9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Statehood Can Guarantee Rohit Kansal visits Kulgam on inaugural Advisor Sharma Inaugurates Self-governance in J&K: Bukhari day of My Town My Pride The Urban Connect Event Welcoming Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks that As part of ambitious My Town My Pride (MTMP) programme, which started Following the successful completion of government’s unique statehood to Jammu and Kashmir will be restored, Apni Party today, Principal Secretary PDD and Information departments, Rohit Kansal initiative ‘Back to Village’ programme, the Jammu and Kashmir (AP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Monday said it today visited Kulgam and took stock of issues and concerns of the administration today launched an Urban Connect programme can guarantee self governance in J&K. The people of Jammu and masses for effective redressal. | Page 03 “MY TOWN MY PRIDE” across the Union territory. In this Kashmir cannot afford any further delay in | Page 07 connection, Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, | Page 05

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BriefNews Militant Killed in 3 Held For ED Questions Dr Farooq Betting on IPL Shopian Gunfight, Cop Kathua: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested three persons who Shot Dead In Bijbehara were allegedly involved in illegal bet- ting on IPL (Indian Premier League) Abdullah For 7 Hours in Kathua district. According to a statement issued to a local news gathering agency, police said that Fight For Special Status Will Continue Even If I Am Hanged: NC Prez a Team of Kathua Police conducted a series of raids at different places in Kathua district and apprehended three persons who were involved in Its Vindictive Politics: illegal betting on IPL matches. “All the three accused belongs People's Alliance For to Kathua district and have been Gupkar Declaration identified as | More on P2 eople's Alliance for Gupkar Declaration on Man Held For ‘Fake’ Monday strongly condemned the summoning WhatsApp DP Pof Dr Faroog Abdullah, President J&K National Conference, by the Enforcement Directorate. In a Jehangeer Ganai the gunmen in South Kash- Kupwara: Police on Monday ar- statement issued to a local news gathering agency, mir’s Anantnag district. rested a man for presenting himself the People’s Alliance termed summoning Dr Farooq Shopian: An unidentified The encounter broke out as a police officer on his WhatsApp as part of vindictive politics practiced by the Central militant was killed in an en- in Melhora village after Display Picture (DP) in North Government to kill dissent and disagreement counter that raged between joint teams of security forc- Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The man across the country and in present case to silence is working as an Insurance Agent in the genuine demand for reversal of unilateral and forces and militants in Mel- es launched a cordon and a private company, a police official unconstitutional decisions of 5th August 2019 and hora area of South Kash- search operation to track told a local news gathering agency, restoration of position of 4thAugust 2019, the mir’s Shopian district, po- down the militants. When adding that he has been arrested by alliance has reminded the Central | More on P2 lice said. However, a police the joint teams of Police, police in Dragmulla, Kupwara. The inspector was also killed by Army’s 55 RR | More on P2 official said that the man identified as Showkat Ahmed Peer, a resident of Dragmulla had uploaded his Mehbooba, Omar, Others CRPF Man Injured in Pulwama Attack photograph donning police uniform Abid Bashir 31 July 2019, five days before the abroga- on WhatsApp. | More on P2 tion of Special Status of Jammu and Kash- Condemn ED Summon Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man was on Monday Srinagar: National Conference (NC) mir in Chandigarh. he mainstream political parties and leaders injured in an attack in Gongoo area of South Kashmir’s Case Filed For president and incumbent parliamentarian, Pertinently, the CBI has already filed a on Monday condemned the summoning APulwama district, officials said. An official told a local news Dr Farooq Abdullah was on Monday ques- chargesheet against Farooq Abdullah and of incumbent parliamentarian Dr Farooq gathering agency that militants fired upon a joint team of forces Circulating Fake News T near peaks automobiles in Gongoo area in which one CRPF man was tioned for seven hours by the Enforcement three others for alleged misappropriation Abdullah by the Enforcement Department (ED). Srinagar: Police on Monday Former chief minister of Jammu & Kashmir and wounded. He identified the injured CRPF man as Bhupinder Singh Directorate (ED) in Srinagar regarding the of funds by opening alleged bogus bank ac- of 182 battalion sustained bullet injury in his leg and was shifted to registered a case against the persons alleged multi-crore scam of Jammu and counts. An official told a local news gather- Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief, Mehboo- involved in spreading fake news ba Mufti said that the ED’s sudden summon to hospital for treatment. The official further stated that the area was on social media. “Cognizance with Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA). ing agency that Farooq Abdullah appeared Dr Farooq Abdullah displays the Government of immediately cordoned off to nab the attackers. (KNO) regard to fake news was taken, Abdullah was summoned by ED at before the agency officials at ED office Raj India’s nervousness about mainstream parties in which claimed that a firing incident 11am at its Rajbagh office where he was Bagh and his statement was recorded under J&K fighting as one unit. Mehbooba in her tweet 2 LeT OGWs held in Pattan had taken place in Khayam area. questioned by the agency’s officials re- the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. said that action reeks of political vendetta & The fake news created panic in the garding the money of JKCA. Meanwhile, during today’s question- wont blunt their collective resolve | More on P2 aramulla: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) associates were arrested area and Police immediately reacted Last time, Dr Farooq was questioned on ing, NC president didn’t | More on P2 in Chandooda village of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla to the news and found it baseless Bdistrict last evening, officials said on Monday. Officials told a after verification,” police said in local news gathering agency that two LeT associates were appre- a statement. Taking legal action hended by a joint team of Army’s 52 RR and Police in Chandooda vil- against persons who have spread We have a long way to go, a long political battle that will continue. lage of Pattan. “Arms and ammunition including one UBGL grenade the fake news about a firing incident and 82 AK rounds were recovered from the possession of the arrest- in Khayam area | More on P2 This is the resolve of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This will continue whether ed duo,” the official said, adding that a case has been registered and Farooq Abdullah is dead or alive. Our resolve will never change even if I am hanged. further investigation has been taken up in this regard. (KNO) Injured Sopore Woman Succumbs Sopore: An elderly woman, who was critically injured in a road acci- Hajj-2021 Will dent at Warpora area of Sopore in COVID Claims 7 Lives, No Property Tax For J&K UT: LG north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Depend On National, succumbed to her injuries after six 427 Test Positive in J&K Agencies Int’l COVID-19 days at SMHS hospital on Monday. According to a local news gathering Jahangeer Ganaie 9228 deaths while as total num- Baramulla: Putting the Protocols: Naqvi agency, officials said that an ber of positive cases in Jammu speculations to rest, J&K Lieu- 80-year-old woman identified as Mugli Begum, wife of Late Ghulam Srinagar: The ongoing division have reached to 35,415 tenant Governor (LG) Gov- Agencies Rasool Wani was critically injured COVID-19 pandemic has including 31,766 recoveries ernor Manoj Sinha Monday after a vehicle (Wagon R) bearing claimed nine more lives in and 460 deaths. said that the Union Territory New Delhi: A decision on Hajj registration number JK20A-0927 Jammu and Kashmir, thus The officials said that to- administration would not levy 2021 will be taken after the Sau- hit her at Malpora Stop. The driver, taking the death toll up to tal number of active cases in any property tax from the peo- di Arabian Government’s final however, managed to | More on P2 1,388 in the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir are 8,314 ple in Jammu and Kashmir. call on the pilgrimage and the while 427 persons have including 5,125 from Kash- “Some people are saying that mir’s Baramulla district as per a by virtue of this amendment. “I national as well as international Non-Local Doctors tested positive cases, mir division and 3,189 property tax will be levied from local news gathering agency. want to inform them that the COVID-19 guidelines will have Practicing in Kashmir pushing the tally up from Jammu division. people of J&K. Let me clarify, Commenting on the recent government is thinking of in- to be kept in mind to ensure the Goes Unchecked to 88,369. With 781 more there will be no such tax be lev- amendment in J&K Pancha- creasing your remunerations well-being of the pilgrims, Mi- Irfan Ahmad Of the total 88,369 recoveries, the tally ied in Jammu and Kashmir by yat Raj Act, Lt Governor said rather than stopping the same,” nority Affairs Minister Mukhtar cases, 52,954 are from of total recoveries in the UT administration,” Sinha that there were apprehensions he said, adding these are just ru- Abbas Naqvi said on Monday. Srinagar: The proprietors of Kashmir and 35,415 Jammu and Kashmir said while addressing ‘My Town among the Panchayat repre- mours which one should not pay While chairing a Hajj review private hospitals are not following from Jammu division. has reached to 78,667, My Pride’ meeting after inaugu- sentatives that they will not re- any heed to,” he said. meeting here, Naqvi said Hajj rules in Jammu and Kashmir as they Officials told a local news which is 89.02 percent of rating a bridge in north Kash- ceive the monthly honorarium The Lt. Governor | More on P2 2021 is scheduled for June-July apparently do not submit the list of gathering agency that among the total cases. and the Hajj Committee of India non-local doctors to the government 427 new cases, 258 belong to “Cases tested positive in as well as other Indian agencies to check whether they hold genuine Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the government has initiated degrees. As per the rules, it is man- Kashmir division while as J&K include 112 from Sri- No Proposal To will formally announce the ap- 169 are from Jammu division, nagar, 16 from Budgam, 38 ‘My Town My Pride programme’ with a prime agenda of empowering the Urban Local plication process and other relat- datory for every doctor to obtain Reduce, Scrap Bodies by reaching out to the urban population, with governance at their doorsteps counsel registration before doing adding that the total number of from Baramulla, 19 from Pul- and ensuring on spot redressal of their issues and grievances. Speaking on the occa- ed preparations for the pilgrim- the practice in the state or UT. The positive cases in Kashmir divi- wama, 18 from Kupwara, 26 Honorarium Of PRI, sion, the Lt Governor also refuted the rumours regarding the reduction or scrapping age after a decision is taken by registration is only being issued once sion have reached to 52,954 in- from Anantnag, 19 from Ban- of the honorarium of the PRI/ULB representatives, saying such rumours are being the Saudi Arabian government. the Directorate of | More on P2 cluding 46,901 recoveries and dipora, 04 | More on P2 ULB Representatives spread by certain vested interests, deliberately misleading elected | More on P2 He said the final | More on P2

India to Return ...Board exams Chinese Soldier Who J&K Has Only 137 Playgrounds Will Take Decision Within 'Strayed' Across LAC A Week: BOSE Chairman Agencies Against Requirement of 2500 Bhat Imran the previous meeting with the New Delhi: A Chinese Army sol- LG Stresses For Development Of Sports Fields In Every Block Ex-Commissioner Secretary dier was apprehended in the Demchok Srinagar: Amid confusion Asgar Samoon as to whether sector of Eastern Ladakh on Monday Sumaya Jan Only a few grounds have over preponing of 10th and 12th there was any feasibility for after he had strayed across the Line of drainage systems in place,” standard examinations, author- government and BOSE to hold Actual Control (LAC). Srinagar: To keep youth the official said. ities on Monday said Jammu the exams of 10th and 12th The PLA soldier, identified as Cor- attached with sports, Lieu- “There is also a dearth of and Board of School Education standard exams in first week poral Wang Ya Long, is currently in tenant Governor Manoj trained coaches almost in ev- (BOSE) will clarify the matter of November. custody of Indian Army and will be Sinha has stressed for de- ery sport. Our youth are well within a week’s time. “As of now nothing has been returned to Chinese officials at the velopment of playfields in talented but are not getting The BOSE official also said finalized and currently BOSE Chushul–Moldo meeting point after every block of Jammu and proper training due to lack that it will clear all confusions has not announced or decided the completion of formalities. Kashmir. of play fields, coaches and pertaining to annual secondary anything about examinations, The soldier has been provided med- Sources told a local news other requirements,” the of- school examinations including but in weeks’ time everything ical assistance, including oxygen. He gathering agency that ficial said. the 11th standard as well. will be cleared,” she said. was also given food and warm clothes Sinha has taken a serious Jammu and Kashmir has BOSE chairman Veena Pan- Pandita also said, “The de- for protection against the vagaries of note that poor sports in- produced some of the sports dita told a local news gathering partment has highlighted the extreme altitude and harsh climatic frastructure was creating has issued strict restrictions tached to sports and away persons, who represent na- agency that no official decision issue of all board examinations conditions. The sources said that the hurdles in the performance for promotion of sports. It from drugs,” the official said. tional teams in cricket, foot- or announcement was made as with the newly appointed ad- soldier might have entered the Indian of players as Jammu and has been decided that a play- The official said that lack ball, water sports, and chess. on date. ministrative Secretary to Gov- territory "inadvertently". Kashmir has only 137 play field should be developed in of play fields have been af- “While comparing to other With regard to preponing ernment for School Education The incident was reported as both fields against the require- every block of Jammu and fecting the performance of Indian states or UTs, the of 10th and 12th standard ex- Department Bishwajit Kumar India and China are planning to hold ment of 2500. Kashmir. The step is being players. “The existing play number is very less. This is aminations, Pandita said: Singh and in coming days we will an eighth round of discussion to re- “Lieutenant Governor taken to keep children at- fields are also in bad shape. because we | More on P2 “The matter of preponing the discuss the matter in a meeting to solve the border | More on P2 exams was only discussed in take a final call.” | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /TuesdAY / 20 October 2020 News

