more income predicted greater levels of boosting the economy may contrib- portant for communal harmony."

Apple may launch AR 'contact lenses' in 10 years Jammu & Kashmir Power Development Corporation Office Of The Executive Engineer Generation Agencies said Kuo. the most advanced and powerful According to the analyst, these AR chips for its unannounced VR head- Division LJHP Gantamulla Baramulla own analyst Ming-Chi Kuo contact lenses are "unlikely to have in- set, with some chips reportedly beat- has claimed that Apple will dependent computing power and stor- ing its own M1 Mac processors. Email: [email protected] release augmented reality age." It's possible they would be con- The iPhone maker may use a "contact lenses" in the 2030s. nected to an owner's iPhone to get data. fabric exterior to reduce the headset EXTENSION NOTICE No. 02 NAccording to MacRumors, Kuo In addition, Kuo said that Apple has weight, but the company is also us- Due to poor response to this office E-NIT No. 25 of 2020-21 dated: 10.02.2021 issued vide this office No. GD/LJHP/2120-39 dated: said the lenses will bring electronics several prototypes of its headset that ing a fan -- an unusual move for Apple 10.02.2021 for Procurement of Portable Testing Equipments like 5KV Megger DGA kit digital oil testing machine for 3x35MW LJHP. (Ten- from the era of "visible computing" weigh 200-300 grams but the final weight given its emphasis on fan-less design. der ID: 2021_SPDC_116239_1), the critical dates are re-scheduled as under: to "invisible computing." "We predict could be reduced to 100-200 grams if it can The upcoming Apple VR headset that Apple's MR/AR product road- solve some technical problems. will be similar to the Oculus Quest, map includes three phases: Helmet This would make them significant- and some prototypes being tested S.No Activity Date already tendered Dates as per new schedule type by 2022, glasses type by 2025, ly lighter than existing VR devices. include external cameras to enable 1. Date of Issue of tender notice 10-02-2021 10-02-2021 and contact lens type by 2030-2040," Apple is reportedly working on some AR features. 2. Period of downloading of bidding documents. 10-02-2021 to 08-03-2021 10-02-2021 to 15-03-2021 3. Bid submission start date 10-02-2021 10-02-2021 4. Bid submission end date 08-03-2021 15-03-2021 5. Deadline for receiving the hard copies (CDR / EMD). 09-03-2021 16-03-2021 6. Date & time of opening of Technical Bid (Online). 10-03-2021 17-03-2021 Office of the Assistant Director Sheep All the terms and conditions shall remain the same. Breeding Farm Hardushiva EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, Generation Division LJHP, Short Term Tender Notice. Gantamulla Baramulla NO: GD/LJHP/2556-60 Short term quotations affixed with Revenue Stamp of Rs 5/= are invited from the registered suppliers for DATED: - 09.03.2021 DIPK-NB-6315/20 supply of below mentioned Medicines & Surgical items (Superior quality) to Assistant Director Sheep Breed- ing Farm Hardushiva for the year 2020-21.The quotation should reach the office of U/sd within 04 days of the publication of this notice & shall be opened on same day at 04:00 pm in office chamber of the U/sd. The quotationers or their representative are requested to be present on scheduled date & time. The rates should Office Of The Executive Engineer be per unit including GST. R&B Division Pulwama Kmr The U/sd reserves the right to reject any quotation or all quotations without assigning any reason thereof. N.I.T SL. NO: 300 /R&B/Pul/2020-21/11294-11304 D A T E D: 09 /03/2021. S.NO: Name of medicine. 01. Triclabendazole Liquid (1Ltr.) For and on behalf of the Lt.Governor of J&K U.T, the Executive Engineer R&B Division Pulwama invites Tenders affixed 02. Ceftriaxone(injectable)(250mg) with Rs 5/ Revenue stamps along with earnest money in the shape of CDR for the following works from the Regd. 03. Ketoprofen (Injectable)(30ml) Contractors in sealed envelope mentioning name and full address of the tenderer, Ref. NIT NO & Date and ref. to CDR 04. Nimuslide + Paracetmol(30ml) 05. Atropine Injection(30ml) NO & Date with amount prescribed on the envelope. The tenders be addressed to Executive Engineer PWD R&B Division 06. Multivitamin Injection Pulwama and should reach his office on or before _16-03-2021 -upto 4 pm. 07. Oxytetracycline Injection (30ml) The tender documents shall be issued on production of valid registration card and Treasury challan for Rs.200 08. Enrofloxacin (Injection)(30ml) up to __15-03-2021_4 pm. 09. Sulphadimidine (injection)(100ml) S.NO Name of work. Approx Earnest Class of Time for Cost of M.H. of 10. Dexona (eye drop) Cost Money Contractor Completion T.D. Account 11. Surgical Set .01. Repairs/Renovation of Residential quarter at Mun- 0.99 Rs. DEE 10 Rs. 4059 (NFB) 12. Flunixen Meglumine (Injectable)(30ml) sif court Pampore.(Balance work) by way wooden Lacs 2000/- Days 200/- Judiciary 13. Selenium & Vitamin E Supplement Panelling/CGS sheets 14. Dicyclomine Injection

Yours Sincerely, Executive Engineer, Sd/- R&B Division Pulwama. Assistant Director, DIPK-14838/20 Sheep Breeding Farm DIPK-14831/20 Hardushiva. The J&K Board Of Professional Entrance Examinations J&K Handloom & Handicrafts Corporation Tel/Fax: 0194-2433590- , 2437647 (srinagar) : 0191-2479371, 2470102 (jammu) website: http://www. Residency Road, Emporium Building/Sanat Ghar, Bemina, Srinagar. jakbopee.org, email: [email protected] Subject: Conduct of Special Round of physical Counselling for Admission to B.Sc. Nursing/ B. Sc. Paramedical/ B.Sc. Technology Courses Camp office:-UdyogBhawan, Rail Head Complex, Jammu. for academic session-2020. e-mail: [email protected] Reference: i) F.No.1-6/Lt/2021-INC/12869 dated 26.02.2021 of Indian Nursing Council, New Delhi. Srinagar Office Phone No:0194-2479825, 2486927 Fax No-2452376 ii) Notice No.029-BOPEE of 2021 dated 04.03.2021. Jammu Office Phone No.0191-2477694 Fax No.2475705. Notification No: 034-BOPEE of 2021 No: JKHC/HQ/2020-21/104 Date: 08/03/2021 Dated: 08-03-2021. EXPRESSION OF INTEREST In pursuance to letter F.No.1-6/Lt/2021-INC/12869 dated 26.02.2021 read with Notice No.029- BOPEE of 2021 dated 04.03.2021 and consequent upon receipt of shortfall from the Government/ Private Institutions against Notification No. 028-BOPEE of 2021 dated 25.02.2021, it is notified that the Board J&K Handloom & Handicrafts Corporation intends to establish an Art Gallery at its Heritage Showroom, Residency Road, Srinagar for shall conduct Special Round of physical Counselling of eligible candidates for Admission to B.Sc. Nursing/B.Sc. Paramedical / B.Sc. Technology Cours- promoting the local handicraft & handloom sectors of J&K. The proposed gallery is not mere fixed space designed to house J&K Arts & es-2020. The candidates who are interested to participate in this round of counselling are advised to report at BOPEE Office, Srinagar/ Jammu between 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM, as per the Craft collections, but the purpose is to shape identity and memory, cultural heritage, distilled narratives and treasured stories. The Pro- following schedule :- cesses involved, the journey, experience, and story behind our art and craft sectors are all important to creating awareness for our creative products. For the said purpose, the Corporation is looking for engaging creative branding agency for conceptualizing, creating, designing Dated Rank Remarks and Printing of display in the shape of pictorial/Graphics/Text on the prescribed spaces/walls. 15.03.2021 01 to 2000 Open Merit Candidates 16.03.2021 2001 to 3500 Open Merit Candidates In this behalf, the Corporation invites conceptual and financial proposals from the interested agencies, with a strong track record of un- 17.03.2021 3501 to 4300 Open Merit Candidates dertaking such project especially in Museum displays to participate in this tender. The agency will be responsible for creating an Art Gal- 18.03.2021 4301 to 5102 Open Merit Candidates lery that works on several layers of creative display and entrepreneurial ideas like souvenirs and cafe etc. The interested bidders may visit the space for the ideas on display and other ideas. Note: For the service mentioned above scope of work, the Corporation is seeking a financial quote as total package of the assignment. 1. The candidate(s) who have been allotted seats during first round and have upgraded during second round of counselling shall not be eligible to participate in the counselling. In order to participate, agency should fulfill all the following conditions:- 2. The candidates who have been allotted seat(s) during second round of counselling and have been upgraded during Mop-up round of counselling shall not 1. The bidder must possess the prior experience of executing similar assignments in the Museum/Gallery and technical know- be eligible to participate in this round of counselling. how of Photography and production facilities and the financial wherewithal that would be required to successfully provide the services . 3. The candidate(s) who have been allotted seat(s) during Mop-up round of counselling but failed to join in the allotted College/ Institution shall not be 2. The Bidders should attach the copies of the relevant supporting documents like GST, PAN, ITR of last three years, Registration eligible to participate in this round of counselling. of Company for the above as proof for fulfilling the above conditions. 4. The candidates once up-graded shall not be eligible to participate in this special round of counselling. The evaluation of the proposals would be carried out in two stages, the technical and financial. The final selection will be based on Qual- 5. The candidates who have been allotted seat(s) during first/ second rounds of counselling but failed to join the College/ Institution due to one or the other ity cum Cost Based System wherein 70% weightage will be given to the technical score and 30% weightage to the financial score. The reason are eligible to participate in this round of counselling. bidder with the highest score will be awarded the contract. 6. The candidates who have missed to participate in any previous round of counselling (first, second and Mop-up round) of allotment / up-gradation counselling, shall be eligible to participate in this special round of counselling. The offers should reach in the office of Manager Marketing, J&K Handicrafts (S&E) Corporation, Residency Road, Srinagar by or before 7. Only such candidates are eligible to participate in special round of counselling who have scored 25 or above points in the Entrance Test. 15/03 /2021 upto 2.00 PM and will be opened on the same day at 3.00 PM by the committee in presence of the tenderer/s who may wish 8. The counselling shall be closed immediately on exhausting of the available seats. to be present during the tender opening process. In case of reasons beyond the control of management or any other unfavorable circum- 9. The seat matrix shall be uploaded on website of the Board in due course of time(www.ikbopee.gov.in). stances the tenders will be opened on the next working day. 10. The other terms and conditions shall remain the same as notified by the Board vide e.-Information Brochure/ Notifications/ Notices issued from time The Managing Director reserves the right to accept or reject any or all tender/s without assigning any reasons thereof. to time on the subject. The EOI is also available at www.jkhsec.com 11. This Notification is subject to outcome of any writ petition(s), if any pending, in any Court of Law

