DAILY EXCELSIOR, JAMMU MONDAY, JULY 13, 2020 (PAGE 9) From page 1 Sitharaman reviews implementation India at good position in Suspended DySP shared sensitive info with Pak his involvement with some staffers The officials said he had been of the Pakistan High Commission, sharing "sensitive information" of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat Package COVID-19 battle: HM who had since been repatriated fol- from the latter part of 2019 but NEW DELHI, July 12: COVID-19 pandemic) on the crore whose accounts are stan- GURGAON, July 12: sonnel have laid down their lowing their role in espionage activ- refused to divulge further details. invocation of Force Majeure dard. lives while rendering COVID- ities in the national capital, officials The officials said Singh was in Finance Minister Nirmala Clause, contract period may be The units will not have to India is at a "good position" 19 duties out of which ten per- said here. close contact with a person identi- Sitharaman reviewed imple- provide any guarantee or collat- extended for a period not less in the battle against the coron- sonnel are from the Central The NIA filed a chargesheet fied as Shafqat, an assistant work- mentation of Aatma Nirbhar eral of their own. The amount than three months and not more avirus pandemic and the country Reserve Police Force. against Singh, at present lodged in ing with the Pakistani mission here. Bharat Package of Rs 20 lakh will be 100per cent guaranteed than six months without imposi- will fight the disease with deter- "I assure you that your sacri- Jammu jail, and five others on July The official was among the 50 per crore-equivalent to 10 per cent tion of any cost or penalty on the by the Government of India pro- mination and enthusiasm, Union 6 in a case of allegedly waging cent staff which was repatriated late of India's GDP to fight COVID- viding a total liquidity of Rs. 3 fice will not go in vain. Your Home Minister Amit Shah said sacrifice will be written in gold- "war against India" with the help of last month. 19 pandemic in India, lakh crore to more than 45 lakh today. Pakistan-based terror groups espe- The officials said Irfan Shafi announced by Prime Minister MSMEs. After taking Cabinet en words," he said. Shah spoke after participat- Talking about the impor- cially the Hizbul Mujahideen. Mir, an advocate who worked as an Narendra Modi. approval on May 20, ing in a mega plantation drive Before his arrest, Singh's last Over Ground Worker for the terror tance of trees in environment Sitharaman has laid down Department of Financial initiated by the Central Armed posting was at the crucial anti- group, had always been negotiating protection, the home minister the details of the Special eco- Services issued Operational Police Forces (CAPFs) that has but in our country everyone has hijacking unit of the strategic with the High Commission officials Guidelines for the Scheme on urged the personnel of these nomic and comprehensive pack- a target to plant about 1.37 crore joined hands, Shah said. Srinagar airport. Immediately after and even receiving money on a reg- May 23 and Emergency Credit forces to adopt at least one plant age announced on May 12 in a saplings in their country-wide "We are at a good position in his arrest on January 11 this year, ular basis. Line Guarantee Scheme and ensure that they protect it string of press conferences from campuses by this month-end. this coronavirus battle and will the Centre began the process of Before his arrest, the accused (ECLGS) Fund was registered till it grows bigger than them. May 13 to 17. "The world is seeing that if a continue this fight with determi- handing over the security of the air- had received a huge amount for on May 26. In a short period of "Consider the plant like your The Prime Minister had successful battle has been nation and there is no atmos- port to the Central Industrial organising seminars in Jammu and about one-and-a-half months child and treat it with the affec- given a clarion call for Aatma contractor/concessionaire. fought anywhere across the phere of fear. We have the pas- Security Force (CISF) as a precau- Kashmir and was tasked with Nirbhar Bharat or Self-Reliant noticeable progress has been tion and care that you bring up tionary measure. fuelling unrest in the union territory Instructions were also issued globe against the coronavirus it sion to battle it and enthusiasm India Movement. He also out- achieved in identifying units, your children," he urged the per- The 3,064-page chargesheet, especially in the Kashmir valley, to return the value of perform- is India under the leadership of to defeat it (coronavirus)," Shah lined five pillars of Aatma sanctioning as well as disburs- sonnel. filed in a Jammu court under the they said. ance security to the contractor/ ing of loans to MSMEs. Prime Minister Narendra said in his address to the chiefs Nirbhar Bharat Economy, "We are facing challenges of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Mir