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ED Questions among all mainstream political parties on Peo- 2,079 including 1,648 recoveries and 25 deaths need to provide potable tapped water to every the image of police. ple’s Alliance for Gupkar declaration headed by are from Samba, 1,727 including 1,472 recover- household of the town as only 43% households Police took cognizance of his WhatsApp DP get the time to have lunch. Talking to report- Dr Farooq Abdullah,” they said. ies and 14 deaths are from Kishtwar, 1,514 in- have the facility at present. ‘Under the Jal Je- and registered a case under relevant sections ers after spending seven long hours at ED’s Sri- Awami National Conference President Be- cluding 1,438 recoveries and 12 deaths are from evan Mission of Hon’ble Prime Minister, Rs against him. (KNT) nagar office, Dr Farooq said “let ED do its jobs gum Khalida Shah said that the latest summon Ramban and 1,196 including 1,090 recoveries 883 crore has been allotted to district Baramu- Case Filed For and I will do my job.” depicts the frustration of BJP which doesn’t and 07 deaths are from Reasi. lla, out of which Rs 46 crore have already been on 18-10-20, Police Station Khanyar regis- “This is not a new thing. They have been do- want regional political parties to get united As per the daily information bulletin, 629,710 released. Two reservoirs with a filtration plant tered a formal case against persons who have ing it. Earlier it was in Chandigarh. I am quite and fight for the rights of people of Jammu and persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under ob- are also being constructed and will be ready spread this fake news on social media and mis- clear. I will always face them (ED),” the NC Kashmir. servation while 21,927 persons have been kept within the next two months to address water led the public. chief told media men. Begum Khalida Shah in a statement said under home quarantine besides that 8,314 per- supply issues of the town’, he added. “In this regard, a case under FIR number “My fate will be decided by the court when that, “People’s Alliance on Gupkar Declaration sons are in isolation. Identifying the area’s potential for apple pro- 77/20 of police station Khanyar has been regis- they put the case into the court. I couldn’t have frustrates BJP. ED gimmickry with Dr Abdul- According to the bulletin, 545,876 persons duction, the Lt Governor said that Baramulla is tered under relevant sections of law & investi- lunch today. There was no time. I couldn’t get lah confirms their Kashmir Policy Disaster.” have completed surveillance period and 52,205 a huge producer of apples but lacks sufficient gation set in motion,” police said. my lunch here.” She said it is a sheer harassment to stop lead- persons are under home surveillance besides processing units. If facilitated with governmen- Meanwhile, police urged people not to pub- Asked whether he was summoned because ers from pursuing the legal and just Cause of that so far results of 2,023,294 samples are avail- tal subsidies, new apple processing units can lish or forward any rumour or unauthentic in- of the formation of peoples’ alliance for the people. “It is not about the Cricket Association able. help generate lots of employment avenues in formation into the public domain by any means Gupkar declaration, Dr Farooq said that “don’t but about Kashmir Cause. BJP wants leaders Out of 2,023,294 the number of samples tested the district. of communication or through social media. bring the Gupkar declaration into this.” who are signatories to the Gupkar Declaration negative stands at 1,934,925 while 87,942 have The Lt Governor also congratulated district Injured Sopore On whether the questioning was regarding to keep mum and don’t talk about the abroga- tested positive, among them 8,314 are active, Baramulla for securing the top spot in the NITI flee from the spot, they said, adding that a J&K Cricket Association scam, he said: “Apko tion of Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir. 78,667 persons have recovered and 1,388 persons Aayog’s list of Aspirational Districts last year. case has been registered in Warpora Police Sta- kya chati padi hai (why are you bothered. Ask BJP has already destroyed democracy and now have died. (KNO) Applauding the International Wushu player, tion and further investigation has been set up. them (ED).” it is damaging autonomous institutions,” Khal- No Property Jabeena Akhter, the Lt Governor said, ‘Empow- However, the injured woman who was shift- Replying to a query whether ED summon and ida Shah said. also solicited the opinion of Panchayat repre- erment of the girl is key for the development of ed to SMHS hospital in Srinagar succumbed to questioning of seven long hours would weaken Militant Killed sentatives in increasing the developmental index the cities’ and called upon the women to partici- her injuries today. (KNO) his resolve for a fight seeking restoration of Ar- and CRPF zeroed in on a spot where militants in Baramulla district. He said that the union gov- pate in urban sustainability, improving quality Non-Local Doctors ticle 370 back, Dr Farooq said that it wasn’t his were hiding, they came under a heavy volume ernment has recently amended J&K Panchayat of life and urban welfare. Health Services verifies the degrees from the resolve alone. “We have a long way to go, a long of fire. Raj Act by virtue of which District Development Highlighting the need to encourage sporting Medical Counsel of India and the concerned in- political battle that will continue. This is the re- “In the initial exchange of fire, one militant Councils would be formed in each district so that culture, the Lt Governor said that the district stitutions. solve of the people of Jammu and Kashmir. This was killed. The second militant changed direc- the people are benefited by the developmental ac- already has one Indoor Stadium and two Open However, nothing such as per the officials will continue whether Farooq Abdullah is dead tions and kept security forces engaged,” a police tivities planned at the grassroots levels. Playgrounds. He further highlighted the need is being followed by non-local doctors, who do or alive. Our resolve will never change even if officer told a local news gathering agency. The LG said that after the successful experi- for planned promotion and taking services practice in private hospitals in J&K, officials I am hanged.” He said that intermittent exchange of fire is ment of Back to village, there was a demand for of professional coaches to further encourage said. To a query that his son Omar Abdullah and going on. Army on its official twitter handle My Town My Pride for the towns. “This initia- sports in the region. He called upon the elect- “There is no accountability whether the PDP chief had termed the ED summon to him said: “Shopian operation update: one unidenti- tive is meant for resolving the peoples issues in ed members of ULBs to identify space for the non-local doctors serving in private hospitals as political vendetta, Dr Farooq said: “I have fied militant killed, one pistol recovered. Joint towns,” he said. (KNO) creation of a playground. He also suggested the are holding genuine degrees in Kashmir,” a nothing to say on that.” operation on.” Hajj-2021 Will distribution of sports kits in every ward, in line senior official of the Health Department said. Dr Farooq was let go at 5 pm after facing “Since it is dark, lights have been installed decision regarding Hajj 2021 will be taken with a similar move during Back to Village-3. “We don’t know the credentials of the outside seven hours of questioning. The NC president, and cordon layers tightened to ensure the hid- in due course, keeping in view the necessary The Lt Governor spoke on increasing the medicos serving in private hospitals and clin- however, said ED sleuths were “nice sober and ing militant doesn’t flee,” he said. The body of guidelines to be issued by the governments of quality of education and promotion of vocation- ics. There must be accountability from where friendly to him.” the slain militant has been recovered and his Saudi Arabia and India in view of the coronavi- al training among the youth and said that it can these doctors have received the degrees,” the Pertinently, after this alleged scam came to identity is being ascertained. rus pandemic to ensure the health and well-be- greatly help in employment generation. He also senior official of the Health Department told a fore, Farooq has been asserting since then that Meanwhile, a policeman was killed outside ing of people. asked for the expansion of the existing Public local news gathering agency. he has done no wrong and was open to scrutiny. his residence in Sundpora Kanelwan area of Bi- The entire Hajj process might witness a sig- Library. The official said that Health Department has CBI has filed a chargesheet in 2018 against jbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag. nificant change in view of the guidelines, in- ‘Under the Prime Minister’s Swanidhi Pro- issued directives to private hospitals several Farooq Abdullah and JKCA General Secretary Officials said that militants fired upon a po- cluding those related to the accommodation, gramme, street vendors, hawkers, and similar times to provide the details of medicos serving Muhammad Saleem Khan, the then Treasurer liceman outside his residence, leaving him se- transport, health and other facilities both in workers are being identified and being provid- there. “They only provide the details of local of the Association Ahsan Ahmad Mirza and verely wounded. India and Saudi Arabia, Naqvi said. ed working capital to help them get their lives doctors but not the outsiders who come from J&K Bank Executive Bashir Ahmad Misgar They added the injured cop was immediately He said the health and well-being of the pil- back on track after the COVID crisis. There is different parts of the country and treat patients for allegedly misappropriating over Rs 43 crore shifted to Bijbehara hospital. However, the in- grims is of utmost priority for the government still a lot to achieve with the establishment of in these hospitals,” the official said. from grants given by the BCCI to the JKCA for jured cop succumbed to his injuries on the way in the wake of the pandemic. strong Urban Local Self-governance. The offi- If there is any negligence on part of non-local promoting cricket in the state between 2002 and to the hospital. The Indian agencies will ensure the neces- cers should identify gaps in the functioning of doctors, the official said they could be charged 2011. (KNO/KNT) Block Medical officer (BMO) Bijbehara Dr sary arrangements in this regard and the gov- administration and put sustained and synchro- with “murder charges” as they practicing “ille- Its Vindictive Politics Muhammad Iqbal Bichoo said that a policeman ernment as well as the Hajj committee have nized efforts to remove bottlenecks’, he contin- gally”. Government that such tactics will not damp- with fire arm injuries was brought dead to the started the preparations to ensure a good health ued. It has been found many times that many en the will of people of Jammu, Kashmir and La- hospital. and well-being of the pilgrims, the minister ‘I have been pushing for on spot grievance doctors pretending doctors were holding fake dakh to have the constitutional status restored. The deceased cop was identified as Inspector said. redressal, instant delivery of services to the degrees. The alliance further said the central gov- Muhammad Ashraf Bhat, son of Muhammad Due to a 100-per cent digitisation of the Hajj masses, and on the ground speedy execution of “In 2018, there was a female who claimed ernment unnerved by the unity amongst the Ramzan Bhat, who was posted at Lethpora Pul- process in India, Rs 2,100 crore have been re- people-centric projects’, the Lt Governor main- of having obtained MBBS degree 15-years-ago people across all the regions and communities wama. turned through the direct bank transfer (DBT) tained. from Russia. When the verification was con- to pursue the goals of the Gupkar Declaration A police officer said that area has been cor- mode, without any deduction, to 1,23,000 people Deputy Commissioner and President Munic- ducted, her degree turned out to be a fake,” the and support extended to it by political parties doned off to nab the attackers. after the cancellation of Hajj 2020 due to the pan- ipal Council have been asked to work on inno- official said. and civil society groups at the national level is Meanwhile, police said that a police inspec- demic, Naqvi said. vative public-private partnerships in addition Those who go outside for studies shall make resorting to a game of witch-hunt and suppres- tor was shot dead by militants in Chandpora The Saudi Arabian Government has also re- to asset creation. Start-ups, private investments proper verification whether the institutions are sion. The conglomerate has urged the Govern- Bijbehara area of Anantnag district and senior turned about Rs 100 crore for transportation, he in agriculture and allied sectors, and strength- registered, the official said. ment of India (GOl) to realize the dangers in police officers reached the spot soon after the added. (Agencies) ening of businesses are to be encouraged. The official believes that if credentials of this process of witch-hunting and intimidation incident took place. No Proposal To We need to work on startups, look for private non-locals are verified, many could turn having and desist from such vindictive designs. “Dia- “Today at about 1830 hours, militants fired PRI’s/ULB’s representatives on the honorar- investors in agriculture and allied activities, fake degrees. logue with all stakeholders and restoration of upon a police inspector identified as Inspector ium issue. strengthen the business environment to make Director Health Services Kashmir could not special status remain the only option to address Mohammad Ashraf Bhat son of Mohammad He further remarked that the UT government our cities best performing cities in the country’. be contacted for comments. Once we get the the deepening uncertainty in Jammu, Kashmir Ramzan Bhat resident of Chandpora Kanel- isn’t imposing property tax as being misrep- Development should be inclusive and sustain- comments from authorities, the story will be and Ladakh,” the statement adds. wan near his residence. The officer received resented by some people, however, the Urban able to meet challenges of the future, said the updated accordingly. Mehbooba, Omar gunshot injuries and was evacuated to nearby Local Bodies are competent to decide on such Lt Governor. There are over 40 private hospitals and nurs- to fight for rights. hospital, however, he succumbed to his injuries issues in consultation with the public and for Meanwhile, the Lt Governor interacted with ing homes registered with the DHSK. There “ED’s sudden summon to Farooq sahib dis- and attained martyrdom,” police said. the development of the ULB’s themselves. the public gathered there and sought feedback is also no regulation of rates and patients are plays the extent of GOIs nervousness about “Police has registered a case in this regard The two-day long programme, an initiative from them on the administration’s efforts in being charged as per the will of proprietors of mainstream parties in J&K fighting as one unit. under relevant sections of law. Investigation is for the Municipal areas is being conducted providing door-step governance to the public these hospitals. There are also variations in Also reeks of political vendetta & wont in the in progress and officers continue to work to es- in Urban Local Bodies on 19th - 20th October, and on-spot redressal of their grievances, be- tests in privately run medical labs. (KINS) least blunt our collective resolve to fight for our tablish the full circumstances of this case,” the during which camps for public service delivery sides providing them with various services by rights,” Mehbooba tweeted. statement added. are being set up. the departments. NC vice president Omar Abdullah in a tweet To pay honour and respect to the slain, a Addressing a gathering of the enthusiastic Pandurang K. Pole, Divisional Commission- said that there is nothing less than political wreath laying ceremony led by IGP Kashmir locals, the Lt Governor observed that - Public er Kashmir; Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir; Zubair EJAC President Leads vendetta coming days after the formation of the Vijay Kumar was held at DPL Anantnag, where outreach in towns, Strengthening grass-root de- Ahmad, Director General, IMPA and visiting People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration. floral tributes were paid to the slain. mocracy, and service delivery at doorsteps are Officer; Dr. G.N Itoo, Deputy Commissioner, Protest Held By Tourism “The party will be responding to this ED sum- DIG SKR, SSP’s of Anantnag, Pulwama and the three main objectives of the “My Town My Baramulla; Omar Kakroo, President, MC, Bara- Casual Labourers mons shortly. This is nothing less then political Awantipora besides, other officers and col- Pride” initiative. mulla, and senior officers were present on the vendetta coming days after the formation of the leagues of the slain also laid floral wreaths on ‘The My Town My Pride’ is not a programme occasion. People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration. To the mortal remains and paid rich tributes to the to announce anything new, but an opportuni- India to Return set the record straight no raids are being con- slain. ty to discuss and derive solutions to existing dispute in eastern Ladakh. ducted at Dr Sahib’s residence,” Omar tweeted. “Jammu and Kashmir Police stands by the needs, issues and for effective delivery of ser- The previous meeting of the military com- Former minister and Peoples Conference bereaved family at this critical juncture and vices at every doorstep. During these two days, manders from both sides to resolve the six- Chairman, Sajad gani Lone in a tweet said ac- pay our rich tributes to the slain,” police said. many issues faced by the cities will come to month standoff was held at Chushul on October tion reeks of vendetta. (KNO) light, which will thereby help create a defini- 12 but ended without any resolution of the dis- “What a sorry state of affairs. Dr Farooq sa- COVID Claims tive roadmap for developing a strong ecosystem pute. (Agencies) hib summoned by ED. Reeks of vendetta. Con- from Ganderbal, 02 from Kulgam and 04 from for our cities, focussing on the urban-rural part- J&K Has Only trary to what they want to coercively achieve Shopian in Kashmir division while as 169 from nership, enhancing market and business oppor- don’t have infrastructure available here,” the Jahangir Sofi this will certainly have the opposite impact,” Jammu division include 116 from Jammu, 02 tunities, job creation, filling the gaps in educa- official added. Lone tweeted. from Rajouri, 11 from Udhampur, 0 from Doda, tion system and ensuring sustainable economic Jammu and Kashmir has a population of Srinagar: Casual labours from Former MLA Kulgam and CPI (M) senior 05 from Kathua, 09 from Poonch, 12 from Sam- development of our cities’, he affirmed. over Rs 1.2 crore and there is a requirement of Tourism Department Kashmir held a leader, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami tweeted ba, 07 from Kishtwar, 04 from Ramban and 03 The Lt Governor stressed that the Urban-Ru- 2500 play fields as per the figures of JK Sports protest here in Press Enclave Srinagar. “Vindictive politics practised by Central Gov- from Reasi,” officials disclosed. ral connect is vital for the wholesome devel- Council. The protesting casual labourers were ernment to kill dissent and disagreement across Notably, in the last 24 hours, nine persons opment of Jammu & Kashmir and under ‘My JK has only 137 playing fields available to its demanding the release of their pending the Country and in present case to silence the who were tested positive for COVID-19 have Town My Pride’, every Municipal Council will huge number of talented sportsmen. As per the wages since July 2014, regularization genuine demand for reversal of unilateral and died which include six from Kashmir division be given Rs 1 crore to fill gaps in ongoing works. population (7162764) in Kashmir, the requirement of their services and implementation unconstitutional decisions of 5th August 2019.” and three from Jammu division. Similarly, Municipal Committees will be given of playing fields is 1196. And in Jammu (5378538), of Minimum wages Act. National Conference (NC) in a statement As per media bulletin, patients who have Rs 50 lakhs each and Rs 5 cr will be given to Mu- 1302 playing fields are required. Accompanied by members of EJAC condemned ED summons to Party President, died include two from Kulgam and one each nicipal Corporations to fill the gaps. Some part Srinagar district has only 29 play fields and and President Shabnum Fayaz, the ca- saying the measure exudes witch-hunt and ven- from Srinagar, Pulwama, Anantnag and Sho- of the amount will be used for installing street estimated play fields required as per its popu- sual labourers said they are being de- geance. pian in Kashmir division while as three deaths lights in the city and some for creating parking lation (1236829) are 150. Budgam district has prives of their hard earned wages. The joint statement by NC leaders con- from Jammu division include one each from spaces. only four play fields and its population of 753745 On this occasion, President EJAC, demned the ‘undue witch hunt and intimida- Udhampur, Samba and Ramban. ‘With the success of the Back to Village-3 requires 100 playgrounds. Anantnag district in Shabnum Fayaz said that: “these casual tion of party president Dr Farooq Abdullah’, As per officials figures, 17,809 positive cases programme, the need for a similar initiative for south Kashmir has 17 play fields and as per its labourers of Tourism Department are saying the motive behind the recent ED sum- including 333 deaths and 15,699 recoveries are urban centers of Jammu & Kashmir was also population of 1078692, it needs 270 playgrounds. not getting their pending wages since mon to Party President is to deter him from from Srinagar, 5,253 including 90 deaths and felt, as a result of which, My Town My Pride Pulwama district has only four play fields for 2014 and they are working at par with representing the aspirations of the people of 5,169 recoveries are from Budgam, 5,253 includ- programme was formulated’, the Lt Governor its population of 560440 while its requirement is other regular employees, in fact all the Jammu and Kashmir. ing 3,823 recoveries and 135 deaths are from maintained. 