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Govt moved in quick action after Rhea Chakraborty shares thoughts on UK PM says ‘looking at raising voice of increasing pandemic: ‘It fills my heart to see how solutions’ for Covid-19 variant first mortality rate by UDA: TMF we are standing together’ identified in India e-paper: www.topnewsjk.in RNI No. JKENG/ 2010/39369 Regd. No. JK- 435 Vol.-12 Issue-132 Pages-12 Rs.-2/- COVID-19:India logs 3.62 lakh new Indian-Pakistan armies exchanged sweets on LoC on Eid cases, 4,120 fresh fatalities district of Jammu & 8 am showed. Kashmir on 13 May 21. The number of people Sweets and compli- who have recuperated ments were exchanged from the disease surged to by the representatives 1,97,34,823 while the case of both the Armies in an fatality rate was recorded atmosphere of bonhomie at 1.09 per cent, the data & festivities. stated. The ceremony is seen India’s COVID-19 tally as a confidence building had crossed the 20-lakh measures in the back- mark on August 7, 30 lakh drop of recently agreed on August 23, 40 lakh on ceasefire between both September 5 and 50 lakh on September 16.It went the countries. The ges- NEW DELHI, May 13 Ministry data updated on past 60 lakh on Septem- POONCH, May 13: (LoC) at Poonch-Rawal- ture was appreciated (Agencies): India added Thursday. ber 28, Indian Army & Pakistan akot Crossing Point & by both the armies and Lt Governor, advisors, 3,62,727 new coronavirus The active cases have 70 lakh on October 11, Army celebrated Eid-ul- Mendhar-Hotspring expected to promote infections in a day taking increased to 37,10,525 crossed 80 lakh on Octo- Fitr on the Line of Control Crossing Point in Poonch good will & mutual trust. chief Secretary greet the COVID-19 tally of comprising 15.65 per cent ber 29, 90 lakh on Novem- cases to 2,37,03,665, of the total infections. ber 20 and surpassed people on Eid-ul-Fitr while the death toll rose The national COVID- the one-crore mark on 26 new oxygen plants set up in Jammu and to 2,58,317 with 4,120 19 recovery rate has December 19. India Top News Report Bhatnagar, Farooq Khan daily fatalities, accord- improved to 83.26 per crossed the grim and Baseer Khan also JAMMU, May 13: Lieu- ing to the Union Health cent, the data updated at nTurn to page 9 Kashmir, 52 more to come up: Atal Dulloo extended warm greet- tenant Governor, Manoj ings to the people of JAMMU, May 13 (Agen- Further informing about Sinha, his advisors and Jammu and Kashmir on J&K cies): Twenty-six new plans to set up more such chief secretary greeted the joyous occasion. BRIEFLY UPSC defers civil services oxygen generation plants plants, he said, “In the the people on the joyous In their messages of reports were set up with a total coming days, we will occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. felicitation, the Advi- Massive preliminary exam to October 10 capacity of 25,000 litres set up 52 more oxygen In his message of felici- sors expressed hope that fresh 4356 per minute in the union generation plants with a tations, the Lt Governor this auspicious occasion NEW DELHI, May 13 sion has deferred the Civil territory of Jammu and capacity of 48,000 litres observed that the festival would be the harbinger augmentation (Agencies): The Union Services (Preliminary) Kashmir recently as part per minute.” of Eid, which marks the of peace, progress, pros- of government efforts to “With these efforts, it Public Service Commis- examination, 2021, which cases, 55 culmination of the holy perity and happiness increase oxygen supply is our objective to fulfil of oxygen sion (UPSC) on Thursday was scheduled to be held month of Ramzan, is a and would strengthen in hospitals here, said the demand of oxygen in informed that Civil Ser- on 27th June, 2021,” read celebration of the spirit the bonds of communal deaths Financial Commissioner the hospitals,” added Mr vices (Preliminary) exam- an official release. of compassion, brother- harmony, brotherhood generation Top News Report of Jammu and Kashmir’s Dulloo. ination 2021 has been “Now, this examination hood, and harmony. and amity, which are the postponed to October. will be held on October Health and Medical Edu- Oxygen plant in-charge May this auspicious infrastructure JAMMU, May 13: cation Department Atal Vijay Kumar Thapa at hallmarks of J&K’s glori- The examination, which 10,” the statement added. festival deepen the bond Jammu and Kashmir on Dulloo on Thursday. Government Hospital ous pluralistic traditions. was earlier scheduled to With 3,62,727 fresh cases of unity; bring peace, Thursday reported 4356 “In the last few days, 26 Gandhi Nagar, Jammu The Advisors also said in Jammu be held on June 27, will in the last 24 hours, India prosperity, and happi- fresh COVID-19 cases new oxygen generation said that it is an automatic that this festival makes Top News Report now take place on Octo- on Thursday reported a taking the overall tally to ness. I urge everyone to plants were set up in the plant that runs 24×7. people to remember the ber 10. slight rise in COVID-19 233763. 55 deaths, 20 in follow the Covid proto- union territory. Before “These Oxygen plants poor and needy and JAMMU, May 13: “Due to the prevailing cases, about 15,000 more Kashmir and 35 in Jammu. cols, offer Eid prayers at share the happiness with Government is con- Among the cases this, we had 21 oxygen are automatic plants with home and stay safe, the conditions caused by than the previous day. generation plants with a emergency backup and them. tinuing efforts for reported today, 2585 were Lt Governor added. the novel coronavirus There are currently capacity of 14,000 litres everybody is working 24 They also prayed for augmenting oxygen reported in Kashmir while Advisors to Lieutenant (COVID-19), the Union 37,10,525 active cases in Jammu division reported per minute,” said Atal hours in shifts to keep the peace, progress and supply in hospital Governor, Rajeev Rai Public Service Commis- the country. 1771 infections. n n to meet the require- Dulloo. Turn to page 9 Turn to page 9 ments in wake of rising number of cases and a large number of Delhi Police arrests engineering student for duping oxygen plants have Cloudburst in Doda damaged been installed. Oxygen generation plants are COVID patients’ kin seeking O2, home ICU setup under installation in dozens of houses NEW DELHI, May Dhananjay, is a adding that he got His victims are many hospitals across from Delhi, Noida, Jammu province apart 13 (Agencies): A resident of Noida, the idea after receiv- Cloudburst loss Talking to the media, Faridabad, Mumbai from recently commis- 21-year-old engi- Uttar Pradesh and ing overwhelming dozens of houses in locals Aijaz Ahmed and other cities, they sioned. In view of rise neering student is pursuing B.Tech response to a request Akramabad Ward No Lone and Ghulam said. in demand and aug- was arrested from from a renowned for help that he 17 of District Doda. Rasool said that Lakhs The matter came to mentation of capacities Pathankot in Punjab institute there. With posted on the photo Clouds burst, water worth of goods were notice after one of the authorities have started for allegedly duping the money acquired and video sharing entered people’s ruined by water enter- relatives of a corona- a comprehensive audit houses. Worth lakh of ing their houses after a 47 people on the pre- from cheating app. of oxygen requirement, text of providing ICU people, he stayed He also used the virus patient duped goods kept in people’s cloudburst. by the accused com- supplies and availabil- houses were ruined. Aijaz Ahmad Lone set up and oxygen at luxury hotels in name of a well- ity capacities to ensure cylinders at home Gurgaon, Noida and known foundation plained against on People’s expressed and Ghulam Rasool the COVID helpline. continued augmented their displeasure over Lone, while talking to for their COVID-19 Jammu, police said to gain trust of the supply. Presently suf- positive friends and Fluent in English victims and request- The complain- the District Adminis- the media, and said ant alleged that he ficient oxygen supply tration Doda, locals that an immediate relatives, police said and a good commu- ed them to visit the is made available to all received a message said that Doda town action should be taken on Thursday. nicator, he used Ins- website for verifica- hospitals. on a WhatsApp drainage system is in by the District Admin- The accused, tagram to target his tion, police officials The audit of oxygen group for setting bad condition. istration Doda. Aryan Singh alias victims, police said, added. infrastructure will Top News Report DODA, May 13: nTurn to page 9 cover a host of param- eters aimed at planned “UT sliding into abyss of corruption, lawlessness” augmentation and strengthening of infrastructure. Hos- Randhawa–Jitendra Singh feud proved merely a sound and fury show: Harsh pital management, Top News Report attack against the Union Minister drawn. The most befitting return vigilante organizations interestingly Mechanical Engi- and other officers of civil & Police gift by the Union MOS to an other- have all failed to act and apparently neering Department, JAMMU, May 13: Describing the administration with incessant chest wise highly incensed and desperate refused to take cognizance of the Legal Metrology and recent episode of infighting within thumping claiming that he had suffi- MLC”, stated Singh. allegations and counter allegations. concerned nodal offi- the BJP as yet another ludicrous cient material to corroborate his con- While the conduct as well as accu- The Govt’s conduct has only bol- cers have started the chapter in the theatrical performance tentions. Euphoria however petered sations of the BJP Ex-MLC were of a stered the narrative that BJP leaders joint audit to assess of the saffron brigade, Harsh Dev out sooner than expected. The assail- very serious nature warranting due are above law and could not be ques- the status and future Singh, Chairman-JKNPP and former ant has chosen to withdraw his com- cognizance by agencies concerned, it tioned under the present regime for requirements. Minister said that loud charges, ments against the Union MOS and was shocking to note the authorities their criminal conduct or even cor- Secretary Tribal counter charges and mutual recrimi- the latter has helped out the former burying their head in the sand and rupt deeds”, asserted Singh. Affairs and incharge nations traded by its leaders against by granting him protection from law refusing to appropriately react as While the statements of opposition Covid-19 containment each other have all ended in smoke. for his culpable conduct and highly per the law of the land. Neither was leaders are closely monitored, met efforts in Jammu prov- “The face-off between Randhawa offensive outbursts against the civil the Ex-MLC booked for his threats with imperious arrogance and even ince, Dr Shahid Iqbal and Union MOS Jitendra Singh has servants otherwise attracting the to ‘shoot’ some officers with further their most genuine protests over Choudhary informed proved to be mere sound and fury provisions of criminal law. The most the latter has also reciprocated in threats of ‘burning alive’ the others, public related issues delegitimized that there has been without signifying anything and as ‘threats to peace and security’, the massive augmentation befitting example of ‘quid pro quo’. the same spirit by ensuring that the nor was any enquiry initiated into has ended as a hoax portraying the You help me out and I do the same Ex-MLC was duly protected from the charges of Union MOS allegedly most culpable conduct of BJP leaders of oxygen infrastruc- saffron leaders in their true colours. was being granted immunity under ture in recent time and in return. And since the Ex-MLC has law for his wanton criminality. There taking ‘hafta’ from officers through The BJP Ex-MLC had launched a retracted from his earlier stand and are further reports that the cases his ‘touts’. the present dispensation. This is how nTurn to page 9 full throttle and rather most virulent given a clean chit to the Union MOS, against Randhawa shall be with- Police administration or the the nTurn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 LOCAL 3 Pandita, Dhar, Abhay felicitate people on Eid-ul-Fitr Sculptor with a meaning in hidden abstractions Top News Report Pandita while wishing of taking care of needy and Top News Report gradations. verticals, embracing shapes by dis- people happy a prosper- making them part of this The armature for support, taut- cerning the veiled and embedded JAMMU, May 13: State ous Eid-u-fitr, he at the happiness by extending JAMMU, May 13: Ganesh Sharma ness and compression, chiseling sculptural form. There is a mono- coordinators Apni Party same time prays for safety economic support to them. is a very sensitive artist who has and then the stone cutting machine- lithic feeling in his art too, a solid- Displaced Kashmiri Pan- and speedy recovery of all Abhay Bakaya in his carved his niche in the field of all contribute in becoming a model- ity of form. dits Jammu and Kashmir COVID 19 patients as well massage felicitates people art as a Sculptor, Nationally and ling tool for his movement of lines He is a recipient of several awards respectively Vinod Pandita prayed to God to bring on this auspicious occa- Internationally. He has not only and highly polished and finished and honours for his outstanding and Sanjay Dhar and State peace , prosperity and hap- sion and said the spirit been contributing to art scene of surface of his sculptures. contributions like Broadway award General Secretary youth piness in every one’s life. behind observance of Eid- the Jammu and Kashmir state for He is a high spirited person, a by J&K Academy of Art, Culture wing Apni Party Abhay In Eid massage, Sanjay ul-fitr, which marks the the last 40 years, but also played a fighter who did not give up on his and languages, Distinguished Bakaya greets people on Dhar greets people on this end of month long fasting major role in the cultural and the sketching even while he was stuck leadership Award from Ameri- the eve of Eid-ul-Fitar . auspicious occasion and is to express Thanks to social activities. to bed for four years, with multiple can Biographical Institute U.S.A, In an Eid massage, Vinod pray to Almighty God to Almighty Allah for cour- His creative strategies have fractures after a major accident in Gold medal by ABI USA, National Pandita while greeting the bring everlasting peace, age to observe fast in the shifted from an emphasis on 1991. He never lets his disability in award 1998 by Prime Minister of people on this auspicious happiness and prosperity holy month of Ramdan forming skills to an emphasis on leg be a hindrance in his creativ- India during that time Atal Bihari occasion said Eid-ul-fitr to the people of Jammu and re-dedicate to the ideas- compositions with meanings ity. Monumental force and ambi- Vajpayee, All India Art Exhibition is indeed a reward from and Kashmir. truthfulness, sincerity, already hidden in their abstrac- guity of form permeates through Academy of Fine Arts Amritsar, Almighty to people espe- He also expressed to self control, patience and tions. There is a three-dimensional his works which grants them a J&K State Award at Millennium cially to those who observe celebrate the holy festival human dignity showing thought process. ture as ‘art of the hole and the euphoric life of their own. From Art Exhibition, All India Fine Arts fast during holy month with fervor and gaiety by complete obedience to He has made almost 600 sculp- lump’, Ganesh simplifies shapes the moment, Ganesh encounters and Crafts Society New Delhi, of Ramdan to please following all the SOPs and Allah. tures till now in Kashmir devar in his sculptures to their elemental an amorphous and uneven piece of Bharat Mata National Award by Almighty. guidelines for their safety He expressed May this stone or black marble, granite, form and brings out the essence of stone or wood, it becomes a source Astrological Research Project and This month provides an in view of COVID 19 pan- Eid bring peace, prosperity sand stone, terracotta, sheesham things with his nuances of hammer of visual stimuli for him, a play of Vishwa Jyotish Vidya Pith Kolkat- opportunity to purify souls demic. and well being to Jammu and deodar wood and even metal and chisel. grain, colour, dimensional unpre- ta, Jammu and Kashmir Govt State and seek blessings and for- Dhar also said that Eid and Kashmir & people all scrap. In the experimental world Be it a human torso, face, family, dictability, twist or crack in the award and Gold medal on Repub- giveness of Almighty. also embeds the massage over the world. where nature, land and space have bird or a biographic form, all are materials and bringing it to light lic day 2006, Twentieth Century become new resources of ready- chipped, scraped, carved, drilled, by bare minimum and maximum Admirable Achievers Award, USA made and accidental matter avail- polished, filed and forged as a efforts. 1999, Rashtriya Gourav Award by able; with new fusion, creative combination of curvilinear lines Regardless of material, in the International Institute of Success Vishal Khatri Sabha distributes food panoramas and radical makeover; - enigmatic, gestural and sym- longing for perfection, one can Awareness New Delhi. Ganesh has also explored the pos- bolic. There is a magical play of see how he delineates hundreds He has to his credit held 23 solo items, masks among needy people sibilities in creating abstract sculp- negative and positive space in his of contours. There are explora- shows in different parts of the the most. tures out of random material by sculptures. One can see the way tions through primary structures, country and regular participations In this situation, little welding them together. in which the wood is burnt at dif- permutations of aesthetic, virile, in various National and Interna- support from everyone to Just like Rodin defined sculp- ferent places to bring out the tonal soft, rounded, sensuous, repeated tional exhibitions. the poor segment of soci- ety will go a long way in mitigating their hardships. People’s Hut Foundation NGO helping Seth praised LG Manoj BJP OBC Morcha distributes Sinha for taking several people cope with COVID-19 Pandemic welfare measures for fam- Ayushman Health Card, masks ilies severely hit by the Top News Report The NGO has made Top News Report also given more than ration COVID-19 pandemic by Top News Report a relief force under the kits and other essentials special pension for life to JAMMU, May 13: Feed- name “PHF COVID Relief JAMMU, May 13: The items including masks, JAMMU, May 13: OBC senior citizens who have ing a hungry person is Force” in which the team coronavirus pandemic and gloves, sanitisers, as well Morcha is working as lost only earning member nothing less than a virtue. members and volunteers the subsequent lockdown as sanitary napkins. Frontline Warrior in this of the family. He wel- With the Coronavirus are distributing food has affected us in many Seth strongly maintained hard time of COVID-19 comed providing special pandemic putting up and other essentials at ways, but it has affected that in the current scenario, Second wave for well scholarship to children many challenges in front the doorsteps of COVID the poor and the marginal- it is extremely important to being of society. Today, on who have lost their parents of authorities, feeding patients and their families. ized sections of the society support the livelihood of the directions of Braham to COVID-19 pandemic. the hungry and needy The Food and other the most. It has resulted in those who lost their source Jyot Satti, President BJP Seth however urged remains a tough one. essentials are being deliv- an economic crisis, result- of income during these OBC Morcha JK-UT, under government to reach out Extending a helping ered across Jammu under ing in loss of livelihoods of testing times. There is an Sewa Hi Sangathan drive to each and every such hand in such a situation the coordination of their daily wage workers and urgent need to target the BJP OBC Morcha organ- family and provide them is a Jammu based NGO Program Coordinators migrant labourers. poorest of the poor, includ- ised social programme at face covers. for Commendable social with financial assistance registered with Govern- namely Ketan Kumar and This was observed by ing daily wage earners, Jammu East and RS Pura Both programmes were tasks in all over JK-UT. for self-employment. ment of India and NITI Aman Kumar. Vishal Khatri Sabha J&K people living on footpaths, and distributed Ayush- supervised by Sunil Praj- Ayushman health insur- Providing Rs 1,000 per Aayog, “People’s Hut While talking to the President Devender Seth slums and specially-abled man golden Health Card apati (Publicity Secretary ance is very unique scheme month to all registered Foundation” that has media, Dr. Rohit Koul after distributing food people on streets. The and Face Covers. and Convenor Sewa Hi of PM Modi which covers construction