also visited Pakistan from suppliers proportional to the Existing Partial Credit Modi," he said. of various CAPFs and troops Infrastructure, System, Vibrant global warming, rise in temper- Act and various sections of the where he allegedly carried informa- supplies made or contract work Guarantee Scheme (PCGS) will "It was feared that how who heard him over a webinar ature and depletion of the ozone Indian Penal Code, names Singh, tion for the cadres of Hizbul Demography and Demand. completed to the total contract be revamped and extended to would a large country like ours link. self-styled commander of the Mujahideen in the Valley about the The Ministries of Finance & value. The same is being imple- cover the borrowings of lower would face this challenge given As the home minister of the layer.Only trees can save us Hizbul Mujahideen terror group future course of action, the officials Corporate Affairs have immedi- mented by various Departments rated NBFCs, HFCs and other that we have a federal structure country, I can proudly say that from environmental challenges Syed Naveed Mushtaq alias said. ately started implementation of or Ministries. Micro Finance Institutions of governance, dense population the security forces of the coun- and they can help to lessen the Naveed Babu and his alleged net- Singh was arrested on January the announcements related to The Finance Minister (MFIs). The Government will of 130 crore people and no sin- try have a "big role" to play in existing pollution and nothing work of aides. 11 this year along with Naveed the Economic Package under announced that the Centre has provide 20 per cent first loss gle chain of command," Shah this battle fought by India, he else," he said. The others named are his broth- Babu, Rather and the advocate Aatma Nirbhar Bharat decided to accede to the request sovereign guarantee to Public said. said. Shah noted that COVID- He said the home ministry, er Syed Irfan Ahmad as well as the when their car was intercepted by Abhiyaan. Regular reviews and and increase borrowing limits of Sector Banks. After the Cabinet He was speaking after plant- 19 is a very contagious disease under the ongoing mega planta- group's alleged overground worker Jammu and Kashmir police near monitoring of the implementa- States from 3 per cent to 5 per approval on PCGS, Operational ing a peepal tree at the CRPF that challenges the very exis- tion drive, has chosen the maxi- Irfan Shafi Mir, alleged accomplice Qazigund on the national highway tion of economic package is cent, for 2020-21 only in view Guidelines for the Scheme were officers' training academy cam- tence of the human kind. mum of those plants which have Rafi Ahmad Rather and business- connecting the Valley with the rest being overseen by the Finance of the unprecedented situation. issued on May 20 itself. Banks pus in Kadarpur village here. Saluting the 'corona war- a life span of over 100 years so man Tanveer Ahmad Wani, former of the country. Minister personally. In the latest have approved purchase of port- riors' of the CAPFs and other that they can help preserve the president of the Line of Control A search of the vehicle led to This will give States extra The 130 crore people of the review taken by Ms Sitharaman, folio of Rs. 14,000 crore and are security and police forces, the nature for long. Shah also said Traders Association. the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, resources of Rs. 4.28 lakh crore. country, all the states and every she said Global tenders will be currently in process of minister said they have set a that he believes that his ministry In the chargesheet, the NIA three pistols and a cache of In an effort to support the approval/negotiations for Rs individual fought this battle disallowed in Government pro- financial position of the State against COVID-19 as one new example of rendering their should have a culture that all gave details of his role alleging that ammunition and explosives. The curement tenders up to Rs 200 6,000 crore as on July 3. projects or initiatives launched Singh was "in touch with certain NIA took over the case on January Governments presently suffer- nation, he said. duty and fighting the pandemic crore. New front loaded special by it should reach successful officials of Pakistan High 17. ing from stress on account of refinance facility of Rs. 30,000 Across the globe, govern- at the same time. Giving a major relief to the revenue losses due to lock ments are fighting this disease He said over 31 CAPF per- completion. (PTI) Commission in New Delhi through The investigation found that local MSMEs, Department of crore sanctioned by NABARD secure social media platforms. Singh, in an apparent bid to shield down, Department of Expenditure has amended pres- during COVID-19 to RRBs & Investigation revealed that he was Naveed Babu, had shifted him Expenditure issued a communi- Cooperative Banks. This special ent the rules relating