80. (KINS) casual labourers who are working in “The incumbent ruling dispensation in New Baramulla, 4,433 including 4,076 recoveries and The Lt Governor asked the officers to own Will Take Decision different departments are also doing the Delhi was employing government machinery 77 deaths are from Pulwama, 4,094 including 71 the initiative, identify local issues and needs of Asked about mass promotions to 11th stan- same work as other regular employees.” and malevolent tactics to subdue Dr Sahabs deaths and 3,711 recoveries are from Kupwara, the people, and serve people with accountable, dard students, the BOSE said that this too It is pertinent to mention here that effort in forging unity among different main- 3,999 including 3,575 recoveries and 71 deaths responsive, and participatory governance. would be decided in coming days. (KNO) Casual Labours from various depart- stream political parties,” the statement said. are from Anantnag, 3,865 cases including 3,543 Synchronized efforts must be made for ensur- 3 Held For ments have been protesting and de- “This government is doing everything it and 42 deaths are from Bandipora, 3,319 in- ing maximum saturation of social security and Turvinder Singh @ Tutti, son of Chanda manding their regularization and im- can to silence the combined voice of the peo- cluding 3,037 recoveries and 30 deaths are from beneficiary-oriented schemes; besides ensuring Singh of Ward No. 2 Kathua, Anoop Gupta, son plementation of Minimum Wages act. ple of J&K, which Dr Sahib has been able to Ganderbal, 2,397 including 2,269 recoveries and speedy issuance of important documents, cer- of Bawa Ditta of Ward No.6 Kathua and Sanjeev President Casual Labours Union TRC forge. The tactics are being employed across 45 deaths are from Kulgam and 2,122 including tificates; revenue services, and mobilization of Kumar, son of Baldev Raj of Gurha Mundian Kaiser Ahmad while speaking to Kash- the board in the country to stifle the voices of 1,999 recoveries and 34 deaths are from Shopi- funds towards developmental activities as per Tehsil Hiranagar District Kathua,” police said, mir News Trust said, “Tourism Depart- dissent by using all spiteful measures, the party an. the needs of the local population, he added. adding that all the accused persons were arrest- ment is forcing us to hit to roads, our will not duck due to such tactics. We condemn In Jammu division, 16,222 including 14,901 ‘I have been apprised that the plan on de- ed. families are at the verge of starvation the treatment that is being meted out to Dr Sa- recoveries and 237 deaths are from Jammu congesting old Baramulla city is being worked In this regard, a case under FIR number and education of our children is getting hab, an octogenarian, senior most politician of district, 3,122 including 2,757 recoveries and 45 upon. The Jammu & Kashmir Housing Board is 347/2020 under sections 420/294-A/120-B/ IPC suffered as we don’t have any other J&K, and sitting Member of Parliament from deaths are from Rajouri, 2,572 including 2,428 also planning to accommodate the increasing has been registered at Police Station Kathua source of income to pay the school fee.” Srinagar. Such tactics will only make us more recoveries and 26 deaths are from Udhampur, population of the town. Decongesting Baram- and further investigation is under process, po- The protesting Casual labourers resolute towards achieving our goal peacefully 2,502 including 2,254 recoveries and 42 deaths ulla is the need of the hour to ensure a better lice said. (KNO) appealed the LG Administration for and constitutionally. The measure also reveals are from Doda, 2,333 including 2,248 recoveries quality of living’, the Lt Governor maintained. Man Held For releasing their pending wages, regular- the jittery the present ruling dispensation is go- and 30 deaths are from Kathua, 2,148 including On augmentation of water supply in the dis- He was using this photograph as DP to ‘be- ization of their services and implemen- ing through in wake of the growing consensus 1,530 recoveries and 22 deaths are from Poonch, trict, the Lt Governor observed that there is a fool’ and ‘threat’ others and thus was maligning tation of Minimum wages Act. 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Reach out to urban population Government for with governance at their doorsteps: effective decentralisation of Advisor Khan to Officers SO NEWS DESK ment has initiated the process to appoint 900 doctors to RAMBAN: Advisor to Lieu- improve health facilities in tenant Governor, Farooq rural as well as urban areas powers: Advisor Sharma Khan, today launched two- across the UT. day long programme “My He directed the officers to Town My Pride (MTMP)” at focus on the time-bound de- Attends programme at Billawar; distributes cheques under PMAY, Banihal, a pivotal initiative livery and issuance of im- of the government to ensure ment of every nook and cor- portant documents, certifi- PMEGY, NULM, KCC, inspects departmental stalls development of Municipal ner of the districts besides cates; revenue services, areas. strengthening grassroots besides ensuring maximum JAMMU: Advisor to Lieutenant Government redoubled its democracy. saturation of Social Secu- Governor, KK Sharma, today said efforts to ensure participa- He said that after the over- rity and beneficiary ori- that the government is committed tory development of UT of whelming response to Back ented schemes, and ensuring towards effective decentralisation Jammu and Kashmir, the to Village programme the mobilization of funds towards of powers to the grass roots level so Advisor said. government has launched meaningful developmental that participatory governance is Farooq Khan inaugurated “My Town My Pride” pro- activities as per the needs ensured which is the cornerstone of Volleyball tournament, in- gramme across the districts. of the local population. democratic set up. spected departmental stalls, He said that elected repre- Farooq Khan emphasized Advisor was speaking at the My distributed sports kits and sentatives have been empow- upon the officers to use this Town My Pride programme held at addressed a well attended ered to ensure desired de- platform for on spot griev- Billawar town here today. public meeting besides in- velopment of their towns and ance redressal, instant de- Chairman Municipal Committee teracting with members of government has given thrust livery of services to the Billawar, Rama Kant Basotra, Visit- MC Banihal and the general to the developmental activi- masses, and speedy execution ing Officer, Commissioner Sale public and listened to their ties. Rs 50 lakh, Rs 1 crore of people-centric projects”. Taxes, PK Bhat, Deputy Commis- grievances. and Rs 5 crore will be released Advisor impressed upon sioner, Kathua, OP Bhagat and senior Deputy Commissioner, to each Municipal Commit- the public to monitor the officers of different departments were Ramban, Nazim Zai Khan, tee, Municipal Council, and development process in their present. “Urban-Rural connect is Advisor said that with success of they should give a feel of accountable, urban populace will come to fore, SSP, Hasseb ur Rehman, Municipal Corporation, re- areas to ensure tangible de- imperative for development of Jam- Back to Village-3 programme, the responsive, and participatory gov- which would be then dealt with the President Muncipal Commit- spectively. velopment of their areas. He mu & Kashmir and it is the main need for a similar initiative for urban ernance to locals. The officers should interventions of the government tee, Banihal, Farooq Ahmed He stressed upon the Pres- also appreciated the efforts underlying factor of ‘My Town My centres was also felt, as a result of make efforts for ensuring maximum thereby ensuring proper deliverance Wani, MC’s Members and ident, Vice President and of QRT Banihal to deal with Pride’ programme, said the Advisor which, My Town My Pride programme saturation of social security and of services and also filling the devel- various district and sectoral members of MC to use funds emergency situations. adding that every Municipal Coun- was formulated. He said that the beneficiary-oriented schemes; ensur- opmental gaps, he asserted. officers besides general pub- judiciously for visible impact Earlier, DC apprised the cil will be given Rs 1 crore to fill gaps programme would ensure holistic ing speedy issuance of important Advisor also distributed cheques lic attended the programme. on the ground. Advisor about the achieve- in ongoing works”, the Advisor main- and need based development of the documents, certificates; revenue among beneficiaries under different Speaking on the occasion Responding to the issue ments on various major tained. He said Municipal Commit- urban areas of the Union Territory. services, and mobilization and prop- programmes like PMAY, PMEGY, Farooq Khan said that the of shortage of doctors and projects and other develop- tees will be given Rs 50 lakh each While asking the officers to be re- er utilization of developmental funds. NULM, KCC and inspected the stalls Government is going to for- other paramedical staff in mental activities taken up and Rs 5 crore will be given to Mu- sponsive to the needs and demands “During two days of this ambitious set up by different departments on mulate District Development health institutions, Advisor by the different departments nicipal Corporations to fill the gaps. of the people, the Advisor said that programme issues and concerns of the occasion. Councils to ensure develop- Khan said that the govern- across the district.

Advisor Bhatnagar Rohit Kansal visits Kulgam on Lays foundation stone Three-day Sports Carnival Visits Magam holds public inaugural day of My Town My Pride of EVM warehouse organised at Hathlangoo Sopore interactive session SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK finance complex which is SO NEWS DESK under execution by JKPCC SRINAGAR: A three days KULGAM: As part of ambi- coming up at an estimated long Sports Carnival was BUDGAM: Advisor to Lieu- tious My Town My Pride cost of Rs. 3.62 crore. Site organised at Hathlangoo, tenant Governor, Rajeev Rai (MTMP) programme, which inspection of 60 bedded hos- Sopore by Zaingair Youth Bhatnagar, today maintained started today, Principal Sec- pitals block B at district Sports Committee under that government’s unique retary PDD and Information hospital was also conducted stewardship of Army Camp, initiative ‘My Town My Pride’ departments, Rohit Kansal and other work projects were Sopore. programme would be instru- today visited Kulgam and also inspected which in- The Sports Event was or- mental towards strengthening took stock of issues and con- cluded conference hall/meet- ganized from 16 to 18 October Urban Local Bodies for rapid ated that My Town My Pride cerns of the masses for effec- ing hall being executed by aimed to boost sports culture growth and development of is aimed at to improve public tive redressal. R&B at an estimated cost of in the region and rejuvenate congratulated all the par- towns. “This ambitious pro- service delivery and redress Speaking on the occasion, in the programme and ap- Principal secretary also Rs. 5.92 crore. rural games. The event which ticipants for the sportsman- gramme will connect urban the public grievances within Principal Secretary said that prised the principal secretary inspected stalls which were Earlier Office complex of comprised of a total of ten ship and exceptional talent masses with the administra- the shortest possible time and the main objective of Pro- about various issues and put installed by agriculture, Registrar/sub Registrar, Athletics disciplines and two exhibited during the event. tion for effective public service achieve cent percent satura- gramme is to reach out to forth their demands. horticulture, sheep and clock tower and lavatory block Village games with partici- He also applauded the impec- delivery and prompt redressal tion of beneficiary oriented the people at their door steps Scores of delegations like animal husbandry, fisheries, at district hospital was also pation of more than thousand cable initiative of local sports of grievances”, he maintained. schemes in the urban areas. besides connecting them with traders association Kulgam, Sericulture, Social welfare, inaugurated. local youths including un- bodies and the AWAAM for Advisor stated this while During the day long pro- the administration for effi- Simnaniya Trust, Awkaaf banks and other departments DDC Kulgam, Showkat precedented participation their unconditional support addressing a gathering dur- gramme, the Advisor held cient and smooth public ser- Committee and other delega- to register and aware the Aijaz Bhat, SSP Gurinder of girls. The participants to make the pioneering effort ing ‘My Town My Pride’ an interactive session where vice delivery. tion also put forth their de- beneficiaries about various Paul Singh and other officers who achieved 1st, 2nd & 3rd a thumping success. The programme held at Town Hall several deputations and in- He added that active par- mands before the Principal schemes. were present on the occasion, positions in different events event was witnessed by Magam. Advisor Bhatnagar dividuals representing all ticipation of public is instru- Secretary. On the first day of pro- ULB members and a large were awarded with medals various Military and Civil said that during these two walks of life put forth their mental for taking develop- During distribution pro- gramme Kansal, inspected number of people also par- and other attractive prizes. dignitaries. The Hathlangoo days of the programme each views and pressing problems ment to next level and gramme table tennis sports and inaugurated several ticipated in the programme. Besides this the boys Kabad- Sports Carnival which con- and every town of Municipal and sought immediate re- empowerment of grass root equipments, wheel chairs works projects and stressed At the outset of the pro- di and girls Kho-Kho winning cluded on 18 October 2020, councils of J&K will be vis- dressal of the same. institutions is main objective Agro machinery, Paijoo auto, for their timely completion. gramme DDC briefed about and runner up teams were the local AWAAM conveyed ited by the designated officers Advisor assured them that of programmes like Back to KCC and other sanction let- He laid foundation stone profile of district and high- also awarded cash prizes to their gratitude to the Army to assess the development all of their genuine issues Village and My Town My ters besides domicile, income of EVM warehouse which lighted developmental sce- encourage them further. and the Zaingair Youth scenario there besides know- will be looked into and re- Pride. A large number of and other certificates were will come up at an estimated nario and achievements General Officer Command- Sports Committee for provid- ing the public issues and dressed within a stipulated people from all wards of mu- distributed among the ben- cost of Rs.74.81 lacs. He also recorded under various ing, Counter Insurgency ing this opportunity to the aspirations as well. He reiter- time frame. nicipal council participated eficiaries. inspected works project of schemes. Force, Kilo, addressed and youth