Sd/- E&OE. No: BOPEE /Exam-35(iii)/2020 Dated: 08-03-2021 (Dr SuniL Gupta) Manager Headquarter Controller Of Examinations DIPK-NB-6298/20 DIPK-NB-6292/20 J&K BOPEE 09 Thursday | 11.03.2021 Business Farmer Unions Call 2400 PCBs Distributed Among Bharat Bandh On March Rainbow Trouts Entrepreneurs And Mushroom 26 On Completion Of 4 Growers Of Sgr, B’gam SRINAGAR: The Department of sorts of technical guidance to the Months Of Protest Agriculture Kashmir on Wedns- interested mushroom growers Rain Profits For day distributed Pasteurised Com- and entrepreneurs for setting up post Bags (PCBs) to the mush- new mushroom units. room growers/entrepreneurs of Director said Mushroom being district Srinagar and Budgam at an economically viable cottage in- Farmers In Kashmir Integrated Mushroom Develop- dustry; the Department is giving ment Centre (IMDC) Lalmandi, thrust for its sustainability and ex- Mudassir Kuloo here. ploring avenues for market linkage. On the occasion, the Director Mushroom Specialist Zaffar Srinagar: Adil Ahmad is an as- Agriculture Kashmir, Chowd- Ahmad Hakeem, Spawn Pro- sistant director of the fisheries hary Mohammad Iqbal said that duction Officer Amarjeet Singh, department in the southern state the Department is working on a Mushroom Research Officer of Karnataka. Recently, he travelled model aimed at generating addi- Farzana Tabasum and other con- 3,000 kilometres to the north of tional income to the growers for cerned officers were present on India, to visit Asia’s largest trout which the Mushroom Sector is all the occasion. farm — the eight-hectare Kokernag set to increase productivity and Earlier, the Director paid a sur- fisheries farm in Jammu and Kash- enhance employment avenues. prise visit to District Shopian and mir. Reason: To learn how rainbow He said IMDC Lalmandi is pro- held interaction with delegations trout, a highly profitable fish that viding 2400 pasteurized compost of Pesticide/Fertilizer Dealers. New Delhi: Farmers' unions ghu, Tikri, Ghazipur protest sites, can grow up to three kilogrammes bags and other inputs in the first Later, he took a detailed review have called for a nationwide the union leaders are touring (kg) in weight and which sells at Rs phase besides this the depart- of the working of the district with strike on March 26 when their other states and some of those 500 a kg, is cultivated. ment is committed to give all the officers and officials. ongoing protest at Delhi borders who have been at the sites since Rainbow trout is rich in protein will complete four months, news November-December are going and is said to boost immunity, agency PTI reported. Announcing back to take care of crops. another reason for its popular- their future programmes protest- On February 26, the Confed- ity. Trout farmers create artificial Telecom Companies Will Be ing the three agriculture laws en- eration of All India Traders called a ponds on land to raise the fish. acted by Parliament in 2020, the nationwide strike demanding a re- “We were given training about Allowed To Instal Only Govt farmers' unions said that some view of the provisions of the goods breeding and feeding of trout. We trade unions will also join them and services tax (GST) regime. are making efforts to introduce Approved Gears From June 15 in their protest against fuel price Recently, the farmers observed trout in Karnataka,” Ahmad told hike on March 15. the 100th day of their ongoing Gaon Connection. Mister Michel, who owned a pri- Following Red Fort violence, protest and said the protests will Besides such training, since the vate carpet factory in Baghi Di- Trout district of India which sullied the image of the so- go on unless the laws are repealed. beginning of the year, the depart- lawar Khan, and Panzagam Dachi- far peaceful protest by the farm- "If needed, we, on lakhs of ment of fisheries in Jammu and gam (Harwan) (Dachigam National In Anantnag district, a lot of fish ers, the farmers' unions are fo- tractors will reach Parliament to Kashmir has sent out several lakh Park), about 24 km from Srinagar, farms have been established with cussing more on spreading their press for the repeal of the three eyed ova (developing eggs, each says the website of the J&K fisher- government support. In June 2018, message to other states through black laws. 3,500 tractors entered costing Rs two) of the much-prized ies department. Anantnag district was also declared visits, mahapanchayats etc, in- Delhi on Republic Day. These rainbow trout, from Kokernag, And thus, trout farming made a as ‘Trout district of India’. Shabir stead of staying put only at Delhi were not hired tractors," Bharati- about 80 kilometres from Srinagar. humble beginning in the Valley. Ahmad Bhat, assistant director in borders. So farmers from Punjab, ya Kisan Union leader Rakesh Ti- Rainbow trouts are predominantly Farmer Shakeel Mohammad the fisheries department, Anant- Uttar Pradesh are coming to Sin- kait said in Madhya Pradesh. blue, green, yellow and silver in co- Teli, 55, from Sakhras Srigufwara in nag, said there were 137 private fish lour, and glisten in various shades South Kashmir’s Anantnag district farms just in Anantnag district. “This of the rainbow. Hence, the name. established a fish farm in 2009 sector has huge potential and trout along with his brother and neph- farming is also being introduced in Job Postings Rise In Promoting trout farming in states ew on 30 marla (0.075 hectare) of other parts of India,” he said. land. The three of them get a share Other than farms, trout is natu- Recently, about 700,000 eyed of over Rs 300,000 annually. Teli’s rally found in the streams and nal- February, Says Report ova have been sent to states such nephew, who is a post-graduate lahs of the valley, in places such as Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, in commerce, has taken up trout as Lidder, Wangath, Gurez, Hamal, Mumbai: Job postings went up others, segments such as IT and Uttarakhand and Sikkim. Earlier, farming; his daughter, a post-grad- Lam and Bringi. in February, mainly led by hir- telecom, alongside agro-based they were also sent to Meghalaya uate who also has a bachelor’s de- The Kokernag fisheries farm, set ing activities in FMCG, food and industries and media and enter- and Himachal Pradesh and neigh- gree in education is to run a trout up in 1985 with support from the packaged goods sectors, accord- tainment continue to do well. bouring Nepal. Lakhs of eyed ova farm too, instead of looking for a European Economic Committee, Agenceis cation equipment not designated ing to a report. Travel and tourism still face their have been distributed among local government job. is supervised by Manzoor Ahmad. as trusted products. Monster.com’s Monster Em- set of challenges. fish farms in the union territory, at “We have to be careful while rear- New Delhi: The government on “However, these directions ployment Index showed that job However, it has seen improve- a subsidy. Local fish farmers have Good return on investment ing trout. Unlike other species, Wednesday amended telecom will not affect ongoing annual postings witnessed a six per cent ment from where it was during been trained free of cost, Muzaffar trout need fresh running water and licence norms that will enable maintenance contracts or up- sequential growth in February. the onset of the pandemic. With Bazaaz, fisheries expert and chief What has triggered this interest in need to be fed on time,” he said. it to control the installation of dates to existing equipment al- The report revealed that most the COVID vaccine rollout being project officer of the Kokernag trout farming? The profits and the fact In a land of one kanal area (0.050 network equipment from non- ready induced in the network as of the industries have shown initiated and the nation gears up farm, told Gaon Connection. that trout grows well in cold regions. hectare), four fish ponds can be set trusted sources. on date of effect,” the amend- growth with import/export (10 to be workplace-ready, we can Trout farming is an important Ova are spawned from high qual- up at a cost of around Rs 700,000. With effect from June 15, tele- ment notification said. per cent), FMCG, food and pack- hope for improvements and new source of income for farmers in ity fish and placed in hatchery jars. The union territory provides a 40 com operators will be required While the government has not aged goods (9 per cent), and opportunities to open up in the the Kashmir region. Trout need It takes 12-15 months for the trout per cent subsidy for every pond to take permission from the Na- barred procurement of equip- printing and packaging (9 per coming months,” Monster.com running water and temperatures to grow over 250 grams. These are set up on a trout farm. Anayitullah tional Cyber Security Coordinator ment from Chinese companies, cent), BPO/ITES (7 per cent), CEO Sekhar Garisa said. ranging between 0 and 20 degree then ready for sale to trout farms, Chesti, a professor with the fisher- (NCSC) for up-gradation of exist- it amended the general financial banking/financial services and The Monster Employment In- Celsius to thrive. where they grow up to three kg be- ies department of Sher-e-Kashmir ing networks, utilising the tele- rules (GFR) 2017 to enable the insurance (7 per cent) and gar- dex is a broad and comprehen- According to fisheries depart- fore being sold in the market. University of Agricultural Sciences & com equipment not designated imposition of restrictions on bid- ments/ textiles/ leather /gems sive monthly analysis of online ment figures, government and Last year, despite the COVID-19 Technology of Kashmir said fish cul- as trusted products. ders in public procurement from and jewellery (7 per cent), wit- job posting activity conducted by private farms produce 600 tonnes pandemic, Teli and his partners ture has tremendous scope across According to the license countries that share a land border nessing significant increase in job Monster India platform. of trout annually in Kashmir, gen- sold 1,400 kilogrammes of trout for the world. “The trout introduced in amendment, the NCSC will be the with India on grounds of defence postings in February as compared The report also revealed that erating a revenue of more than Rs Rs 700,000 — they made a profit Kashmir is a cold water fish. It can be designated authority that can im- of India, or matters directly or in- to January this year. there has been a growth in jobs 13 crore (Rs 130 million). There of Rs 600,000 on an investment of reared anywhere in the world pro- pose conditions for the procure- directly related thereto, including Whereas, engineering, cement, in all the major cities across the are 581 private trout fish units in Rs 100,000. “Rearing trout gives us vided the optimum temperature and ment of telecom equipment on national security. construction, iron/ steel declined country in February as compared Kashmir and 200 more are being better returns than crops we could running water needs are met. Trout the grounds of “Defence of India” Public companies need to by 3 per cent, home appliances 5 to January this year. established in next few months have cultivated on this land. This has a good success rate in and out- or matters directly related to na- scrap tenders if a qualified bid- per cent, and retail 6 per cent. Among the cities Ahmed- under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya sector has huge potential, and if side India,” he told Gaon Connection. tional security. der is from a country that shares In terms of year-on-year (y- abad (17 per cent), Bengaluru Sampada Yojana, a scheme to boost one works with dedication, one can Brown trout can be found in riv- “Designated authority shall a land border with India, which o-y) growth, the overall index (10 per cent), Hyderabad (9 per fish production and generate em- even trout provide employment to ers. However, rainbow trout raised notify the categories of equip- includes China. in February still showcases a cent) have shown the maximum ployment opportunities. others,” Teli said. in open water sources face threats, ment for which the security re- J Sagar Associates partner Tony significant drop of 15 per cent growth while Delhi/NCR (6 per “Various state governments pur- Bashir Ahmad, 36, another Bazaaz of the Kokernag farm, said. lated to trusted sources are ap- Verghese said that the amend- mainly on account of the impact cent), Jaipur (5 per cent), Coim- chase ova from us and supply it to farmer from Kokernag, said his fa- “The breeding of the rainbow trout plicable. For the said categories ment of the telecom licenses by of the pandemic across some of batore (4 per cent), Chandigarh their farmers who rear it in farms. ther established the family’s trout is disturbed due to unabated mineral of equipment the designated the DoT regarding the procure- the key sectors. (4 per cent) have shown moder- The success rate is good, and this farm in 2013 by constructing three extraction and other activities. That authority shall notify the trusted ment of telecom equipment was Industries like travel and ate growth. has inspired many states to take it reservoirs on 15 marla (0.037 hect- is why we rear the rainbow trout in sources along with the associated an expected move in light of the tourism witnessed a decline of On the basis of y-o-y com- up,” Bazaaz said. are) of land. “We annually earn be- ponds, with a defined entry and exit telecommunication equipment 5G auctions. 