to Global being groomed by Pakistani offi- along with the advocate to Jammu cation to all the State facility to benefit 3 crore farm- ‘COVID-19 symptoms outside lungs decoded’ Tenders. Now, no Global Tender cials for obtaining sensitive infor- and arranged safe shelter for them Governments for additional ers, consisting mostly small and Boston, July 12: travel all over the body and wreak havoc on Enquiry (GTE) shall be invited mation". in the city in February last year as Borrowing of 2 per cent of pro- marginal farmers in meeting organs, perpetuating a vicious cycle of inflamma- for tenders upto Rs 200 crore, The chargesheet, which com- well. jected GSDP to the States in their credit needs for post-har- Scientists, including those of Indian-origin, tion. "Scientists all over the world are working at unless prior approval is obtained prises 3,017 oral and documentary Singh used his own vehicle for 2020-21 subject to implementa- vest and kharif sowing require- have provided the first extensive review of an unprecedented rate towards understanding from Cabinet Secretariat. It was evidences, gives details about his the movement of the Hizbul tion of specific State Level ments. When kharif sowing is COVID-19's effects outside the lungs, and have how this virus specifically hijacks the normally announced by the Finance contacts at the Pakistan High Mujahideen terrorists and also Reforms. already on its full swing Rs recommended that physicians treat it as a multi- protective biological mechanisms. We hope that Minister that all central agencies Commission and also about the assured them help in procuring To provide relief to the busi- 24,876.87 crore out of Rs system disease with manifestations including this would help in the development of more effec- like Railways, Ministry of Road information shared by him. weapons, the NIA alleged. (PTI) ness, additional working capital 30,000 crore has been disbursed blood clots, kidney failure, and neurological tive treatments for COVID-19 in the near future," Transport and Highways and as on July 6, out of this special finance of 20 per cent of the out- symptoms like delirium. said Kartik Sehgal, another co-author of the study CPWD will give extension of up facility. standing credit as on 29th "I was on the front lines right from the begin- from Harvard Medical School in the US. Pilot rebels, claims support to 6 months for completion of The Department of Revenue February 2020, in the form of a ning. I observed that patients were clotting a lot, According to the researchers, the formation of contractual obligations, includ- has announced the reduction in Term Loan at a concessional they had high blood sugars even if they did not clots can lead to heart attacks. ing in respect of EPC and con- TDS rates for specified pay- of 30 Cong MLAs rate of interest will be provided. have diabetes, and many were experiencing However, they said the exact mechanism of cession agreements. ments to residents and specified injury to their hearts and kidneys," said Aakriti heart damage in COVID-19 patients is currently JAIPUR/NEW DELHI, July 12: do for about two days. In this regard, Department This will be available to units TCS rates by 25 per cent for Gupta, a co-author of the study from Columbia unclear since the virus has not been frequently The All India Congress of Expenditure has issued with upto Rs 25 crore outstand- transactions made from May 14 University in the US. isolated from the heart tissue in autopsy cases. Rajasthan Deputy Chief Committee general secretary in- instructions that (due to ing and turnover of up to Rs 100 to March 31, 2021. (PTI) Minister Sachin Pilot today charge of the State, Avinash According to the review of studies, published The researchers believe the heart muscle may declared open rebellion, claiming Pande, said that he had been try- in the journal Nature Medicine, a substantial pro- be damaged by systemic inflammation, and the that the Ashok Gehlot ing to get in touch with the leader. portion of COVID-19 patients suffer kidney, accompanying release of immune system's sig- Government is in minority now as "I have left messages for him," LDF, UDF two sides of same heart, and brain damage. nalling molecules, cytokines. over 30 Congress MLAs have he had said. The researchers recommended that doctors They said a flood of the cytokines which nor- "pledged support" to him. Pilot's supporters had said he treat these conditions along with the respiratory mally clear up infected cells can spiral out of con- "Rajasthan Deputy CM and was camping in Delhi and was coin, support BJP: Nadda disease. "Physicians need to think of COVID-19 trol in severe COVID-19 cases. Congress leader Sachin Pilot not upset over a notice sent to him by as a multisystem disease," Gupta said. Another surprising finding, according to the NEW DELHI, July 12: to attend Congress Legislature the Rajasthan police, who claimed One of the non-respiratory complications scientists, is the