Sushma inaugurates 5 Secretary RDD holds ‘My Town My Pride’ AADHAAR Enrolment Centres interactive session at Budgam Principal Secretary Agriculture visits Kupwara, in 5-18 age group has inspects SDH, interacts with delegations already been completed in J&K and rest 36% SO NEWS DESK in their fields of work. shall be completed in He said that welfare of next three months. KUPWARA: Principal Sec- people is their right and at Project Director Sa- retary, Agriculture Depart- the same time the citizens magra Shiksha, Dr. Arun ment, Navin Kumar Choud- have a moral responsibility Manhas apprised that hary, today said that the to fulfil certain duties to Samagra Shiksha has Government is committed ensure smooth balance be- been designated as towards development of ur- tween development and social Nodal Agency for Aad- ban areas with special focus order. haar Enrolment for 5-18 on sanitation, clean drinking During the event, Chair- age group. As such two SO NEWS DESK tations without any failure. water and proper solid waste man MCK, Reyaz Ahmad different viz. ‘S&S Tele- She sought a detailed appraisal management. Mir, ward members of Mu- com’ and ‘ComTech’ BUDGAM: Secretary Rural De- of grievances and demands of pub- Principal Secretary said nicipal Committee Kupwara agencies have been out- velopment Department and Pan- lic relating to basic amenities like this at a function organized and prominent citizens also sourced the project chayati Raj, Sheetal Nanda, today drinking water, power supply, at Government Degree Col- spoke and put forth their SO NEWS DESK steps towards develop- through e-tendering convened an interactive session at improvement cum macadamisation lege Kupwara as part of ‘My demands and grievances. ment of the UT espe- process. Dr. Manhas also Bihisti Zehra Park Budgam under of roads, construction of slaughter Town My Pride’ (MTMP) Principal Secretary heard JAMMU: Five Aadhaar cially in the field of edu- told that a cluster school the ambit of ambitious ‘My Town house in Budgam town, improve- programme during his 2 day them patiently and issued Enrolment Centres were cation. She said that shall be identified where- My Pride’ program being held across ment of drains and lanes, construc- visit to Kupwara. Government took serious on spot directions to the today inaugurated under Aadhaar enrolment is in Aadhaar enrolment the Union Territory of Jammu and tion of Public Convenience in parks, Principal Secretary also note of the matter and concerned officers for resolv- Samagra Shiksha here now mandatory for all shall be done. He said Kashmir. construction of adequate toilet visited Sub District Hospital launched ‘My Town My Pride’ ing the issues on priority at different schools of the citizens including Samagra Shiksha has The day long interaction session facilities at all public locations. Kupwara and inspected its programme for holistic de- basis. He directed the Ex- Jammu City. The Centres the student community already provided Aad- cum public grievances redressal Meanwhile, Secretary also in- functioning besides assess- velopment of urban areas on ecutive Engineer R&B to take were inaugurated by as per UIDAI guidelines. haar Kits for 48 different camp was attended by people of teracted with several deputations ing the working of Dialysis missionary mode’, he as- macadamization of roads, Deputy Commissioner The unique ID is re- locations out of which 7 Budgam town and all Chairman and individuals and took stock of and CT Scan Centers. He also serted. links and pathworks on pri- Jammu, Sushma Chau- quired for applying for locations are functional and Vice Chairman besides Coun- their issues and concerns in pres- interacted with public del- Principal Secretary also ority basis. He directed the han, in presence of Proj- various competitive and the rest would be cilors of Municipal Council Budgam. ence of all concerned officers of egations who apprised him distributed cheques worth Municipal officer to establish ect Director Samagra exams, seeking admis- made functional within Speaking on the occasion, Sec- district administration. of their issues and concerns Rs.5 lakh among beneficiaries adequate toilet facilities in Shiksha, J&K, Dr. Arun sions in educational one week. retary said that aim and objective Secretary addressed several is- seeking an early redressal. under different schemes of the town besides establish- Manhas at Government institutions, banking Dr. Manhas also in- of this unique programme is to sues on the spot and assured to Principal Secretary was Labour department. ment of separate toilets for Girls Higher Secondary transactions etc, she formed that the Aadhaar rejuvenate our towns besides have take up rest of the matters with the accompanied by Additional Under Street Vendor ladies. School Shastri Nagar, said. Besides, Aadhaar enrolment will be mon- a public outreach in towns for concerned authorities. Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Assistance scheme, the Prin- Earlier, the Principal Sec- (in person), and through is a unique form of Iden- itored on daily basis by strengthening urban local self Secretary also distributed sanc- Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone; cipal Secretary distributed retary inspected stalls which virtual mode at Boys tification for all citizens Samagra Shiksha and governance and ensuring an ac- tion letters and cheques among Chief Agriculture Officer, Rs.1 lakh among 10 benefi- were installed by various Higher Secondary of the country, she add- District Administration. countable and a more responsive beneficiaries sponsored by Depart- Muzaffar Ahmad Hurrah ciaries and Rs.6.15 lakh un- departments including Ag- School, Bakshi Nagar; ed. She appreciated the Among others who dispensation to urbanites at their ments of Agriculture, Horticulture, and Chairman Municipal der Housing for All among riculture, Horticulture, Girls Higher Secondary efforts being put in by were present at the pro- doorsteps. She said it is imperative Social Welfare etc through J&K Council Kupwara; Reyaz 15 beneficiaries. He also Sheep & Animal Husbandry, School, Canal Road; Samagra Shiksha to gramme were Chief that we all adopt the similar ap- Bank. Later, Secretary visited the Ahmad Mir. distributed sports kits among Sericulture, Fisheries and Government Higher open new Aadhaar En- Education Officer Jam- proach as was applied during B2V3 stalls put up by various departments While addressing the func- 3 cricket teams including Social Welfare departments. Secondary School Chan- rolment Centres in the mu, Vijay Sharma; Vikas in My Town My Pride programme depicting their schemes especial- tion, Principal Secretary said Mir Mohalla Cricket team, Among others Executive ni Himmat and Govern- UT. She asked to com- Khajuria-Programmer for achieving the desired results ly micro income generating units that it was the long pending Darzipora team and Regi- Officer Municipal Commit- ment Higher Secondary plete Aadhaar enrolment Samagra Shiksha; Prin- under this ambitious project. She through pamphlets. demand of the urban people pora team. tee Kupwara (MCK), Ghulam School, Jourian. before December, 2020 cipals of concerned in- said that people are seeing a ray She also witnessed a T 10 cricket to have missionary develop- Principal Secretary ap- Rasool Shah; Senior Officers, In her inaugural ad- for all students in 5-18 stitutions, Zonal Educa- of hope in such initiatives launched match organized by Wheel Chair ment programmes in towns pealed the people to strictly Ward members of MCK, An- dresses, Sushma Chau- age group. Sushma also tion Officers and officials by the present governments and it Cricket Association for handicap on parallel lines with Back follow the COVID-19 preven- ganwadi Workers besides han said that the govern- reiterated that about 64% of School Education becomes prime concern of all stake- youth representing districts of to Village programme imple- tive norms to save the pre- locals participated in the ment has taken several of Aadhaar Generation Department. holders to come up to their expec- Srinagar, Budgam and Anantnag. mented in rural areas. ‘The cious lives while operating function. SRINAGAR OBSERVERSRINAGAR SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER I 2020 0404 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER I 2020 EDIT EDIT I AM A KASHMIRI STUDENT listening to the same tune of devel- of millions of people. Soldiers die asymmetrical democracy that has opment and the Sky is limit. In real- without any reason. In this way, the proved as the last nail in the coffin. ity, development has not come so whole Jammu and Kashmir is en- The result is that students have far. In case of the Sky is limit, we gulfed by the dark clouds of fear become more disadvantaged than have been reduced to ashes. We look and suspicion. others. Elders have become ha- dwarves, though tall. There are Second is economic. Our eco- bitual to the gloom but the young- SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD many causes responsible for this nomic is in doldrums. Since 1947, er cannot believe this failure. situation of ours. Let us discuss some by one way or another, we have Third and last is international. [email protected]. EDITORIAL in brief. been subjected to the worst kind Students learn that agencies like First is political. Since 1947, of economy siege. Our all leaders the UN are for the sake of peace and (The Author is Graduate Student and writes tudents are the futureRegularly of a for “ Srinagarpolitics Observer has“ views taken are his own) heavy toll of our sold or sell us at the most important reconciliation. But on the ground EDITORIAL nation. They are the custo- lives. Lakhs of people are dead. Many junction of history. From Sheikh level, they don’t see these things. dians of past, present and lakhs are injured. Thousands of Muhammad Abdullah to Mehboo- They have never been able to solve Sthe coming future. They take people are depressed. Thousands ba Mufti, they made the wrong this contentious issue. They are everything with themselves that are orphans. There are hundreds decisions in lieu of some gains; for happy that this issue is going on. they have saw and experienced. They of half-widows. Unidentified graves the destruction of Jammu and They get material rewards. In this lay the foundations of the nation are found in the nook and corner of Kashmir. In 1950s, our hydel re- way, students are left offended. quite deep. They are full of creativ- Jammu and Kashmir. All this is sources were sold. Financial crunch This is the situation of a common ity and accordingly make their na- the consequence of the political began in the same decade. Our Kashmiri student. They have no tion a symbol of development and disturbances. A lot of resources are beautiful landscapes were given future if the present trend continues. SCHOOLS WITHOUT peace. They fall and get up because wasted in political gamble. It, apart on the lease for the draining of Until and unless, the thieves are they have a goal to achieve. They from other things, has destroyed wealth of Jammu and Kashmir. In not caught, there will be no develop- sleep for a purpose and wake for a the educational system. In this this situation, primary sectors, ment. Negotiations are the need of purpose. Their sleep is development. situation, a student is confused. He secondary sectors and tertiary the hour. Aspirations of the Kash- LIBRARIES Their waking also is development. or she cannot understand that what sector were and are badly hit. Pri- miris should be taken into account. If this is the case, where the students is the need of keeping the pot of mary sector (22%), secondary sec- They should be consulted before of Jammu and Kashmir fall. I think Jammu and Kashmir boiling when tor (21%) and tertiary sector ( 57%) any decision. Let us hope that a he educational institutions are meant they fall very low. They have no other issues are opening their mouths are in ruins. The third sector i.e., Kashmiri student is able to live his avenues to prove their worth. More- with each passing day? Jammu and tertiary sector has been the worst or her life for a moment. SRINAGAR to educate the studentsNEWS andSRINAGAR provide /THURSDAY / all 23 JULY I 2020 over, they don’t see any future for Kashmir is a nuclear flashpoint hit. It is the backbone of the state themselves and are quite paralyzed. among India,OBSERVER China and Pakistan 03GDP. In this way, we have become (The Author is Graduate Student the related material and facilities to This situation is not the malaise in particular and among the coun- beggars. There is no sign of eco- and writesRegularly end their woes. However, the situation of some years; it is the malaise of tries of South Asia in general. Any nomic recovery. Furthermore, the for “ Srinagar T decades. For 7 decades, we have been diplomatic failure can cost the lives Centre imposes harsh taxes in Observer “ views are his own) in Jammu and Kashmir’s schools is quite different as the concerned department as per the reports coming to the fore has miserably failed to construct 87 per cent out of 762 sanctioned libraries in Jam- mu and Kashmir in the last one decade, which Craving For Mass Promotion Is Totally Unacceptable means only 13 per cent of the libraries have been constructed. Since the academic year 2009-10 to 2019-20, the government has sanctioned at least 762 libraries for the schools of Jammu and Kash- mir. However, the construction was yet to begin SHAIZAN NADAF [email protected] in 664 libraries while only 73 structures were

completed and 25 were still under construction. as a student believe that to become something i need to In the academic year 2009-10, a total of 37 libraries utilise my abilities for achiev- were approved for the government schools of Iing the goal.But sad part of the story is that how our young buds Jammu and Kashmir, however, the School Educa- of particular class choosing roads instead preparing their syllabus to tion Department has completed construction of achieve their path.It is been witness- only 21 while five are still under construction and ing since many days everywhere students are demanding mass pro- work in 11 libraries have not been started yet. motion as they claim we didn't cover our syllabus fully so we are media rather in preparing syllabus the time it takes, is a must on your Hard work makes the way to suc- Similarly, eight libraries were sanctioned in 2010- need of mass promotion. I concede and exams which is very unfortunate. journey to success. It makes you cess. 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We all should believe in our- (The Author is from to accept one thing that we have ever you want. selves and keep trying hard until Bandipora Kashmir, and pursuing at an earliest. enough time for gaming and social So the hard work, together with we achieve our aims. Entrance Coaching) THE NEST OF HOPE -- THE SHOPIAN. rotatoryGujjar Bakerwal dynasty. as well to state resources. for his Subject. Coming on Shopian's multitudinous Recently pass out Student, Ad- Raja Ishfaq Lateef - Educationist, and multidimensional status. eeba Taq had contributed, filled Student, Writer besides an Engi- It is situated on the historical the whole Valley with altogether neering graduate is sojourning in road commonly known as Mughal and utter joy, as she was only student the structurural works, free willed Road as most of its area is occupied qualified for mechanical engineer- for his District to work. by Forests. Shopian district comes ing in Princeton University of Aadil Hamid - A young boy, among SUHAIB IDREES LATEEF under the Pir Panjal Range which Washington, the University had brotherly relations has set all to makes it very cold in winter. produced more than 25 noble laure- turn from an Educationist to busi- [email protected] Shopian is known worldwide for ates. The delight and Gratification ness entrepreneurship is at all ready its fresh fruits like Pears, Berries, was much clear on faces of both to dwell in Markets of Shopian. Cherries, and most importantly parents. (Almighty bless). ike a Green ambiance with for Red Apples, accounting to 'Apple Late Abrar Reyaz, recent Covid Not a cent of dearth in terms of a Particular Green lush Town' of Kashmir. victim-Abrar, after passed his tenth ability, aptitude, capacity but a meadows, the grown up In Intellectual pathway, Shopian Class with a greater 90 percentile, complete and full potential among Lyoung Apple orchards mi- has been Mother to so many great joined the course of Deptt of Legal the charmful youth is seen, witness- lieu over the vast areas. The scent and towering cerebral and schol- Studies at Central University of ing towards efficient and short term lustrous beauty with much frigid arly heads and vanguards. Among Kashmir, bringing Laurel's and development to district, as only 13 cold waters from the little to small them In the Religious Community presenting Central University at years old, the District is. fresh springs waters budding out ,the most counted ones like Ghulam certain national at international Not only this, many more good of rocks, The road side Lea's and Ahmad Ahrar, Molvi Amin Shop- Mohammad Ayoub Thakur- One other eminant and lofty heads events. students are driving for UPSC be- pasturages along the total way length ian (R.A)- Both the founders of of the Chief Nuclear Scientist from counted among the gigantic per- The international event at Nurem- sides other Civil Services exams marks my hilly Coniferous and fir Jamaat-e Islami Jammu & Kashmir, the Valley was from the hamlet of sonalities of the Valley. berg, Germany was worth remem- and other national level exams. confined District, Shopian... Anwar shah Shopiani (R.A).- Shopian. His understanding has Shopian, one of the most volatile bering and Abrar was often com- Requesting Administration, for The People are so soothing with Anwar Shah Shopiani, was a Kash- presented such a roaring intellec- districts of South Kashmir. The paring the wale and pain of a complete support and cooperation a majestic quality of wellness, good- miri Islamic preacher, scholar and tualism. His inmates often regard daily routine encounters, The Kashmir with the secular freedom especially in terms of Education, ness with a fondness of Love, sym- poet. was the founder of Ahl-i Ha- him a great Instructor, great Islamist daily based Street Protests have spot Germany. His team got the Scholarship and Schooling along- pathy and affection. The people are dith movement in Jammu and and noble ideal person with the often discouraged the rising econ- Laurel of second position in the side with a Library for National well educated intelligent and intel- Kashmir. characters of Great highbrow and omy contributing inwards and competition, in which universities and State Impetus. lectuals on one side and few unaware These towering religious lead- psychologically active and faithful outwards, could prove a back sourse from more than 60 countries par- Shopianities, living in villages ers have contributed thoroughly person. for the Valley. ticipated. (The Author is a Columnist, attached with a business of Cow towards islam in full enthusiasm Shameem Ah Shameem, Moham- The whole district counts for He was having a deep knowledge Student at SSM rearing. Much of population are in the District. mad Yousuf Taing and various limitless talent both on national related to his field, A grass craving college Of Engineering).