62 per cent in February as comparison, the majority of the cit- tween five lakh and five-and-a-half of running water. It grows fast and is (trusted products),” according to “The recent incidents alleg- pared with the year-ago period, ies are still seeing a decline in Trout story: from Scotland to Srinagar lakh rupees from trout farming. also resistant to disease. If the tem- the amendment. edly by Chinese hackers have education by 42 per cent, oil/ job postings. I did not apply for a government perature remains between tweleve It will help the government definitely hastened the process gas/petroleum, power 37 per All functions and departments More than a century ago, when job, and began helping my father. and eighteen degrees Celsius for a control sourcing of products from with the government inclined to- cent, and BPO/ITES 36 per cent have shown positive growth in it all began in December 1900, no Those who have land and access year, a trout can grow up to three ki- China and other non-friendly wards a new national strategy to dragged the index down as they February compared to the pre- one would have expected trout to running water should start trout logrammes in a year,” he added. countries. strengthen the country’s security. are still significantly down from vious month, while software, farming to get popular in the Valley. farming instead of cultivating oth- Bashir Ahmad Bhat, director of The NCSC may also notify a list “Telecom equipment’s play a pre-COVID levels. hardware, telecom (7 per cent), It is said the first consignment of er crops,” he told Gaon Connection. the fisheries department in J&K, said of designated sources from whom vital role in telecom connectiv- However, agro-based indus- HR and admin (7 per cent), fi- 10,000 trout eggs came from Brit- Ahmad looks after his par- there were various schemes for farm- no procurement can be done. ity and data transfer, which has a tries witnessed an 11 per cent rise nance and accounts (7 per cent) ain in 1899, but perished mid-way ents, wife, younger sister and two ers who want to start fish farms. “The “With effect from 15th June direct impact on the national se- in hiring activities and telecom/ have shown the maximum due to the long journey. The next daughters. “After completing my government provides all possible sup- 2021, the licences, shall only con- curity of India. Therefore, such a ISP 10 per cent in terms of y-o-y growth, hospitality and travel year, they got lucky. A shipment of graduation, I worked as a sales- port to those who are associated with nect trusted products in its net- policy decision, which definitely comparison. (2 per cent), purchase/logistics/ trout ova, including 1,800 fry, came person, but it was difficult to make this sector. We have no shortage of work and also seek permission impacts significant market play- “While shifts in the job market supply chain (2 per cent) and in from Scotland on December 19, good money. For the past seven ova here,” he told Gaon Connection. from the designated authority for ers, clearly conveys the govern- have their ups and downs, with legal (1 per cent) have shown 1900, and reached in good shape. years, I am able to fulfil all neces- up-gradation of an existing net- ment’s stand on national secu- some sectors faring better than moderate growth. These were split between one sities at home,” he added. en.gaonconnection.com work utilising the telecommuni- rity,” Verghese said.

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Continue From Front Page Thursday | 11.03.2021 10 Donald Trump towards China. had contested police claims by claiming that their red –action needed by the agencies. (GNS) (later Bangladesh) and West Bengal which left around US Helped India The relations between China and the US are at an sons “were innocent and not militants.”—(KNO) 400 people dead. in that crisis, cold-weather closing, clothing, some all time low. The two countries are currently engaged Delhi High Court Around 75,000 mourners carrying black flags other equipment, some things like that, and over the in a bitter confrontation over various issues, including DDC Members Call the validity of the summons issued by the ED for gathered outside the shrine which coerced the gov- last several years, we have been deepening our mari- trade, the origins of the novel coronavirus pandemic, the 20 districts were elected last month. appearing before it on March 15 without specifying ernment to impose an indefinite curfew around the time cooperation,” he said. the communist giant’s aggressive military moves in The DDC members staged the protest after the UT the case she was being investigated in. She asked the valley. The theft of the holy relic immediately became China moved over 60,000 well-armed troops who the disputed South China Sea and human rights. administration amended its warrant of precedence, court to quash the summons, her daughter Iltija Mufti global news enforcing sleepless nights and invoking were mobilised for annual exercises, to contentious China’s Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe ear- placing the DDC chairpersons equivalent to adminis- said. immense pressure on the law-enforcement agencies areas like Pangong Lake in eastern Ladakh in May last lier called on the military to boost combat readiness, trative secretaries, vice chairpersons to vice-chancel- The summons was issued under the Prevention of and the Kashmir administration. year, prompting India to match the PLA’s mobilisation saying China’s national security had entered a high- lors of universities and the DDC members to district Money Laundering Act but the case under which she The then Prime Minister of the erstwhile state of which led to an over eight-month long standoff. risk phase . magistrates. was asked to appear was missing from the notice. In Jammu and Kashmir, Khawaja Shams-ud-din had to After lengthy rounds of talks, the two sides simul- Wei, at a separate meeting held on the side-lines of As per the government order, the DDC chairpersons her petition before the high court, Mehbooba said she leave the office due to the growing resentment among taneously withdrew troops from Pangong Lake area the NPC session on Saturday, called for the military to would get monthly honorarium of Rs 35,000 includ- had not been informed if she is being summoned as the local population for his administration’s failure in last month while talks are on for the withdrawal of boost combat readiness, saying China’s national secu- ing Rs 1,500 travel allowance and Rs 500 telephone an accused or as a witness. securing the relic. He was officially denounced from soldiers from the rest of the areas along the Line of rity had entered a high-risk phase , the South China charges. Vice chairpersons will get Rs 25,000 includ- “The petitioner is not the subject of investigation, the Prime Minister’s post on February 29, 1964. Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Morning Post report said. ing Rs 1,500 travel allowance and Rs 500 telephone nor is she an accused, in any of the scheduled offences The relic was returned on 4January 1964 by Abdul “I think you will see India in the very near term, The question of how the People’s Liberation Army charges and members will get Rs 15,000 including Rs to the best of her knowledge,” it said. Rashid who was caught along with other two named you know, remain committed to their non-aligned ap- (PLA) should handle security risks dominated the 1,500 travel allowance and Rs 500 telephone charges. She alleged in her petition that since her release by GulzariLal Nanda, the then Home Minister of India, proach, but I think they will deepen their engagement meeting on Saturday as the country faces challenges “We have received a message from the Lt Governor, from preventive detention following the abrogation of one of whom was custodian of the shrine namely with the Quad, and I think that’s a key strategic op- on multiple fronts from its Himalayan border dispute who is presently out of the station, and is coming back Article 370, “there have been a series of hostile acts Abdul Rahim Banday, and the other was Qadir Bhat portunity for us, Australia, and Japan,” Davidson said, with India to simmering tensions with Japan over the on March 12 for a meeting to address our genuine de- by the state, against her, acquaintances and old fam- who was believed to have some affiliation with ahead of the maiden Quad Leaders’ Summit involving East China Sea and rivalry with the United States, in- mands,” DDC chairperson and senior BJP leader Bharat ily friends, who have all been summoned by the ED Pakistan. the top leaders from Australia, India, Japan and the cluding over technology, the report said. Bushan told reporters at Exhibition Ground here. “The petitioner also wrote a letter to the Enforcement That theft, in itself, had substantiated that United States on Friday. Wei told the delegates that we are facing mount- Bushan was flanked by other DDC members af- Directorate, inter alia, pointing to the roving nature of Kashmir’s belief in shrines can never be broken and US President Joe Biden and Prime Minister ing tasks in national defence and we must compre- filiated with different parties including the Congress, the inquiry undertaken in the case thus far and that in any kind of sacrilege would have vicious outcomes Narendra Modi will attend the first Leaders’ Summit hensively improve military training and preparedness National Conference, PDP, CPI(M) and independents the event that she is questioned, she will insist on the that could change the political and social atmosphere of Quad in a virtual format on Friday along with for battle so as to increase our strategic capabilities to who had assembled at the place to resume the protest legitimacy of the process,” the petition stated. in the valley. Prime Minister of Australia Scott Morrison and Prime prevail over our strong enemies. this morning. Mehbooba, 60, who was released last year after But in 2020 alone, the valley witnessed more than Minister of Japan Yoshihide Suga. The great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation is at a Bushan said they are calling off the protest on the more than a year in detention following the scrapping half a dozen thefts in the holy places. Though none of During the summit, the Quad leaders will discuss critical stage where we are facing unprecedented op- assurance of L-G Sinha that “injustice will be undone”. of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status, was served them harmed any sacrosanct, the burglary in shrines regional and global issues of shared interest, and portunities as well as unprecedented challenges, We Blaming bureaucrats for the protocol and power notice to appear at the ED headquarters in the na- in itself is something that can invoke people hurting exchange views on practical areas of cooperation to- said. related fiasco, he said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, tional capital. their religious sentiments. wards maintaining a free, open and inclusive Indo- Wei also warned that US containment efforts Home Minister Amit Shah and even the Lt Governor The former chief minister also challenged the valid- The first case of theft was reported on June 20, Pacific region. would last throughout the process of China’s national had in the past talked about strengthening of the ity of Section 50 of PMLA under which she had been 2020, at the shrine of Shams-ud-Din Iraqi located at The Admiral was responding to a question from rejuvenation . Panchayati Raj Institutions in the Union Territory and summoned and said the section was in violation of Zadibal area of Srinagar, from where cash and goods Senator Angus King. “That would be a geopolitical ensured a three-tier system for the betterment of the Article 14 (equality before the law or equal protection were stolen followed by the theft at Dastgeer Sahab. major development if India more closely aligned with Two Militants people. of the laws within the territory of India) and Article Ten days after the Khanyar incident, Rehbab Sahib’s those other countries,” King