workers, stepped up to distribute Founder Director and items, masks and sanitiz- livelihood of those living In Jammu East, pro- Sangathan drive BJP OBC health insurance of Rs 5 ponywalas, palkiwalas, free food packets, sanitiz- CEO of the foundation ers among needy people in slums and on footpaths gramme was organised Morcha JK-UT). lakh to every family of pithuwalas for the next two ers, masks, and medicines said We have only one of Marathi Mohalla in Tri- depends on what they earn at Ward No 2 by Gourav In the programs they Jammu Kashmir and in months is also a visionary to the needy regardless of goal, to make sure people kuta Nagar on Thursday. by doing daily work. Sikka (District Vice Presi- distributed Ayushman this crucial time it works step of LG Administration, their religion and caste. do not have to worry Later organizing meet- In such a situation, they dent BJP OBC Morcha Health Card and face as Sanjeevani for the needy added Seth. The People’s Hut foun- about food and medi- ing of executive members need to be helped for not Jammu) . covers among 300 Families persons . He also demanded gov- dation is currently distrib- cal essentials during this of Sabha, Seth expressed just provision of important Yudhvir Sethi (Vice of the area . These Fami- He urged public to get ernment to ensure the uting food packets at the pandemic as Health is an serious concern over high things such as sanitisers, President BJP and Con- lies registered themselves vaccinated as vaccination supply of ration to all Jammu Vicinity of J&K. integral part of their Right death rate due to Corona- soaps and masks to ward venor Sewa Hi Sangathan for Ayushman card in the drive for above 18 age ration card holders on pri- Founded by Dr Rohit to Life and we just want virus in Jammu. off getting infected, but JK-UT), was present in camps organised by BJP groups has been started. ority. Koul and Vikas Pandita, to ensure that they do not During the pandemic, also giving ration. If the main. OBC Morcha couples of He said Braham Jyot In these challenging the NGO has around 200 need to compromise on Sabha has distributed crisis worsens, there will Ajayesh (Convenor), weeks ago. is great visionary leader times, Seth appealed volunteers that have been that. meals to the underprivi- be a shortage of medical Rajinder Sikka (Dis- They provides face covers and OBC is achieving new Govt to extend all possible working tirelessly to pro- Our passion remains in leged in different parts of facilities and food sup- trict Treasurer BJP OBC to them and also urged heights under his leader- help to old-age homes vide food to the hungry providing free food and Jammu. plies which will hit the Morcha), Ravinder Aggar- public to follow Covid- ship. Braham Jyot appre- and orphanages including and essentials amid the other essentials to help Apart from this, it has underprivileged segment wal, Satpal Rathore, Sunny 19 SOPs. People were ciated Sunil Prajapati , rations, observed Seth. pandemic in all corners of save the lives of those who Dogra were present there. excited by the programs Ashok Verma and Gourav Jammu. simply do not have any In RS Pura, door to door and they were happy by Sikka for executing Com- Apart from provid- support that they require distribution drive was programme. They Extend mendable works . ing cooked meals to the to fight COVID 19. How- Jiva Ayurveda doctors now just call away with immunity organised by Ashok Verma their blessings to BJP OBC He said In this crucial COVID 19 patients and ever, ever since the forma- Lucky (District President Morcha. time OBC Morcha stands their families, they also tion of the NGO, People’s BJP OBC Morcha). Yudhvir Sethi said BJP with every needy person of helpline number to help fight pandemic wave provide ration to people Hut Foundation is pro- He visited door to along OBC Morcha is doing the state and is committed who can cook food at their viding help and support Top News Report The pandemic has made us understand with his teammates and very well in all fields. He to work for the well being homes. to the underprivileged the importance of immunity, and how distributed health card and appreciated OBC Morcha of public. JAMMU, May 13: Jiva Ayurveda has Since 1st April till date under their domains of those with stronger immune systems have launched a new helpline number so that the team of People’s Hut Education, Health and a better chance of surviving the onslaught during this current medical crisis, people Foundation has distrib- Relief Dr. Koul said that of the coronavirus disease. can easily speak to specialized Ayurveda uted around 4000 meals, this Covid Relief initiative Dr Partap Chauhan, Director, Jiva doctors, who can guide them on ways to starting from 50 meals to is in addition to the exist- Ayurveda said, “Jiva Ayurveda has start- boost immunity. Govt moved in quick action after raising voice around 200 meals per day. ing programs of the NGO. ed this immunity helpline number after The immunity helpline number is 7042 receiving several requests seeking advice of increasing mortality rate by UDA: TMF 404040 and is operational from 8:00 AM on ways and means to boost immunity. to 10:00 PM. Common recommendation like Kadha Dr. Shashi Sudan Sharma and HoDs of The helpline shall address doubts relat- and Kwath have noticed some people get major Department engaged with COVID Dimple appeals PM to take help from ing to immunity and how Ayurveda can adverse reaction, thereby, this helpline Management to ascertain reason for high help them strengthen their immunity will ensure that each individual gets mortality rate AND use of oxygen, said Red Cross Society for vaccinations levels. The doctors shall give a proper immunity advice suited to their own body Vijay Sharma, chairman Team Mask Force treatment plan, along with diet and life- type, condition, age and environment. (TMF) and Co-convenor of UDA in a press style changes and recommend immunity Rebuilding immunity, overcoming release here this morning in Jammu. building products. weakness and strengthening the respira- Though findings of the team couldn’t be A huge part of the coronavirus epidemic tory system has also been found as a key ascertained immediately, sources brought is the anxiety and doubts it brings into the challenge with people recovering from to the fore certain basic laxatives that mind of those afflicted and those who are COVID. In some cases, people struggle Kashmir has four major Health Institu- confused with the sea of information and with after effects of the infection for weeks tions as compared to just one in Jammu, many times misinformation that they find and months; the special advice from doc- and moreover, District Hospitals in the themselves in. This helpline shall help tors will also help people in gaining their valley are well managed to cater to rush dispel worries and offer sage advice on normal body function and strengthening of COVID-19 Patients as compared to how to specifically boost immunity levels. the respiratory system.” Top News Report Jammu. Still further Kashmir has good ‘Referral Top News Report warned that the virus in JAMMU, May 13: UDA Convenor Rajiv Policy for the District Hospitals while in Jammu region is very dif- Mahajan who raised concern of increas- majority of COVID Positive patients in JAMMU, May 13: ferent from other parts of President Nat Manch extends greetings on Parshuram Jayanti ing mortality rate in Jammu as compared entire Jammu region are being treated in President Mission State- the country and Srinagar to Kashmir in a press briefing at Jammu the GMC Jammu quoted Sharma of TMF Top News Report people for ages. “The hood and Jammu West and is very deadly, that yesterday moved the JKUT Government as per source reported in Media. symbols of tenacity, Assembly Movement, is why more deaths are JAMMU, May 13: Found- in action. It may be mentioned that almost daily strength and courage, Lord Sunil Dimple in a press taking place in Jammu er President Nat Manch, The concern of UDA was widely covered Jammu has been reporting almost half Parshuram’s ideals will statement appealed PM region. Actor, Director, Ex. Gen- by both Print/electronic media. COVID positive cases than Kashmir but continue to inspire people Narinder Modi Union Dimple demanded the eral Secretary Jammu The Government of JK UT swung into the deaths are more than double than the for ages,” he said adding Govt and LG Manoj sinah LG Governor to open a Kashmir Brahman Sabha action and constituted three members valley, which has raised UDAs concern of that Lord Parshuram is to take help for COVID vaccination centre for 24 and BJP youth wing leader team comprising of Dr Rafi Jan, HoD Med- raising alarm. UDA has since been raising considered an incarnation Vaccines from UNO, Red hours round the clock for Tarun Sharma extended icine, Dr.Mudassar Qadri, Associate Pro- its foremost concern for the ill conceived of Lord Vishnu. Tarun Cross. vaccinations. greetings to the people on fessor Medicine & Dr.Mohammad Akbar, disparities against Jammuites and pledges Sharma urged everyone to He said the SKIMS doc- Harbans Tondon and Parshuram Jayanti. Anesthesia Department, all from SKIMS to continue to do so for the time to come follow the COVID proto- tors and experts team Sanjay Nagraj were also Tarun greeted people on Soura, interacted with GMC Principal maintained, Sharma TMF Co-convenor. cols, prayers at home and today has clearly said and present. Parshuram Jayanti, saying his ideals will encourage stay safe. Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Covid-19 Second Wave: Why We Couldn’t EDITORIAL Anticipate It Correctly And Prepare Adequately By Madhukar Kumar Bhagat1 The relative calm of December to February was many times more. Of course, the COMMUNITY-PLANT balance between the social hard- THE nation is in the grip of a deceptive and lulled our senses. As a society we let ships and the economic cost vis- deadly wave of Covid-19. It sur- a-vis the health and human cost SUCCESSION reptitiously pierced the flimsy down our guard in the quest for normalcy, with a has to be weighed. community, or biocenose, is an sheath of our alertness, tore asun- naive belief that the worst was behind us. However, if appropriate checks aggregate of organisms which form der the bulwark of human disci- are not employed and the growth a distinct ecological unit. Such a unit pline and preparedness, tossed its surpasses even the 100 per cent A hapless victims like fragile twigs level, then further transition may may be defined in terms of flora, fauna, or in a rampaging hurricane, engulf- be exceedingly swift, too perni- both. Community units may be very small ing the entire society in unprece- cious and even devastating. dented misery, helplessness, dis- like the community of invertebrates and Beyond this point is an emergen- ease and death. The pall of utter fungi in a decaying log. The extent of a com- gloom and despair it has cast is cy situation, where even harsh munity is limited only by the requirement of too dark and heavy. Indeed, it has measures like strict lockdowns, a more or less uniform species composition. not been an ordinary wave but a may take at least a couple of A different community occurs in each dif- devastating tsunami. weeks to bring some relief. The haunting question this Thus, individual and social ferent habitat and environmental unit of sordid saga poses before us is: responses must be graded phase- larger size, and in fact the composition and why this was this wave so swift wise, communicated to the public character of the community is an excel- and deadly? Why couldn’t we promptly, be state and evencity anticipate it correctly and prepare specific,besides combine other lent indicator of the type of environment adequately? Is the worst behind proven strategies of testing, trac- that is present. Since plants and animals, us? When will this wave recede? ing, micro-containment and strict bacteria and fungi, all occur together in Can India be besieged by a third masking rules. Most importantly, the testing, medical and other the same habitat and have many inter- wave of infections? And what best can be done to avert or miti- infrastructural requirements, relations, they can scarcely be consid- gate it? But first let’s recapitulate need to be proportionately cali- ered independently of each other. Togeth- briefly the course of Coivd-19 in brated and pre-planned for dif- er they make up the biotic community. our country. ferent stages. The first case of Covid was The prognosis, when will the Communities may be distinguished as reported in India in late January second wave recede? The second major or minor. Major communities are 2020. A steady rise in February- wave has shown a typical 8 to12 those which, together with their habitats, March was followed by the impo- week sharp rise and declining trend. Mumbai is already seeing a form more or less complete and self sus- sition of a strict lockdown from the March 25 till May end. The fall (see city graph). For Delhi, the taining units or ecosystems, except for rise of cases was impeded by peak or rather the “high plateau” the indispensable input of solar energy. the tough measures. But beyond of large daily no of cases (but low Minor communities, often called societ- it, the infections rose continu- growth) has just been passed and ously, peaking on the September the ebb begun. ies, are secondary aggregations within 16 with 97,860 daily cases (data Here, the daily cases have fallen a major community and are not, there- source: Covid19india.org). The below 14,000 and positivity ratio fore, completely independent units as next five months saw a gradual to below 22 per cent (May 9). Over all, Maharashtra is still at far as circulation of energy is concerned. decline with a relative quiet from November to January. The infec- its peak (see state graphs) and The biotic community along with its tions plummeted to a lowest of so are Uttar Pradesh, Madhya habitat is called an ecosystem. The term 8,579 on the February 1, 2021. Pradesh, Bihar, Gujarat and Raj- “ecosystem” has been loosely applied This was the proverbial lull asthan (in plateauing phase). before the storm. West Bengal, Assam, Odisha, to units of various sizes and character- In the month of March, the Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, istics but had best he limited to distinc- silent and surreptitious march of Andhra Pradesh and some other tive combinations of air, soil, water condi- Covid began again. The 12,000- states continue to rise (see graph below). By the end of May, the tions with vegetative, animal and micro- odd cases reported on March 1 doubled in next two weeks and decline in these states is likely to bic life that possess functional unity. galloped to six times, record- happen which would be followed In short one can say that biotic commu- ing 72,115 daily cases on the by the states of Northeast which nity is a grouping of different but interact- March 31. April was absolute are at present also witnessing a mayhem. By the April 4, which rising trend. ing populations of different species which saw 1,03,794 new cases, the peak Come June, the country may live harmoniously in a given locality, e.g. of the first wave had already been ceived to be a low or a moderate see anappreciable decline from Graph 1:(Mumbai & Delhi showing adeclining trend,others plateauing or rising trend ) pond community, lawn community may surpassed. The infections crossed risk, tempting them to continue a staggering 4 lakh daily cases on further be split into animal community, April 30, four times the peak of plant community and microbe community. the first wave. While India reg- the current peak of over 4 lakh Plants provide food, shelter and oxygen to istered a cumulative 11 million daily cases. The yawning gap animals. The latter provide CO2, plough cases in over a year earlier, since between the demand and supply March 2021 these many infections of the health infrastructure and the soil, help in pollination and disper- occurred in just 10 weeks. Clearly medical assistance, would be sal. Microbes take part in decomposition the pace of the second wave has partially bridged. With the rains of dead bodies and release of minerals. been scorching. this monsoon, a new verdure of But couldn’t we have foreseen hope would sprout. But life may It is the absence of major fluctuations this or mitigated it? With sero- not be the same again. As we and the ability of a biotic community to prevalence of nearly 27.1% post trudge along with the chores of undergo homeostasis or achieving equilib- the first wave, we believed to life, trying to overcome the agony rium after a disturbance. It depends upon have developed a good natural and gloom, we must not overlook immunity against the virus, if not the harsh lessons this wave has species diversity, presence of biological herd immunity. The relative calm inflicted. control, population density and carrying of December to February was The next wave may strike with capacity of environment, biogeo- chemical deceptive and lulled our senses. the new strains of mutants, as As a society we let down our experts proclaim possibly in the cycling, seeding growth, degree of distur- guard in the quest for normalcy, last quarter or later. Sharp alert- bance, climax/seral community, etc. The with a naive belief that the worst ness on our part would be essen- larger the number of species present in was behind us. tial to identify its early signs/ different phases, timely launch a a biotic community, the more stable it is. The mutants struck in March. Our immunity (if any) against graded response and unequivo- Maintenance of almost same number the previous strains provided cally communicate them to the of different types of organisms little defence against the highly masses. Adequate preparedness within an ecosystem or biotic com- infectious new strains. One such would be critical to bolster the strain dubbed as the Indian Graph 2: (Western and northern states showing a plateauing or a declining trend) medical, human resource and munity is called ‘balance of nature.’ double mutant (B.1.167)is con- infrastructure, including essen- and how it can be employed to Ordinary business or leisure It is the successive development of dif- sidered to be the main pathogen the bulk of activities unabated. tial drugs, oxygen, medical determine the onset as well miti- travel, sporting events, public rampaging in the country, par- But if the numbers scream 25000 equipment, the acute scarcity of ferent biotic communities at the same site gate a possible third wave? In a festivities etc. are best avoided. ticularly Maharashtra. Earlier,in daily cases, individuals, organ- which has been the biggest bane till a climax community develops there. rising phase reliance on absolute The next phase of 25 per cent the United Kingdom, the vari- isations and even government in this wave. Discipline would be numbers is highly misleading. to 50 per cent, is highly decep- Even when the climate of an area remains ant B.1.1.7 and in South Africa adopts a plethora of control mea- essential for all, to mask/double Rather figures as compared to tive and dangerous. Delhi was in stable year after year, ecosystems have a the variant B.1.351 had struck in sures. Thus, it is the perceived mask, comply with norms of the “first wave peak”, the “per- this phase till the April 6. Due to January. In March the virus (P.1) marginal risks of the extant cases physical distancing and appro- tendency to change from simple to com- centage daily growth” and the low-risk perceptions, many infec- unleashed havoc in Brazil. By which also gets weighed against priate Covid behaviour. “doubling time” are better suited tions occur now which typically plex in a process known as succession. March 15, India too witnessed the marginal benefit of human, There is little scope of compla- for risk evaluation. Our medical manifest later. This process is familiar to anyone a sharp rise with nearly 25,000 social and economic activities. In cency or casualness even if we and other health infrastructure Appropriate alerts, ratio- cases being recorded.The infec- a rising trend, the moderate or were infected and have recov- who has seen a vacant lot or cleared creaked even in the comparative- nalisation of activities by large tions in Mumbai, Pune and other even low numbers of daily infec- ered. A robust vaccination drive woods slowly become occupied by an ly modest “first wave peak” and employers, regulation of public cities of Maharashtra and Gujarat tions are rather misleading as and vaccine boosters against thusit may serve as a good yard- transport and public places inter- increasing number of plants, or a pond touched 50 per cent of the first compared to the ground reality. new strains would be our big- stick of social levels for “Covid alia others, may additionally be become dry land as it is filled with veg- peak. Clearly, the signs were A typical infection takes around gest ally. Vaccine hesitancy must tolerance”. needed. Above 50 per cent and there to see. Then did we believe five days to manifest, another be shrugged off and this elixir etation encroaching from the sides. If the current daily infections upto 100 per cent levels, is a that Maharashtra and Gujarat three to four days for testing, be embraced as and when our are below 10 per cent of the first critical and decisive phase. This Primary succession occurs on base, were exceptions and the conta- reporting and statistical entry. By opportunity comes. wave peak, then it’s a low-risk window for Delhi was just from lifeless substrate, such as rocks, or in gion would spare the rest of the this time the infection load may Thus alertness, preparedness phase where most activities may the April 6 to 11. Individuals country? Punjab and Madhya have doubled or even tripled. and discipline would be our bul- open water, where organisms gradually be carriedout with masking and must eschew all public activi- Pradesh followed suit and in next Further, asymptomatic cases (a wark against the next wave and move into an area and change its nature. physical distancing. For Delhi, ties other than those absolutely four weeks, almost all parts of the major source of infection) and these we must never squander. this was the phase till the March essential and even double-mask Primary succession occurs in lakes left county were gripped by a huge some mildly symptomatic cases Above all, let’s not lose hope and 22 (see graph-1). At 10 per cent in unavoidable crowded spaces. resurgence. may not be subject to testing alto- do believe in ourselves. behind after the retreat of glaciers, on vol- to 25 per cent of this level, the Society and governments may Did we fully comprehend and gether. Thus, in a rising trend, (The author is an IRS officer. canic islands that rise above the sea, and risks become manifold. Large consider measures such as night internalise the underlying risks the statistical numbers (even if He has a degree in mechanical public congregations, mega social regulations, curfews or even sec- on land exposed by retreating glaciers. in the rising trend? People often accurate) are just a fraction of the engineering, law and masters events, huge political gatherings, toral lockdowns for short and Primary succession that occurs on land internalise the risks, based on cases on the ground and not fac- degree in economics. He is also religious congregations etc. must appropriate periods. A delay the absolute numbers of daily toring this underlying risk,may associated as an expert panellist in called XERARCH succession, to dis- be eschewed to prevent a super- beyond this period may result infections. For Delhi which saw prove to be a recipe for disaster. on information security with tinguish it from the hydrarch primary spreader event. Further, even in unimpeded and unmitigable a first wave peak of 8,593 daily Risk internalisation and graded APRG+ group, of Global Forum, individuals and organisations spread of the contagion, for infec- succession that occurs in open water. cases (in November 2020), a case response plan: What is the right OECD. The statistical projec- must rationalise their activities. tions on ground may already be load of 2,500 to 3,000 may be per- approach to assess the risks tions are based on current trends) Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 NATIONAL 5 PM Modi to release 8th instalment of financial Govt panel suggests increasing benefit under PM-KISAN tomorrow NEW DELHI, May 13 eficiary farmer families. (Agencies): Under the PM- Prime Minister will also gap between 2 doses of Covishield KISAN scheme, a financial interact with farmer ben- benefit of Rs 6000 per year eficiaries during the event. NEW DELHI, May 13 (Agen- infection during pregnancy, ben- is provided to the eligible Union Agriculture Minis- cies0: A government panel has efits associated with the vaccina- beneficiary farmer fami- ter will also be present on recommended increasing the gap tion and rare complications associ- lies, payable in three equal the occasion." between two doses of Covishield ated with vaccines like thrombosis 4-monthly instalments of Notably, under the PM- COVID-19 vaccine to 12-16 weeks, and thrombocytopenia (with Cov- Rs 2000 each. KISAN scheme, a financial official sources said on Thursday. ishield) may be developed. Prime Minister Naren- benefit of Rs 6000 per year No change has been suggested Also, all lactating women are eli- dra Modi will release the is provided to the eligible for dosage interval of Covaxin by gible to receive the COVID 19 vac- 8th instalment of financial Nidhi through video con- beneficiary farmer fami- the National Technical Advisory cines any time after delivery, the benefit under the Pradhan ferencing at 11 am. On this lies, payable in three equal Group on Immunisation (NTAGI). panel suggested. Mantri Kisan Samman occasion, I will also com- 4-monthly instalments of It has also suggested that preg- According to the current vaccina- Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme municate with my farmer Rs 2000 each. nant women may be offered the tion protocol, pregnant and lactat- on Friday, May 14. brothers and sisters," Prime The fund is transferred directly to the bank choice to take any COVID-19 vac- ing women should not be admin- "Tomorrow is a very Minister informed in a accounts of the benefi- cine and that lactating women can istered the shots as they have not important day for the tweet. ciaries. As per the PMO, be inoculated any time after deliv- been part of any anti-coronavirus crores of farmers in the According to Prime Min- in this scheme, Samman ery. vaccine clinical trial so far. country. I will get the ister's Office (PMO), "This Rashi of over Rs 1.15 lakh The NTAGI has also stated In case of individuals who have privilege of releasing the will enable the transfer of crores has been transferred that those having laboratory test received the first dose and before 8th instalment of Prime more than Rs. 19,000 crores to farmer families so far. proven SARS-CoV-2 illness should the sources said. cine Adminstration for COVID-19 completion of the dosing schedule Minister Kisan Samman to more than 9.5 crores ben- defer COVID-19 vaccination for six Currently, the recommended (NEGVAC). if they test positive for COVID-19, months after recovery, the sources interval between two doses of Cov- The panel also rejected the pro- they should wait for 4-8 weeks said. ishield is four to eight weeks. posal for routinely screening all after clinical recovery from the ill- BJP loses MLA count in Bengal According to the current proto- The recommendations come amid vaccine recipients with rapid anti- ness. col, vaccine must be taken four to several states reporting shortage gen testing prior to COVID vacci- Also, COVID-19 patients who eight weeks after recovery from of vaccines.Several states and UTs nation. The NTAGI recommended have been given anti-SARS-CoV-2 Assembly, 2 MPs resign after COVID-19 infection. including Delhi, Maharashtra, Kar- that all pregnant women visiting monoclonal antibodies or convales- "Based on the available real life nataka and Telangana have decid- for ANC care may be informed cent plasma may defer COVID-19 winning state polls evidence particularly from the ed to opt for global tenders for pro- about risks and benefits associat- vaccination for three months from KOLKATA, May 13 the MP from Cooch Behar post of MLA that`s why we United Kingdom, the COVID-19 curement of anti-coronavirus shots ed with Covishield and Covaxin. the day of discharge from hospital, (Agencies): The BJP`s said, "The people of Cooch resigned from our assem- working group agreed for increas- with the domestic supply falling Based on the information pro- the recommendations stated. MLA count in West Bengal Behar have rejected Trin- bly seats," Pramanik told ing the dosing interval to 12-16 short to meet the rising demand. vided, a pregnant woman may be Individuals having any other came down to 75 from amool Congress, so they ANI. weeks between two doses of Cov- The recommendations of the offered the choice to take any of the serious illness requiring hospi- 77 on Wednesday after (Trinamool) are resorting Meanwhile, West ishield vaccine. NTAGI, which came after a recent COVID 19 vaccine. talisation or ICU care should also two of its MPs, who won to violence. There will be a Bengal governor Jagdeep "No change in interval of Covaxin meeting of the panel, will be sent to An educational tool comprising wait for 4-8 weeks before getting the Assembly polls and by-election now in which Dhankhar will be visiting vaccine doses was recommended," the National Expert Group on Vac- information on risk of COVID 19 the next COVID vaccine, it added. became MLAs, decided to the BJP will win again." the areas affected by the continue as parliamentar- The BJP had fielded four post-poll violence in West ians and resigned from the Lok Sabha MPs in the West Bengal on Thursday. Fol- legislative Assembly. The Bengal Assembly Elections. lowing the declaration of 50 employees of Bharat Biotech test Covid positive two MPs decided to submit Apart from Pramanik and West Bengal Assembly NEW DELHI, May 13 Covaxin supply issues, why not hire more people major issues,' tweeted ments. their resignation following Sarkar, the party had field- poll results on May 2, inci- the party's decision. ed Locket Chatterjee and dents of violence have been (Agencies): Bharat Bio- Ella on Wednesday on temporary basis?' another netizen. The Hyderabad-based Jagannath Sarkar was Babul Supriyo while Rajya reported in several parts of tech's Joint Managing tweeted, 'Quite disheart- Ella's tweet got 9,373 'Thank you Bharat Bio- firm is supplying Covaxin Director Suchitra Ella's ening to the teams to hear likes and was retweeted tech for your hard work elected as the MLA of San- Sabha member Swapan the state. to 18 states, including tipur constituency in the Dasgupta was the fifth MP After Chief Minister tweet saying 50 of their some states complaining by 2,564 people (at 10.30 and commitment on Andhra Pradesh, Hary- employees tested positive about our intentions. 50 AM on May 13). delivering vaccines every West Bengal polls this year, nominee. Mamata Banerjee claimed ana, Odisha, Assam, for COVID received bou- of our employees are off 'Hi just wanted to say corner of India,' another while Nisith Pramanik was Dasgupta had resigned that the West Bengal Jammu & Kashmir, Tamil quets and brickbats from work due to covid, yet we Thank you. Both my Twitter user said. elected from the Dinhata before filing his nomina- Governor`s visit to the vio- netizens with some saying continue to work under grandparents are over Another user said, 'If Nadu, Bihar, Jharkhand constituency. They sub- tion from the Tarakeswar lence-affected Cooch Behar Covaxin was saving lives pandemic lockdowns 24x7 75 & took their first jab 5 you say that your employ- and Delhi. mitted their resignation seat from where he lost the district violates norms, Jag- while a few questioned as for U.' weeks back, both tested ees are sick of covid, it The other states are to West Bengal Assembly Assembly polls. Both Chat- deep Dhankhar asked her to why the staff were not Reacting to her tweet, COVID positive 2 weeks speaks volumes about effi- Chhattisgarh, Karna- Speaker Biman Banerjee. terjee and Supriyo lost too. to uphold constitutional vaccinated. one user wrote: 'How back. Low fever were their cacy of your vaccine.' taka, Telangana, Tripura, Cooch Behar MP Nisith Trinamool MP Derek commitments. Pramanik, who won from O`Brien was quoted as In a letter to the Chief Referring to comments come your 50 employees only symptoms, tested Ella said as many as 18 Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Dinhata in the district, and saying, "BJP had fielded Minister, the Governor by some political bosses down with Covid? We're negative today, on the states received Covaxin Pradesh, Gujarat, Maha- over COVID-19 vaccine they not vaccinated? Also, road to recovery with no though in smaller ship- Jagannath Sarkar, BJP MP four Lok Sabha MPs and wrote, "We both, being rashtra and West Bengal. from Ranaghat who won one Rajya Sabha MP in the constitutional functionar- from Santipur in Nadia Bengal elections. Three ies, are subject to the con- district, tendered their of them lost the elections stitution. I am sure you will 269 IIT-Jodhpur students resignation to Speaker and two won. These win- at least concede supremacy Covaxin cleared for phase 2/3 trials on kids test COVID-19 positive Biman Banerjee in the state ning MPs also resigned of the constitution, that by NEW DELHI, May 13 to conduct the Phase II/ The Committee, after Assembly on Wednesday. today. The world`s largest the oath you are ordained (Agencies): India's apex III clinical trial of Covaxin detailed deliberation, rec- since February Pramanik told PTI, "We party set a world record of to follow. Revisit your drug regulator has granted (COVID vaccine) in the age ommended for grant of have followed the party`s achieving zero in the elec- stance and commit to the permission for conducting group 2 to 18 years, to its permission to conduct pro- JODHPUR, May 13 were directly sent to des- decision. The party has tions." constitution that by the the phase II/III clinical trial manufacturer Bharat Bio- posed phase II/III clinical (Agencies): A total of ignated isolation wards decided that we should "We cannot be part of Lok oath you are obligated to of Bharat Biotech's Covaxin tech Ltd on May 12," the trial to certain conditions. 269 IIT-Jodhpur students where COVID tests were resign from our Assembly Sabha and state Assem- uphold and follow. This COVID-19 vaccine in the ministry said. Earlier the proposal was returning to the campus conducted on the fifth day, seats." bly at the same time. So is time to address issues age group of 2 to 18 years, Hyderabad based Bharat deliberated in the SEC have tested COVID-19 Sharma said. Speaking on the post- the party decided that we being faced by people in the Union Health Ministry Biotech had proposed to meeting on February 24 positive since February 2, "Only after obtaining a poll violence in the state, need to resign from the deep distress." said on Thursday. carry out the clinical trial and the firm was asked to university officials said on negative RT-PCR report, The trial will be conduct- in the age group of 2 to submit a revised clinical Wednesday. they are allotted rooms in ed on 525 healthy volun- 18 years. In the trial, the trial protocol. With students arriving at regular hostels after the teers. vaccine will be given by Covaxin, which has been the campus for their practi- seventh day, provided PM missing along with vaccines, "The National Regulator intramuscular route in two indigenously developed by cal sessions, 3,000 RT-PCR they had no symptoms. of the country, the Drugs doses at day 0 and day 28. Bharat Biotech in collabora- tests were conducted till If found positive, stu- Controller General of India As rapid regulatory tion with the Indian Coun- May 10 to curb the spread dents are being shifted to oxygen, medicines: Rahul (DCGI), after careful exam- response, the proposal cil of Medical Research of the infection. a super-isolation facility NEW DELHI, May 13 (Agencies): Con- ination, has accepted the was deliberated in Subject (ICMR), is being used on Of the 269 students who for the next 14 days," he gress leader Rahul Gandhi launched an recommendation of Subject Expert Committee (SEC) adults in India's ongoing have tested COVID posi- added. attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi Expert Committee (SEC) on COVID-19 meeting held COVID-19 vaccination tive, 240 have fully recov- The institute is currently on Thursday, alleging that he is missing and accorded permission on May 11. drive. ered while the remaining hosting 25 per cent of its 29 are in the process of total strength of students along with vaccines, oxygen and medi- recovery and are in iso- who have been waiting cines during the COVID-19 pandemic and lation, Deputy Registrar for the lockdown to lift to what remains is the central vista project UP: Bodies found buried Amardeep Sharma said. return to their homes. and the PM's photos. "In view of the surging As part of community "The prime minister is also missing, second wave and arrival service, the institute has along with the vaccine, oxygen and medi- in sand on banks of Ganga of the students for their extended COVID testing cines. All that remain are the central vista laboratory exercises, we facilities to people around project, GST on medicines and the prime minister's photos here and there," he said LUCKNOW, May 13 had drawn an aggressive the campus who are in a tweet in Hindi. second wave of COVID-19. (Agencies): Days after plan for screening and test- engaged in various jobs Gandhi has been attacking the prime With a single-day rise of 3,62,727 bodies of suspected ing these students in order and services at the insti- minister over the government's handling cases, India's COVID-19 tally climbed to COVID-19 patients washed to keep them safe and the tute. On Monday, 29 stu- of the pandemic and has been critical of 2,37,03,665 on Thursday, while the death up on the shores of the river campus free from the infec- dents and staff members at the Centre for the lack of oxygen, medi- toll due to the viral disease rose to 2,58,317 Ganga in Uttar Pradesh tion," he said. the institute were reported cines and vaccines in the country amid a with 4,120 more people succumbing to it, and Bihar, more have been Upon arrival, students to be COVID-19 positive. surge in the number of cases during the according to the health ministry. found buried in the sand in Unnao. A team of the local police O2 concentrator case: is in the process of carrying West Bengal governor vows to uphold out an inquiry and searches Navneet Kalra's are being conducted for constitution as he visits Cooch Behar more bodies. According to anticipatory bail rejected District Magistrate Ravin- NEW DELHI, May 13 Fearing arrest, the busi- NEW DELHI, May 13 sister publication Livehin- He will also go to Assam Pradesh's Ghazipur and ing again. der Kumar, the bodies (Agencies): A Delhi Court nessman had moved the (Agencies): On Wednes- dustan reported. He is on on May 14, where Dhankar Bihar's Buxar caused panic Local residents have were found buried in an on Thursday refused to court earlier this week to day, chief minister Mamata a visit to Cooch Behar dis- will go to Ranpagli and Sri- among locals who feared complained of stench area far from the river. grant anticipatory bail seek bail in the case. Banerjee accused the gov- trict where violence took rampur camps, a statement that the bodies were of coming from the bloated, "Our team has found to businessman Navneet During a recent raid, 524 ernor of violating norms place in Sitalkuchi during from the Raj Bhavan said deceased COVID patients. decomposed corpses and buried bodies in an area Kalra in connection with oxygen concentrators were and planning to visit fourth phase of assembly on Wednesday. According to Bihar Min- accused the authorities of far from the river. Search the seizure of oxygen con- recovered from three res- Cooch Behar. Dhankar election on April 10. On Wednesday, chief ister Sanjay Kumar Jha, ineptitude. These incidents being conducted for more centrators, required by responded to the chief min- After reaching Cooch minister Mamata Banerjee 71 bodies were taken out have sparked fears about taurants owned by Kalra bodies in other areas. I COVID-19 patients, from ister saying that it is time to Behar, Dhankar said that accused the governor of from the river in Buxar the scale of the Covid crisis and it is suspected that he have asked a team to carry his upscale restaurants address issues being faced his duty is to uphold the violating norms and plan- district and their last rites in the country. Authori- has left Delhi along with out an inquiry. Action will including 'Khan Chacha' by people in deep distress. Constitution, and he will ning to visit Cooch Behar performed and a net has ties believe the relatives his family. be taken accordingly," the in the national capital. West Bengal gover- work towards it, according district where four villag- been placed in the Ganga of those who succumbed These concentrators are DM said. Over the last "Application is dis- nor Jagdeep Dhankar on to Livehindustan. The gov- ers were killed in firing by in Ranighat, bordering UP to the virus, may not have two days, horrific scenes missed," Additional Ses- crucial medical equipment Thursday reached areas ernor will interact with vic- Central Industrial Security and Bihar, to stop any simi- been able to find space for of dead bodies floating in sion Judge Sandeep Garg used for COVID-19 man- marred by post-poll vio- tims of post-poll violence Force (CISF) personnel at lar incident from happen- the last rites. the Ganga river in Uttar pronounced the order. agement. lence, Hindustan Times' in Cooch Behar. Sitalkuchi. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Thursday, May 13, Priyanka Chopra opens up on body image, mental Kangana Ranaut massively BASHED for health, says 'my body has changed as I've gotten older' insensitive post on Israel-Palestine crisis, netizens demand 'ban her on Instagram'! MUMBAI, May 13 (Agencies): helps me. Especially during this New Delhi: Global icon Priyanka pandemic, it was really helpful to NEW DELHI, May 13 Chopra Jonas has never really stay in touch with my friends and (Agencies): Actress Kan- shied away from sharing her own family, wherever in the world they gana Ranaut has irked life experiences. The actress even are. netizens once again. After opened up on several inspiring I try to take time when I work out her Twitter account was instances in her memoir Unfin- to myself. I definitely make sure suspended permanently, ished. Recently, she talked about that that's when I listen to the music Kangana has been sharing body image issues and mental that I want to listen to, it's my time. her viewpoints on Insta- health. Nick and I work out together too gram. But looks like, con- In an interview with Yahoo Life, sometimes, but we both do it in troversies are not going to Priyanka Chopra talked about how our own individual bubbles — it's leave her anytime soon. she accepted the constant scrutiny. really funny. But that really gives Commenting on the The actress quipped, "Well, I won't me a sense of centering" she said. ongoing Israel-Palestine the earth like the terrorists, and Muslims, where police lie that I don't get affected by it. My Adding more, the actress shared, crisis, the actress put up nazz and murdrs. What fired tear gas and stun gre- body has changed as I've gotten purpose? Am I doing good with culture gives credence to that, too "And most importantly, I always a few Insta stories, prais- you said is exactly what nades at protesters who older, just as everyone's body does, the tasks that I've been given for much, maybe", she added. every week — especially right ing Israel's military attack a trrorist would say. You threw chairs and stones at and I've had to adapt mentally as the day? I try to be myopic about PeeCee also shared how she now because I'm filming an action on Gaza and this has hurt should be ashamed of them. several internet users. After For the unversed, the cur- well with like, OK, this is what it feeling good about other things, keeps her mental health in a good show — try to take a bath. Bathtub, Hamas, claiming to be even on days that I don't feel the space. her posts went viral, Kan- rent eruption of violence defending Jerusalem, looks like now, this is what I look bubbles, music... just sitting with best about my body, and I work "One thing which I do try to do gana Ranaut started trend- began a month ago in Jeru- launched a barrage of rock- like now, it's alright, and catering my thoughts every weekend with a to my now body and not my 10- or toward whatever makes me happy is, after my day of work, I like to ing on Twitter and netizens salem, where the threat- ets at the city late Monday, facial mask. Finding time for your- 20-years-ago body." at that time. have time with my family; I always demanded her ban from ened eviction of dozens setting off days of fighting, self is basically the broader answer, "I think that that's very crucial and I just try to remind myself that I prioritize that. It makes my heart Instagram. of Palestinian families according to PTI. making sure you prioritize your- I feel like that really takes finding am loved and I feel good from the feel lighter. It makes me feel like #KanganaRanaut I don’t by Jewish settlers ignited Israel and Hamas have self and [don't] just keep running a sense of confidence in what you inside. I feel confident when I walk your days are worth something think you should ever protests and clashes with fought three wars since when you're feeling caught up in bring to the table outside of what into a room and I try to remind when you come back home to a chat shit about trrorists police. A focal point was the Islamic militant group the heaviness of the time we're in you look like. I always think about, myself that that has nothing to do house full of people or whoever is again because it’s a hypoc- the Al-Aqsa Mosque, built seized power in Gaza from right now." how am I contributing? What is my with my body. Even though this with you at that point... that really risy.. the things you posted on a hilltop compound rival Palestinian forces in today show your scum of that is revered by Jews 2007. Sonakshi Sinha: It’s better to slow down till things Iulia Vantur: 'Salman Khan is improve, I don’t want to be on edge and wonder who’s next By Rishabh Suri could sense the tension the actor, who recently when she was working received her first dose of the definition of being human' CTOR Sonakshi with a host of restric- vaccination. By Sweta Kaushal Sinha, who has tions and it felt “scary” to And the entire experi- received the first remove her mask during ence of being in set before INGER-actor Iulia A the shoot, though, given the second wave, felt “very Vantur has said that dose of Covid vaccine, talks about why she doesn’t the circumstance one can’t surreal” to Sinha, who SSalman Khan is a fun want to hurry into ventur- do much but get used to it. explains, “It was such a person to work with, and ing out even if things nor- “You have to move with proud feeling that we were also someone who wants malise soon. the times and what’s hap- a unit of 300 people and not to improve everyone else's Just when things were pening. This is the circum- one person tested positive life. Iulia has lent her voice beginning to look up for stance we are in, we can’t for Covid. Everybody was to a few songs in Salman's the entertainment indus- crib and complain,” she taking precautions, fol- latest film, Radhe Your try, film and TV shoots says, quick to admit that lowed all protocols and Most Wanted Bhai which sciously” not going out situation and things to get releases on May 13. once again took a backseat it does feel “weird” as was really careful. Finish- projected my career. I did right now and will step out better. Iulia said, "He is the defi- ciation is a problem. Hindi owing to a constant spike nobody is used to working ing an entire series like not have a plan, any pro- the moment things seem I don’t want to go into nition of being human, is not a language I have in cases amid the second like that. Fallen wasn’t a small task, fessional purpose there. It under control. that mind space where I’m because in whatever he learnt. Even though my wave of Covid-19. Luck- “It’s a new thing for all as it was an outdoor shoot just happened with a song “I had more work actu- constantly on the edge and does, he just thinks of mind knows how to pro- ily, actor Sonakshi Sinha of us involved, so it took in Rajasthan. I’m happy we that I used to sing for my ally, but because of the thinking about it, won- improving someone else's nounce a certain word. I was able towrap her web time getting used to. Once were able to do it. parents every Christmas. situation, everything again dering ,‘Who is next’. It’s life. And helping, and am often stuck and cannot debut project, Fallen, in the you get into the groove, Besides this web series, Himesh Reshammiya hap- got into a bit of a delay. I better to slow down a bit bringing something new do it properly, because my nick of time right before the you’re kind of okay with Sinha had a few more pro- pened to listen to it and think I’m also feeling com- till things are better,” she and different in everyone's tongue does know that latest curbs were imposed. it. It’s all about adjusting fessional commitments then the remake happened. fortable. I want this entire reasons. life." kind of movement." The actor admits that she to the circumstances,” adds lined up, but she is “con- I think it was just destiny," "He is fun to work with, Asked about her career she added. it is very entertaining for in India, Iulia said, "I do Iulia said that it has been a sure," she added. not know, I have not seen Rhea Chakraborty shares thoughts beautiful journey in India, Shweta Tiwari's abs impress Arjun Bijlani, Iulia also said that she it coming anywhere. From nonetheless. She said that was only practising the the beginning, I was doing on pandemic: 'It fills my heart to see she tried to shuttle between song Seeti Maar while com- my work in Romania as asks her about her 'chyawanprash' India and Romania but it poser Sajid Khan recorded a news anchor. I also did how we are standing together' became very difficult. "I it and used the same for reality shows, theatre and miss doing the shows back the final song in the film. singing in Romania. It was in Romania. That is what I "I enjoyed it, because I an amazing experience to have done my whole life. thought I was practising, get the response of your But the work I am doing I did not know they would audience right there (while here is so much fun and full use the same recording for doing theatre)." of energy. As an artist, we the film. I do not remem- "I do not see that in India all wish to experience this." ber a word, but pronun- because that is not how I Ab limited resources mein happiness dhundh rahe hai: Kamna Pathak MUMBAI, May 13 (Agen- work," she said. to shed 10 kg with a work- MUMBAI,May 13 (Agen- cies): Khatron Ke Khiladi Arjun also asked her out regime, soon after her MUMBAI, May 13 (Agen- a childhood photo with 11 contestant Arjun Bijlani to flaunt her abs and she pregnancy. She weighed 73 cies): The actor who wishes cies); Rhea Chakraborty her mother and said, "My to combat myths and mis- and Shweta Tiwari had a happily did it. Arjun then kg at the time. has shared her thoughts beautiful Maa, I remember fun discussion about her said, "Socho, kuch seekho She wrote in her post, guided information, and on seeing people come you said this to me when I persuade the masses to get energy. He also asked her (Think about it, learn from "I was at 73kgs and I des- together to fight the pan- was a little girl - 'Happiness to flaunt her abs and she her)," as he wrapped up the perately needed to lose vaccinated also talks about demic. The actor, who has is within you , don’t look her time in lockdown and happily did it. Watch the video. that weight before starting been mobilising Covid-19 for it outside , find love in video here. Last year, Shweta had ‘Hum Tum and Them’ in how she’s coping up. relief resources via her your heart and you’ll be a We’ve been living in The contestants of Kha- revealed in an Instagram order to fit my character. I social media account, said happy girl forever!' tron Ke Khiladi season post about her fitness jour- was way too occupied with unprecedented times that her heart is content This carried me through owing to the outbreak of 11 reached Cape Town ney and how she managed my new born then to truly to see that uniting to help life Maa , I promise I am recently and most videos to shed 10 kg with a work- commit to exercising, so if Covid-19, but the vaccina- each other. trying my best Happy tion drive is restoring hope that have surfaced show out regime, soon after her I’m being honest the only "It fills my heart to see Mother’s Day to all Moth- that they are all having pregnancy. She weighed 73 thing that helped me shed in many, including Kamna how we are standing ers , we love you." Pathak. The actor wishes fun. In the latest video, kg at the time. the 10 kgs was @kskadakia together in this crisis that The actor had distanced Arjun Bijlani is seen teas- She wrote in her post, brilliant diet, even though to combat myths and mis- will go down in history, herself from social media guided information, and ing Shweta Tiwari for her "I was at 73kgs and I des- now it’s a combination of but what really will go energy, but she had the perately needed to lose strenuous exercising along last year after her boy- persuade the masses to get down in history is that the friend, actor Sushant vaccinated. most sincere response for that weight before starting with my dietician’s @kska- human race was divided, Singh Rajput died. His “Vaccination doesn’t him. ‘Hum Tum and Them’ in dakia recommended diet, but in the face of adversity father KK Singh had filed come with a guarantee of Such is the case for Pathak, “I cook, practise yoga, and Apart from Arjun and order to fit my character. I But.. I initially dropped they united and turned not contracting the virus, too, who is currently in I’m learning French. I try to Shweta, Anushka Sen, was way too occupied with the 10kgs of weight solely into human beings again.. an abetment to suicide case but the symptoms are mild. Mumbai, away from her refrain from watching too Abhinav Shukla, Rahul my new born then to truly through @kskadakia allo- and helped each other, against her. I’ve witnessed it in my family in her hometown much news,” she shares. Vaidya, Divyanka Tripa- commit to exercising, so if cated plan." lifted each other, didn’t She was also accused of family,” says the Happu Ki Indore, Madhya Pradesh. Last year, the actor took thi are also participants in I’m being honest the only She had added, "I really judge, didn’t hate, fought money laundering, among Ultan Paltan actor, whose “Mental stability is a up play readings to enter- the adventure reality show thing that helped me shed am lucky that I found her together and won togeth- other charges. The case was that is hosted by Rohit the 10 kgs was @kskadakia when I did because she’s parents tested positive challenge, but I have had tain the audience virtu- er… and just like that interrogated by the Central Shetty. brilliant diet, even though truly accommodated all even after being inoculat- plenty of learnings since ally, when shoots were on Humanity was restored Bureau of Investigation ed, but swiftly recovered. the last lockdown. Ab lim- pause. But this time, she Arjun shared the video now it’s a combination of my cheat days into a plan and we saved the world. (CBI), Enforcement Direc- ited resources mein hap- has no such plan in the on his Instagram Stories. In strenuous exercising along that’s overall very ben- Keeping the faith With She goes on to caution torate (ED), and Narcotics piness dhundh rahe hai,” pipeline. the video, he asks her the with my dietician’s @kska- eficial and still very fun Love Rhea," she said. people to steer clear of Control Bureau (NCB). she says. “Kahi aisa na ho aane mantra behind her fitness. dakia recommended diet, to devour on a day to day Rhea has been active on incorrect information being Rhea was arrested under A Hindi Honours gradu- wale time mein phone se As Shweta Tiwari walked But.. I initially dropped basis, I’m never bored of social media lately. Apart shared online: “Log kehte the Narcotic Drugs and ate from Delhi’s Miranda shoot kare hum. Don’t by, Arjun asked, "Aapke the 10kgs of weight solely my diet, and always look- from sharing resources on hai ye karlo, ye kha lo, ye Psychotropic Substances House with a keen interest know if it’s a feasible chyawanprash ka naam through @kskadakia allo- ing forward to my next her Instagram Stories, she peelo... itne nuskhe nikaal (NDPS) Act for allegedly in theatre, folk music and option, but you never kya hai (What is the name cated plan." meal and that’s key." has been sharing pictures diye sabne, but I’d say stay procuring drugs. She spent regional languages, Pathak know... It’s very difficult of your chyawanprash)?" Last year, Shweta had Arjun has been regularly from her personal life as away from this.” almost a month in jail is trying to make the most to shoot one’s part alone, Shweta promptly told him, revealed in an Instagram updating fans with pictures well. On the occasion of Being away from family, before she was released on of her time now, given that as you need to see the other "hardwork". "Roz exer- post about her fitness jour- and videos as he joined the Mother's Day, Rhea shared especially during testing bail. person’s expression. cise (exercise daily), hard ney and how she managed Khatron Ke Khiladi team. times like these, is tough. shoots have been stalled. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 INTERNATIONAL 7 Israel-Palestine conflict: On the brink of a war? Israeli president warns of civil war GAZA CITY/JERUSALEM, May World powers call for immedi- 13 (Agencies): The raging conflict ate ceasefire as Jews, Arabs clash over Gaza between the Israelis and the Pal- Calls grew on Wednesday for UNITED NATIONS, President Reuven Rivlin to vision of Netanyahu, estinians snowballed into a larger an immediate de-escalation of May 13 (Agencies): Isra- "please stop this madness". (Itamar) Ben-Gvir and battle between the arch rivals as violence after intense hostilities el's president warned of "We are endangered (Bezalel) Smotrich." the Islamist group Hamas said between the rivals. a civil war between the by rockets that are being Netanyahu, however, that several of its top commanders In Russia, President Vladimir country's Arabs and Jews launched at our citizens issued a video statement in were killed in Israeli airstrikes on Putin urged the warring factions to on Wednesday as fury and streets, and we are which he pledged to grant Wednesday, including its military halt fighting in a call with Turkish and fear over shelling busying ourselves with a police emergency powers chief in Gaza City, Bassem Issa. counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdo- exchanges with Palestinian senseless civil war among for a crackdown. Israel’s internal security agency, gan, who said the world needs to militants in Gaza ignited ourselves," said the presi- "This violence is not who Shin Bet, named Issa as one of the give Israel a “strong” lesson. violence in Israel's streets. dent, whose role is largely we are," he said. "I don't four top Hamas militants who it British PM Boris Johnson urged Appeals by religious and ceremonial. care if your blood's boil- said were killed. Israel and the Palestinians to “step Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin political leaders for calm, Israel's 21% Arab minor- ing." back from the brink”, tweeting, and police reinforcements ity - Palestinian by heri- In Lod, police imposed Netanyahu addressed the killing, “The UK is deeply concerned.” noting that he had warned that Tahle, head of Hamas cyber com- mat to Mideast and mass-arrests, appeared tage, Israeli by citizenship a rare night-time curfew. mand who was also in charge of US secretary of state Antony Germany said Israel had a to do little to stem riots in - is mostly descended from But Israeli media showed the lives of Palestinian militants “right to self-defence” against in Gaza were at risk. “This is just improving rocket accuracy, head Blinken has said that he’s sending a several ethnically mixed the Palestinians who lived young Jewish men, some of research and munitions Jamal senior American diplomat to West deadly rocket fire by Palestinian towns. Israeli TV showed under Ottoman and then with bats, on the streets. the beginning; we’ll deliver them militants. “The German govern- blows they haven’t dreamt of,” he Zibde, and Hazem Hatib, the Asia to urge Israeli and Palestinian what it described as "near- British colonial rule before Ibrahim, an Arab council- group’s chief production engineer. officials to de-escalate the conflict. ment condemns these incessant lynchings" of Jewish and staying in Israel after the lor with the Lod municipal- said while visiting an Israeli girl rocket attacks from the Gaza Strip wounded in a rocket attack at a A dozen other members of the Blinken told reporters he has Arab motorists. country’s 1948 creation. ity, said: "What is happen- Hamas research and development instructed Hady Amr, the deputy against Israeli cities in the stron- The strife was touched Most are bilingual in ing now is (an) uprising hospital in the centre of the coun- gest terms,” Chancellor Angela try. division were also killed in a strike, secretary of state for Israel and Pal- off by sometimes violent Arabic and Hebrew, and that is going on (in) cities Shin Bet said. estinian affairs, to travel immedi- Merkel’s spokesman Steffen Seib- pro-Palestinian protests feel a sense of kinship like Ramle, Lod, Jaffa, Acre According to Shin Bet, besides ert said. Issa, the strike killed Jumaa Blinken sends senior US diplo- ately to the region. by members of the Arab with Palestinians in the and Haifa". minority incensed at an occupied West Bank and He called events in Gaza Israeli air barrage launched the Gaza Strip. They often and in Jerusalem - where on Gaza on Monday after complain of systemic dis- Israeli police have clashed 'Take a clear Islamist Hamas-led mili- crimination, unfair access with Palestinians and Nepal's hospitals stop admitting Covid-19 tants fired salvoes of rock- to housing, healthcare, and Israeli Arabs at a mosque stance': Turkey ets across the border. education services. during the Ramadan holy rallies Muslim A synagogue and cars Israel's domestic unrest month - a "red line". patients due to scarcity of oxygen were torched in the Tel has been welcomed by Another local Israeli Arab KATHMANDU, May 13 rent demand for oxygen. nations over Aviv suburb of Lod, Hamas, one of whose politician was more cir- (Agencies): Covid-19 Crisis