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Advisor Sharma Inaugurates Advisor Khan Holds Public Grievance Redressal Camp

The Urban Connect Event BANIHAL: Advisor to Lieu- tenant Governor, Farooq Khan SO NEWS DESK today held a public grievance redressal camp at Banihal SAMBA: Following the success- where he listened to demands ful completion of government’s and problems of the people. unique initiative ‘Back to Vil- As many as 50 public dep- lage’ programme, the Jammu and utations hailing from differ- Kashmir administration today ent areas of Banihal and its launched an Urban Connect pro- adjoining areas projected a gramme "MY TOWN MY PRIDE" number of issues pertaining across the Union territory. to sports, upgradation of col- In this connection, Advisor lege, health care, ICDS, Rural to Lieutenant Governor, Kewal Development Department, Kumar Sharma, inaugurated the release of salaries and other event at historic Samba fort with developmental issues. a great hope of success of this am- Interacting with the visiting bitious programme of the govern- deputations, Advisor Khan local youth sought sports in- A deputation of locals from ment envisaging overall develop- said that people are coming frastructure and other facili- Banihal demanded posting ment of urban parts of the UT with forward with issues before the ties for the youth in the area. of more staff and other infra- added vigour and proficiency. administration as the present A delegation of Neel area structural facilities for the hos- District Development Commis- dispensation has put in place demanded a degree college in pital. Similarly, a deputation sioner, Rohit Khajuria, Director the best prompt mechanism to their areas, besides upgradation from Chamalwas area of Bani- Urban Local bodies, Veer Ji Han- dispose of the grievances. of road and ambulance for the hal sought upgradation of road gloo, Chairman, Special Tribunal On the occasion, a delegation hospital. A deputation of ICDS from Chamalwas to Neel. Also, J&K, Abdul Majid (Visiting Of- of Bar Association Banihal de- workers sought promotion, re- a deputation sought compensa- ficer), Senior Superintendent of ambitious project for common gramme which will not only cre- drains, sewerage treatment, manded the upgradation of Mun- lease of pending salaries and tion for Khari fire victims. Police, Rajesh Sharma, Chairman good of the urban populace. ate awareness about government parks, green spaces, street light- siff Court complex in Banihal also raised other service mat- While listening to grievanc- Municipal Council, Pawan Kholi During the event, the govern- sponsored schemes among the ur- ing civic amenities, solid waste area of Ramban district. Similar- ters before the Advisor. es and demands, the Advisor besides district officers and locals ment departments have set up their ban public but will also curb the management, housing, drinking ly, another deputation of Mahoo Another deputation of Sar- assured that all the genuine were present on the occasion. departmental stalls, registration menace of corruption as this pro- water and other services. Mangat raised several develop- panchs and Panches from issues would be taken up for Speaking on the occasion, counters and certificate enrolment gramme makes the pubic officer Meanwhile, other municipal mental issues in their area. Gund area demanded bore redressal with appropriate Advisor Sharma said that the and distribution stations to facili- accountable through local gover- committees of district Samba Likewise, a deputation of wells in their area. quarters for early redressal. Jammu and Kashmir govern- tate the public get these vital ser- nance” maintained the Advisor. also witnessed public enthu- ment is duty bound to devolve vices at their door steps. Appraisal of the urban devel- siasm regarding the My Town the decision making policy at Advisor Sharma exhorted opment schemes, including 14th My Pride programme with individual household doorstep upon the people to avail bene- Finance Commission, Sawach Visiting Officers taking cogni- and “My Town My Pride” pro- fit of all government schemes Bharat Mission, Prime Minister zance of local issues. Development of Commissioner gramme is a step forward in this like domicile and income cer- Awas yojana Urban (PMAY-U), The Visiting Officer included direction. He said the purpose tificates, old age PHC pension AMRUT, CAPEX, ICDS (Nutri- Jatinder Singh, Director Food, SLR attends My of the programme cannot be registration, ration card upda- tion), shall also be taken up by Civil Supplies and Consumer Towns, SWM Our Top achieved unless general public tion, Aadhar enrolment besides the Visiting Officer which will Affairs at Municipal Committee Town My pride avail this opportunity to fulfill services being extended by hor- be duly presented in a dock- Ramgarh, Anoo Malhotra, Direc- Priority: Dheeraj Gupta the institutional development ticulture, sericulture, fisheries, et file for top most priority at tor Industries and Commerce at Programme at gaps in their locality. He sought agriculture and banks and other government level. The Visiting Municipal Committee Vijaypur SO NEWS DESK the main focus of the government complete public participation in pro public schemes under one Officer shall also take review of and Nitu Gupta, Mission Direc- is beautification of the towns and Langate this urban public outreach pro- roof near their locality. access to urban amenities in ur- tor ICDS at Municipal Commit- GANDERBAL: In view of "My Solid Waste Management (SWM) gramme towards success of this “My town My pride is a pro- ban local bodies like roads, lane, tee Bari-Brahmana. Town My Pride" programme aim- is on top priority. In this regard SO NEWS DESK ing at reaching out to the people installation of street lights besides at their doorsteps to ensure on converting open spaces within KUPWARA: Commission- Residents Of City Interiors Raise Demands, spot redressal of their issues and the town into parks, play grounds er Survey and Land Records, Raju Flagged Off grievances, Principal Secretary and open gymnasiums will be en- Shahnawaz Bukhari today Fish Transportation Pin High Hopes On This Maiden Programme Housing & Urban Development sured, he added. asked line departments to Department, Dheeraj Gupta today The DDC handed over the pa- make a complete survey of Lan- Vehicle Admin Distributes Certificates, Equipments Among Many Residents visited Ganderbal where he took pers of identified land for the es- gate town and prepare a report stock of public grievances. tablishment of Solid waste man- of developmental requirements SO NEWS DESK SRINAGAR: After the success information to the visitors. Ev- collecting applications from District development Com- agement plant to the Principal of the area. of recently held ‘Back to Village’ ery line department had kept the consumers. People were missioner, Ganderbal Shafqat Secretary who assured that the The Commissioner, who PULWAMA: Secretary, Jal Shakti, M programme the LG administra- their representatives available asking for round the clock wa- Iqbal, SSP Ganderbal, ADC plant shall be completed within was visiting officer at Lan- Raju along with District Development tion announced two day ‘My in these kiosks who were busy ter supply, black topping and Ganderbal, President Munic- 6 months and in this regard nec- gate, was addressing a func- Commissioner Dr. Rahgav Langer, on eve Town My Pride' for reaching out in assisting people to apply for widening of roads and up gra- ipal Council Ganderbal, ACR essary instructions are already tion held in connection with of My Town My Pride flagged off a Fish to urban population. The aspi- or understand the benefits of dation or installation of new Ganderbal, CPO Ganderbal, given to the Municipal Council My Town My Pride (MTMP) Transportation vehicle for the farming rational programme envisages schemes implemented by their transformers from the con- EO Municipality, and District Ganderbal, he added. at Town Hall, Langate today. community of the district. bringing the governance to the respective departments. cerned departments. Officers was present on the oc- While replying the issues, the The president, Municipal The transportation vehicle has been doorsteps of people residing in At a kiosk of Social Welfare The department of Health casion. Besides Councillors and Principal Secretary said that Committee, Langate Oruje-e- sanctioned under Pradhan Mantri Khanij urban pockets of J&K. department half a dozen ap- were registering the people for large number of local people of “My Town My Pride” is an ini- Mohi-u-din, Officers from Ad- Ksherta Kalyan Yojna (PMKKKY) by Dis- On the first day of this pro- plications for pension and fi- getting the gold cards. They the town also participated in tiative to further empower and ministration, Commanding trict Adminstation. The facility will settle gramme today the adminis- nancial assistance under ISSS were also making women folk the programme. strengthen the framework of the Officer Kilo Force and Munic- long pending demand of private fish own- tration held several camps and NSAP categories were aware about the benefits for During the camp the Princi- Urban Local Bodies and to serve ipal Councillors were present ers with regard to procurement of seed in and around city here. In received. Similarly the School pregnant ladies and new borns pal Secretary was apprised by the people with accountable and at the occasion. from Trout Fish Farm, Kokernag and fish one such camp held at Ganj Education department were extended by the department. the Councillors and locals with participatory governance, and to The Commissioner had feed from National Feed Mill Manasbal. Baksh Park, Nowhatta peo- providing on spot free admis- The department of Revenue series of demands ranging from ensure service delivery at door- separate meetings with The district Pulwama is first of its kind ple of all age groups were sions to students besides giv- in its kiosk were registering augmentation of power and wa- steps, he added. Councillors and other dele- in whole J&K where such kind of facility seen busy with one activity ing free textbooks and uniform visitors for providing domicile ter supply, drainage and sani- The DDC also spoke on the oc- gations who projected their has been provided by district administra- or other. Another camp of to the enrolled students. and income certificates. Besides tation, better health facilities, casion and highlighted the impor- demands regarding their de- tion to facilitate private fish farmers. the same nature was con- The kiosk manned by Agri- application regarding other rev- shifting of COVID Centre from tance of program in ensuring sus- velopmental requirements. The fish farming community of Pul- ducted at Nigeen Club. culture department informed enue matters were collected to District Hospital, establish- tained and synchronized efforts The Commissioner had a wama has expressed gratitude towards At Nowhatta the visiting of- that they are creating awareness route them to concerned field ment of District Library, road to remove bottlenecks and iden- patient hearing and assured district administration as their much ficer was Hashmat Ali, Direc- among people about securing functionaries present there. widening, expansion of Munic- tifying the gaps for sustainable them that their demands needed and long pending demand has tor Hospitality & Protocol and farm implements, tools like poly On the occasion Youth Ser- ipal Council, repairing of roads, development of town and appealed will be fulfilled in a time been fulfilled. The transportation vehicle at Nigeen Club Majid Khalil green houses on subsidized rates. vices & Sports department beautification of Sindh Nallah, to people to be part of the decision bound manner. He said the is a multi utility facility with high tech Drabu, MD JK Cable Car Cor- They further claimed to provide provided free sports kits and augmentation of development making process and decide about main aim of the MTMP pro- imported oxygen tank with a carrying ca- poration was the designated subsidized, high yielding seed va- equipments to sports clubs works at Bus Stand and many utilization of funds meant for gramme is to reach out to the pacity of 15000 fingerlings. officer to listen to public griev- rieties and irrigation equipments and government schools. A more. They also sought his in- development of their wards by urban population to redress The vehicle also has the facility of ances and demands. to the eligible farmers. sports kit including cricket, tervention for the early redres- participating in ward meetings their grievances. He direct- transportation of saleable Trout stock of The administration had set At the kiosks of Jal Shakti, football, volley ball and Car- sal of the same. during the said programme and ed the Tehsildar Langate 1.5 quintals of fish besides equipped with up dozens of stalls providing PWD and PDD the depart- rom sports gear was provided The Principal Secretary inter- prioritize works for implementa- to identify the land for play deep freezer for stocking of frozen fish. services and disseminating mental representatives were to local sports clubs. acted with the people and said that tion in the ensuing season. field in the town. Samoon Visits Bandipora, Interacts With People ‘My Town My Pride’ Programme Held at Baghat, Srinagar SO NEWS DESK He also stressed on skill de- During the programme, Dr Sa- velopment among youth to erad- moon distributed education kits, SO NEWS DESK Various government depart- BANDIPORA: Principal Secre- icate unemployment. He said the wheelchairs, hearing aids and ments including Education, tary, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, new education policy focuses on other appliances among different- SRINAGAR: The Government's Sports, Social Welfare, Hand- Visiting Officer for Bandipora, on skill development as it will help ly abled children and about 250 ambitious urban outreach pro- icraft, Floriculture, Horticul- Monday visited Bandipora town in making the new generation domicile certificates among the gramme, ‘My Town My Pride’ ture, Animal Husbandry, SMC, as part of “My Town My Pride” self reliant adding that more beneficiaries. He also gave away began today here with great enthu- ICDS, PWD, UEE, Jal Shakti, programme aiming at reaching market oriented trades have awards and appreciation letters siasm and people thronged the ven- SDA, Tehsil Office Chanapora out to urban people at their door- been introduced in ITIs and to winners of painting and poster ue in large numbers to participate and Pantha Chowk, DIC, FCS&- steps to ensure on spot redressal Polytechnics to make younger competition among students. in grassroots level democracy. CA and RTO Kashmir besides of their issues and grievances. generation trained in skills that Later, Dr Samoon visited Gov- The programme is aimed J&K Bank had set up stalls at District Development Com- are required in market. ernment Polytechnic College Ban- at reaching out to people for the venue to create awareness missioner, Dr Owais Ahmad, Meanwhile, Samoon visited dipora and interacted with the maximum coverage under among people about the benefi- Senior Superintendent of Police, different stalls put up by different students and staff who apprised beneficiary oriented schemes, ciary oriented schemes so that Rahul Malik, Chairman Munici- departments to showcase their him of various issues being faced grievance redressal and partic- they get benefitted. pal Council Bandipora, Basharat performances and also to inform by them. He also inspected One ipatory planning process. The programme witnessed Ahmad, Joint Director Planning, the public about various welfare Stop Centre at Nishat Park be- In this connection an event huge participation of people Imtiyaz Ahmad, Chief Executive schemes being offered by them. sides laying the foundation stone was held here at Baghat, Sri- who submitted application Officer, Municipal Council, Wali Earlier, students of different of a shopping complex and inau- nagar where both officers as forms in different departments Mohammad and other senior of- schools presented skits high- gurated lavatory complex at New well as officials from over a to avail the benefits. ficers of the district were present at doorsteps, he added. ting sensitized about the ground lighting the urban issues includ- Bus Stand Nussu. dozen government departments On the occasion, Tehsil Office on the occasion. Samoon said that during the situation that will ultimately ben- ing traffic mess and pollution of At Municipal Committee Sum- participated to reach out to the Chanapora, Pantha Chowk is- Speaking on the occasion, public outreach programmes of efit them while dealing with rural water bodies. bal, Visiting Officer Dr Firdous people with multiple beneficia- sued more than 150 Domicile Cer- Principal Secretary said “My Jan Abhiyan, Back to Village and and urban development issues in Dr Owais Ahmad gave a brief Ahmad Giri, Secretary Board ry and awareness schemes of- tificates and Income Certificates Town My Pride” is an initiative to now My Town, My Pride, the offi- their offices. presentation on various ongoing of Professional Examination fered by the government. each among the applicants. strengthen Urban Local Self-Gov- cers are coming out of their offices Samoon said government is development projects in the Bandi- visited Sumbal Municipal Com- The government function- Meanwhile, ADC Srinagar, ernance and serve the people with and reaching out to the people to akin to the development issues pora town. He said the programme mittee along with SDM Sumbal aries listened patiently to the Khursheed Ahmad Shah dis- responsive, accountable and par- listen to their grievances at their of Bandipora and is committed to aims to strengthen the democra- while Director Handicrafts and peoples issues, grievances and tributed Sports kits among ticipatory governance. He said doorsteps and get on-spot feed- bring the district back on track of cy at grass roots level where the Handloom Masrat-ul-Islam vis- demands and resolved some the players of Diamond Club the programme has three main back of the service delivery sys- development. He said Bandipora people become part of the decision ited Hajin Municipality along of the grievances and issues PeerBagh, Srinagar and Real objectives – public outreach in tem at grass roots level. He said has a huge potential of tourism making process and decide about with Additional Deputy Com- on the spot while forwarding Club Baghat, Srinagar. He also towns, strengthening grass-root the officers are also getting bene- and efforts are being made to pro- utilization of funds meant for devel- missioner Bandipora Zahoor others to the concerned depart- handed over cheques among democracy and service delivery fitted by these programmes by get- mote the sector in the district. opment of their wards. Ahmad Mir. ments for timely redressal. Self Help Groups. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER I 2020 NATIONAL SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 20 OCTOBER I 2020 NATIONAL Scindia, Shivraj protest against Nath's Telangana puts week long rains reference to Dalit girl as item

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh related deaths at 70 Chouhan, BJP MP Jyotira- ditya Scindia, Union minis- Hyderabad: The Telangana govern- each, apart from the 15 available with ter Narendra Singh Tomar ment has put the number of dead in the government of Telangana. and other party leaders sat the unprecedented rains that hit the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Eda- on a two-hour silent fast on state last week at 70. paddi Palaniswami has announced Monday to protest against Out of these the deaths in Greater Rs 10 crore fund, apart from thousands former CM Kamal Nath's Hyderabad Municipal Corporation of blankets as relief to the state. "item" remark against state (GHMC) have been put at 33, accord- CM K Chandrashekhar Rao an- minister Imarti Devi. ing to Minister of Municipal Admin- nounces a financial package of Rs Chouhan along with state istration and Urban Development 550 crore ministers Narottam Mishra, KT Rama Rao (KTR). Telangana Chief Minister K Chan- Bhupendra Singh, Vishwas While the financial losses are still drashekhar Rao (KCR) has announced Sarang and some women being calculated, the state has an- a financial package of Rs 550 crore members of the BJP began while addressing a poll meet- Gwalior-Chambal region," nounced that three persons were for flood affected people residing in the 'maun vrat' (silent fast) ing on Sunday in Gwalior's Chouhan said in a tweet in still untraceable and another 30,000 low lying areas in the state’s various at Minto Hall in Bhopal at 10 Dabra town, where the Con- Hindi on Sunday. have been evacuated to safer places. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) includ- am. BJP's Rajya Sabha mem- gress is up against Imarti "Kamal Nathji, who gave An ex-gratia amount of Rs 5 lakh ing Greater Hyderabad Municipal ber Scindia and Lok Sabha Devi, said his party candidate you the right to play with has been given to all the 29 families Corporation (GHMC) limits. member Shankar Lalwani was a "simple person" unlike the respect of women?" he that lost their kin, while monetary In a statement the chief minister sat on the silent protest at his opponent who is an "item". asked in the tweet. help is being extended to the displaced. said that the authorities have been Regal Square in front of the Chouhan later hit out at Imarti Devi and 21 other KTR said the government contin- instructed to implement the relief Mahatma Gandhi statue in Kamal Nath over his remark MLAs loyal to Scindia had ued to be on high alert after the met- and is only tasked with disaster man- chief minister, said encroachments operations immediately and to provide Indore city. against the minister, saying resigned from the Congress rological department warned of more agement responsibility. in lakes and along the river beds had the financial assistance forthwith. Besides, Union minister it shows the "crooked and and the state Assembly and rain. He disclosed that 80 special He appealed to all those living in precipitated the situation along with KCR said people residing in inun- Narendra Singh Tomar, despicable mentality of the joined the BJP in March this officers were working round the clock the low-lying areas to immediately nature’s fury. dated areas have suffered severe Madhya Pradesh BJP pres- Congress. year, in the process bringing on a three-phase disaster manage- vacate their houses and shift to the “We have all the reports of encroach- losses after rain water entered into ident Vishnu Dutt Sharma, "With your cheap state- down the Kamal Nath-led ment plan to minimise casualties. government shelters. ments and satellite photos of encroach- their homes and damaged their es- senior party leader Prabhat ment, Congress' crooked and government. Hyderabad has suffered an esti- “The shelters have food, drinking ments. However, our present focus sential commodities. As part of the Jha along with some other despicable mentality has By-elections for 28 Assem- mated loss of Rs 670 crore. The gov- water, toilets, medical camps and is on rescuing the people. We will financial package the state government leaders staged a similar pro- come to the fore again. You bly seats in the state will be ernment has spent Rs 45 crore towards masks,” he said. discuss the encroachments later. will provide Rs 1 lakh each for com- test in Gwalior. have not just disrespected held on November 3 and the providing food, sanitation and relief The government has supplied 37,000 These issues can’t be addressed over- pletely collapsed houses and Rs 50,000 Ahead of the November 3 Smt Imarti Devi, but each counting of votes will be held camps and another Rs 60 crore in ration kits and includes everything night,” he said. each for partially damaged houses. by-elections in the state, Nath and every girl and sister of on November 10. restoring electricity, water pipes etc. from tea powder to toiletries. All KTR said his government’s current A financial assistance of Rs 10,000 The state has asked the Central people being rehabilitated in these focus was on saving lives. He said in will be provided to each flood-affect- government for an immediate as- shelter homes are being tested for some incidents, the government has ed family as part of the relief opera- sistance of Rs 1,350 crore, while the Covid-19 to prevent spread of coro- to forcefully evacuate the people liv- tions. The state government had total losses could be around Rs 5,000 navirus. ing in low-lying areas as they refused already announced ex-gratia of Rs crore. Terming it once in a century rain- to move. 5 lakh each for about 33 persons who IMD cautions of rains in Telangana The Greater Hyderabad Municipal fall, KTR, who is the working presi- State Chief Secretary Somesh Ku- lost their lives due to heavy rains in Corporation (GHMC) has suspended dent of the ruling Telangana Rashtra mar has asked Andhra Pradesh and GHMC and neighbouring munici- for next four days all its activities for the next few days Samithi (TRS) and also son of the Karnataka to provide 15 rescue boats palities. Hyderabad: Rains will con- subsequent 24 hours. tinue to haunt the state for “This system could bring the next four days and a warn- rains over the state. This ing has been issued by the time we will have a prolonged Indian Meteorological De- southwest monsoon,” she Farmers in UP’s Banda Sikh man whose turban came off during partment (IMD) to this effect. said. The city in the 24-hour pe- Private weather forecast- allege rural bank siphoned their scuffle with police at Bengal BJP rally gets bail riod between Saturday and ing agency Skymet said that Sunday recorded the third in the four-month long south- savings to realise loans highest rainfall in the last west monsoon season, India decade in October at 72.5 mm. has received around 957.6 In its warning, the IMD mm of rain so far from June said, “Thunder-storm ac- 1 to September 30. This is companied with lightning nine per cent surplus of the is very likely to occur at was a cyclonic circulation Long Period Average (LPA). isolated places over Telan- over east central Bay of Ben- The Hyderabad airport on gana state. Heavy rain very gal. Under its influence, a Sunday, was recorded as the likely to occur at isolated low-pressure area is very place which had witnessed places over the state.” likely to develop over the the highest rainfall across Speaking to Deccan Chron- same region during the next the country, said Skymet. It icle, IMD director Dr K. 24 hours. It is likely to become had recorded 73 mm of rain- Nagaratna said that there more marked during the fall.