said responding to the fire setting off an encounter. “We have formed a committee, composed mostly 21 (No person shall be deprived of his life or personal shrine was attacked as well. answer from the admiral. A local news agency KNO quoted an unnamed se- of DDC chairpersons from across the Union Territory, liberty except according to procedure established by These three shrines of Srinagar are located in the “India has always been a neutral country, if you nior police officer as saying that two militants are be- and they will hold the meeting with the Lt Governor. law). downtown area also known as Shehr-e-khaas which will. Are we developing a stronger alliance with lieved to be trapped as the operation in the village is We are hopeful of a peaceful resolution of the issue,” Under Section 50 of PMLA, “The Director, Additional has been the hub of hue and cry against any move- them? You mentioned them as part of the Quad. Do underway. he said. Director, Joint Director, Deputy Director or Assistant ment that would hurt the religious sentiments. they consider themselves a member of something of “Exchange of firing is on from both sides, though However, he alleged that the administration can- Director shall have power to summon any person Similar thefts were reported in Anantnag, Ganderbal that nature?” King asked. intermittently,” he said. “Militants are being offered celled the accommodation of the DDC members who whose attendance he considers necessary whether and Baramulla districts where Ziyarat Malik Dawood In November 2017, India, Japan, the US and Australia surrender. Let’s see whether they accept the offer,” he have come from different districts forcing them on the to give evidence or to produce any records during the shrine, Baba Haider Sahib shrine and Jamal Sahib gave shape to the long-pending proposal of setting up said. roads following the protest. course of any investigation or proceeding under this shrine, and Nizamuddin Bukhari shrine were looted the Quad to develop a new strategy to keep the criti- “We have installed lights in view of the darkness “We condemn this action of the administration… Act.” The persons summoned shall be bound to attend in 2020.All of them are under investigation. cal sea routes in the Indo-Pacific free of any influence. and the operation may remain on a hold for the night. protest is our democratic right,” he said, adding they in person or through authorised agents, as such offi- Crime has reportedly increased in Kashmir since The US has been favouring making Quad a security Cordon layers have been tightened to ensure militants will decide the next course of action after meeting the cer may direct, and shall be bound to state the truth the abrogation lockdown coupled with the disastrous architecture to check China’s growing assertiveness. don’t flee,” he added. Lt Governor. upon any subject respecting which they are examined effects of coronavirus on the economy. According to Admiral Davidson also said that the current state Meanwhile, authorities have snapped the inter- Earlier, the protesting DDC members shouted slo- or make statements, and produce such documents as the Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry of US-India relations presents a historic opportunity net services in Anantnag district as a precautionary gans during the sit-in protest against the administra- may be required. The proceedings under this section (KCCI), the erstwhile state suffered a loss of roughly to deepen bilateral defence ties and solidify what measure. tion to press for immediate rescinding of the recent are “deemed to be a judicial proceeding . $2.4 billion in the first four months of the political he described as the defining partnership of the 21st orders prescribing protocol and honorarium of chair- Mehbooba said it was in violation of Section 25 in lockdown while the estimated industry losses for century’. Training Camps persons, vice-chairpersons and members. the Indian Evidence Act under which any statement January 2020 to June 2020 amount to around $2.9 militant training camps in Pakistan-controlled The US and Indian navies are now securely sharing “We are on the roads for our people who voted given in front of a police officer was not valid in the billion. Jammu and Kashmir (PcK), which are used for train- information, and India has substantially increased its for us…How can we serve our people if we are not court of law until substantiated with evidence. This reminded many of the 1929 Great Depression ing and subsequently for infiltrating trained militants acquisition of US defence equipment, he said. given adequate powers and facilities. We will not in the United States, when theft among other crimes into Jammu and Kashmir for militant activities. Some The United States strongly supports India’s estab- hesitate to resign en masse if our demands are not Kashmir’s ‘Holy’ began to increase, as unemployment and poverty of these training camps are still active and imparting constable arrived and secured the crime scene. lishment of an information fusion centre focusing met,” DDC member Taranjeet Singh said addressing peaked. Like that western recession phase, there’s a training to militants,” he said. After police’s special squad failed in sniffing some Ensuring on maritime domain awareness, which will improve the protesters. similar increase in unemployment in Kashmir – 20 The minister said the government has repeatedly evidence, the Forensic Science Laboratory division maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region and Bay per cent – further resulting in the frustration of the raised the issue of Pakistan’s continued support to was contacted for collecting fingerprints of the thief of Bengal, he said. Bukhari Seeks PM youth. Victory Of cross-border militancy and infiltration in bilateral, re- members called off their two-day protest to de- from the collection box. But the major breakthrough The two countries, he said, concluded sev- “Youth have been fired from their jobs and the bur- gional and multilateral fora. mand adequate powers and monthly honorarium, came from digital monitoring of the area. The police eral agreements, including the Communications den of our financial needs is mentally putting us un- saying they have got an assurance from Lt Governor got evidence from their security cameras installed in Cong In Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) in der too much strain to think straight and distinguish 2 Major IED Manoj Sinha and will meet him on Friday. the shrine that had captured the whole scene. right from wrong,” said Javaid, a 30-year-old Kashmiri 2018, which has greatly enhanced information shar- police foiled a bid wherein Jaish module was plan- The protest began a day after the Jammu and The CCTV footage showed a young man storming boy who was dismissed from his job in the Gulf and ing and interoperability. ning to carry out vehicle based IED. We arrested a B Assembly Kashmir administration amended its warrant of pre- the shrine with an iron rod. He gathered his vest over had to return to his homeland unemployed after 10 The Industrial Security Annex (ISA), signed in A first year student, who was motivated through so- cedence, placing DDC chairpersons at par with ad- his shoulders in an odd attempt to hide his identity. years of service. December 2019 allows for the transfer of technolo- cial media applications. After interrogating him, four ministrative secretaries, vice-chairpersons with vice- He held it between his teeth, hardly veiling any of his “When you see your family starving, you can go to gies in support of defence production while the Basic more youth were arrested. A vehicle bearing number chancellors of universities, and DDC members with face. He peeked through the cavity into the donation any extent to provide for them.” Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA) allows JK O1 E 0690 was also recovered that was supposed to district magistrates. box placed beneath the copper plate engraved with These hardships and harsh realities of the land sharing of unclassified geospatial information. The be used for carrying out a car bomb,” he said. In a statement, Apni Party president Syed verses from the holy Quran and thousands of multi- apart, the fact remains that what happened at two countries also signed in October 2020 an agree- Kumar said that during the interrogation Sahil con- Mohammad Altaf Bukhari said protocol powers and coloured wish knots tied to its chains. Khanyar in the night of September 13, 2020 can be ment on Navy-to-Navy Information Sharing. fessed that he and his accomplices were planning to honorarium announced for the recently elected DDC With a bizarre swiftness in his actions, he got his easily bracketed as a dope-driven act. “Defence sales are at an all-time high with India carry out a vehicle based IED blast with the help of an chairpersons and members exposed the mindset of iron rod and tried penetrating it through the lock, ap- “That’s why we should’ve drug de-addiction cen- operating US-sourced platforms such as P-8s, C-130Js, OGW from north Kashmir. the bureaucratic set-up that has never wanted de- plying full force but failed, persistently trying to break tres in every Mohalla because most of the drug ad- C-17s, AH-64s, CH-47s, Precision Guided-Excalibur In another success, the IGP said that another mod- mocracy to flourish in Jammu and Kashmir due to its it. He held the box with a foot and subsequently tried dicts become criminals because of the abundant need Munitions, and M777 howitzers,” he told lawmak- ule headed by Lashkar militant Umar Khanday, who ulterior motives. to unlock it. After many failed attempts, he finally suc- for money,” SHO Parvaiz Wani said. ers adding that in February, India agreed to acquire was involved in Baghat attack, had persuaded one “The humiliating protocol powers and honorarium ceeded in the burglary of a shrine. Tahir needs treatment for drug de-addiction but Apache and MH-60R multi-mission helicopters worth Musaib Ahmed from Pampore. announced by the government for DDC chairpersons Though the footage was not clear, police identified remains detained in central jail, Srinagar for the USD3.1 billion and is considering other US systems. “We arrested Musaib and he revealed that at his and council members are in absolute contradiction to the culprit — Tahir Ahmad Mir. crimes he has committed. At Dastgeer Sahab shrine, USINDOPACOM defines the security relationship home there was a container carrying 25 kg of am- what the prime minister and the Union home minis- Tahir was born in a hamlet of Hardan, Kulgam in a a 55-year-old shrine-regular, Habibullah prays for his with India as a strategic imperative, Davidson said. monium power that was supposed to be used as IED. ter had envisaged for these elected representatives of family of traditional chefs. While his father Sanaulah transformation in the “house of correction”. “We expect substantial progress on interoperability During his interrogation, he revealed that the re- the people,” he said. Mir had moved to Srinagar for better earning 15 “When a thief stormed the saint’s home during and information sharing, service-level and joint mili- maining material was supposed to reach from north The Apni Party leader sought the intervention of years ago, Tahir, according to police records, was in his lifetime, he came out as Abdaal [a pious person],” tary-to-military cooperation and exercises like TIGER Kashmir. On his lead, one more youth Shahid Sofi Modi and Shah in the matter. his hometown getting addicted to drugs and other Habibullah narrates a popular anecdote about the TRIUMPH and MALABAR, and an increase in quadri- was also arrested. They were planning an explosion He urged them to resolve it as per their vision with crimes. “A teenager, he got addicted to heroin, charas, saint’s encounter with a stealer. “I hope the young lateral collaboration between India, Australia, Japan, at MC building Pampore. In total, seven new militant regard to strengthening the democratic edifice in alcohol, and injectable drugs for which he needed man who looted the saint’s shrine comes out as a and the United States as the relationship continues to recruits were arrested in the two modules that stand Jammu and Kashmir. money like many others who are gripped by the same changed person one day.” mature, he said. busted,” Kumar