In contrast, there are only Israel-Hamas motorists were stoned on spokesmen urged Arab cumspect. Management Centre, an around 8,000 oxygen cyl- some roads, and Palestin- citizens to "rise up" against "We condemn that our apex government body for inders in the country. conflict ian flag-waving protest- "our enemy and yours". people's solidarity and dealing with the pandemic, Covid-19 Crisis Manage- TURKEY, May 13 (Agen- ers scuffled with police in Ayman Odeh, a senior cohesion with our brethren during Wednesday's meet- ment Centre, an apex gov- cies): Turkey's president northern Haifa port. Israeli Arab lawmaker, in Jerusalem and the Gaza Tayyip Erdogan said ing, pointed out that Nepal ernment body for dealing By Wednesday, police accused Prime Minister Strip is being channelled Israel was a "terror state" said the assaults appeared Benjamin Netanyahu's through acts of sabotage might need 50,000 oxygen with the pandemic, during after the country's police to be more by Jews against conservative government to public and private prop- cylinders by July-end. Wednesday's meeting, fired rubber bullets and Patients in Nepal are pointed out that the coun- stun grenades at Palestin- Arabs - including one and potential far-right erty," said Samir Mahamid, gasping for breath, as try might need 50,000 ian protesters at Jerusa- seen on live TV as he was allies of inflaming ethnic mayor of the northern Arab authorities said they were oxygen cylinders by July- lem's Al-Aqsa mosque. dragged from his car and tensions. town of Umm al-Fahm. facing an acute shortage end. Muslim countries must pummelled by a mob in "We must not yield to Benny Gantz, Israel's of medical oxygen due to Some government hos- show a united and clear coastal Bat Yam. this," Odeh said on Twit- defence minister, called which 16 people infected pitals in the Kathmandu stance over Israel's conflict The broadcast on the ter. "A common struggle the Jewish-Arab violence with Covid-19 died recent- days, the Himalayan Times own oxygen plants. Valley on Wednesday said with the Islamist Hamas top-rated Channel 12 cut by Arabs and Jews is the "no less dangerous than the ly, according to media reported. "Since many private hos- that they no longer had movement in Gaza, Tur- to a phoned-in appeal by response to the violent Hamas rockets". reports. According to the deci- pitals have not done so, we oxygen supply to treat key's vice president, Fuat The deadly virus has so sion, all private hospitals will help them set up the Covid patients, but they Oktay, said on Thursday, far infected 413,111 people with more than 100 beds plant to meet the increas- had enough cylinders to criticising world powers and claimed 4,084 lives will have to install their ing demand of oxygen fill oxygen, the report said. for condemning violence UK PM says 'looking at solutions' for in the country, which has own oxygen plant and the for Covid patients," said At least 12 hospitals in without acting. a population of approxi- government will provide Dr Jageshwor Gautam, the Kathmandu Valley "What we desire is Covid-19 variant first identified in India mately 29.5 million. the necessary support for spokesperson for the min- have announced plans to that active measures are LONDON, May 13 The government on this purpose. istry. stop admitting Covid-19 taken," Oktay told report- (Agencies): Boris John- Wednesday asked private The Ministry of Health The government has esti- patients for treatment due ers after morning prayers son was asked about the hospitals to instal their own and Population said it was mated that around 15,000 to shortage of oxygen, My marking the end of the variant and he told Mem- oxygen plants to meet the the responsibility of all the oxygen cylinders are Republica reported on Muslim fasting month of bers of Parliament that need of oxygen within 15 hospitals to set up their required to meet the cur- Wednesday. Ramadan. it may be "considerably more transmissible" than the dominant variant in We stand with Gaza, the UK first detected in the World ignored COVID-19 warnings: Report county of Kent last year. Prime Minister Boris GENEVA, May 13 Palestine: Pak PM Johnson on Wednesday (Agencies): The world had said the Covid-19 variant ignored warnings which first detected in India was 19 coverage or so" cases in England of resulted in the outbreak of of “increasing concern” “We must be vigilant the VOC detected in India, COVID-19, and the inter- in the UK and the coun- because the threat of this "but there may be more" as national system could have try's health authorities are virus remains real and new the variant "may be consid- prevented it from escalat- looking at all possible solu- variants pose a potentially erably more transmissible". ing into the devastating tions as its case numbers lethal danger, including The variant B.1.617.2 is pandemic, an independent continue to rise in parts of the one first identified in one of three subtypes of global panel concluded on England. India which is of increasing the variant first detected Wednesday. During the weekly concern here in the UK,” in India and was desig- The Independent Panel Prime Minister’s Ques- said Johnson. nated as a VOC by PHE for Pandemic Prepared- tions (PMQs) session in "We are looking at all last week after over 500 ness and Response in its "It was not until the and financing of WHO. the House of Commons, he potential solutions for cases were found in parts report said, "It is clear to number of COVID-19 Strengthen the authority was asked about the vari- the surges we are seeing of England. It is among a the Panel that the world cases increased dramati- and independence of the ant – named B.1.617.2 and in Bolton and elsewhere list of variants, including was not prepared and had cally and COVID-19 had Director-General, includ- ISLAMABAD, May my land, imprison my including that, although classified as a Variant of those first found in South ignored warnings which spread internationally that ing by having a single term 13 (Agencies): Pakistan father, kill my mother, Concern (VOC) by Public that is not top of the list resulted in a massive fail- governments took serious of office of seven years with Africa and Brazil, currently Prime Minister Imran bombard my country, Health England (PHE) right now," he said, in ure: an outbreak of SARS- action to prevent transmis- no option for re-election," being monitored as VOCs Khan expressed solidarity starve us all, humiliate us – and told Members of response to a question COV-2 became a devastat- sion," the panel said. the panel further recom- in Britain. with Palestine on Wednes- all but I am to blame: I shot Parliament that it may be on whether people in the ing pandemic." It further said that coun- mended. So far, 127,890 lives have day, as tensions escalated a rocket back," according "considerably more trans- most affected areas of Brit- After analysing the early tries that devalued science Furthermore, the panel been lost and 4,455,446 between Israeli forces and to the quote. missible" than the domi- ain could be accelerated response to the COVID-19 failed to build trust in their called for granting explicit people have been infected Hamas militants, leading Khan has earlier con- nant variant in the UK first through the vaccination outbreak, the probe panel response and pursued authority to the world to the death of scores. demned the Israeli attack detected in the county of queue. by the coronavirus in the concluded that "the inter- inconsistent strategies that health bodies to publish "I am PM of Pakistan on worshippers at Al-Aqsa Kent last year. The UK Prime Minister UK, according to Johns national system could have left them lagging behind information about out- and #WeStandWithGaza Mosque and has urged the Click here for full Covid- revealed there are now "860 Hopkins University. been different, and pre- the epidemic and with high breaks with pandemic #WeStandWithPalestine," infection and death rates. international community vented it from escalating potential immediately Khan posted on micro- In a bid to avoid future to take immediate action to into the devastating pan- without requiring the prior blogging website Twitter. White House weighs evacuating demic it became." pandemics, the panel protect Palestinians. approval of the national He also carried a critical The panel concluded that called for the setting up of quote of American anti- At least 53 Palestinians government. the declaration of a Public a high-level Global Health imperialism intellectual and six Israelis have been Afghans as time runs out Health Emergency of Inter- Threats Council led by According to the Johns Noam Chomsky on Israeli killed in spiralling violence WASHINGTON, May 13 several meetings about extracting Afghans national Concern (PHEIC) Heads of State and Gov- Hopkins University, treatment of Palestinians. as of Wednesday as Gaza- (Agencies): White House the issue in recent days through an existing pro- did not lead to an urgent, ernment. 160,058,714 cases and "You take my water, burn based militants fired hun- national security aides to trade ideas, discussing gram called special immi- coordinated, worldwide "Strengthen the inde- 3,326,305 deaths have been my olive trees, destroy my dreds of rockets on Israel have held several meet- options including a mass grant visas -- which has a response. pendence, authority reported globally. house, take my job, steal since Monday evening. ings about the issue in evacuation of thousands of long backlog -- and allow- recent days to trade ideas, people to a third country ing Afghan interpreters to discussing options includ- where they could be pro- seek refugee status, accord- ing a mass evacuation of cessed and brought to the ing to several people famil- Religious events among factors that quickened Covid transmission in India: WHO thousands of people to a U.S. iar with the matter. They UNITED NATIONS, May 13 ering events which increased social situation in India conducted by increased transmission in India are third country where they The biggest concern for asked not to be identified (Agencies): The WHO update mixing". WHO found that resurgence and not well understood,” it said. could be processed and U.S. officials is that Afghan because no decision has said that "the prevalence of sev- The WHO, in its Covid-19 acceleration of Covid-19 transmis- The update said that approxi- brought to the US. citizens who played an been made. eral VOCs including B.1.1.7 and Weekly Epidemiological Update, sion in India had several poten- mately 0.1% of positive samples The Biden administra- invaluable role serving The White House is get- B.1.612 sublineages increased con- published Wednesday, said that tial contributing factors, includ- in India have been sequenced tion is debating how to get American forces and con- ting closer to presenting current to the surge in Covid-19 viruses in the B.1.617 lineage were ing increase in the proportion of and uploaded to GISAID to iden- thousands of Afghans who tractors such as translators, options to advocates and cases reported in India." first reported in India in October cases of SARS-CoV-2 variants with tify SARS-CoV-2 variants. GISAID worked for the U.S. out of consultants, office assis- members of Congress the country before Ameri- tants and drivers would be The World Health Organisation 2020. potentially increased transmissi- enables rapid and open access to impatient with President can forces withdraw in a quickly targeted by Taliban has said a recent risk assessment "The resurgence in Covid-19 bility; several religious and politi- epidemic and pandemic virus data. Joe Biden, who promised of the situation in India found that cases and deaths in India has cal mass gathering events which The WHO update said that "the few months, amid fears forces, especially if they withdrawal from Afghan- “resurgence and acceleration” of raised questions on the potential increased social mixing; and, under prevalence of several VOCs includ- that time is running out continue to gain ground on istan after 20 years of Covid-19 transmission in the coun- role of B.1.617 and other variants use of and reduced adherence to ing B.1.1.7 and B.1.612 sublineages ahead of a potential Tali- President Ashraf Ghani’s try had several potential contrib- (e.g., B.1.1.7) in circulation,” the public health and social measures increased concurrent to the surge ban takeover. government in Kabul. war and U.S. occupation. uting factors, including "several update said. (PHSM). The exact contributions in Covid-19 cases reported in White House national The likeliest scenario for Biden’s spokespeople religious and political mass gath- \"A recent risk assessment of the of these each of these factors on India." security aides have held the U.S. would involve declined to comment. Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Tim paine backs former skipper steve Ever since Mahi bhai left, Chahal and Smith to succeed him as Australia Captain I haven't played together: Kuldeep Yadav NEW DELHI, May 13 NEW DELHI, May 13 (Agencies): ing 300 on the last day and I'm 100 (Agencies): There was a Australian Test captain Tim Paine not out and hit the winning runs time when the duo of Kul- has hinted at stepping down from - and then I might go again." deep Yadav and Yuzven- the position if his team manages to Talking about the India series, dra Chahal made for the defeat England in the Ashes series which put him under tremendous two first-choice spinners this year and backed former skip- pressure as captain, Paine said, "... for India. Both spinners per Steve Smith to succeed him. they're very good at niggling you had a knack of picking up The 36-year-old Paine has been and trying to distract you with wickets in tandem, and the under intense scrutiny after Aus- stuff that doesn't really matter pair of Chahal and Kuldeep tralia were beaten 1-2 by an inju- and there were times in that series would often pip Ravindra ry-ravaged India in a home Test where we fell for that." Jadeja and R Ashwin to be series earlier this season. Paine said "The classic example was when in the playing XI in limited- integral reason behind the bowler needs a partner that debacle was partly because they said they weren't going to the overs cricket. success of 'Kul-Cha'. Dhoni who can respond from the his team got distracted by India's Gabba so we didn't know where But things have changed was often seen suggesting other end," Kuldeep added. "niggling". we were going. They're very good since last year. Kuldeep bowling plans to the pair "When Mahi bhai was Smith was Australia's captain at creating these sideshows and we and Chahal have struggled from behind the stumps, there, I and Chahal were before being forced to step down took our eye off the ball," he added. and their performances and he would often back playing. Ever since Mahi thrown into a very big role at a step down from captaincy if Aus- in 2018 owing to his role in the ball- He was referring to unverified have dipped. The two India them when chips were bhai left, Chahal and I very, very young age and he prob- tralia can beat England in the tampering scandal. reports which claimed that the vis- spinners often find them- down. haven’t played together. I ably wasn't quite ready for it. Ashes later this year. "Obviously I don't make that iting side did not want to play the selves out of the playing XI. "Sometimes I miss that played only a handful of "But by the time I came in he was "At least another six Tests," he decision but the time I played with Brisbane Test. The media reports In fact, Kuldeep, who had guidance because he games after Mahi bhai left," growing into that role and getting said referring to the one-off Test Steve as captain he was excellent. relied on source-based information an insipid series against (Mahi) has great experi- he further said. better and better. Then obviously against Afghanistan and the five- Certainly tactically he is as good to make the assertion. England at home earlier ence. He used to guide us "I must have played ten- (in) South Africa events happened Test Ashes at home. as you get," Paine was quoted as India, however, went to Gabba this year, was not picked behind the wicket, kept odd games. I had even and he's not doing it anymore. But "If I feel like the time is right and saying by news.com.au. and scripted a record chase of 328 in the squad for the Eng- screaming! We miss his taken a hat-trick. If you "He's probably a bit like me when yeah I would support him getting we've beaten the Poms 5-0, what with 19 balls remaining on the final land tour. experience," Kuldeep said look at the performance as I was at the start of my captain- that job again," he added, a way to go out. But it might be a day for a thrilling three-wicket In a recent interview, in an interview with Indian a whole, it will look pretty cy journey in Tasmania - he was Paine also hinted that he might tight series and we might be chas- win, which also sealed the series. Express. Kuldeep admitted that decent but if one breaks it "Rishabh is there now, the he misses the guidance of up then my performance former India skipper MS more he plays, the more sometimes can look not up Dhoni. The former wick- input he will give in the Atlanta Hawks, New York knicks clinch NBA playoff etkeeper-batsman was an future. I always felt every to the mark," he signed off. berths as James Harden returns for Brooklyn nets England Pacer Jofra Archer set to return WASHINGTON, May will include teams with Andre Drummond (20 13 (Agencies): The Atlan- the seventh through to the points and 10 rebounds) ta Hawks and New York 10th-highest winning per- and Kyle Kuzma (19 points from injury in county championship Knicks both secured spots centages in each confer- and 10 rebounds) helped in the NBA's postseason on ence, taking place between defending champions the LONDON, May 13 Wednesday. May 18-21, in pursuit of the Los Angeles Lakers outlast (Agencies): England speed- Trae Young fuelled the playoffs. the lowly Houston Rockets ster Jofra Archer is set to rallying Hawks to a 120- Westbrook joins exclu- 124-122. The result ensured return to competitive crick- 116 win over Russell West- sive club the Lakers – playing with- et on Thursday in a County brook's Washington Wiz- After making history for out LeBron James and Championship match after ards midweek. the most triple-doubles Anthony Davis – stayed being out of action for more Young posted 33 points in the NBA on Tuesday, within a game of sixth than one-and-half months and John Collins hit the go- Westbrook was at it again. place in the Western Con- due to injury. ahead three-pointer with The Wizards star scored ference. Archer, whose last 24.4 seconds remaining as 34 points and dished out Luka Doncic's 33 points, appearance was the fifth 12 of 40 shots. Bojan Bog- Angeles, where the fran- the Hawks (39-31) – fourth 15 assists. He has record- eight rebounds and eight T20I between India and danovic missed all five chise unveiled their 2020 in the Eastern Conference ed 15-plus assists in six assists in a near-triple- England on March 20, of his attempts, while he championship banner. – clinched a playoff berth consecutive games. West- double display inspired has been struggling with was five-for-14 shooting Wednesday's results for the first time since 2017. brook is the fifth player in the Dallas Mavericks to a freak hand injury and which will face Kent on Sussex in the County throughout the clash. Los Angeles Lakers 124- The Knicks (38-31), who league history to record a 125-107 win at home to later underwent surgery Thursday. Championship this week. The Pelicans were elimi- 122 Houston Rockets are sixth in the east, were 15-plus assists in six or the New Orleans Pelicans, to remove a glass frag- "Any team in world "Are we going to force nated from playoff conten- Atlanta Hawks 120-116 not in action but they still more straight games, join- staying sixth in the west. ment from a tendon on his cricket would be excited him to come back when tion after going down to Washington Wizards reached the playoffs thanks ing John Stockton, Isaiah The usual suspects – right hand after an attempt to name Jof (Archer) in he's actually England's the Mavs. Brooklyn Nets 128-116 to some help from else- Thomas, Magic Johnson Damian Lillard (30 points), to clean his fish tank went their squad for a game. player? Say he gets an Durant had 14 points, San Antonio Spurs where. and Kevin Porter. CJ McCollum (26 points) wrong. The 26-year-pacer Everybody is aware of injury and he can't play seven rebounds and seven Cleveland Cavaliers For the first time since James Harden returned and Jusuf Nurkic (11 points had sustained the injury at his talents," Sussex head in the Test matches this assists for the Nets but he 102-94 Boston Celtics 2012-13, playoff basket- from an 18-game absence and 15 rebounds) – starred his home in January and coach Ian Salisbury said in summer - I wouldn't be was far from his best. The Dallas Mavericks 125-107 ball will return to Madi- to help the Brooklyn Nets as the Portland Trail Blaz- the surgery was conducted a statement posted on the very popular." former MVP was four- New Orleans Pelicans son Square Garden after beat the San Antonio Spurs ers upstaged the NBA- while he was still under- club's website. If selected in the playing for-10 shooting in 29 min- Portland Trail Blazers the Boston Celtics were 128-116. Back following a leading Utah Jazz 105-98. going treatment for a long- This would be Archer's XI, this would be Archer's utes, missing all four of his 105-98 Utah Jazz upstaged 102-94 by the hamstring strain, Harden Jazz lose again term elbow injury. first appearance in the last chance to prove his fit- three-point shots. 