high proportion of COVID-19 Party meeting scheduled to be to have stumbled on a plot to top- BJP president J P Nadda most reported by studies is blood clotting, accord- patients in the ICU with acute kidney damage. held tomorrow," a statement from ple the Congress government. today took aim at Kerala Chief ing to the researchers. They said these clotting They said the ACE2 receptor molecule which the leader, who is also the state The notice from the Special Minister Pinarayi Vijayan over complications may stem from the virus' attack on is used by the virus to gain entry into human cells Congress president, said on his Operations Group had (SOG) the gold smuggling case detected cells that line the blood vessels. The scientists is found in high concentrations in the kidney, and WhatsApp group. sought time from him to record a at the Thiruvananthapuram air- explained that when the virus attacks blood vessel could likely be responsible for the renal damage. "Pilot said Ashok Gehlot in statement. port, and also accused him of cells, inflammation increases, and blood begins to In New York City in the US, the scientists minority after over 30 Congress The same notice was also sent "messing up" the COVID-19 sit- form clots, big and small. said, renal failure was reported in up to 50 per and some independent MLAs to Gehlot, Government Chief uation in the state by "suppress- These blood clots, according to the study, can cent of patients in the ICU. (PTI) have pledged support to Sachin Whip Mahesh Joshi and some ing" figures. Pilot," it added. other MLAs, but those close to Nadda alleged that the Left The statement surfaced just as Pilot insisted that it was meant to Government in the state was China 'bigger threat to India' Ministers and Congress MLAs "humiliate" him. "inefficient, corrupt and were gathering at Gehlot's official Sunday's meeting at the CM's believed" in violence. BJP National President J P Nadda addressing virtual rally residence in the state capital for a official residence in the state capi- Speaking from the national after the inauguration of BJP district committee office ‘Dr than Pakistan: Pawar Syama Prasad Mookerjee Mandiram,at Kasargod in Kerala on meeting to express support to the tal was scheduled to take place at capital at the inauguration of a MUMBAI, July 12: China is a bigger threat to "When I say there should be no Sunday. (UNI) Chief Minister, amid the power 9 pm. Minutes later, Pilot's state- party office in Kerala's India," Pawar said. politics over the issue, it is tussle between the two leaders. ment surfaced. Kasaragod district, Nadda said the Congress leader had "secret- patronage are prevalent under the Amid the border tension The "real threat to Indiais because we can attack them. But Soon after the announcement Independent MLAs support- the CPI(M)-led LDF and the ly" met the Chinese envoy in Pinarayi government. Not only is with China, NCP president from China" which has become the entire country will have to Congress spokesperson Randeep ing the Gehlot government had Congress-led UDF were two India during the Doklam crisis it inefficient but it is also corrupt. Sharad Pawar has said China is economically strong, he added. pay a heavy price when there is Surjewala said the party remained also been invited in what was sides of the same coin and sought and "misled" the nation before It also believes in violence," he a "bigger threat to India" than retaliation to the attack." intact and the Government will planned to be a show of strength people's support to his party. people got to know about it when said. Over 270 BJP workers have Pakistan. "Instead of striking, we complete its five-year term. for Gehlot. With the BJP having been the envoy put out the informa- been killed in "CPI(M)-spon- China's military might is should try to put international Surjewala was in Jaipur to Gehlot had alleged Saturday unable to make a serious political tion. Gandhi skipped 11 meetings sored" political violence in the "ten times greater" than India, pressure on Chinathrough nego- attend Monday's Legislature Party that the opposition BJP was trying impact in the southern state of the Parliament's committee on last two decades, Nadda said. the former defence minister tiations and diplomatic chan- meeting as an observer. Ajay to lure Congress MLAs to topple despite its increased vote share in defence, and this shows his dedi- The coronavirus situation in said, adding that Beijing has nels," he said. Maken was also headed there, as the state government. recent polls, Nadda accused the cation to the issue, Nadda said, Kerala, he alleged, was messed "weaned away" India's neigh- Pawar said China had turned the Congress tries to avert the loss The BJP dismissed the claim, LDF and the UDF of joining and accused him of "demoralis- up by the Left government as it bours to its side. not just Pakistan, but even coun- of another State - after Karnataka saying the recent developments hands to keep his party