said. Bukhari said he hoped that by now the government addiction,” a cop part of the investigation said. - Zaid Bin Shabir contributed to the report. “These youth were motivated through social media of India must have gauged that the bureaucracy has Tahir, the cop said, was high on drugs when he US Defence Secretary networks and handles from across,” he added. “Lloyd Austin will meet with his counterparts and always tried to uproot the democratic edifice in this committed the midnight heist at Khanyar, which ex- 3 More Covid-19 He said militants are changing their strategy to at- other senior officials to discuss the importance of in- politically sensitive part of the country. plains him entering with the shoes on into the sanc- 1968—729 in Jammu and 1239 in Kashmir. About tack forces. “We are alert and plugging the loopholes ternational defence relationships and reinforce the He said the bureaucracy in Jammu and Kashmir has tum and his failed attempt to cover his face. the 97 new cases of infection, they said Kashmir Valley after conducting security reviews on regular basis,” he United States’ commitment to a free and open Indo- always displayed an uncalled-for repulsion towards “99 per cent of the criminals we deal with are drug reported 81 while 16 fresh cases were detected in said. Pacific region - founded on respect for international democratically elected institutions and representa- addicts,” SHO Parvaiz of Khanyar Police Station told Jammu division, taking the total case tally to 127288. Referring to Tuesday’s Sopore encounter, the IGP rules, laws, and norms,” the Pentagon said. tives in the union territory. Kashmir Observer. “After emptying their houses, they Giving district wise details, the officials said, Srinagar said that the killing of Al-Badr chief Gani Khawja was Lloyd Austin will embark on his first overseas “Just to retain their clout in decision making I be- start stealing for money outside to satisfy their dope reported 46, Baramulla 16, Budgam 6, Pulwama a major success for the security forces. trip on March 13 to visit US Indo-Pacific Command lieve the bureaucratic set-up should help strengthen cravings.” 1, Kupwara 4, Anantnag 1, Ganderbal 4, Kulgam 2, Two militant associates of Khawja managed to Headquarters in Hawaii, US troops and senior govern- the democratic institutions at the grassroots level The drug consumption has been on the rise since Shopian 1, Jammu 12 and Doda, Kathua Kishtwar and flee when cordon was laid. In the ensuing gunfight, ment leaders in Japan and the Republic of Korea, and if they really want to serve the people in J&K,” he 2016. Shri Maharaja Hari Singh (SMHS) De-addiction Poonch one each new case of coronavirus. Khawaja was killed. He was a senior militant and had senior government leaders in India, it said. remarked. Centre, the main such facility in the Kashmir Valley, Moreover, they said, 54 more patients have recov- crossed over to Pakistan in 2000. He returned in 2002 The date of Secretary Austin’s visit to India has not Bukhari claimed almost all political parties in has registered a 945 per cent rise in patients since ered and were discharged from various hospitals—sev- and was active for five years. Police arrested him in been announced. However, it would be the last leg of Jammu and Kashmir are on the same page on this 2016-17 — 489 patients visited its Out Patients en from Jammu Division and 47 from Kashmir Valley. 2007 and he was booked under PSA. In 2008 he was his maiden foreign trip. issue. Department (OPD) between April 2016 and March released. Till December 2015, he was working as “In India, Secretary Austin will meet with his coun- “I also appeal to the DDC chairpersons and council 2017, 3,622 in the next 12 months, and 5,113 in the 12 Army’s Counter OGW. In January 2018, he became active with Hizb. In terpart, Minister of Defence Rajnath Singh, and other members not to lose hope and consider en-masse res- months after that. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said in 2020, he joined Al-Badr as its chief,” he said. senior national security leaders to discuss deepening ignation as the last resort to get this issue resolved,” Between April and June 2019, as many as 1,095 the Lok Sabha. The IGP said that Khawja was instrumental in re- the US-India Major Defence Partnership and advanc- he said. more patients visited the facility. According to data He was responding to a question on whether the cruiting youth into his outfit. ing cooperation between our countries for a free, Earlier, the BJP had extended support to the pro- available with the main Srinagar hospital, it received Indian Army has taken any measures to reduce infil- “He would also receive new militant groups in prosperous and open Indo-Pacific and Western Indian testing DDC members and urged LG Sinha to consider 3,319 patients from July to November 2019. tration along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and north Kashmir and also help them to reach South Ocean Region,” the Pentagon said. their demands with an open heart. For satiating the thirst for drugs, Tahir needed Kashmir. Kashmir districts. He would provide logistics support In Japan, Secretary Austin will join US Department Peoples Conference president and former minister money in abundance. He began taking heroin which Naik said the “innovative” deployment of troops, to militants and his killing is a big success for police of State Secretary Antony Blinken for the US-Japan Sajad Lone had also expressed disappointment over costs Rs. 1000 per gram amongst other drugs. After he proactive use of surveillance and monitoring devices and security forces,” the IGP said. Security Consultative Committee (“2+2”), hosted the lowering of the status of the DDC chairpersons, started stealing from his own home, he moved out of have enhanced the ability to detect and intercept mili- When asked about the reports of sticky bombs by Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and vice-chairpersons and members, and blamed the bu- the circle, attempting pity burglaries like bicycle theft, tants attempting to infiltrate into India. making way to J&K, Kumar said it has added a new Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi, to emphasize that the reaucrats for it. laptops and phones which led to many FIRs being reg- “The Indian Army has adopted a robust counter dimension to the militancy. US-Japan Alliance has never been more resolute and istered against him. infiltration strategy which has an appropriate mix of “There is information that sticky bombs have resilient - the cornerstone of peace and security in a Gulmarg Receives Young and lean as he was, he would run too fast to technology and human resource put together to check reached in Kashmir but it has not been recovered recorded a minimum temperature of minus 3.5 de- free and open Indo-Pacific in the face of long-term be caught after a crime which resulted in a nickname infiltration effectively,” the minister said. so far,” he said, adding, “We have changed SOP and gree Celsius against minus 4.2 degree Celsius on the competition with China, it said. being given to him. He was called “Namtah” after the “Innovative troops deployment, proactive use of alerted all forces. I personally informed concerned at previous night, the official said. In South Korea, Secretary Austin and Antony Blinken Kashmiri idiom: “Namtanmanz chol”, meaning “run- surveillance and monitoring devices and the Anti airport and also appeal people to share information.” Srinagar, the official said, received 1.1mm of fresh will attend a US-South Korea Foreign and Defence ning fast like the wind”. Infiltration Obstacle System (AIOS) have enhanced the rain during the 24 hours even as it recorded a low Ministerial (“2+2”), hosted by Foreign Minister Chung After occupying numerous FIRs with his name, Tahir ability to detect and intercept militants attempting to of 4.3 degree Celsius against 5.2 degree Celsius on Eui-yong and Defence Minister Suh Wook, to reaf- LeT Commander had thought of giving his life a new direction in order infiltrate/exfiltrate,” he said in a written reply. capital city, Inspector General of Police (IGP) the previous night. The temperature was 1.0 degree firm the United States’ ironclad commitment to the to have a better future for him and his family. It even- On the basis of regular analysis of threat assessment Kashmir Vijay Kumar said Wednesday. Celsius above normal for this time of the year in this security of the Republic of Korea, and emphasise tually led him to leave his hometown of Kulgam and and past infiltration attempts, drill and procedures are “Yesterday, we received information that LeT com- summer capital, the official said. that the US-South Korea alliance remains a linchpin start a new life with his newly-wed wife in a shed near being modified to counter emerging threats, Naik said. mander Abbas, who was earlier with HM has come to Qazigund recorded a low of 4.6 degree Celsius of peace, security, and prosperity in Northeast Asia, a Srinagar outskirts, a place where his father had laid the Some of the measures employed by the Indian Chanpora to carry out a strike. We alerted our police against 2.8 degree Celsius on the previous night and free and open Indo-Pacific, and around the world, the foundation of his business fifteen years ago. However, in Army to check infiltration included augmentation of force and the CRPF, and strengthened our network. received 1.6mm of rain during the time. The mercury Pentagon said. the lockdown city, Namtah stuck to his old guns. AIOS with surveillance assets and enhanced incor- We will either arrest him or neutralise him in an settled at 0.4 degree Celsius against 2.1 degree Celsius After committing the crime, Tahir escaped for about poration of aerial platforms, night vision equipment, encounter,” Kumar told a news conference here on on the earlier night at Pahalgam while the famous re- 20 days and went to Jammu to dodge the police. When radars and underground sensors etc, he added. President XI Tells Wednesday. by representatives of the armed forces during the sort received 0.6mm rain. finally caught, he coughed up cash worth Rs 1,01,363 Naik said maintenance of heightened alert in areas He said frisking has been intensified and all means annual Parliament session in Beijing on Tuesday. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded a low of and some golden ornaments from his possession. along the LoC is also part of the measures. of intelligence are in active mode. The current security situation of our country is 2.7 degree Celsius against 1.1 degree Celsius on the “During further questioning, one laptop, two cycles To a separate question, he said work is being car- When asked about the surprise cordon operations, largely unstable and uncertain, Xi said. previous night while it very little rain. and nine mobile phones which have been stolen from ried out on some disruptive technologies as part of the IGP said frisking and checking was not like 90s. “It The entire military must coordinate the relation- The minimum temperature settled at 3.3 degree different parts of Srinagar city were also recovered on the strategy towards improving war-fighting capabili- is for 10 minutes and then let people go. It has psy- ship between capacity building and combat readiness, Celsius in Kupwara against 3.7 degree Celsius on the his disclosure,” police said. ties of the armed forces. chology impact that militants not come in crowded be prepared to respond to a variety of complex and previous night while the north Kashmir district re- Interestingly, the suburbTahir lived is notorious “Induction of these technologies would be un- locations.” difficult situations at any time, resolutely safeguard ceived 0.2mm rain, the official said. for its ‘highway heist’ history. “About 5 decades ago, dertaken at an appropriate stage of development as Regarding recovery of a pistol from two non-locals national sovereignty, security and development inter- The weatherman has forecast erratic weather with the congested alleyways of this area served as a base per the existing procurement laid down in Defence on highway recently and if it was connected with mil- ests, and provide strong support for the comprehen- intermittent rain with thunderstorm in plains and to many robbery gangs who would rob travelers on Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020,” he noted. itancy, Kumar said, “they are working in Soura belt. sive construction of a modern socialist state, he said. snow over higher reaches in the Valley till March 15. Bandipora route, strip them naked and take their The minister said special measures are in place to We have come to know and there was some affair of Xi spoke to the military delegates of the National “Weather is going to remain erratic till March 15. clothes as well,” said GhulamNabi Khayal, a Kashmiri control and prevent the trickle down of the disruptive one of them with a female there and it was aimed to People’s Congress, (NPC) which is due to end its six- Expect intermittent rain with thunderstorm and snow seasoned scribe. technology to non-state actors. harm her. It was locally bought from UP for RS 50000 day annual session on Thursday. over higher reaches mainly during March 11-13th,” Even though these gangs were quite dreadful and and there is no militancy angle to it.” There are 288 national legislators from the armed said Sonam Lotus, Director Meteorological depart- looted the passerby in every possible way, their belief Dead Sheep forces, the largest group of lawmakers in the NPC ment of J&K and Ladakh. He said that the weather on the shrines wouldn’t allow them to be a part of any in to diffuse what was believed to be some explo- Stone Pelting may affect Banihal-Ramban, Zojila Highways due to such sacrilege, Khayal continued. sive substance in the bag. which has over 2,000 members. “Let me clarify that we will not allow stone pelt- Landslide, snow slides etc. “People were too faithful to commit a sin in the They said after careful observation, a blood stained The Parliament session is taking place in the backing at any cost. We have arrested 39 stone pelters who “Farmers are advised to avoid spraying of orchards house of god,” the scribe said.“But today, youth is con- sheep was found in the bag. drop of China’s decision to pullback its troops from indulged in stone pelting in Srinagar recently. Fifteen n other farm operations till 15th March,” he said. sumed by drugs, the pressure from family and unem- An official said that it seems some trucker might the contentious area of Pangong Lake area in eastern of them will be booked under PSA,” he said replying For March 11 and 12, the weatherman has also is- ployment being one of the reasons for pushing them have thrown this sheep in a bag on the highway. Ladakh region in a synchronised withdrawal of sol- to a query during press conference at PCR Srinagar on sued a “yellow warning” for “isolated heavy rain/ to opt this method of pleasure. Ultimately, it’s forcing diers by the Indian Army. India has told China that the Wednesday. disengagement of troops at all friction points is neces- snow, thundershowers with lightning, hail and gusty them to commit crimes like robbing a shrine.” 2 Held With To a query about Lawapora, Srinagar encounter in number JK21C 3441 for checking. During checking, sary to bring peace and tranquillity on the border and winds” in Kashmir as well as Jammu divisions. One such act in the tumultuous sixties has trig- which three ‘militants were killed’, he said that “Police police team recovered three sharp-edged weapons for the development of bilateral relations. There are four types colour codes signifying the gered a massive uprising in Kashmir. have evidence, both technical and human and the from the possession of two persons namely Sushant Xi also spoke of uncertain times, amid the growing level of caution: green which means no action, yel- On December 27, 1963, the holy relic of Prophet same will be produced before the court soon.” Pandotra son of Jawar Lal and Mukesh Sharma son of tensions with the US as President Joe Biden contin- low—situation to be watched), amber –government Muhammad [PBUH] was stolen from Hazratbal shrine Pertinently, families of the trio killed in Lawapora Dawarka Nath-both residents of Udhampur,” he said. ues to pursue the hardline policy of his predecessor agencies need to be prepared for severe weather and which led to communal riots in the then East Pakistan 11 Thursday | 11.03.2021 Sports Real Kashmir FC Captain Chinese Smartphone Mason Robertson's Company Vivo Back As 4 Match Ban Revoked IPL Title Sponsor

Press Trust of India sponsor till 2023. Dream11 had been the IPL title NEW DELHI: Chinese smartphone sponsors for the 2020 edition, win- company Vivo is back as the title ning the rights for Rs 222 crore. The sponsor of the Indian Premium matches were played in the UAE in League cricket tournament, almost view of the pandemic. a year after the sponsorship deal Marya cited research firm GfK’s with the BCCI was suspended amid data to state that the company had the India-China border standoff. highest market share in offline re- The company, which competes tail in three out of four quarters last with players like Xiaomi and Sam- year. As per the GfK report, Vivo sung in the Indian market, also held 27 per cent market share and stated that it will expand its port- clocked an annual growth of 10 folio of premium devices, and focus per cent last year even when the on new technologies like 5G. industry shrank by 17 per cent in a

Press Trust of India during their I-League game against Indian Arrows on February 4. KOLKATA: In a major relief to Real The four-match ban would Bandipora Administration Kashmir FC, the All India Foot- have forced the RKFC striker-cum- ball Federation (AIFF) revoked defender to sit out their remaining the four-match suspension on its four playoff games. Felicitates 14 Participants Of centre-back, Mason Robertson, on Mason, in an appeal on Tuesday, Wednesday. The decision allowed had said the comment was "mis- him to lead the side in the I-League conceived, contrary to law and can- 7th Thaiboxing Championship playoff clash against TRAU FC at not be sustained" and hence should Kalyani Stadium on Wednesday. be "revoked immediately". Observer News Service The championship was organ- He said the district administra- In its decision, the AIFF appeals The appeals committee also ob- ised by Thaiboxing Federation at tion is keen to develop sports in- committee stated that the four- served that the statement made BANDIPORA: The Deputy Com- Hyderabad, Telangana from 26 to frastructure in the district and un- “Vivo is back as the title sponsor pandemic-hit year. match suspension imposed upon by Mason "has to be judged on its missioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr 28 February, 2021. der different schemes, not only the of IPL and that is very encouraging He added that the company has the player "lacks justification and terms and the same does not, taken Owais Ahmad on Wednesday fe- While interacting with the play fields are being developed in and exciting for us because IPL is a presence in more than 70,000 thereby stands annulled". by itself, amount to unsporting licitated 14 players from Bandipo- players, the DC congratulated every village but sports items are the biggest property in India and outlets and that the brand is doing "The Committee further holds conduct within in the meaning of ra who participated in the recently them for their participation in the also distributed among the sports is a perfect amalgamation of sports well across geographies. Vivo will that the player's action was a first- Article 50." It further stated that the held 7th Thaiboxing champion- championship and said that it will clubs of different villages besides and entertainment, so we are look- also add about 100 exclusive stores, time infraction and in no way can alleged offence by the father-son ship at Hyderabad. go a long way in motivating oth- numerous tournaments are organ- ing forward to the 9th of April, taking the total number of such be said to be severe enough to duo cannot be clubbed together Two players among them Mu- er youngsters to take interest in ised under Khelo India. when IPL begins,” Vivo India Direc- stores to 650 by the end of the year. attract the provisions of Article and should be judged separately. zaffar Ahmad Kawa from Kulhama sports. He assured every possible He said the sports calendar for tor Brand Strategy Nipun Marya Marya said as per the GfK data 50.2(a) of the AIFF Disciplinary "It is pertinent to note that there Nadihal and Feroz Ahmad from support to youngsters for increas- the upcoming summers has al- told PTI on Wednesday. of the December 2020 quarter, the Code," it stated. was a gap in time between the al- Bagh Bandipora won the belts for ing sports activities in the district. ready been devised and soon the He also said the temporary hold market has grown by 5 per cent. Mason, along with his father leged statements of the appellant the first time for the Union Territory He urged them to spend their lei- outdoor sports activities will start was a mutual decision, and the com- “So, I think that growth is com- David Robertson (the head coach and the coach. Therefore, it may while one participant Uzair Ahmad sure time in sports activities so that in the district. District Youth Servic- pany and BCCI looked at the larger ening back and that is why we are of the club), were on Saturday not be possible to ascribe them as 8 years old was the youngest player they do not get indulged in any anti es and Sports Officer, Ghulam Qadir vironment before deciding on putting quite optimistic about the upcom- suspended for four matches and a singular whole or as a concerted among the participants of the UT. social activities like drug abuse. was also present on the occasion. the sponsorship on hold for a year. ing quarters and the year where fined Rs 2 lakh each for abusing the attempt to intimidate or offend the “The whole environment has we will be launching multiple new referee in "filthy vulgar language" referee," it added. certainly now changed for the bet- products. In fact, in the premium ter and overall the environment segment, we’re looking at launching is better. I think it’s befitting that five to six new products,” he said. Vijay Hazare Semi-Finals Bidyashagar Singh Hat-Trick Helps Vivo is back as the IPL title spon- Apart from focussing on intro- sor... Our old contract is as it is and ducing devices with excellent im- we continue with all the terms and aging capabilities, he said the com- Mumbai Take On TRAU FC Trounce Real Kashmir 3-1 conditions we earlier had on the pany will also focus on 5G and its contract,” Marya said. portfolio of devices priced above Rs Agencies This year’s edition of IPL will 20,000 will be 5G-enabled. Karnataka, While Gujarat run from April 9 to May 30 across “There you will see a lot of action KALYANI: Bidyshagar Singh con- six venues—Mumbai, Bengaluru, from our side and the way we have Face Uttar Pradesh tinued his scoring spree and led Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata. The invested in 5G in the last so many TRAU to a thumping 3-1 win over Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmed- years, Vivo take a strong position as Press Trust of India perienced players like Manish Pan- Real Kashmir FC at the Kalyani Mu- abad will host the final on May 30 far as launching products in 5G. We dey, pacers Ronit More, M Prasidh nicipal Stadium in Kalyani, West as well as the play-offs. will be at the forefront of innovation, NEW DELHI: It will be a battle of Krishna, all-rounder Shreyas Gopal Bengal. Bidyashagar had scored a Vivo’s sponsorship deal with the bringing latest product to the market the big-hitters when prodigiously and spinner K Gowtham and could hat-trick against Mohammedan BCCI, worth Rs 440 crore per year, when it comes to 5G,” he said. talented openers Prithvi Shaw and have a slight edge over Mumbai, SC as well in TRAU’s last match and was suspended last season due to Vivo saw its revenue in India Devdutt Padikkal square off against who boasts of several youngsters the nimble-footed forward contin- the India-China border standoff. growing over 45 per cent to about Rs each other in a semifinal clash be- and will be without the services of ued his fine scoring form to inflict Vivo had won the IPL title sponsor- 25,060 crore in FY20 over the previ- tween domestic giants Mumbai regular skipper Shreyas Iyer, pro- defeat on Real Kashmir, even after ship rights for five years from 2018 ous fiscal even as its losses widened and heavyweights Karnataka in lific Suryakumar Yadav and pacer the Snow Leopards had pulled one to 2022 for a reported sum of Rs significantly over the previous fiscal the Vijay Hazare Trophy one-day Shardul Thakur. goal back in the 24th minute. 