76ers at Heat Cleveland Cavaliers. put up 18 points and 11 The NBA-leading Jazz Archer, who had pulled County Championship ness ahead of England's Kuzma comes up big Eastern Conference lead- The Celtics (35-35) were assists off the bench in suffered another defeat. out of the now-suspended since September 2018 and Test series against New With the Lakers trailing ers the Philadelphia 76ers consigned to a play-in Brooklyn. Usually efficient from IPL, has been named in he will continue his return Zealand, which starts on 122-121, Kuzma drove (47-22) can clinch the berth following a fourth Double-doubles from three-point range, Utah Sussex's 13-man squad to fitness by playing for June 2 at Lord's. to the rim and made the number one seed with vic- straight defeat. Talen Horton-Tucker (23 were just 30 per cent from game-winning shot 6.9 sec- tory at the Miami Heat (38- The play-in tournament points and 10 assists), beyond the arc, making onds from the end in Los 31) on Thursday. Xavi Extends Al-Sadd contract to end 'Look at the way he reacted': Haddin on Barcelona speculation, denies clause QATARI, May 13 (Agen- Warner's reaction to shock axing in IPL cies): Xavi has signed a NEW DELHI, May 13: Brad Having said that, the real shocker from the team. of time before Warner returned to new contract with Al- Haddin has revealed how David was when Warner did not even "He took it with class. It was a the thick of things. However, even Sadd to put an end to Warner reacted to the news of him make it to the Playing XI against bit of a shock to everyone when during his time being benched, speculation linking him to being removed from the captain- Rajasthan Royals. A day after the management decided to go in a Haddin revealed how Warner did LaLiga giants Barcelona. cy and getting dropped from the being removed as captain, Warner, different direction to try and spark not react indifferently to the situa- A Barca great, Xavi team. despite being fit, did not feature something in the team. We weren't tion, something that could be seen has long been tipped David Warner's removal as cap- in the team, with SRH director of playing at the standard we needed in his body language. to return to Camp Nou tain of the Sunrisers Hyderabad cricket Tom Moody insisting that to but with Davey, the way he han- "I dare say he would come back as head coach – firstly during the IPL 2021 came as a the decision was based purely on dled it, it was all class. He just got in the contention in the next few before Ronald Koeman's bit of a shock for everyone. After team combination. back on with the job," Haddin said games. He's one of the best in the appointment at the start all, he is a three-time Purple Cap Since then, plenty has been said, on Fox Cricket. As it turned out, world in that form of the game. of 2020-21 and after Joan winner with the Sunrisers and had spoken and speculated about the the game against RR was SRH's You had to look at the way he Laporta's presidential led the team to its maiden IPL title development and Warner's future last of the IPL 2021 – which they reacted when he came on to the election victory. guided Al-Sadd to Qatar becoming coach in 2019. in 2016. However, it seemed as if with the team. Former Australia lost – before the tournament was bench. He was around everyone; But Spaniard Xavi will Stars League (2020-21), "We achieved a lot once SRH slipped to five defeats teammate and assistant coach of suspended indefinitely. SRH were he was running the drinks out. He remain in charge of Qatari Qatar Cup (2020 and together, scored goals, from six matches in the season, the Sunrisers, Brad Haddin has placed at the bottom of the points was really focussed on the meet- side Al-Sadd until 2023, 2021), Qatari super Cup won matches and titles, the management had made up its revealed how Warner reacted to table with one win from seven ings so he handled it with a lot it was announced on (2019), Emir of Qatar Cup and we are all very proud mind, axing Warner from the post the news of being removed from matches, but had the IPL carried of class in a difficult situation," Wednesday. (2020) and Qatari Stars of this success. to be replaced by Kane Williamson. captaincy and getting dropped on, Haddin feels it was just a matter Haddin pointed out. The 41-year-old has Cup (2019) success since Getting this kind of sup- port is the best thing any coach can get," said Xavi, 'They weren't going to the Gabba': Paine says India good at 'creating sideshows' who spent 17 years with NEW DELHI, May 13 (Agen- Ahead of the final Test, there were times in that series where While the previous tour was Barca, where he won eight cies): Australia captain Tim were reports that the Indian we fell for that," Paine told news. historic in its own ways, the LaLiga trophies and four Paine has taken a shot at India, team was unwilling to travel to com.au. series victory which India reg- Champions League titles saying the Indian cricket team Brisbane in view of the stringent "The classic example was when istered earlier this year was of among other honours. are good at distracting the oppo- protocols related to bio-bubble they said they weren't going to epic proportions. With no Virat "I have everything I sition with things that 'do not and insisted that the final Test the Gabba so we didn't know Kohli and most of the key play- could want to do well, matter'. too be played at the SCG, which where we were going. They're ers injured, in the presence of and I feel proud to con- Australia captain Tim Paine had hosted the third Test. Of very good at creating these side- Steve Smith and David Warner tinue with Al-Sadd for an has taken a shot at India, saying course, India did go to Brisbane shows and we took our eye off in the opposition, India put up a additional two seasons." the Indian cricket team are and went on to win the Test, but the ball."The 2-1 loss was Aus- spirited show after the Adelaide Xavi – who held the good at distracting the oppo- Paine feels the distraction cre- tralia's second consecutive Test debacle to produce three huge record for most Barca sition with things that 'do not ated due to the matter played series defeat to India on their results. matter'. Paine's comments came a role in Australia losing focus home soil. During the 2018/19 They won the second Test at appearances before it was in connection to the final Test ahead of the final Test. Border-Gavaskar Trophy, India MCG by eight wickets, followed broken by Lionel Messi of the 2020/21 Border-Gavaskar "Part of the challenge of play- had beaten Australia also by by a memorable draw in Sydney this season – also denied Trophy at the Gabba in Brisbane, ing against India is they're very a 2-1 margin to register their and capped off the series with he has a clause in his con- which Australia lost by three good at niggling you and trying maiden Test series win in Aus- a win at Gabba, a venue where tract that allows him to wickets, allowing India to seal to distract you with stuff that tralia. Paine was the captain Australia hadn't lost a Test leave Al-Sadd amid Barca the Test series 2-1. doesn't really matter and there back then as well. match since 1988. links. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 LOCAL / CONTD.... 9 Parshant Bhandari greets LG’s package will overcome many people on Eid-ul-Fitr problems for commoners: Sat Top News Report Top News Report including Ponywalas is required to the needy and Palkiwalas, releasing will be provided, he said. KISHTWAR, May 13: Bharatiya Janata JAMMU, May 13: of installments of various He said the party has Yuva Morcha (BJYM) J&K State execu- Former State President pensions and schemes, also constituted vari- tive Member Parshant Bhandari today BJP and Ex MLA Jammu extension of support ous committees and the greeted people on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr. West Sat Sharma hailed to old age homes and teams must see that who- While greeting people on this auspicious the recently announced orphanages were some soever falls under the cat- occasion, he also extended his sympa- financial package by the of the needed steps which egories of the assistance thies with persons and families who are LG Manoj Sinha and the LG took to overcome announced by the LG, the sufferings from the COVID pandemic stated it as a revolution- difficulties caused to com- benefits must be provided and prayed for the speedy recovery of ary step in the pandemic moners during pandemic. to the people. He also said COVID infected persons. for the commoners across He also said release of that rations, medicine kits He further said that Center Govt. is leav- J&K. payment under SDRF to are also being provided ing no stone unturned to keep the Coun- He stated this while all DCs and Div Com and to people by BJP activists try safe from this pandemic. addressing a virtual meet- JK Police including other across Jammu West. He also appealed to the people of Jammu ing of Janipur Mandal BJP assistances will cope with He also asked the activ- and Kashmir to celebrate this special fes- which was held under the requirements of both ists present in the meet- tival by strictly adhering to COVID-19 the leadership of Mandal and other activists of the of families who have lost divisions. ing to follow the norms appropriate behaviour for the safety of President Raveesh Mengi. party. their loved ones to the He also thanked the LG of social distancing and one and all. The meeting was also Sat said that it is indeed pandemic. for looking into the mat- keep themselves safe as attended by District Presi- a major step taken by the He said scholarship for ters related to oxygen well while doing the ser- dent Munish Khajuria, LG and it was the need of children of COVID vic- supply and beds in hos- vice to mankind. Mayank Jain joins CarDekho District Prabhari and Seh the hour during the pan- tims, financial assistance pital for the patients. The proceedings of the Prabhari Rekha Mahajan demic. He said financial from J&K Bank for self- He also asked the BJP meeting were conducted and Shailja Gupta, Dis- assistance for COVID- employment, providing activists to stay in touch by General Secretaries Group as CEO – New Auto Business trict General Secretary 19 victim families will Rs 1000 per month to with the people and Sanjay Bhat and Sangeeta Advocate Karan Sharma mitigate the sufferings all registered workers whatever and wherever Verma. Top News Report He has held leadership Tech space. Our market roles in sales, marketing, leading portfolio of auto JAMMU, May 13: product management portals & platforms help Bhim Singh sends Eid CarDekho Group, and strategy in compa- customers buy Cars, Army spreads COVID-19 awareness India’s leading auto- nies such as Disney Star, Bikes, Commercial Vehi- greetings to all in world tech company, has fur- British Telecom, Sam- cles and other products & drive through medical patrolling ther fortified its leader- sung, and HT Media. services, whilst our suite Top News Report guns and bombs even on ship team by appointing Amit Jain – CEO & of innovative solutions & Eid-ul-Fitr while pray- Mayank Jain as CEO of Co-Founder CarDekho technology enable Auto JAMMU, May 13: Presi- ing in Masjid-e-Aqsa the New Auto business. Groupsaid, “I am delight- manufacturers and deal- dent, J&K National Pan- in Jerusalem, Gaza and He will be responsible ed to welcome Mayank ers to build their brands thers Party & Sr. Advo- other places. for strengthening the Jain to the CarDekho and sell more. It’s an cate, Supreme Court of Bhim extended personal organization’s new auto family. Mayank is a exciting time for the greeting offering, and deepening highly reputed profes- industry, and I look for- to all Pal- engagement with OEMs, sional in the media world ward to scaling the New estinian dealer network and other and has an impressive Auto business by deliv- brethren enterprise partners. He track record of scaling ering greater value to our on Id-ul- will operate out of the businesses across varied partner customers.” Fitr and CarDekho Gurugram industries. His deep cus- Over the years, Mayank hoped that office and will be report- tomer understanding has made an enormous the world ing to CarDekho CEO & and expertise will enable contribution across dif- shall real- Top News Report acted with the villagers ings. Co-Founder Amit Jain. us to design and provide ferent industries. In the including Sarpanchs and ize one day Leaflets on COVID pre- Mayank Jain brings in the best AutoTech solu- year 2019, he received RAJOURI, May 13: With Panchs. cautions were also distrib- that Pales- rich experience of over tions to our partner cus- the IMPACT 40 under 40 the number of increasing Villagers were familia- uted and pasted on public tinians also 18 years working in tech- tomers.” award for achievement COVID-19 cases through- rised with on symptoms places like Community deserve nology, media and tele- Speaking on his asso- in Media, Marketing and India & the party work- out the region, Indian observed in 2nd strain Halls and Shops. justice with equity. com sectors in India and ciation with CarDekho Advertising industry. ing committee, Prof. Army has mobilised of COVID-19 and on the 30 COVID kits consisting They have also right to Internationally. Prior to Group, Mr.Mayank Jain He is a Computer Engi- Bhim Singh extended Medical Patrols with an importance of practicing of sanitizers, soaps and exchange greeting with this, he was the CEO of said, “I am delighted to neer and an MBA from greetings to all Muslim aim to spread awareness preventive measures such masks etc, were distrib- brothers and sisters the Hindi News cluster join the CarDekho group INSEAD, and also holds brethren all over the on COVID-19 precautions. as maintaining social dis- uted to the villagers. The in Palestine and other at Network18, where he and have the opportunity a Post Graduate Diplo- world including to those Army sent its medical tance, washing hands with effort of medical patrol places suffering under managed a cluster of 7 to work with one of the ma in Management from Palestine brethren who patrol to Keri in District soap, wearing masks and has been appreciated by news channels. best teams in the Auto- MDI Gurgaon. are suffering from Israeli Zionist rule. Rajouri. The patrol inter- avoiding social gather- the locals. FROM PAGE 1 to celebrate the festival while following the against which 6100 LPM capacity plants to have required and additional stocks “He further disclosed that his number COVID-19:India logs 3.62 COVID SOPs. have been commissioned in last two weeks of cylinders in place. Presently sufficed got shared on WhatsApp through several and further LOI has been issued for 2500 supply is being ensured. groups and he was contacted by relatives lakh new cases, 4,120 26 new oxygen plants set LPM capacity plants while efforts are on Deputy Commissioners are supervising of corona patients, who were looking for fresh fatalities for remaining capacity. This is in addi- the oxygen augmentation efforts in respec- ICU bed in hospital. Accused Aryan, with up in Jammu and Kash- tion to oxygen cylinders and concentrator tive districts apart from closely monitoring his good communication skills, explained milestone of 2 crore on May 4. mir, 52 more to come up: installed by the government. the supplies in coordination with indus- entire process to victims and provided According to the ICMR, 30,94,48,585 Likewise, in Samba, Rajouri and Reasi online wallet account and UPI ID to victims tries department. samples have been tested up to May 12 Atal Dulloo oxygen generation plants of capacity for transferring money,” he said. 1200LPM, 3000LPM and 1200 LPM have with 18,64,594 samples being tested on Initially, the accused was using his own the oxygen plants running. There is no prob- been approved by the government against Delhi Police arrests Thursday. e-wallet but switched to a different account lem of oxygen shortage for the patient,” said which, installation of 1000 LPM each has The 4,120 new fatalities include 816 Thapa. engineering student for later on. He believed that the victims would from Maharashtra, 516 from Karnataka, been commissioned last week and further Sunil Kamal, whose father is admitted to steps to augment the infrastructure are not approach police over losing a small 326 from Uttar Pradesh, 300 from Delhi, duping COVID patients’ the hospital for treatment said, “COVID-19 underway way. In Doda, installation of amount of money, the officer said. 293 from Tamil Nadu, 193 from Punjab, has drastically increased across the country, 750LPM plant is underway and additional kin seeking O2, home 165 from Haryana, 164 from Rajasthan, which has instilled a fear in people that there capacity of 2250LPM will be augmented; Randhawa–Jitendra 153 from Chhattisgarh, 135 from West is a shortage of oxygen. However, we have in Kishtwar LOI has been issued for 1500 ICU setup Singh feud proved Bengal, 109 from Uttarakhand and 102 not faced any such issue. There is plenty of LPM capacity whileas in Ramban installa- up ICU facility at home and contacted the from Gujarat. oxygen available here. The doctors and staff tion of 1000 LPM plant has been initiated given mobile number where the receiver merely a sound and fury A total of 2,58,317 deaths have been are also very cooperative.” and LOI issued for another 500 LPM plant. introduced himself as Dhananjay and reported so far in the country including In District Kathua a 2250 LPM Oxygen Another patient attendant at the hospital, directed him to deposit Rs 3,950 as advance show: Harsh Generation Plant has been installed at 78,007 from Maharashtra, 20,368 from Ravinder had a similar stance on the oxygen rent. democratic system works under BJP situation. the Government whileas LOI has been Karnataka, 20,310 from Delhi, 16,471 from After he transferred the money to an rule”, bemoaned Singh. “We have not seen any patient facing issued for installation of 2 oxygen plants Tamil Nadu, 16,369 from Uttar Pradesh, e-wallet on April 30, the accused stopped Randhawa and Dr. Jitendra Singh oxygen shortage here. All facilities are good at Poonch and Mandi, of 2200 LPM and 200 12,728 from West Bengal, 11,111 from responding to the complainant’s phone might have worked out a mutually here,” he said. LPM respectively. In Udhampur 1000 LPM Punjab and 11,094, from Chhattisgarh. calls, he alleged. Pooja, who attends to her family member plant is under installation and LOI has acceptable arrangement but the BJP The health ministry stressed that more Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) at the government hospital, said, “Everyone been issued for another 2000 LPM. Chief leaders’ makeup has come off reveal- than 70 per cent of the deaths occurred Engineer MED Naresh Khajuria along with Anto Alphonse said a case under section ing them in their real self. The Ex-MLC due to comorbidities. is getting proper oxygen at the hospital. We are completely satisfied.” technical team are making all efforts for 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing chose to speak only when he himself “Our figures are being reconciled with timely commission of oxygen generation The Jammu and Kashmir administration is delivery of property) of Indian Penal Code was hit and further chose to withdraw the Indian Council of Medical Research,” plants under installation and other plants working rigorously to fight the pandemic. was registered at Wazirabad Police Station. the comments later for fear of reprisals. for which tendering process has been com- the ministry said on its website, adding Recently Atal Dulloo had announced that The cyber crime cell team conducted techni- The Minister, on the other hand, rather pleted and LOI issued. that state-wise distribution of figures is two 500-bedded COVID hospitals each are cal analysis of alleged mobile number and than offering for an open enquiry into Dr Shahid informed that oxygen audit subject to further verification and recon- being constructed in Jammu and Srinagar online transactions. the allegations against him by his own ciliation. will help to peg the requirement at maxi- “As per technical investigation, the loca- to increase the capacity of treating patients. mum bed capacity of hospitals, corre- party leaders took recourse to bullying In the recent past, the Haj House in Sri- tion of the accused was traced in Jammu his colleague in the name of defama- Lt Governor, advisors, sponding oxygen supply needed, avail- and his previous transactions revealed that