Banda (UP): Farmers of jana and Pradhan Mantri Howrah: A court here on the Arms Act for carrying flashpoint between the TMC different districts of Bun- Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM- Monday granted bail to Bal- a firearm, the license of which and the BJP, with the op- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD delkhand region in Uttar KISAN) among others for winder Singh, whose arrest is valid only in the Rajouri position party accusing the Pradesh started an indefinite recovering the loan dues, at the BJP’s ‘Nabanna Cha- district of Jammu and Kash- state government of hurting (R&B) DIVISION QAZIGUND hunger strike at the district he said. lo’ rally earlier this month mir, police claimed. religious sentiments. OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER PWD headquarters of a rural bank The union tried to register led to an uproar as his turban Controversy had erupted The state government had TENDER NOTICE NO 67 /QZD-R&B/ 2020-21/4631-45 DATED:17-10-2020 here on Monday alleging an FIR against the bank came off during a scuffle with after clips of the police beat- said that “communal colour” For and on behalf of the Lieutenant(R&B) Governor, Union DIVISION Territory of J&K, I the Executive QAZIGUND Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Qazigund hereby invites sealed fraud on part of the manage- management but could not the police over his firearm, ing up Singh, 43, during the was deliberately being tendersTENDER affixed NOTICE with Revenue NOstamps 67 worth /QZD-R&B/ Rs.5/= from the approved 2020-21/4631-45 PWD/CPWD Contractors for the works DATED:17-10-2020indicated in the enclosed annexure. ment. do so, Sharma claimed. officials said. BJP’s march to the state given to the incident to serve Under the banner of Bun- Referring to an incident Singh, a resident of Bhat- secretariat—Nabanna, amid “narrow partisan interest”. ForS. and onName behalf of of work the Lieutenant Governor, Union TerritoryAdvertised of J&K, I the ExecutiveEarnest EngineerClass PWD(R&B)of DivisionTime for Qazigund Com- herebyCost of invites Head sealed of delkhand Kisan Union, the in a bank branch in Mahoba inda in Punjab, has been in widespread vandalism went Singh’s wife and son had tendersNo affixed with Revenue stamps worth Rs.5/= from the Cost approved PWD/CPWDMoney ContractorsContractor for the workspletion indicated in the tenderenclosed annexure.Account farmers sitting at the Ashok district, Sharma said the the custody of the Howrah viral on social media. come to Kolkata on Tuesday S. Name of work Advertised(Rs. In lacs) Earnest Class of Time for Com- Cost of Head of Laat trisection in the district money from the savings bank City Police since his arrest A section of people claimed and met Governor Jagdeep No1. Development of Berm by way of Nallah Muck Cost0.90 lacs Money1800/= ContractorDEE Class only pletion07 Days tender200/= AccountC&T have alleged that the rural was transferred in the KCC from the rally on October 8. on social that the police had Dhankhar at Raj Bhavan, /RBM /Khakbajree on Furrah to Dakwalipora (Rs. In lacs) bank was realising money loan accounts without any “He was granted condi- pulled his turban during seeking his intervention on road for the loan taken under information to the farmers tional bail by a court in the scuffle, following which the issue. 1. Development of Berm by way of Nallah Muck 0.90 lacs 1800/= DEE Class only 07 Days 200/= C&T Kisan Credit Card (KCC) concerned. Howrah,” a senior officer of it came off. However, the Violence had erupted in 1. /RBM /KhakbajreeThe tenders onbe submittedFurrah to Dakwaliporaon the prescribed tender documents to be obtained from office of the Executive Engineer (R&B) Division from their savings bank We also approached the the Howrah City Police told police have denied the Kolkata and adjoining How- Qazigund roadon cash payments indicated of the NIT. The tender documents to be purchased from 20-10-2020 to 28-10-2020 upto 2:00 pm on produc- accounts without their con- police to lodge a case in this PTI. charge. rah on October 8 as BJP 1tion. of CDR applicableThe tenders for the be work submitted and valid on registration the prescribed card tender applicable documents to the workto be dulyobtained renewed from for office the year of the 2020-21 Executive Engineer (R&B) Division sent. regard but they are also with Singh, a private security He was arrested with a activists tried to go past bar- Qazigund2. on cashTenders payments to beindicated delivered of bythe hand NIT. Theor through tender documentspost so as to to reach be purchased the office from of the20-10-2020 Executive toEngineer 28-10-2020 PWD upto(R&B) 2:00 Division pm on Qazigund produc - on Police, though, said the the bank’s side, Sharma al- officer hired by a BJP leader, loaded pistol. ricades put up by the police tionor before of CDR 31-10-2020 applicable forupto the 2.00 work pm and .Tenders valid registration which are submitted card applicable /received to the after work expiry duly the renewed due date for orthe receipt year 2020-21 of tenders shall not be entertained . probe into the matter has so leged. was booked under sections The turban controversy to stop their rally to the sec- 2.3. TendersIn case theto be last delivered date of byreceipt hand of or tenders through is post declared so as holidayto reach or the office office is ofclosed the Executivedue to any Engineer unavoidable PWD circumstances(R&B) Division , Qazigundtenders shall on far not confirmed the allega- Sitaram Naik, a farmer of the Indian Penal Code and emerged as a major political retariat. PTI orbe before received 31-10-2020 on the next upto working 2.00 pm day .Tenders upto the which time specifiedare submitted above /received .This shall after also expiry be applicable the due date if the or nextreceipt day of is tendersa Sunday shall or notGazetted be entertained holiday. . tions of the farmers on part from Panwari area of Ma- 3.4. InAmount case the of last earnest date ofmoney receipt as of specified tenders is abovedeclared for holidayitem of or work office should is closed be deposited due to any in unavoidablethe shape ofcircumstances CDR in any ,schedule tenders bankshall of the bank. hoba district sitting at the bepledged received to onthe the Executive next working Engineer day PWD(R&B) upto the time Division specified Qazigund. above .This shall also be applicable if the next day is a Sunday or Gazetted holiday. The price of crops sold by strike, said, “Rs 2.34 lakh 4.5. The tenderersAmount are requested of earnest to quotemoney their as specified rates in whole above numbers for item and of rateswork offeredshould bein fractiondeposited shall in thebe rejected. shape of CDR in any schedule bank the farmer is deposited di- were deposited in my savings pledged6. Conditional to the Executive tenders Engineer such as quoting PWD(R&B) of rebate Division as Qazigund.foot note shall not be accepted and such tenders shall be rejected. rectly in the savings bank bank account by the Mandi 5.7. The The tenderers tenderers are shall requested quote rates to quote strictly their as perrates the in rateswhole list numbers i.e quote and above rates or offered below %in agefraction only shallagainst be rejected. account by the Mandi Sami- Samiti of which Rs 1 lakh 6. Conditional the scheduled tenders items such of rates as quoting and quote of rebate rates inas wholefoot note numbers shall not where be accepted rate against and itemsuch tendersis to be shall be rejected. ti which the bank officials were adjusted in the KCC 7. The quoted. tenderers shall quote rates strictly as per the rates list i.e quote above or below % age only against are adjusting against their account without my ap- 8. theIn case scheduled of delay items a penalty of rates of andRs. 1000/per quote rates day in or whole 10% numbers of the allotted where cost rate shall against be imposeditem is to upon be the contractors who failing to start the work loan without even taking proval.” with inquoted. stipulated time.The work shall be put to fresh tenders at the sole risk and cost of the defaulting contractors besides forfeiting their CDR’s their consent, president of Several other farmers sit-  9. TIN No.is pre-requisite before submitting the application for purchases of tender document.  8. In case of delay a penalty of Rs. 1000/per day or 10% of the allotted cost shall be imposed upon the contractors who failing to start the work Bundelkhand Kisan Union, ting on the protest also spoke with10. in The stipulated Departmental time.The material work shall shall be be put supplied to fresh to tenders the contractor at the sole on following risk and cost rates of from the defaulting contractors besides forfeiting their CDR’s Vimal Kumar Sharma told about their specific cases 9. Divisional TIN No.is store:- pre-requisite before submitting the application for purchases of tender document. newspersons. and Sharma has alleged that 10.1. The Departmental material shall beCements supplied OPC to Khrew-43 the contractor Grade on followingBags rates from 460/Bags The bank is also adjusting many more farmers are  Divisional store:- the money of various central complaining about similar  2. Bitumen MT 46000/MT government schemes like tactics being adopted against 1. Cements OPC Khrew-43 Grade Bags 460/Bags Pradhan Mantri Awas Yo- them. — PTI  3. Tar Steel of different dias 2. Bitumen MT 46000/MT  i) 25 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qtl. 3. Tar Steel of different dias  ii) 20 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qnl. i) 25 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qtl.  iii) 16 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qntl NOTICE FOR CORRECTION IN NAME ii) 20 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qnl.  iv) 12 mm dia Qntls 5800/Qntl  iii) 16 mm dia Qntls 5500/Qntl I want to change my name on DL bearing no. JK- v) 10 mm dia Qntls 5800/Qntl  iv) 12 mm dia Qntls 5800/Qntl 0120040063800 from Syed Nadeem to Syed Nadeem vi) 8 mm dia Qntls 6000/Qntl  v) 10 mm dia Qntls 5800/Qntl Nissar. If anybody having any objection the same must 4. RCC spun pipes of different dias.  vi) 8 mm dia Qntls 6000/Qntl contact the concerned authority within 7 days after i) 40” dia No 14000/No  4. RCC spun pipes of different dias. that objection will be entertained.  ii) 36” dia No 13500/No i) 40” dia No 14000/No SYED NADEEM NISSAR  iii) 24” dia No 9000/No ii) 36” dia No 13500/No S/O SYED NISSAR HUSSAIN  iv) 18” dia No 6000/No iii) 24” dia No 9000/No R/O TAWHEEDABAD BEMINA SRINAGAR  v) 16” dia No 5500/No  iv) 18” dia No 6000/No vi) 12” dia No 3500/No  v) 16” dia No 5500/No Vii) G.I Wire crates Sft 30/Sft CORRECTION IN FATHER NAME AND  vi) 12” dia No 3500/No Note:- The rates are tentative, However the rates are changing from time to time.  Vii) G.I Wire crates Sft 30/Sft ADDRESS at the time of payment of the bill of the contractor. How ever cement shall be issued departmentally on cash payment. In case of non availability of  Note:-stocks Thein divisional rates are tentative,stores the Howevercontractor the may rates purchase are changing required from material time to himself time. after getting non availability certificate and shall not be entitled I want to change the name of my father’s name and address on DL  atfor the any time type of of payment excessive of rates the bill on ofthis the account. contractor. How ever cement shall be issued departmentally on cash payment. In case of non availability of No. Bearing no. JK01 19860043223 from Gh. Mohammad Sofi to Gh.  stocks11. The in divisional tenders where stores the the rates contractor are not may covered purchase with requiredtransparent material Cello himselftape shall after be gettingrejected non out availabilityrightly as per certificate Chief Engineer’s and shall order not videbe entitled his No. Mohiuddin Sofi and in address from Rakshalina Pampore to Rakhshilina forPS/21198-21229 any type of excessive Dated 11-11-06rates on this account.  12 Taxes which are admissible for deduction shall be deducted at sources at the rates admissible at the time of payments of the contractors. BKPora Budgam. If anybody having any objection the same must 11. The tenders where the rates are not covered with transparent Cello tape shall be rejected out rightly as per Chief Engineer’s order vide his No.  PS/21198-21229 13. All other terms Dated and 11-11-06 conditions will remain same as per detailed General conditions enclosed as annexure “A” contact the concerned authority within 7 days after that objection  12 Taxes which are admissible for deduction shall be deducted at sources at the rates admissible at the time of payments of the contractors. Sd/- will be entertained. 13. All other terms and conditions will remain same as per detailed General conditions enclosed as annexure “A” Executive Engineer  DIPK-7631/20 ASHIQ HUSSAIN SOFI PWD(R&B) Division QazigundSd/- S/O GH. MOHIUDDIN SOFI DIPK-7631/20 Executive Engineer SAFINA R/O RAKHSHILINA BK PORA BUDGAM PWD(R&B) Division Qazigund Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar /TuesdAY / 20 October 2020 News

Restoration of Pre-August Situation My Town My Pride Held in J&K is key to durable LG Inaugurates Lays Peace & Stability: JKPM at Sher-i-Kashmir Park SO NEWS DESK Foundation Of Public Assets program remained on spot griev- Visiting Officer Says ances redressal, instant delivery of SRINAGAR: Jammu Kashmir Peoples Move- SO NEWS DESK Program Is To Further services to the masses and speedy ment (JKPM) on Monday said that the resto- execution of people centric projects ration of Pre- August 2019 special status of J&K BARAMULLA: In connection with Strengthen Bond on the ground. The officers from is vital to ensuring lasting peace in J&K. “My Town My Pride programme, Between Govt & People the line departments had set their Speaking to party members, JKPM Senior Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha camps in the programme and gave Vice-President Advocate Syed Iqbal Tahir today visited Baramulla District. SO NEWS DESK patient hearing to them with the as- said 05 August 2019 will go down as the dark- During his visit, the Lt Governor surance of prompt redressal. est day in the history of Jammu, Kashmir inaugurated and laid the foundation SRINAGAR: Director, Social wel- The Departments of Animal Hus- and Ladakh as the centre abrogated special of public assets worth Rs 16.64 cr. He fare Kashmir, Bashir Ahmed Dar bandry, Agriculture, Horticulture, status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcat- also inaugurated Fish Market Bridge who was visiting officer today lis- Handloom, Handicrafts, Social Wel- ed it into Union Territories. He said that the worth Rs 4.99 cr and laid the founda- tened people’s grievances during fare, Revenue, Education, Housing illegal abrogation of special status has result- tion of development and upgradation My Town My Pride Programme Board and Floriculture disseminat- ed in the loss of social and political rights of of Cariappa Park costing Rs 1.31 cr. (MTMP) held at Sher-i-Kashmir ed information with respect to var- the people of Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh, To mark the occasion, the Lt Gov- Park, Polo Ground Srinagar. ious schemes of their departments and the region’s cultural identity. ernor handed over Wheelchairs, Hear- Acting Mayor, Municipal Corpo- through stalls. A special awareness Iqbal Tahir that while the Centre tried to ing Aids, Motorized vending Cart, and ration Srinagar, Parvez Ahmed programme on COVID19 was also justify the decision of abrogation by claim- Irrigation Pump set, KCC sanction Qadri; Deputy Commissioner Sri- held by the officials of the health ing that it would end decades-long militan- letters, school bags, books and school nagar, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary and social welfare departments re- cy, separatism and corruption in the region uniforms, Old-Age & Widow Pension besides Commissioner Srinagar spectively besides a cultural pro- and bring development, jobs and prosperity, Orders, sanction orders, and financial Municipal Corporation (SMC), gram including folk music, Nuk- However, after one year it is crystal clear assistance to the beneficiaries under Gazanfar Ali supervised the event. kad Naatak performed by Feroz that the justifications given have proved to various welfare and departmental On the occasion, a large gather- Culture Forum Bandipora were be a mirage and the claims a hoax. schemes including PMAY Urban, IHHL ing of citizens participated and put organized during the event. Welcoming the formation of Peoples Urban, NULM and different schemes of long pending demands of the locals Municipal Council, Baramulla costing forth their grievances and raised During the programme, the visit- Alliance for Gupkar Declaration of which Agriculture, Horticulture, FCS&CA, have been redressed with the con- Rs 1.44 cr and distribution of door to several other issues related to Build- ing officers also distributed several JKPM is also a constituent, Iqbal Tahir and other departments. struction of this bridge. door dustbins at a cost of Rs 39.80 lakhs. ing permissions, Birth and Death sports kits among the various clubs advised the government to shun its muscu- Meanwhile, a fleet of Garbage collec- It was informed that the bridge is The assets for those foundations were Certification, works and other al- and government institutions of Sri- lar policy of domination and instead start tion vans of Municipal Council, Baram- a vital link between Old Town Iqbal laid were - 3 MLD Sewage / 60 KLD STP lied functions of the Corporation. nagar District sponsored by Youth respecting the sentiments of the masses ulla was flagged off by the Lt Governor. Market and Fish Market which is a costing Rs 9.65 cr; Car parking at Noor-ul- While interacting with the people, Services and Sports Departments. who have been deeply alienated due to the The Lt Governor observed that the business hub of Baramulla town. It Huda Market at a cost of Rs 84 lakhs and the visiting officer said that the main Among others, Joint Commis- abrogation of special status. “The alliance developmental works created as assets reduces the commuting distance of beautification of the market by way of aims and objectives of the program sioner Works, Ishtiyaq Ahmed is meant for the people of all religions, com- would benefit the local population in 1.50 km to 110 meters. illumination costing Rs 50 lakhs. is to strengthen a