2,190 crore. It will now be the title on account of higher total expenses. championship here on Thursday. For Karnataka, another advan- Coming on the back of a thump- While Padikkal, who smashed four tage is the form of skipper Raviku- ing 4-0 win over Mohammedan SC, ed home from close range from thwarted by TRAU’s goalkeeper. consecutive List A hundreds to become mar Samarth, who is second high- TRAU continued their fine attack- a free-kick scenario, to make the In the 60th minute, Phalguni the first Indian to achieve the feat, is the est on the leading run-scorer list for ing form against Real Kashmir FC scoreline read 1-1. Singh found Joseph Olaleye in- India Move To 2nd Spot In leading run-scorer of the tournament this year, having amassed 605 runs. as well. The Nandakumar-coached The attacking duo of Bidyas- side the box with a well-weighted with 673 runs, Shaw is not far behind He hit a whirlwind 192 in the side could have taken the lead hagar Singh and Komron Tursunov through ball. With ample space, ICC T20I Team Rankings with 589 runs in his kitty. quarterfinal against Kerala and in less than five minutes in the continued to trouble the Real Kash- Olaleye’s shot lacked the venom as Shaw, who will be leading Mum- would be more than keen to put up a match as chances by Komron Tur- mir defence. And in the 37th min- it was hoofed away by the opposi- bai, has been on a record-breaking show once again. For Mumbai, who sunov and Bidyashagar Singh were ute, they combined to hand TRAU tion defence. But perhaps the best Ahead Of England Series spree. The diminutive right-hand last won the tournament in 2018-19, missed at close range. However, the lead once again. Bidyshagar chance of the half fell to Bidyashagar Press Trust of India T20Is against New Zealand, where batsman became the highest indi- a lot will also depend on how their with attacking momentum heavily Singh was played on goal by a Singh in the 68th minute. The for- he scored 69, 79 and 36, while New vidual scorer in the history of the bowlers led by medium pacer Dha- on their side, TRAU broke through Komron Tursunov pass and the ward could have scored his hat-trick DUBAI: India climbed a spot to sec- Zealand’s Martin Guptill gained tournament when he smashed an wal Kulkarni (13 wickets) perform. the Real Kashmir FC defence in the nimble-footed forward slyly slot- but his left-footed attempt from out- ond in the latest ICC men’s T20 In- three spots to be at the 8th position unbeaten 227 against Puducherry The role of spinners Shams Mu- 8th minute, but the Snow Leopards ted the ball past an onrushing Anuj side of the box went inches wide. ternational team rankings ahead of a after his good show in the T20Is. in the group stage match. lani, Prashant Solanki and Tanush had only themselves to blame for Kumar to make it 2-1. TRAU could have put the result five-match series against top-placed Guptill had scored 218 runs which On Tuesday, he added another Kotian and all-rounder Shivam conceding. A routine clearance Joseph Olaleye could have made to bed in the 79th minute when Jo- England beginning on March 12. included two half centuries during record to his name by notching up Dube will also be equally important. was fluffed by Anuj Kumar and Bi- it 3-1 for TRAU seconds before the seph Olaleye’s attacking run resulted England are seven points ahead of the T20 series against Australia. the highest score by an Indian in The second semifinal between dyshagar Singh was there to capi- half-time if he had not failed to in him finding substitute Chanso India, who were third before the away Australia’s Ashton Agar and New a chase in a List A game when he Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh, to be talise on the error as he thumped find the net from hand-shaking Horam inside the box. However, from series against Australia. Australia’s 2-3 Zealand’s Ish Sodhi made big gains af- smashed an unbeaten 185 against played at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, home from close range. distance, but as it stood TRAU led an extremely tight angle, Horam’s loss to New Zealand in a recent five- ter capturing 13 and 8 wickets in the Saurashtra in the quarterfinal, can be touted as the battle of equals. The first real chance for Real two goals to one at half-time. shot went inches wide of the goal. game series pushed the side below recent series. Agar and Sodhi moved surpassing the likes of Mahendra Both teams will rely on the per- Kashmir FC came in the 18th min- After an electric first half where Bidyashagar Singh sealed the India with just one point separating to the fourth and 8th positions re- Singh Dhoni and Virat Kohli. formance of their skippers -- Pri- ute when Mason Robertson’s shot both teams had chances, the sec- deal for TRAU in the 85th minute the two. In the T20 batting chart, India spectively after climbing four and Both youngsters would be keen yank Panchal (Gujarat) and Karan was deflected for a corner kick af- ond turned into a cagey affair when he bundled home from close batsman KL Rahul lost a place to be at three places. Kiwi pacer Tim Southee to score big and push their teams Sharma (UP). ter the Snow Leopards launched a as both teams fought to gain at- range after Joseph Olaleye’s shot the third spot but skipper Virat Kohli and spinner Adam Zampa, however, into the final come Thursday. counter-attack that almost reaped tacking momentum by stitching from inside the box caused havoc, retained his sixth position. lost three and one place respectively Padikkal would like to impress Line-up: dividends for them. Despite play- passes. In the 54th minute, Real resulting in Bidya taking advan- With 816 points, Rahul is behind to be at the 9th and 6th place. the national selectors once again Gujarat vs Uttar Pradesh match ing catch-up for much of the first Kashmir tried to get the ball rolling tage of a loose ball and slot home. England’s Dawid Malan (915) and Aus- Left-arm Sri Lankan spinner and push his case for a berth in the starts at 9am at the Arun Jaitley half to TRAU, the Snow Leopards through Lalrindika Ralte who tried The full-time scoreline read 3-1 in tralia’s Aaron Finch (830), while Kohli Lakshan Sandakan, who took six ODI squad for the upcoming three- Stadium. scored their equaliser in the 24th to launch a bid to get the equaliser. TRAU’s favour as they move to 22 was static at sixth with 697 points. wickets in the series against West match series against England. Mumbai vs Karnataka match starts minute when Danish Farooq head- Ralte’s delivery into the box was points from 11 matches. Finch jumped two places fol- Indies, broke into the top 10 at the Karnataka have an array of ex- at 9 am at Air Force Ground, Palam. lowing his exploits in the last three 10th spot after gaining nine spots.

ICC CEO Manu Sawhney Sent On 'Leave', Juventus Knocked Out Of May Resign Before Term Ends Champions League By 10-Man Porto Press Trust of India told PTI on conditions of anonymity. during the past couple of years. 2031, which hasn't also got the vote Agencies don't know what to say.” who interpreted what we wanted The 56-year-old hasn't been at- Firstly, a lot of people didn't like of the 'Big Three'. “We had all the cards in our hand in the best way, against a great team DUBAI: The International Cricket tending office for some time and his passive involvement when In case Sawhney chooses not to TURIN: Juventus and Cristiano Ron- to go through, just we didn't show it. with players of a very high level. Council's Chief Executive Manu was asked to go on leave on Tuesday. Greg Barclay of New Zealand and resign, it could lead to a long-drawn aldo crashed out of the Champions We only performed in the second half "After Taremi's sending off, we Sawhney has been sent on "leave" "The Board of Directors are try- Imran Khwaja of Singapore were removal procedure by all-powerful League round of 16 on away goals today and we almost did it ... the dis- showed the Porto DNA. We never after his conduct came under the ing to find a compromise formula in contention to replace Shah- Board of Directors. for the second successive year as the appointment is so great. It's all pretty stopped believing, this is the true scanner during an internal inves- where Sawhney leaves the post shank Manohar," a senior BCCI "Manu also has support within Bianconeri were were eliminated by much meaningless, even my two DNA of Porto.” tigation by audit firm Pricewater- with dignity by tendering his resig- source privy to developments in the board which is now split into 10-man Porto. goals or my performance, because we Juventus needed to overturn houseCoopers and may resign be- nation," the source said. the ICC told PTI on conditions of two factions of 9 and 8 members Sergio Oliveira scored in extra haven't got anything out of it.” a 2-1 deficit from the first leg. It fore his term ends. He has been under pressure since anonymity. on each sides. To remove Manu, one time to send Porto into the quarter- Juventus went out in the round of had conceded early in Portugal It is understood that Sawhney, the election process for the new The second reason why some of would need 12 out of the 17 votes, finals of Europe's premier club com- 16 on away goals to Lyon last season. and almost did so again in Turin as who replaced Dave Richardson af- chairman was set in motion last the bigger boards are upset is his which is two third of the Board of petition despite a thrilling 3-2 loss Sergio Oliveira also netted Porto's Taremi's header bounced off the ter the ICC World Cup in 2019 for a year, which ended with Greg Barclay backing to the ICC's recent decision Directors since he came with ap- in Turin after Federico Chiesa's two first goal, from the penalty spot, but bar in the sixth minute after Bianco- tenure till 2022, hasn't also been on taking the position in November. of asking boards to bid and pay a fee proval of majority of the board. goals had given Juventus hope. Chiesa scored twice in the second neri defender Leonardo Bonucci had best of terms with some of the in- It is alleged that Sawhney's "au- for hosting events during the next "It will be interesting if the fac- Porto, which played most of the half to level the tie for Juventus and blocked Zaidu Sanusi's effort. fluential cricket boards with regards thoritarian style of functioning" is cycle. tion comprising 'Big Three' can get second leg at a numerical disadvan- send the match into extra time. Taremi was also involved in Por- various policy decisions. far removed from the inclusive ap- It is understood that BCCI, Eng- 12 out of the 17 votes required to tage after Mehdi Taremi's sending Porto appeared to have all but to's goal as he won the penalty when He has come under scrutiny for proach taken by Richardson and land and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) remove him," the source said. off, advanced on away goals after the won it before Adrien Rabiot reduced he was fouled by Merih Demiral and his allegedly "abrasive behaviour" has not gone down well with the and Cricket Australia are completely Sawhney is the former CEO of Sin- matchup ended 4-4 on aggregate. the deficit three minutes from time Sergio Oliveira converted into the with colleagues. employees. against the idea and have made gapore Sports Hub and also served “There's great disappointment to set up a tense finale. Both sides bottom left corner. "There have been testimonies Also, a few cricket boards seem their displeasure clear at the various as Managing Director of ESPN Star and sadness, I'm pretty much also hit the woodwork in an end-to- Juventus appeared transformed from multiple ICC staff about his unhappy with him for backing inter- board meetings. Sports, a company he worked with speechless,” Chiesa said. end match in which the momentum after the break and drew level four 'abrasive behaviour' which hasn't im chairman Imran Khawaja during Another reason is a proposal for 17 years. “We managed to get back into kept changing. These games are minutes into the second half as Ron- been great for the morale of a very the elections last year. backed by him to have at least one He is also a non-executive direc- the match and we deserved to go marked in the history