nagar was converted into a COVID care ability of oxygen generation plants and tion suits. The bold assertions of taking he used to stay in luxurious hotel. His loca- centre with a capacity to accommodate 100 oxygen cylinders / concentrators, need for the matter against Minister and officers chief Secretary greet tion was traced next to Radisson Hotel in patients. further capacity building as well as contact to its logical conclusion were divorced Jammu. When our team reached Jammu, it people on Eid-ul-Fitr As per the Union Health Ministry, Jammu monitoring to ensure regular and timely by the Ex-MLC under the smokescreen and Kashmir has 51,542 active coronavirus was found that the suspect had checked out well-being of the people of Jammu and supply in health institutions. Controller of “misinterpretation and communica- cases. from the hotel,” he said. Legal Metrology Jammu has been deputed tion gap” which infact is nothing but Kashmir. However, Singh was apprehended near to asses the quality and quantify supply for a euphemism for a selfish marriage of Extending the greetings, the Chief Sec- Massive augmentation Pathankot after a long chase, brought to retary, B V R Subrahmanyam wished the ensuring that standards are maintained. convenience and a cover-up to save each District teams of legal metrology have been Delhi and subsequently arrested, he added. people well-being and prosperity. other’s skin. of oxygen assigned to assist mechanical engineering The police have recovered mobile phones In his message, the Chief Secretary said and hospital management teams in this used by Singh in the offence for contacting The said BJP leaders or the groups of that the holy occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr com- generation regard. victims as well as for operating his online leaders might have mend ways but their memorates life based on the principles of The oxygen war room working under account. real faces stand exposed behind their honesty, sacrifice, generosity, and frater- infrastructure in supervision of Director Industries and “During interrogation, it was revealed deceptive facades. And while Randhawa nity. Jammu Commerce, Jammu, Anu Malhotra is that he posted a story on Instagram for and Jitendra Singh have preferred to He expressed hope that this festival will operating round the clock to ensure mini- enquiry about oxygen cylinder and seeing scratch each other’s back in order to pro- further strengthen the bonds of communal further steps are underway for augmenta- mising turn around of cylinder refill and tect their respective interests, the new harmony and bring greater amity, and tion of oxygen supply. Government has the response of large number of people for rushing the supplies to all hospitals with UT of J&K continues in its downward tranquillity in the secular social fabric of sanctioned 15000 LPM capacity Oxygen his enquiry, he came up with an idea of Generation Plants for Government Medical equal focus on hospitals in far flung areas. duping people in name of setting up ICU slide into the abyss of corruption and Jammu and Kashmir. Industries department is making all efforts The Chief Secretary further urged people College Jammu & its Associated Hospitals at home,” Alphonse said. lawlessness. Top News of J&K 10 LOCAL Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Handwara Media Kafila Foundation Team serves Association Army celebrate Eid Ul greets people on food among COVID Patients Eid ul Fitr Top News Report are stranded outside the hospitals and have lim- Top News Report Fitr with localsmie with locals on the LOLAB, May 13: Kafila ited or no access to food HANDWARA, May 13: Foundation on Wednes- occasion of Eid Ul Fitr, and nourishment,” said Handwara Media Asso- day assisted COVID Army Camp Gujjarpatti the foundation. ciation has felicitated including all Companies patients by providing “There are challenges people of the Jammu & in Lolab celebrated the meals at District hospital while providing care. Kashmir on the auspi- pious festival with locals Kupwara. We are in working with cious occasion of Eid ul including Orphans, Sar- As the country is fight- Proper sop’s throughout Fitr. panchs, ward members ing raging second wave the period and It is diffi- In felicitation message, and Maulvis by convey- of COVID-19 and to cult to communicate with President (HMA) hoped ing their wishes and dis- tide over the storm, our our team members. It is this Eid brings along tributing gifts to them volunteers are working frustrating at times, but everlasting peace, hap- while adhering to the tirelessly to provide best we must continue our piness and prosperity to COVID protocols. services and save lives. work,” said President the people of J&K. The event saw an Doctors, nurses and Kafila. All Journalists of enthusiastic participa- other medical staff have “It is extremely chal- Association prayed the tion from people of all indeed taken upon them- lenging to deal with month long fasting and age groups who were selves to save lives of elderly patients due to the night long supplica- eager to share on the the COVID-19 patients. comorbidities such as tions of the faithful are Top News Report With an aim to further happiness with the army And now, it is our duty accepted and rewarded diabetes, hypertension, LOLAB, May 13: strengthen the bonho- camp. to help them in such dire by the Almighty. and other age-related times. Members prayed for issues. Providing psy- “In order to provide peace and prosperity and chosocial support is nourishment to those wished the Eid be harbin- extremely important to Hakeem Yaseen felicitates who are working tire- ger for all-round devel- ease their worries and lessly to save lives, we opment in the UT and the make them feel comfort- have served meals to the country also hoped that able. I also make sure that people on Eid-ul- Fitr patients. The meals are this holy occasion would the patients are physi- Top News Report observe the festival body. being served to all the staff & office assistants. wave, we have extended strengthen the bonds with utmost simplicity He said given the pre- healthcare staff including Due to the severe impact the services to the care- cally active. It helps them of communal harmony, SRINAGAR, May 13: and austerity in view of vailing situation due to doctors, nurses, assistant of the pandemic’s second givers of patients who recover well,” he shared. brotherhood and amity. Chairman People’s the prevailing grim situ- COVID-19 pandemic, Democratic Front (PDF) ation arising out of the people should extend Hakeem Yaseen has COVID-19 pandemic. compassion and a help- extended hearty greet- He has made a fervent ing hand to the people Choudhary Ramzan greets people on Eid-Ul-Fitr ings to the people espe- appeal to the people to in need to bring a smile Asking people to sup- in hospitals and isolation cially Muslim Umma on Top News Report reach out to the poor on their fallen faces. plicate before almighty centers. I hope people the auspicious occasion and needy on this aus- “On this Eid let us take SRINAGAR, May 13: for salvaging the human- will celebrate the occa- of Eid-ul-Fitr. picious religious festival a pledge to refrain our- The Jammu and Kash- ity from the ongoing sion with austerity; the In his felicitation mes- to enable them also to selves from all extrav- mir National Conference crises, he said “today the message that this eve sage, Hakeem Yaseen celebrate the Eid festi- agancies and help Senior leader, former humanity is fraught with brings forth is to share. has prayed that the val. orphans, destitute and Minister and Legislature biggest ever public health I hope we live up to the “Eid -ul-Fitr may prove PDF Chairman said that poor,” he said. Choudhary Muhammad crises in the forum of real message of this aus- a harbinger of peace and Eid-Ul-Fitr is the day of Hakeem also asked the Ramzan on Wednesday COVID-19. The ravaging picious occasion. I take prosperity in Jammu happiness and day of people to seek forgive- greeted people on the eve viral spread has left scores this opportunity to pray and Kashmir”. compensation for those ness from Almighty of Eid Ul Fitr praying that of household in gloom for the fast recuperation While greeting people who keep fasts and offer Allah and make special the auspicious day augers and despair. Thousands of all the COVID-affected on an auspicious occa- prayers during the holy prayers for the eradi- well for the lasting peace more lost their battle to and peace to those who sion, Hakeem Yaseen month of Ramadan to cation of the ongoing and prosperity in Jammu the pandemic and many lost the battle against the appealed to people to purify their soul and COVID pandemic. and Kashmir. more will have to endure deadly virulent. I express In his message, Choud- the lifelong scars left by my solidarity with all the hary Ramzan said that the the deadly disease. The families whose loved ones Eid Ul Fitr marks an end situation, we are battling were devoured due to the Ghulam Hassan Mir greets to the month long dawn to for over a year now, has pandemic,” he said. sun set fasting which the obviously dampened Eid Chowdry Ramzan Muslims observe every for transgressions. eve carries the message of festivity. appreciated administra- people on Eid ul Fitr year across the globe in “On this day, I hope the sharing, giving and being “The best we can do tion for their efforts in order to purge them- day increases the pros- grateful, I hope we live up this Eid is to pray for fast ensuring basic amenities the night long supplica- in these tough times for the Top News Report selves of spite and seek pects of peace, prosperity, to the message of Eid,” he recovery of all those who to the people during the tions of the faithful are rescue of the downtrodden forgiveness of Almighty stability in our region. The said. are battling the virulent month of Ramazan. SRINAGAR, May 13: accepted and rewarded and weaker sections of the Former Cabinet Minister by the Almighty. society,” he said. & Apni Party Senior Vice Mir prayed for peace and “I am sure that if all of President Ghulam Hassan prosperity and wished us pitch in and join our Kamlesh greets Adv Sajad greets Muslim Mir felicitated people of Eid be a harbinger for efforts, we would easily the Jammu & Kashmir on all-around development sail out through the exist- the auspicious occasion of in the UT and the coun- ing crises. I profoundly people of Kishtwar Eid ul Fitr. Ummah on Eid-ul-Fitr try. He also hoped that express my solidarity Top News Report In his felicitation mes- this holy occasion would with those families who sage, Mir hoped this Eid strengthen the bonds have lost their loved ones on Eid-ul-Fitr KUPWARA, May 13: brings along everlasting of communal harmony, in the COVID-19 crises and Top News Report Adv Sajad Ahmad Hajam, peace, happiness and a social activist from fron- brotherhood and amity. pray for early recovery of KISHTWAR, May 13: Sarpanch Halqa Panchayat prosperity to the people tier District Kupwara has “Moreover, he all those who have tested Pochhal A-2 and of J&K. Mir prayed the impressed upon the afflu- positive for the contagion” greeted whole Muslim National Confer- month-long fasting and ent class to come forward Mir said. Ummah on the eve of Eid- ence (NC) Leader, ul- Fitr to be celebrated Kamlesh Kumar tomorrow across UT of greeted the Muslim Jammu and Kashmir. Community of Rabia Rasool greets people Sajad in his statement Kishtwar on the issued to the press has auspicious occa- appealed all people to on Eid ul Fitr sion of Eid-ul-Fitr. observe this Eid with Top News Report Meanwhile, on utmost simplicity for the this auspicious day sake of whole human- JAMMU, May 13: Rabia of Eid, Kamlesh Rasool has greeted people ity. He said, “ pandemic Kumari also prayed situation has left every- on the auspicious occa- to God to save our sion of Eid Ul Fitr and one crippled, therefore, country from the pandemic coronavirus so that the one to take care of their and break the chain that prayed for wellbeing of people who can afford people of our Country could celebrate the festivals loved ones by stay- leads to the spread of this the people. luxuries in these tough with more joy, happiness and enthusiasm. ing indoors and follow deadly virus.” “Any mis- In her message, Rabia times must take care of Kamlesh Kumari also added that this time people proper SoPs in case one is adventure on this occa- Rasool said that the festi- the millions of people celebrated Eid in their own homes due to the coro- compelled to move out to sion can be disastrous. val of Eid is a unique and who are unable to meet navirus, which is the need of the hour. carry any necessary day Therefore, precautions special occasion leading their both ends.” “This is She thanked the people for following the guidelines to day life activity.” must be taken to avoid the mankind at the path what our religion teaches of Government Kumari also urged the people to Stay He further said, “We any catastrophe”, Sajad of peace, harmony and us”, he added. Home and safe. truthfulness. Sajad appealed every- need to act responsibly said. Festival will continue to be the integral part of observe fast in the holy people, Rabia added and our lives providing the month to seeks mercy and hoped that Eid Ul Fitr will Ajeet Bhagat greets people Rahi greets people on opportunities to inter- forgiveness from him, bring the smile on the mingle and exchange Rasool said. faces of people especially ideas with each other, Let the occasion usher in poor and needy. Eid-ul- Fitr Rabia said. an era of complete peace Rabia appealed public to on Eid-ul-Fitr people of the state in & brotherhood and the Top News Report Eid Ul Fitr is reward and inclusive develop- wear mask and maintain general and the people of event of Eid is an aus- SRINAGAR, May 13 : from Almighty to people ment of JK State, pray- social distancing to save District Kishtwar in par- picious occasion trans- Rahi Raiees has extended especially those who ing for well being of the them COVID-19 disease. ticular on the occasion mitting the message of her greetings of Eid-ul-Fitr of peaceful culmination peace, happiness and to the people, praying for Army distributes COVID kits at Malar of “Mah-e-Ramzan” and brotherhood. the welfare of society. the following Eid-ul-Fitr. Ajeet Bhagat request- Rahi Raiees appealed to continuing efforts to “The Muslim people ed the Public to follow the people to observe aus- assist and support the have completed the aus- the SOPs and advisory terity and extend help to local populace through picious observance of issued by the GOI in the the poor and needy on Eid various initiatives, carried fasting and other Ibadah wake of COVID-19. who are bearing the brunt out distribution of COVID which is a matter of great Bhagat further of lockdown imposed due safety kits at Malar village satisfaction and ethical appealed the people to to the spread of COVID offer Eid prayers from -19. in District Kishtwar. This Top News Report achievement”, said Ajeet gesture has reaffirmed Bhagat. their respective homes Rahi Raiees wished the Army’s commitment to KISHTWAR, May 13: Bhagat further said so that no place is left for people peace, progress, reach out and help the The Senior Social and that the festival of Eid Corona virus to spread prosperity and happiness Top News Report KISHTWAR, May 13: local populace of far flung Political Leader Ajeet is a message of peace, its wing in the District and hoped that this occa- of communal harmony, The Indian Army in its areas. Bhagat greeted the happiness, celebrations Kishtwar. sion would be a harbinger brotherhood and amity. Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 LOCAL 11 Why Modi govt extended 40 days BJP was, is & will be on front to help Tony appeals to LG for strict implementation from first dose to second & what about Sputnik V?:Bhim Singh people amid COVID: Kavinder of lockdown, focus on rural areas Top News Report appropriate steps to con- Top News Report RS Pura at the earliest. (JKNPP) & Sr. Advocate in trol the spread of Covid-19. Tony said that about 47 Supreme Court of India. JAMMU, May 13: Asking He categorically said that R S PURA, May 13: Dis- oxygen generation plants Prof.Bhim Singh made an the people of J&K to be in party-men should not try trict Development Council are functioning in the urgent appeal to the Presi- touch with BJP leadership to seek publicity rather (DDC) Member, Taranjit Union Territory includ- dent of India, Shri Ramnath for assistance in case of they should make a genu- Singh Tony has expressed ing 13 in Jammu and 34 in Kovind to kindly intervene any exigency arising out of ine effort to help the people serious concern over the Kashmir Division. in this matter which can be COVID-19 related issues, during this hour of crisis. increasing number of fresh He said that that less explained why the Govern- senior BJP leader and After assigning the duties, COVID positive cases in number of oxygen gen- ment of India to the Presi- former deputy chief min- Kavinder asked to create a the rural areas of Jammu eration plants in Jammu dent of India alone. ister Kavinder Gupta said database of the empow- region and demanded Division which is one of Which the people of this that his party is standing ered group to facilitate the more strict enforcement the main reasons for high country are raising-why shoulder to shoulder with people in contacting the of SOPs and restrictions in mortality rate in Jammu second dose shall be given Top News Report populace in fight against in the time of need. He cadre and volunteers when such areas. even after testing positive region. after 40 days. Why not 28 coronavirus. asked the party cadre to need be. Retorting the In a handout issued to among the people in rural He asserted that still NEW DELHI/JAMMU, days as it was earlier deci- Kavinder said this while always be on move during criticism of other parties, media here today, while areas further facilitates the people are facing shortage May 13: Several points are sions? What happened to chairing a meeting of BJP these testing times as this he said that BJP need not appreciating the efforts spread of virus thus aggra- of healthcare infrastruc- being raised from streets the Sputnik V dose which District unit in which could prove to be a savior any certificate from those initiated by the Lt Gover- vating the already serious ture and oxygen in Jammu to medicos about the latest Russia has sent to India, problems being faced by moment for someone parties which have gone nor Manoj Sinha for ongo- situation. region in general and rural trend of the Modi govern- claiming that doses of Cov- common masses due to in real need. In a veiled into slumber since the day ing war against COVID- Tony also alleged that areas in particular. ment in dealing with the ishield and Covaxin along COVID-19 were discussed attack on NC and PDP, COVID-19 entered the UT 19 pandemic, the DDC Sub Divisional Hospital The DDC member said innocent citizens of India with Sputnik V is a 100% and the line which BJP has he said that unlike those of J&K. He said that people member said that keeping (SDH) RS Pura is unable that in view of the third who are being given first protection against Covid- to toe to provide succor political entities which are wise enough to gauge in view the deteriorat- to cater to the pressing wave approaching near as dose vaccines to check the 19? How many Sputnik V to the ailing population. never missed a chance to who is right and who is ing situation during the demand for medical facili- claimed by experts, there is Coronavirus. Second dose doses Mr. Modi ordered Besides, the senior BJP raise hue and cry on their not therefore BJP activists second wave of this pan- ties in crisis situation. He a dire need to remain fully was fixed after 28 days. and provided to the people leader in presence of Vinay twitter handles highlight- should not waste their time demic there is a dire need said that the population of prepared in anticipation Today all Covid-19 Testing of the country free of cost? Gupta, District President, ing shortcomings of those and energy in respond- for the administration not RS Pura, Suchetgarh and to deal with the situation Centers have fixed the next Prof.Bhim Singh appealed also assigned duties to the who are on ground zero ing to parties which have only to strictly enforce adjoining areas is about besides initiating efforts to dose after 40 days. to all the MPs to rise up party cadre for resolving the BJP is a ground level been exposed long back for strict restrictions but also 3 lakhs and the people of avoid the situation from Why so? Questioned Prof. to the occasion and save people’s issues with regard party which is seen in the being dynastic and highly announce additional mea- this area are solely depen- further deterioration. He Bhim Singh, President, J&K great India from the present to coronavirus vaccination, mohallas, hospitals, vac- self-centered rather they sures in the direction of dent on this Sub Division- appealed to the Lieuten- National Panthers Party rulers. availability of oxygen and cine