bond between the Shah, Chief Account Officer, Rafiq munities and regions of J&K,” he said and meeting their needs and demands. The assets inaugurated by the Lt The Lt Governor also planted a sap- government and the people and the Ahmad and other senior officers of added “the said the alliance is able to mark The Lt Governor dedicated the Fish Governor today include - Bagh-i-Islam ling on the occasion. Artists spread public outreach with service delivery concerned department were also a new beginning in J&K towards the res- Market Bridge to the public and said community centre worth Rs 2.62 cr; awareness on the COVID-19 pandemic at door steps. The focus during the present in the programme. toration of special status and permanent that the bridge will cater to the needs 8 No.s of CT/PT under SBM worth Rs and other social issues through their peace in the region.” of thousands of pedestrians and the 1.2 cr; Machinery/transport facility for cultural performances. Statehood Can ‘My Town My Pride’ SHAHEEN Trust Organised Awareness Cum Guarantee Self-governance Registration Camp on Ayushman Bharat Programme Held at Seer Hamdan SHAFQAT SHEIKH in J&K: Bukhari SO NEWS DESK cials of various government public include up-gradation of departments, members of Mu- infrastructure of Sub District JAMMU: Team SHAHEEN Trust organised an awareness cum AGENCIES He said the sooner the union ANANTNAG: Joint Director nicipal Committee, civil soci- Hospital Seer Hamdaan, up-gra- registration camp on Ayushman Bharat at Amritpura a far flung government fulfils its commit- Information Kashmir, Haris ety and general public. dation of schools and sports sta- village of Teh Chilli Pingal. Keeping in view the poor economic SRINAGAR: Welcoming Union ment on re-establishing the Ahmad Handoo today visited He listened to the public dium and round the clock sup- condition and inaccessibility of people to come out and get benefit Home Minister Amit Shah’s re- Statehood in J&K, the better it Municipal Committee Seer grievances, issues and de- ply of potable drinking water. of this scheme, Team SHAHEEN Trust decided to visit this vil- marks that statehood to Jammu would be for the country to en- Hamdan as Visiting Officer mands and assured them that Later on the Visiting Officer lage and provide benefit of this scheme at doorstep of the people. and Kashmir will be restored, sure peace and development in along with Nodal Officer Abid their genuine demands will inspected SDH Seer Hamdaan In this camp around 50 families got registered for Ayushman Apni Party (AP) president Syed this troubled region. “The solu- Gani Wani (Tehsildar Mattan). be forwarded to the higher au- and filtration plant in presence Bharat (Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana) golden cards. Peo- Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on tion to multifarious problems On the occasion, the Joint thorities for timely redressal. of Tehsildar Mattan and other ple of this area are very poor and from those poorest were not Monday said it can guarantee faced by the people of J&K on a Director interacted with offi- The demands raised by the officials. taken any charge for registration. self governance in J&K. day-to-day basis and to promote On this occasion President SHAHEEN Trust Touseef Ahmed The people of Jammu and its integrated and all-round de- Malik spoke on the importance of this scheme and procedure and Kashmir cannot afford any fur- velopment lies in restoration of eligibility for this scheme. He also thanks Sadam Hussain a mem- ther delay in restoration of state- Statehood with comprehensive Srinagar Police Arrests 05 ber pyt Chinyas and Nawaz Printers Akhyarpur for their support hood adding that an early res- domicile laws protecting the in organising this camp. toration of statehood alone can rights of its residents on their Others who were present on the occasion include Bilal Naik, guarantee the residents of J&K land and jobs,” Bukhari opined. gamblers; Stake Money Seized Arshad Hussain, Haq Nawaz Malik and others. their right to self-governance, Bukhari also censured the former minister Bukhari said in J&K government for sidelining SO NEWS DESK money of ₹19,000/- from the a statement here this afternoon. the local officers of repute in the gamblers. They have been Farooq, Omar Pay Tributes Welcoming Mr Shah’s re- J&K bureaucracy terming it un- SRINAGAR: Acting tough arrested and shifted to PS to Ghulam Qadir Bhat marks that the centre will not acceptable. “Cornering the local against social crimes, Sri- Rainawari where they re- take long to restore Statehood to officers in J&K administration nagar police have arrested main in custody. SO NEWS DESK Jammu and Kashmir, Bukhari is a highly deplorable move 05 gamblers from a gam- Accordingly, a case FIR observed that this decision is which smacks of some nefarious bling site and seized stake No. 49/2020 under relevant SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Presi- no longer about a political par- designs of some vested interest money from them. sections of law has been dent, and Member of Parliament Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Vice ty or any leader but about the groups within the J&K govern- A police party from Police registered in Police Station President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Monday paid glowing tributes democratic rights and political ment,” he observed. Station Rainawari raided a Rainawari and investiga- to noted personality, Veteran Party Stalwart and close associate aspirations of the people of J&K. The AP president solicited gambling site near LAWDA tion has been initiated. of Sher-e- Kashmir Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah, Ghulam Qadir “While I welcome the union the intervention of the union office Mughal Mohalla fol- of Kralyar Rainwari, Mehraj Persons found indulging Bhat popularly known as Sher- e- Ganderbal. home minister’s statement, I home minister towards this lowing an input about gam- Din Sultani resident of Gul- in criminal activities shall The Party President, and Vice President while paying glowing would like to remind the union grave issue which has created bling activities and appre- shan Colony Dal, Gulzar Bhat be dealt as per law. Commu- tributes to Sher- e- Ganderbal, prayed for peace to his soul. The government not to keep this a lot of disenchantment among hended five gamblers. They resident of KhajPora Saidpo- nity members are requested duo said the selfless service of Ghulam Qadir Bhat Sahib will be critical issue in political limbo the local officers who are well have been identified as Gow- ra and Asif Bhat resident of to share information re- remembered for all the times to come. They said that late Ghulam for a long time in view of the versed with the problems of the har Rasool Malayar resident Khan Colony Chanpora. garding the crimes in their Qadir Sahib was an embodiment of struggle, perseverance and sufferings of residents of J&K people and have until now con- of Chowdary Bagh Rainwari, Officers have seized neighbourhood with the lo- courage. They also prayed to Almighty to bestow Late Ghulam and the undeniable governance tributed immensely in all the Hilal Ahmed Chola resident playing cards and stake cal police units. Qadir Sahib with highest echelons in Jannah. chaos,” Bukhari remarked. sectors of governance. Meanwhile Party General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar; Additional General Secretary Dr. Sheikh Mustafa Kamal, Provincial President Nasir Aslam Wani; Senior leader Mian Al- taf; District President Ganderbal Sheikh Ishfaq Jabbar has also Cyber Police My Town My pride' Attracts Citizens COVID-19: Govt paid glowing tributes to the late leader, and prayed for peace to Warns People his soul. The leaders said the contribution of Ghulam Qadir Bhat in Large Numbers at Bhadarwah evacuates 6, Sahib towards the restoration of people’s rights was immense. About Online 44,022 stranded Scam In The SAJID TUFAIL LONE JK residents Two Day Long Programme BHADERWAH: After suc- “My Town My Pride” Begins in Kunzer Name of SWSs cessful completion of three SO NEWS DESK instalments of 'Back to Village' AGENCIES programme which saw large JAMMU: The Jammu and Kash- participation of Villagers and mir Government has evacuat- SRINAGAR: The Cyber police, emerged as a successful tool for ed about 6,44,022 JK residents, Kashmir, has warned people redressal of their issues, UT of stranded in other parts of the about online scam in the name J&K starts 'My Town My Pride' country due to COVID lockdown, of Social Welfare Schemes (SWS) for the urban population as via Lakhanpur and through and urged them not to share their they were feeling left behind. special trains and buses till date bank account details with any- Like other parts of the UT, amid strict observance of all nec- one. A spokesman of the Cyber people of Bhadarwah town be- essary guidelines and Standard police station, Kashmir Zone, longing to different sections Operating Procedures. Srinagar said that there are of the society turned in large As per the official data re- fraudsters claiming to be from numbers at Dak Banglow on ceived in this regard, the Jam- “Central Social Welfare” depart- inaugural day of the 'My Town mu and Kashmir administra- ments targeting the real benefi- My Pride' programme to raise tion has received 155 special ciaries of different schemes. their issues and problems they trains at Jammu and Udhampur He said they are calling and are facing day in and out. railway stations from differ- enticing them that scheme funds Secretary Hospitality and ent states and UTs, so far, with will be directly transferred into Protocol, Pawan Singh Ra- about 1,40,292 passengers while their accounts and asking for thore, who is the visiting of- about 5,03,730 persons from oth- AADIL DAR bank account details. ficer of the 2 day programme er states and UTs including 937 However, he said, once you in his inaugural address high- from abroad have been evacuat- TANGMARG: My town My pride calls for reaching out to urban share bank account details, they lighted the aims and objec- ed by the government through population with governance at their doorsteps. withdraw money from your ac- tives of the UT Government's Lakhanpur till date. The two days long programme start under “My Town My count. Therefore, the spokesman initiative to hold My Town My As per the detailed breakup of Pride” begins at Townhall Kunzar for achieving the goal of two said, “Do not share your OTP, ac- Pride programme, which is the problems they are facing On the occasion, ADC Bha- the figures, about 10783 stranded day long programme to empower the urban local bodies living in count details, CVV number, credit aimed at to strengthen the ba- everyday in the town. darwah Rakesh Kumar, SP passengers have entered through towns with governance and their doorsteps and ensure on spot card” details to anyone introduc- sic infrastructure in the towns Later, President Bhadar- Bhadarwah Raj Singh Gouria, Lakhanpur from October 18 to redressal of their issues and grievances. ing himself or herself from central and initiate new avenues of wah Municipal Committee District Agriculture Officer Doda October 19 mornings while 134 In town hall Kunzer a mega programme under ‘my town my pride welfare department. “Be Alert Be development with active par- Dr Shahid Mughal apprised Haroon Hussain, EO MC Bhadar- trains have reached Jammu with programme held under the supervision of visiting officer town Mr. Safe”, the spokesman said. ticipation of the citizens. the visiting officers about the wah Yousaf-ul-Umar, Tehsildar a total of 124,596 stranded passen- Farooq Ahmad Rather Director Floriculture Kashmir and that oth- The Cyber police has earlier Participants belonging to implementation of different Bhadarwah Zeeshan Tahir, Dr gers belonging to different dis- er Nodal and tehsil officer were present the programme. also warned of fake job scam different political parties, social projects and govt schemes in Iftikhar Malik, Dr Shahnawaz, Dr tricts so far while 15,696 passen- Visiting officer also inaugurated many developmental works, operated through Facebook organisations and common cit- the town. Educationist Arif Varsha, Dr Muneeza, Sajid Nisar gers have reached Udhampur in during which he inaugurated cricket tournament in Sports and WhatsApp and Facebook izens apprised the visiting offi- Rana conducted proceedings Khan AEO Bhadarwah and other 21 special trains, so far. Also, no Ground Kunzer they appealed to public cooperate with authori- video calling scam. cers about their demands and as stage secretary. senior officers were also present. train arrived at Jammu today. ties to begin a development for urban areas. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER TUESDAY 20 OCTOBER 2020

After two morale-boosting wins, KXIP Malik, Sarfaraz and run into mighty Delhi Capitals Dubai: The nail-biting win over defending champions Mumbai Indians was cer- tainly a morale-lifter but the Amir left out of limited overs inconsistent Kings XI Pun- jab have another tough bat- tle at hand when they take on table leaders Delhi Capi- series against Zimbabwe tals in an IPL match here on Tuesday. Having lost two tight LAHORE: Pakistan have named Shafiq, Haider Ali and Khushdil games, they should have uncapped Abdullah Shafiq in the 22- Shah better chances of featuring in won at the start of the sea- man probables list for the upcoming the upcoming matches. son, KXIP managed to get on limited-overs series against Zimba- “We have followed the same phi- the right side of the results ers Rahul (525) and Mayank to be back among the runs bwe. Shoaib Malik, Sarfaraz Ahmed losophy while leaving out Moham- in the last couple of games, Agarwal (393) best sums up after a couple of ducks, his and Mohammad Amir have been mad Amir and Usman Shinwari although it was too close for their erratic run. opening partner Shikhar left out. so that bowlers like Mohammad comfort by their own admis- On a positive note, the suc- Dhawan elevating his game Speaking on the selection, Mis- Hasnain, Musa Khan and Haris sion. cessful return of Chris Gay- bodes well for the team that bah-ul-Haq, the head coach of Rauf can get an extended run.” Needing seven off the last le has reduced the burden has won seven out of the Pakistan, said that he’s kept “per- The probables will assemble in two overs with nine wickets on the shoulders of the star nine matches it has played. formance as the only criterion for Lahore on October 21 for Covid-19 in hand, they should have openers, especially allowing Axar Patel has shown his selection” and assured that the “ca- testing and will observe a five-day wrapped the game against Rahul to play more freely. utility not just with the ball reers are not over by any means” for isolation period. During this period, RCB much before the last Nicholas Pooran has but also with the bat. His some of Pakistan’s veteran players they will play two 50-over matches ball and even in the IPL’s shown his lethalness time three sixes off Ravindra who have been left out. at the Gaddafi Stadium before trav- first double Super Over and again but is yet to play Jadeja helped Delhi get over Mohammad Hafeez and Wahab eling to Rawalpindi on October 26. against Mumbai Indians a match-winning knock and the line in the final over fin- Riaz are the two senior players who Rohail Nazir has been named as “Abdullah Shafiq has been re- Pakistan play three ODIs against on Sunday night, the KL the pressure is increasing ish against CSK. have been retained for their “useful Mohammad Rizwan’s back-up wick- warded for his tremendous poten- Zimbabwe starting October 30 be- Rahul-led side could have on Maxwell the batsman, With an envious bowling experience in the batting and bowl- etkeeper while Sarfaraz was the tial and performance. He has been fore moving to Lahore for the three closed it out in regulation who is proving to be more line-up, Delhi have shown ing respectively, that will benefit back-up ‘keeper in England. identified as a future prospect and, T20Is. The probables for that series time. useful as a spinner operat- they can defend even be- the youngsters,” Misbah said. “With an eye on future and as therefore, drafted into the squad as will be shortlisted after the ODIs. Death bowing and the ing in the powerplay. low-par totals. Playing in Shafiq, 20, plays for Central Pun- part of the succession plan, Rohail part of his development,” Misbah Probables list: Abdullah Shafiq, form of star player Glenn However, the team is like- the absence of an injured jab and recently finished as the Nazir has been chosen as Rizwan’s added. “Seniors like Shoaib Malik Abid Ali, Babar Azam, Fakhar Maxwell in a shaky mid- ly to stick to him in the game Rishabh Pant, time is run- seventh most successful batsman back-up wicketkeeper. Instead of and Sarfaraz Ahmed have not been Zaman, Haider Ali, Haris Sohail, dle-order remain a concern against Delhi Capitals. ning out for Ajinkya Rahane in the National T20 Cup. He scored Sarfaraz sitting on the substitute picked for this series, but I want Iftikhar Ahmed, Imam-ul-Haq, Khu- for a team that needs to win Delhi are clearly the to make an impact. 358 runs with a strike-rate of over bench, it makes sense that he plays to categorically state that their ca- shdil Shah, Mohammad Hafeez, Mo- its remaining five games to team to beat in the tour- The match went into a Su- 133 and even scored a hundred on in the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy so that reers are not over by any means as hammad Rizwan, Rohail Nazir, Imad make the play-offs. nament and have gained per Over last time the two his T20 debut, becoming only the he retains his fitness and rediscov- performance remains the only cri- Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usman Qadir, The fact that KXIP have in confidence with a close teams met and more than second player in history to make a ers form for the tour for the longer terion for selection. These are stra- Zafar Gohar, Faheem Ashraf, Haris struggled this season de- win against Chennai Super Delhi, KXIP will be hoping century on both his first-class and and more demanding tour of New tegic decisions as Shoaib’s absence Rauf, Mohammad Hasnain, Musa spite having tournament’s Kings on Saturday night. that it doesn’t come to that T20 debuts. Zealand,” Misbah said. will provide players like Abdullah Khan, Shaheen Shah, Wahab Riaz top two run-getters in open- While Prithvi Shaw needs again.