at bay, ing" the defence forces. suppressed actual figures and did The Centre should try to put tries like Nepal, Bangladesh and and Madhya Pradesh. only reflected a power struggle and asserted that the saffron Raking up the gold smug- not pay heed to experts' calls for international pressure on China Sri Lanka against India. Party leaders were a huddle at between Gehlot and Pilot, sim- organisation was determined to gling case, which is being probed ramping up testing facilities. through negotiations and diplo- "When Modi becameprime the CM's residence till late at night mering since the Congress lead- emerge victorious there. by the NIA, Nadda said the "It has played politics at a matic channels, Pawar said in an minister for the first time, he after Pilot's announcement. ership in Delhi picked the more Nadda attacked Congress colour of gold is "red" in the time of crisis," Nadda said, interview to Shiv Sena mouth- "By creating a picture of went to Nepal to offer prayers at Gehlot and other leaders are senior politician for the CM's leader Rahul Gandhi, who is a state, as he attacked the Left gov- adding that over 1.21 lakh people piece 'Saamana'. camaraderie, you can't resolve the Pashupatinath temple. Modi said to be in touch with allies and post. Lok Sabha MP from the state, as ernment over the alleged role of brought to the state as part of the The second of the three-part issues between two countries," praised Nepal, calling it Indias independent MLAs supporting Congress leader Kapil Sibal well for his criticism of the Modi an officer who worked in the Vande Bharat Mission were not interview series was published he said, referring to Prime friend and the first Hindu the Government, hoping to ensure had tweeted his concern during government on the border stand- chief minister's office. given adequate help.On the other in the Marathi daily today. Minister Narendra Modi's hand- nation. Now Nepal is not with at Monday's meeting that the the day. "Worried for our party. off with China. "Misappropriation of funds, hand, he said, the Modi govern- "When we think of an shakes and hugs with Chinese us, but on Chinas side," the for- Congress Government had the Will we wake up only after the In a dig at Gandhi, he said atrocities against Dalits and ment has left "no stone unturned" enemy, the first name that President Xi Jinping during the mer Union minister said. numbers to retain power. horses have bolted from our sta- wryly that the country was aware women, nepotism in political to push development in the state. comes to our mind is that of latter's India visit. India took the lead to liber- Pilot had been incommunica- bles?" he asked. (PTI) of his patriotism, and added that appointments and political (PTI) Pakistan. But we need not worry Asked about the clash ate Bangladesh, and now the about Pakistan. In the long between Chinese and Indian sol- neighbouring country has Priyanka demands thorough investigation term,it is China that has the diers at Galwan Valley in signed a treaty with China, he Booked by Delhi Police, dubious Khadi power, vision and programme to Ladakh last month, Pawar said, said. (PTI) act against Indian interests. into woman Panchayat officer suicide case Board employee now absconding NEW DELHI, July 12: NEW DELHI, July 12: locked." Commissioner. DST start-up comes up with indigenous Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today "His neighbours informed Kadyan, masquerading as an demanded a transparent probe into the death of young PCS officer Naresh Kadyan, the dis- that Kadyan is currently out of RTI activist and a social worker probes used in RT-PCR tests Mani Manjari Rai, who allegedly committed suicide a few days gruntled former Haryana Khadi Delhi. However, on further to file frivolous complaints and NEW DELHI, Jul 12: tests of several diseases, it said. Molecular diagnostic tests ago. Board employee booked for fil- enquiry, two security guards of harassing government officials, ing a false complaint against The molecular probes were used to be limited to research lab- In a letter to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, she the society informed the police has been booked by Delhi Police Khadi and Village Industries The VNIR Biotechnologies developed by Prof T Govindaraju oratories or for limited applica- said the young and honest officer posted in Ballia had raised sev- that Palwal Police, Haryana, under section 182 of IPC for Commission (KVIC), is Private Limited, a spin-off by and Meher Prakash, the co- tions. eral questions on the functioning of her department. also had come looking for giving false information in a absconding, said a report by the JNCASR under the Department of founders of VNIR. “COVID-19 has presented a "The facts coming to the fore have pointed to the deep-rooted Kadyan a few days ago and criminal complaint lodged by Delhi Police. Science and Technology, has The VNIR Biotechnologies unique problem that the finest corruption in