of the club," aldo controlled a Bonucci ball over efficient group of employees," a se- "He hasn't exactly been a fa- ICC flagship event every year during tor and member of the Audit Com- through. Instead, we're here talking Porto coach Sérgio Conceição said. the top and knocked it on for Chiesa nior official close to the ICC Board vourite of a lot of cricket boards the next eight-year cycle from 2023- mittee of Manchester United Ltd. about something else and I really "I have a group of brave players to curl into the top right corner. Outpost Thursday | 11.03.2021 12 Indian Army Adopting Have You Seen The Movie 'Titanic', Robust Counter-Infiltration Mamata Banerjee Injured Mumabi HC On Plea Seeking Strategy: Shripad Naik During Campaign In Nandigram, Vaccine On Priority For Judiciary Agenceis evacuated. First everyone gets it and then judiciary. I am the cap- Alleges ‘Conspiracy’ he Bombay High Court, on tain here," Chief Justice Datta said. Wednesday, adjourned the The Union government's counsel Thearing on a PIL seeking CO- Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Press Trust of India VID-19 vaccination for lawyers Anil Singh told the HC that similar and judges on priority, saying matters were pending in various Nandigram: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata some decisions must be left to the other high courts across the country. Banerjee said on Wednesday that she was injured in "executive's wisdom". He also said the Delhi High one of her legs after being allegedly pushed during The court also said it was rather Court had taken suo moto (on its the election campaign in Nandigram. "selfish" of the petitioners to seek vac- own) cognisance of the vaccina- The incident happened in the evening when Ba- cination on priority for the judiciary. tion drive. nerjee was outside a temple in the Reyapara area. A bench of Chief Justice Di- Singh also said the Bharat Bio- “I was standing outside my car with the door pankar Datta and Justice G.S. tech, which has developed the CO- open. I was going to a temple there to offer my Kulkarni was hearing a plea filed VID-19 vaccine 'Covaxin', had filed prayers. Few people came around my car and by Mumbai-based lawyers, seek- an application before the Supreme Press Trust of India (AIOS) have enhanced the ability pushed the door. The door hit my leg,” she said. ing that members of the judiciary, Court for transferring all the ap- to detect and intercept terrorists BJP leader Arjun Singh said Mamata Banerjee was advocates and their staff be con- plications to the apex court. he Indian Army has adopted attempting to infiltrate/exfiltrate," lying to get sympathy. The chief minister claimed sidered as frontline workers and a robust counter infiltration he said in a written reply. that her leg got swollen because of the injury and she they be provided vaccine against Tstrategy, focusing on a mix of On the basis of regular analysis was feeling feverish. Speaking to reporters, she said COVID-19 on a priority basis. technology and human resources, of threat assessment and past in- no local police personnel was present at the spot The petitioners, advocates Vaish- to effectively check infiltration in filtration attempts, drill and proce- when the incident happened. navi Gholave and Yogesh Morbale, border areas, the government said dures are being modified to coun- Banerjee, the TMC candidate from Nandigram, al- filed the plea last week through on Wednesday. ter emerging threats, Naik said. leged that it was a “conspiracy”. their counsels Vinod P. Sangvikar The measures to check infiltra- “Some of the measures em- The incident triggered a security scare as the and Yashodeep Deshmukh. tion include boosting surveillance ployed by the Indian Army to chief minister gets Z-plus protection. The petitioner lawyers told the architecture and intelligence check infiltration included aug- Banerjee, who was supposed to stay the night in bench on Wednesday that the HC gathering, Minister of State for mentation of AIOS with surveil- Nandigram, was being brought to Kolkata, official worked throughout the pandemic Defence Shripad Naik said in the lance assets and enhanced incor- sources said. period and all lawyers, judges, and Lok Sabha. poration of aerial platforms, night She was in the area in Purba Medinipur district over staff continued to work, regard- He was responding to a ques- vision equipment, radars and un- the last two days to campaign for the upcoming elections. less of the risk of contracting the tion on whether the Indian Army derground sensors etc,” he added. Earlier, in the day she filed her nominations in Haldia. viral infection. has taken any measures to reduce Naik said maintenance of The bench however, reminded infiltration along the Line of Con- heightened alert in areas along the the petitioners that many others, trol (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir. LoC is also part of the measures. I was standing outside my car with the door open. such as sanitation workers and staff Naik said the "innovative" de- To a separate question, he said of several private organisations, also The HC then said it will refrain ployment of troops, proactive use work is being carried out on some I was going to a temple there to offer my prayers. Few people came continued to work in this period. from making any observations on of surveillance and monitoring disruptive technologies as part of around my car and pushed the door. The door hit my leg.” "Why not file a PIL for the staff the policy decision till the Supreme devices have enhanced the ability the strategy towards improving of private organisations, dab- Court decides on the transfer plea. to detect and intercept terrorists war-fighting capabilities of the bawalas? That way everyone is a The court also said if and when attempting to infiltrate into India. armed forces. frontline worker," the bench said. the government decides to vaccinate "The Indian Army has adopted "Induction of these technolo- "Something should be left for members of the judiciary, the ASG a robust counter infiltration strat- gies would be undertaken at an the executive's wisdom. Tell us and other lawyers must suggest that egy which has an appropriate mix appropriate stage of development what is wrong with the policy? lawyers working under the legal ser- of technology and human resource as per the existing procurement A policy decision cannot be in- vices authority are considered first. put together to check infiltration laid down in Defence Acquisition Farmer Unions Call For Bharat terfered with by the court unless It directed the ASG to clarify by effectively," the minister said. Procedure (DAP) 2020," he noted. there is arbitrariness," it said. March 17, the next date of hearing, "Innovative troops deployment, The minister said special mea- Bandh On March 26 The bench also said the govern- what were the requirements to prove proactive use of surveillance sures are in place to control and pre- ment was doing a fine job with the one's co-morbidities and become eli- and monitoring devices and the vent the trickle down of the disrup- ongoing vaccination programme gible for receiving the vaccine. Anti-Infiltration Obstacle System tive technology to non-state actors. in the country. Currently, vaccination is un- The court said it was rather "self- derway in India for medical staff, ish" of the petitioners to seek vacci- those classified by the govern- nation on priority for the judiciary. ment as frontline workers, and for Rahul Questions Alleged Delay "Have you seen the movie 'Ti- citizens above 60 years of age or tanic'? Do you recollect captain of those in the age group of 45 and And Pendency Of CAG Reports ship? He has to wait till others are 59 with co-morbidities.

Afghan Buddha In Virtual Return, 20 Years After Taliban Destroyed

Agenceis that once housed Salsal – the 55-metre (180-foot) high statue. wenty years after being “These moments also remind blasted out of Afghanistan’s you of what a great treasure Trugged central highlands, we lost,” said Gulsoom Zahra, a one of the country’s famed Bud- 23-year-old Bamiyan resident Agenceis fiscal year, or they were pending. dha statues made a brief vir- who attended the ceremony. "CAGed", Gandhi tweeted along tual return on Tuesday night as The Taliban drew international New Delhi: Congress leader Ra- with the table. Farmers block a road at Singhu border during their 'chakka jam' protest on Feb 6. File Photo a three-dimensional projection revulsion when they blew up the hul Gandhi on Wednesday raised While Gandhi did not mention filled the alcove that hosted the centuries-old figures during their question over alleged delay and the source of the table shared by Agenceis peaceful bandh will remain effec- at the Delhi border points --- Sin- statue for centuries. brief, iron-handed rule over the pendency of Comptroller and him, a media report claimed that the tive from morning till evening," he ghu, Tikri and Ghazipur --- for The projection topped off a day country as they went on a ram- Auditor General (CAG) reports, number of reports brought out by the Farmer unions on Wednesday called told reporters at the Singhu border. over four months, demanding the commemorating the destruction of page against Afghanistan’s rich tweeting the word "CAGed" along country's top audit body has come for a Bharat bandh on March 26, On March 19, the farmers will repeal of farm laws and a legal the two famous Buddha statues by pre-Islamic cultural heritage. with a table showing the time down sharply in the past five years. when their protest at Delhi's borders observe "Mandi Bachao-Kheti guarantee on the minimum sup- the Taliban in March 2001 in central With its snowy backdrop and taken by it for audit in the last few The total number of CAG reports against the Centre's three new farm Bachao" day, he said. port price (MSP) for their crops. Afghanistan’s Bamiyan valley. clear blue skies, Bamiyan has been years to support his claim. relating to central government laws completes four months. The farmer unions have also The protesting farmers have ex- “We do not want people to one of Afghanistan’s few popular Taking to Twitter, he posted a ministries and departments came Farmer leader Buta Singh Burj- decided to celebrate Shaheedi di- pressed apprehension that these forget what a horrific crime was destinations for outdoor enthusiasts table which showed the time taken down from 55 in 2015 to just 14 in gill said farmers along with trade vas' of Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and laws would pave the way for the committed here,” said Zahra Hus- and history buffs keen to explore the by the CAG to prepare audit reports 2020, a fall of nearly 75 per cent, unions will protest the hike in fuel Sukhdev, Burjgill added. Farmers dismantling of the MSP system, saini, one of the organisers of the country’s archaeological heritage. since 2011-12. the report said citing a reply to an prices and privatisation of rail- leaders also said that copies of the leaving them at the "mercy" of big A Night With Buddha event. The commemoration has been The table shared by Gandhi RTI application. ways on March 15. new farm laws will be burnt dur- corporations. However, the gov- After a lantern-lit procession, clouded by fears the Taliban are showed that in the fiscal years 2017- In another tweet in Hindi, Gan- "We will observe a complete ing Holika Dahan' on March 28. ernment has maintained that the hundreds gathered at the base of the on the verge of returning to power 18 and 2018-19, the CAG reports for dhi attacked the central govern- Bharat bandh on March 26, when Thousands of farmers, mostly new laws will bring better oppor- cliff where the statues once stood after signing a landmark deal which dates could be ascertained ment over the ongoing farmers' our protest against the three farm from Punjab, Haryana and western tunities to farmers and introduce alongside a network of ancient with the United States that could were either finalised within 12-18 protest and demanded a repeal of laws completes four months. The Uttar Pradesh, have been camping new technologies in agriculture. caves, monasteries and shrines. see international troops exit the months and 18-24 months after the the new farm laws. The projection filled the alcove country in coming months.

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