BCB appoint Manjural Malik, Afridi’s heroics win Khyber Dawid Malan joins Hobart Islam as chief selector of Pakhtunkhwa National T20 title Hurricanes for BBL 2020-21 the women's team Lahore: Khyber Pakh- tunkhwa put up an all-round performance to beat South- ern Punjab by 10 runs in the final to clinch the National T20 Cup 2020 at the Rawal- pindi Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Shoaib Malik's cameo of 56 not-out off 22 balls propelled Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to a Dhaka: Bangladesh Cricket ODIs for Bangladesh before daunting total of 206-4 while Board have appointed for- his career was cut short as three wickets each from mer national left-arm pace he decided to join the rebel bowling duo of Shaheen Shah London: England batsman T20 leagues in the world, and bowler Manjural Islam as Indian Cricket League in Afridi and Wahab Riaz en- Dawid Malan, who’s the I’m excited to be joining the the chief selector of the se- 2008 after being out of nation- sured that the Southern bats- top-ranked T20I batsman in Hurricanes”, said Malan. “I nior women’s cricket team. al contention for four years. men do not go beyond 196-8. Malik and Musadiq Ali hit catches including three from Southern Punjab's chances the world, has signed with love the whole ethos of Aus- The post had been left va- Manjural later worked as a Southern Punjab Captain 29 runs of the remaining eight Hafeez alone and as the ac- of overhauling the 200 plus Hobart Hurricanes for the tralian sport, and really en- cant after Atahar Ali was development coach of Asian Shan Masood won the toss balls, 22 of which came off the tion unfolded these catches total were somewhat dashed upcoming 2020-21 edition of joy playing in front of Aussie removed from the post due to Cricket Council in China and elected to field first. bat of Shoaib Malik who hit proved very costly against a after Talat was spectacularly the Big Bash League. crowds.” his commitment as an inter- and afterwards returned It was the eighth occasion four sixes and three fours in better side like Khyber Pakh- caught at long-off by Malik The signing, which comes Hobart Hurricanes Head national commentator. home and worked as a coach in the tournament when a high-voltage innings which tunkhwa. In reply, Masood, off the bowling of experi- amid uncertainties around Coach Adam Griffith said: BCB women’s wing chair- in different domestic compe- Southern Punjab bowlers helped to set a daunting total Ashraf and Sohaib Maqsood enced Riaz. Malik, defying the availability of England “I’m very excited to have man Nadel Chowdhury tition in Bangladesh. conceded over 200 runs and for Southern Punjab. who had been the architects of his age, exhibited excellent players in the BBL, is a mas- someone of Dawid’s talent confirmed the latest devel- Manjural admitted that the total proved too big to Malik was especially harsh Southern Punjab's passage to athleticism when he ran full sive coup for the Hurricanes and experience join the opment, stating Manjural’s he had been contacted by achieve for the team in the on Aamer Yamin who con- the final, through their consis- throttle to his right and took who could be without their team. tenure is expected to start BCB and that he is looking end. Considering the bench ceded 23 runs in his last over tent batting, fell cheaply. It was a blinder to smother all hopes ace fast bowler in Jofra Ar- He is a proven performer from upcoming November. forward to take up the chal- strength of Khyber Pakh- of the spell although he con- the pace and swing of Shaheen of the Southerners to lift the cher. at T20 cricket on the interna- “We have appointed Man- lenge. “I have been contacted tunkhwa, they were the ceded only 14 runs in his first Shah Afridi who got the better much-coveted trophy. Malan will join the likes of tional stage and I’m looking ju [Manjural] as our selector by BCB asking me whether favourites to win but the three overs and got the all-im- of Masood and Maqsood on Afridi and Riaz were the D’Arcy Short and Matthew forward to seeing him hope- for national women’s team,” I am interested or not and I momentum was with the portant wicket of Zaman who consecutive deliveries in only most successful bowlers for Wade at the Hurricanes, fully replicate that for the said Nadel. He is appointed replied on a positive note,” Southern Punjab team which scored 67 off 40 balls laced the third over of the Southern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa who and will be a shoo-in for one Hurricanes. for one year and his tenure he said Manjural. “I am ea- had a late surge in the tourna- with three sixes and seven Punjab innings. grabbed three wickets each of the top three spots in the “I spent some time with is expected to start from No- ger to work with BCB for a ment and made to the finals fours. Masood (seven off seven) and conceded 36 runs each playing eleven. him when he was playing at vember. We will assess his long time and if that is the by beating current champi- Rizwan did not play a flu- was caught in the slips by in their quota of four overs “The Big Bash is rec- Middlesex and he will fit into performance before extend- case I am willing to take up ons in the semi-final. ent inning and scored only 25 Iftikhar Ahmed off while each. Afridi drew first blood ognised as one of the leading our group very well.” ing his contract further,” he the challenge,” he said, add- Though Khyber Pakh- off 30 balls before he was run Maqsood (zero off one) was and accounted for two wick- added. ing that he was yet to receive tunkhwa openers Fakhar out from behind the stumps caught off-hand and fell on ets in the third over of the Left-arm pace bowler Man- any formal appointment let- Zaman and Mohammad Riz- by wicket-keeper Zeeshan the first ball off a swinging innings. jural played 17 Test and 34 ter from the board. wan scored a healthy 76 for Ashraf. Yorker. Imran Khan (Sr) was the the first wicket partnership Ilyas was the most econom- Ashraf who had scored eas- most economical bowler of by the 10th over, they were ical bowler from Southern ily so far in the tournament the match who conceded Pandemic kicks women’s precariously placed at 126-3 Punjab who gave away only could only score 16 off 19 balls 22 runs off his four overs towards the close of the 15th 28 runs in his spell of four and was caught off the bowl- without any success. Usman football to touch in India Tottenham collapses on Bale’s over when Shoaib Malik overs while leg spinner Zahid ing of Wahab Riaz in an effort Shinwari, who provided the joined Mohammad Hafeez at Mahmood conceded 32 runs to up the run rate with the all-important wicket of Khu- New Delhi: When nation- rus. When the pandemic jetti- return to draw 3-3 vs West Ham the crease. for one wicket. Malik and score on 34-3 in the 6th over. shdil Shah, was the costliest al team forward Bala Devi soned sport, Bala’s Rangers ca- Hafeez who scored 38 off 26 Hafeez were quite harsh on The two young all-round- of all KP bowlers and conced- signed for Glasgow team reer was one league game old. London: Tottenham was transformed by Gareth Bale’s home- balls played by fits and starts Imran and plundered 51 runs ers Hussain Talat and Khush- ed 47 runs in his four overs. Rangers in the Scottish The women’s league in Scot- coming, just not in the way that Jose Mourinho had imagined. and was given three chances off his four overs for the loss dil Shah challenged Khyber Shinwari conceded 20 Women’s Premier League land will resume on Sunday– Cruising 3-0 when Bale came off the bench in the 72nd min- due to sloppy fielding of the of one wicket. Mohammad Pakhtunkhwa bowlers in a runs in the 20th over when earlier this year, it seemed Bala’s team will play Heart ute against West Ham, Tottenham incredibly collapsed in Southern Punjab fielders be- Abbas also conceded 50 runs partnership of 74 runs in sev- he was hit for three sixes by just the kind of positive press of Midlothian on the opening a game it had been in control of to draw 3-3 in the Premier fore he was caught at deep with 23 runs from his last few en overs but the hopes of a Southern Punjab all-rounder women’s football in India day– but women’s football is League on Sunday. mid-wicket by Mohammad overs. miraculous chase were some- Imran. needed the year it was going likely to be the hardest hit It was with almost the last kick of the game that Manuel Ilyas off the bowling of Mo- Southern Punjab were what dented when Shah got Malik was declared man to host the FIFA U-17 Wom- among all sport by Covid-19. Lanzini blasted a shot from distance into the roof of the net hammad Imran in the 19th themselves to blame for con- out in the 13th over with the of the match for his heroic en’s World Cup. Just over a year back, it was to snatch a point that seemed extremely unlikely when Son over with total at 177-4. Malik ceding another 200-plus total total at 108-4 scoring 34 off 22 knock of 56 not out in the It was a world which still basking in the glory of a World Heung-min scored in the first minute and Harry Kane netted and Mohammad Hafeez accu- due to the sloppiness in the balls. Talat reached his 50 off finals while Zaman was de- hadn’t been brought to its Cup in France that had got the twice by the 16th minute. mulated 51 runs in 24 balls. field as they dropped five 27 balls in the 13th over. clared player of the series. knees by the novel coronavi- world looking. Jason Kokrak wins CJ Cup to get PGA Tour title in 233rd try

North Laas Vegas (US): Jason Kokrak the prestigious Tom Fazio design, and all but clinched it when he drilled his with Tyrrell Hatton, who was coming was playing for the 233rd time in his he has played the course some two doz- drive into the fairway on the par-5 18th, off a victory last week in the BMW PGA 10th season on the PGA Tour without en times. leaving only a short iron to 25 feet. Championship at Wentworth. Hatton ever having won, so he didn’t need any “It feels like home,” Kokrak said. He two-putted for his final birdie of a closed with a 65. Kokrak played bo- reminders in the CJ Cup at Shadow “I’ve played this golf course enough round he won’t soon forget. gey-free on a course where trouble was Creek that anything would come easily. that I should know it by now.” Adding “Any time you’ve been out here that never too far away. Justin Thomas, He watched Xander Schauffele stuff a to the feeling was having outdueled length of time, you definitely have within five shots of the lead, has two wedge to 5 feet for birdie and roll in a Schauffele, who made him work for it. doubts in your mind,” Kokrak said. straight bogeys on the front nine and 45-foot birdie putt from the thick collar Kokrak began to pull away with four “As good as my ball-striking is, as three more in a four-hole stretch on the of the 13th green on the next hole to tie straight birdies on the front nine, and hard as I’ve been working ... I let that back for a 74. Rory McIlroy was at least for the lead. birdie putts from 20 feet and 18 feet to first win come to me. I knew in my mind headed for a good finish until he had a Kokrak never flinched. start the back nine that stretched his I was going to get it done.” pair of bogeys and two double bogeys Holding his nerve to the end and lead to two shots. Russell Henley, who began the final over the last five holes for a 74. delivering all the key shots, Kokrak Schauffele answered with three round with a three-shot lead, never got Making it even tougher on Kokrak matched the low score of the week with straight birdies, the last one a 45-footer anything going early and fell behind and Schauffele was Jason Day, the third an 8-under 64 to overcome a three-shot that made it feel as though he was going when he bogeyed the par-5 seventh and in their group, withdrew with a neck deficit at the start and win by two shots to claim another PGA Tour victory by Kokrak was on his early run of birdies. injury on the second hole. That meant to finally be able to call himself a PGA coming from behind. Henley’s hopes ended on the reach- a twosome amidst a course filled with Tour winner. It all turned on the par-5 16th, when All I have to do is hit the fairway and splashed it out to just inside 4 feet and able par-4 11th when he drove over the threesomes, and a lot of waiting. They “To wait this long for my first win, both missed the fairway to the left. it would have been a different story.” made par for a one-shot lead. green into thick rough and, facing a still played at the highest level, with it’s a pretty special thing,” Kokrak said. Schauffele saw a wood chip behind his Swinging with all his might, his third That proved to the deciding shot as downhill chip, left it in the rough short Kokrak delivering all the key putts. “Couldn’t be happier.” The ball that he didn’t want to touch in case shot peeled off to the right into more Schauffele couldn’t catch up and closed of the green and made bogey on the Kokrak earned a spot in the Masters timing couldn’t have been better. The it caused the ball to move. He advanced rough well below the green, and he with a 66. “I couldn’t be happier for him,” second-easiest scoring hole at Shadow next month from reaching the Tour CJ Cup moved from South Korea this it some 85 yards into more rough. made his only bogey in his round of Schauffele said. “He finally started roll- Creek. That put him four shots behind, Championship a year ago in August. year to Shadow Creek because of the “I didn’t really feel a whole lot of ball 66. Kokrak also was in the left rough, ing in some putts and it kind of shows and a late push of birdies was never go- Now he can plan on two trips to Augus- COVID-19 pandemic. Kokrak is an am- when I hit,” Schauffele said. hacked out to the right rough and put how dangerous he can be out here.” ing to be enough. ta National, qualifying for the 2021 tour- bassador for MGM Resorts, which owns “I don’t want to call it a bad break. his third shot in the bunker. But he Kokrak, a 35-year-old from Ohio, He closed with a 70 and tied for third nament by winning.