the system. A thorough and transparent investigation probably, Kadyan has fled his him at IP Estate police station in The police in its probe found launched indigenous fluorescence Private Limited is incubated at level of molecular diagnostic test in this matter is very necessary for providing justice to Mani house," the report said, adding, Delhi. that Kadyan, with a "mala fide" probes, one of the critical compo- Bangalore Bio-innovation Centre has to be performed almost at a Manjari's family and all those officers working with honesty," "his mobile phone could not be However, the probe report intention to defame KVIC, nents in RT-PCR test kits used in (BBC) of the Karnataka govern- complete population level if need- Gandhi said in the letter. reached despite several filed before Metropolitan accused the Gandhian institu- coronavirus diagnosis, a statement ment. It is a spin-off by the ed. Given the scale of tests In a Facebook post, she said the family of the officer was upset attempts". Magistrate said the charges lev- tion of dealing with prohibited said on Sunday. Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for required for COVID-19, it is very over the sudden tragic incident. Earlier, the Delhi Police had elled against KVIC were 'base- items - ivory and whale bone. A typical PCR based test kit Advanced Scientific Research important to become self-reliant "The family members say that there should be a transparent issued a notice to Kadyan asking less' and 'malafide' and Kadyan investigation. I have written to the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh The investigators, who have him to join investigation in the has three critical components--oli- (JNCASR) under the Department with the critical test kit compo- filed its probe report before a had filed the case with the inten- gos, enzymes and molecular of Science and Technology nents,” the statement added. and requested him to conduct a transparent probe and bring all the complaint filed by KVIC which tion to malign the image and facts to the fore. I hope Mani Manjari Rai's family will get justice," court here to carry forward fur- has accused him of concealing probes. (DST). “The probes for RT-PCR ther investigation, now reported reputation of KVIC. “The first two components “We took up the risk and the based COVID--19 test is an excel- she said in the post written in Hindi. facts and filing a false complaint "Since by filing a false com- Rai, 27, allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at her that Kadyan has fled his Delhi against it. (oligos, enzymes) are partly avail- challenge. Our team went back to lent example of leveraging our residence and that his mobile plaint with mala fide intention able in India and partly imported, the drawing board and planned the basic science knowledge for rented accommodation last Monday, with her father claiming that Issuing notice to Kadyan, the and deliberately concealing the phone was not reachable. Delhi Police also asked him to while molecular probes used in synthesis of these much-required development of critical new prod- she was "murdered". vital information in the com- The officer's brother, Vijayanand Rai, alleged that "people put The report said the Delhi appear before it on July 2 at 10 COVID-19 tests are only import- probes for the COVID-19 tests. ucts that are until now being plaint, the complainant has mis- undue pressure on her for payments and tender for new work". police officer investigating the am with the original documents ed. The molecular probes are used “VNIR's R&D effort in line imported. Nor is this knowledge led the police and is misusing The officer's family stays in Ghazipur district of Uttar Pradesh. matter had gone to his residence pertaining to various organisa- to track the amplification in PCR with the Make-In-India and limited to one particular virus, but the process of law to defame a In her suicide note, which was recovered from the spot, Mani in the national capital to serve tions formed by him where he kits,” the statement said. Aatmanirbhar Bharat missions of would help us rapidly develop reputed government organiza- Manjari Rai said she was "cheated and had to do some wrong him a notice to join the investi- had fraudulently used the word Their immediate application is the Government of India are molecular diagnosis in the future tion, appropriate process may be work". gation on the complaint filed by "National" with the name of his for COVID-19 testing, but they meant to contribute to self- for other viruses as well,” Prof initiated against him," police Rai was the executive officer of the Maniya Nagar Panchayat KVIC but "the residence of organisation and designated are general-purpose molecular reliance in COVID-19 testing,'' Ashutosh Sharma, Secretary, DST told the court. (PTI) and this was her first posting to Ballia. (PTI) Naresh Kadyan was found himself as Chief National tools for molecular diagnostic Govindaraju said. said. (PTI)