centres, oxygen war should give their 100 per- containing the fast spread al Hospital which is sans ant Governor Manoj Sinha other related contingen- rooms and elsewhere, cent in providing relief to of this highly contagious adequate medical facilities. to direct the enforcement cies. rendering selfless service the people facing the dis- virus. He said that presently the agencies to act tough Rajesh Gupta urges LG for The senior BJP leader to humanity during this ease and dilemma. He said that it is really SDH is equipped with only against the people violat- said that unlike other hour of crisis when even Priya Sethi, former min- unfortunate that despite 10 ventilators that too not ing lockdown, moving out political parties, BJP has a the close relatives are aban- ister, Baldev Billawaria, Corona curfew people are properly functional and without passes without strict complete lockdown track record of developing doning their near and dear Ankush Gupta District unnecessarily coming out in such a situation there any genuine urgency. He two-way connect with the ones due to contagious from their houses espe- is every apprehension Top News Report General Secretary; Kuldeep also sought special focus of people during emergent infection corona. He asked Kandhari; Naresh Sharma, cially in the containment of patients’ conditions the LG led administration the party-men to also make becoming critical and JAMMU, May 13: J&K situations and its cadre Corporators, Morcha Prab- zones, thus giving an open on rural healthcare infra- a sincere effort in educat- going out of control. There- unit of National Democratic from top to bottom was, is haris and District Office invitation to the dreadful structure which he alleged ing people about the facts fore he demanded that at Party Indian (NDPI) JK UT and will always remain on Bearers were also present virus. is far from satisfaction to of corona virus and take least 100 beds along with President Rajesh Gupta on forefront to assist people in the video conferencing. Moreover, due to fear cater to the needs of the the proportional oxygen Thursday urged the Lieuten- the trend of not disclos- population in the respec- supply be provided at SDH ant Governor JK UT Manoj ing about Covid infection tive rural areas. Sinha to impose a complete lockdown in JK UT to break SMHS has augmented oxygen supply, the Coronavirus transmis- sion chain while giving lockdowns ranging from 10 Bali Bhagat expresses serious concern some breathing time to the days to 15 days, to give the beds to compensate demand: MS SMHS health care infrastructure to health infrastructure some More than 70000 Covid-19 tests conducted so far by recoup and replenish both time to revive. “Lockdown over high mortality rate the material & manpower. will break the chain of dev- SMHS of which nearly 11000 have tested positive of Corona curfew, SOPs ers to fight the battle against “There is a need to impose astating spread,” said Rajesh and protocols besides COVID-19 unitedly and Top News Report covid patients. He maintained that almost strict complete lockdown as Gupta. ensuring vaccination of all appealed to the people to He informed that the hos- all beds dedicated for people are not following the He said, main reason for age groups. He asserted play their role by sacredly SRINAGAR, MAY 13: As pital administration has covid cases are occupied SOPs issued by administra- COVID spread is ignoring that the Union Territory following the SOPs includ- the surge of covid posi- upgraded oxygen supply presently. tion. of some basic precautions must formulate the multi- ing the Corona curfew and tive cases in District Sri- to 3600 Litres Per Minute of While sharing informa- The Covid-19 task force and there are reports that pronged strategy on top- most importantly get them- nagar continues to infect which 3000 LPM are sup- tion regarding the Covid has also been advising for COVID positive people are most priority. selves vaccinated against more and more persons, plied by 3 Oxygen plants, deaths registered by the the same,” Gupta said. He moving out for testing and While appreciating the the virus. “However, the administration of ter- each with 1000 capac- hospital, Dr Kanwaljeet said it should be so strict in this way they come in Lieutenant Governor people especially those in tiary hospitals are capital- ity supplemented by 1800 stated that 509 covid that no one is allowed to contact with others thereby Top News Report Manoj Sinha for enhancing the age group of 18 to 45 izing all their resources to bulk O2 Cylinders. deaths have been reported come out and all the busi- spreading the pandemic. the oxygen supported bed years people are not being enhance capacity for cater- While giving details of in the hospital since the ness establishments except He also suggested that a JAMMU, MAY 13: capacity by 800 beds in a allotted slots in Arogya ing to the demand of treat- relentless efforts being emergence of pandemic. medical shops will be closed. complete shutdown in JK Former Health Minister week’s time taking total of Setu App and Cowin Portal ment of severe SAR COV2 made by the hospital to MS, Dr Kanwal jeet said A statement by the NDPI UT may be needed two to and senior BJP leader, Bali oxygen supported beds to due to scarcity of vaccines patients through augmen- treat patients, he said that that with the efforts of Chief said, it has been four weeks to help ease the Bhagat, while expressing 3283 in Jammu region, the and this discrepancy needs tation of bed capacity, six lakh and sixty thou- Principal GMC and Sri- insisting on the need for surge of infections. Gupta serious concern over the senior BJP leader appealed to be addressed on prior- oxygen supply and man- sand covid and non-covid nagar District Administra- complete, well-planned pre- appealed to general public fast increasing mortality to him to direct the con- ity. I appeal to the Govt power. patients were treated in tion, the capacity of human announced lockdown rather to follow the government rate of COVID-19 patients, cerned executive agencies of India to immediately The administration of a year. Also, the hospital resource in the hospital has than few states declaring SOPs. has alerted the administra- to complete the construc- provide the required vac- SMHS hospital Srinagar has been conducting Covid also augmented to provide tion and the people to be tion and other works cines in bulk for the fight has augmented bed capac- tests daily to identify sus- best healthcare facility to fully prepared to face the including 300 bedded against Covid,” Bali Bhagat Enforcement teams realizes 23,700 ity from 30 to 290 beds ear- pected positive cases. The the patients during this highly challenging situa- Bone & Joint Hospital, 100 asserted. marked for the treatment SMHS has conducted more pandemic. tion in the coming days. bedded new Emergency Bhagat expressed grati- fine from violators in Ramban of covid patients, said than seventy thousand Meanwhile, he made In a press note issued Block in GMC Jammu, 275 tude to the Prime Minister Dr Kanwal Jeet, Medical tests including RT-PCR fervent appeal to the gen- Top News Report wearing face masks and here today, the former bedded Additional Mater- Narendra Modi for helping Superintendent, SMHS, and RAT tests, said MS eral public to observe not maintaining physical minister said, “According nity Block of SMGS and J&K in this hour of crisis RAMBAN, MAY 13: Con- while sharing the details Dr Kanwal jeet and fur- covid appropriate behav- distance. The enforcement to the experts, the infection 100 bedded State Cancer and for providing adequate tinuing the enforcement of preparations made for ther added, ‘11000 persons ior to save themselves and teams, during the inspec- through the deadly virus Institute in SSH Jammu on supply of oxygen, medi- drive to implement covid tackling covid emergency tested Positive for virus’. others from the pandemic. tion in their respective juris- spread is expected to be in war footing basis in fight cines, ventilators besides protocol across the district, and saving lives. He added Moreover, he said that He emphasized on staying dictions, recovered a fine of full swing in the coming against Covid. He said directing DRDO to con- the Enforcement teams that 11 ventilator beds have SMHS hospital has made at home and cautioned that Rs 23,700 taking the total days, thus giving rise to a after completion of work struct a 500 bedded Hospi- today fined scores of vio- also been made available 3400 admissions of Covid social gatherings are acting amount fined since April 1, challenging situation and if on these under construc- tal in Jammu and arrang- lators for roaming without for the treatment of severe positive patients till now. as virus spreader. 2021 to Rs. 7, 16,000. appropriate measures are tion institutions Jammu ing the lifting of 9 oxygen not taken in anticipation, will get additional facilities plants from Munich (Ger- then controlling the mor- of 775 beds. He said these many). He said that it was tality rate would become measures are inevitable possible only due to the almost impossible. There- keeping in view the grav- PM’s personal interven- Eid celebrations hit by corona pandemic; no major fore there is dire need to ity of situation and opin- tion. Bhagat also lauded adopt a multipronged ion of the experts. He also the role of doctors, nurses strategy to fight against welcomed the constitution and other healthcare work- congregational prayers in Pir-Panjal amid lockdown the spread of this dreadful of Sub Group Committee ers for relentlessly render- virus.” for auditing the Oxygen ing services in the hour Top News Report at home and avoided customary The senior BJP leader supply as per the orders of of crisis emphasising that visits on the occasion, while many said that under the multi Supreme Court. they deserve full credit POONCH, May 13: Eid-ul-Fitr could not travel to join their fami- pronged strategy there Bali Bhagat said it is nec- especially for the Covid-19 was celebrated in (Pir panjal) lies due to the coronavirus week- should be strict imposition essary for all the stakehold- recovery cases. Rajouri-Poonch on Thursday in end lockdown. the shadow of the coronavirus pan- “People should serve those in demic with no traditional congre- need, including the ones affected gational prayers in mosques and by the disease. Bring Back Ventilators from CHC’s, PHC’s , NTPHC and Sub District Hospitals Eidgahs or community gatherings The virus can be defeated by due to the lockdown restrictions people through precautions like where lying defunct and install in GMC to save precious Lives : Balvinder and the need to maintain social social distancing,” the Shahi Top News Report generation Plant or Manifold oxygen, trained distancing. Imam of the Jama Masjid Aalapeer technician and at least two Anesthetic Doctors The vast premises of the main Mandi, Syed Shaid Bukhari, said in JAMMU, May 13: Balvinder Singh social to perform their duties round the clock . Jama Masjids and Eidghas in his Eid message. activist while appreciated the intervention of Singh said I am sorry to say that most of Rajouri_Poonch district, where The usual hustle and bustle asso- Dr Jatinder Singh MOS PMO for giving order the institutions where these ventilators were thousands offer the Eid Namaz, ciated with the festival was missing for audit of oxygen and ventilators in the Gov- dispatched they don’t have the required looked desolate as only the Shahi from the markets and other public ernment Medical College to ensure equitable infrastructure so it’s a most foolish act on the Imams and mosque staff attended At some places notices were administration and prayed to places where people venture out distribution for needy patients stated that It part of the officers sitting at the helm of affairs the traditional prayers. posted at the gates of mosques Allah to end the deadly epidemic. to celebrate. may sound unwell but it is true that JK UT offi- who decided to send ventilators at such places The scenes were no different asking the people to offer prayers Prominent clerics and religious When we spoke to the police offi- cials of H&ME instead of installing ventilators, where they are lying defunct and shall remain in other parts of the country as at home because of the pandemic. organisation had also appealed to cers, they said that the people have received 400 under PM Care fund, send most unused for the years to come. A story was also religious places remained closed Police personnel in large num- people to adhere to social distanc- fully supported the administration of them to CHC’s, PHC’s NTPHC’s and Sub telecasted in National channel yesterday show- due to the lockdown restrictions, bers were deployed around major ing and lockdown guidelines of the during this weekend lockdown Disrict hospitals knowingly that these institu- ing how the 16 ventilators installed there are reflecting how the coronavirus mosques in many areas and traffic government and pray at home. and especially on this auspicious tions don’t have the required infrastructure to lying defunct because of the no availability of pandemic which has infected over movement was restricted. Peoples Online gatherings replaced day, people gave their full support install these ventilators and make them func- Staff, if this is the situation of District hospital thousands people in Poonch has prayed in their local mosques family and community get- and have offered prayers maintain- tional as it is possible only when such institu- how one could expect from CHC and PHC’s upended the lives of the people. keeping in view the order of the togethers on Eid as people prayed ing law and order. tions should have 24*7 electric Backup, Oxygen to make them functional. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Thursday, May 13, 2021 Jammu, Monday, LOCAL / ADVT August 24, 2020 12 Dr Jitendra takes follow up of GMC Jammu, reviews other GMCs 500 bedded COVID-19 Hospital by ALLOCATES RS 2.5 CR MP FUND FOR COVID DRDO will be functional soon: Jugal JAMMU / NEW DELHI, May 13 Principal GMC Doda, Dr. Dinesh (Agencies): Union Minister of State Kumar also informed the Minister (Independent Charge) Development that 270 Covid beds are available of North Eastern Region (DoNER), as of now and only 30-40 patients MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Griev- require oxygen as the recovery rate ances, Pensions, Atomic Energy of Covid patients being too high. and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh today There is no shortage of oxygen or took a follow up of Government ventilators as 750 LPM oxygen plant Medical College Jammu following has been installed recently. the urgent meeting held yesterday Principal GMC Kathua thanked to address certain concerns raised the Minister for taking timely steps by the public. He also, at the same when technical snag of Oxygen gen- time, reviewed the COVID manage- eration plant at GMC was reported ment in other Government Medical triggering panic which has now Colleges including Kathua, Rajouri resumed supply after timely inter- and Doda as well as Sher-I-Kash- vention by Dr. Jitendra Singh. Top News Report great help in alarming situ- pital before 25 May to make mir Institute of Medical Sciences Dr. Jitendra Singh also told the ations aroused in COVID- it functional. JAMMU, May 13: Member (SKIMS), Soura, Kashmir. Principals that a confidence build- 19. Jugal said that Bharatiya of Parliament Jugal Kishore At the meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh ing message has to go out loud and He said that this Hospital Janata Party is the only Sharma along with former was informed by Principal GMC clear that premier institutions like is spread over the area of largest Party which always Minister & MLA Jammu Jammu, Dr Shashi Sudan Sharma GMC will ensure that not a single 40 Kanals and comprises stands with the Public even West Sat Sharma and Dis- that as per the instructions issued death occurs on account of Oxygen 500 Beds in which 125 Beds in difficult times. trict Development Com- yesterday, the exercise to Audit unavailability. are equipped with Ventila- He said that under the oxygen and ventilators has already missioner Jammu Anshul Dr. Singh assured that the Union tors reserved for Intensive leadership of Prime Min- been initiated. Similarly, the Princi- Garg with administrative Government is committed to sup- Care and 375 Beds are also ister Narendra Modi and pal also informed that the process staff visited 500 Beded Oxygen supportive Beds. its activists are playing port the UT administration in every to engage MBBS and PG students in ever resources are available. and ventilators must be conducted COVID-19 Hospital at Sharma also said that a good role in serving possible way and to fill in missing the ward work had also begun. Principal GMC Jammu updated and the same should be published Bhagwati Nagar Jammu. requirement of Oxygen to humanity under Nation- gaps where required so as to save Dr. Shashi Sudhan Sharma fur- the Minister that two Oxygen Plants for the equitable distribution in time Jugal inspected the con- maximum patients who wide Programme Sewa Hi lives and improve the health infra- ther informed the Minister that each of 1200 lpm capacity have been of distress for critical patients and struction work of 500 get infected with double Sangathan. structure of the UT. following his directions yesterday, set up at GMC Jammu. A 1000 lpm to dispel the doubts among people. Bedded Hospital construct- mutation CoronaVirus are ADDC Jammu Ganisham Dr. Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Sec- evacuation of RN Chopra Nurs- Oxygen plant has also been set up The Minister advised that Post ed by Defence Research also posing a threat to the Singh, SE PWD Nathyal, SE retary Tribal Affairs and in-charge ing Home has been started and the in Chest and Diseases Hospital, graduate and final year under- and Development Organi- shortage of oxygen and PDD Rajinder Gupta, XEn Covid19 mitigation, Jammu while chambers/rooms occupied by Doc- Jammu. Further, in Govt. Hospital, graduate medicine students may be zation (DRDO) at Bhagwati this hospital is having 40 UEED, PWD, XEn PDD, giving details of the augmentation tors will hereafter be used for Covid Gandhi Nagar another 1000 lpm engaged at GMC and other associ- Nagar Jammu. Metric tons Liquid Medi- XEn Jal Shakti, Senior Offi- patients. She also informed that the plant has been set up. In addition to ated hospitals and NGOs, social vol- of oxygen plants and Covid19 beds He also took stock of cal Oxygen Tank. cers of DRDO Kamlesh ventilators under PM Care have this, two more plants are being set unteers may also be called to assist across Jammu division informed the other arrangements and Member of Parliament Kumar, Brijesh Kumar, been received and will be used after up at GMC Jammu to augment its in this pandemic and to fight the Minister that 3000 LPM Oxygen plant provision like Electricity, directed Chief Engineer Scientist (E) Kalpana Kalsi, certain technicalities are resolved in oxygen capacity. With regard to the problem of lack of human resource. is sanctioned for GMC Doda, out of Water, Connectivity and (Constructions) DRDO Dr. Dy Chief Engineer DRDO, the shortest possible time. buffer stock of oxygen cylinders, Dr Dr. Jitendra Singh stressed during which 750 LPM plant is under instal- other facilities. Anil Khurana and Anshul Councilor JMC Pramod Dr Shahid Iqbal, IAS, Secretary, Singh was informed that presently the meeting that wherever techni- lation. At GMC, Kathua, of the 3000 He, while speaking at the Garg DDC & all the admin- Kapahi, Senior leaders BJP Incharge COVID Care, who was also buffer stock of 400 cylinders is pres- cal difficulties creep in related to the LPM sanctioned, 2250 LPM has been occasion, said that this 500 istrative staff to chalk this Adv Rajesh Gupta, Sahil present at the meeting, informed ent at GMC Jammu. use of Oxygen plants or ventilators, installed. At District Hospital Reasi, bedded hospital construct- work collectively and com- Sharma and others were that the decisions taken at yester- The Union Minister was taking the same must be communicated in of the 1200 LPM sanctioned, 1000 ed by DRDO will provide a plete this 500 Bedded Hos- also present. day’s meeting are being earnestly stock at a high level review meeting real time to the concerned officials LPM has been installed, at Ramban, followed up and for the purpose of with the Principals of Govt. Medi- or directly to him so that it will be of the 1500 LPM sanctioned, the Audit, a separate Committee has cal Colleges across J&K and Heads corrected in time using experienced machinery for 1000 LPM has been also been constituted. of various Departments of SKIMS, Mechanical Engineers, biomedical received and LOI for additional 500 DC, SSP Kishtwar take stock of Meanwhile, Dr Jitendra Singh has Srinagar. He also asked for update engineers or other technical staff. LPM has been issued, at Udhampur, written to Deputy Commissioner on yesterday’s decision for the audit Principal, GMC, Srinagar, Dr. of the 3000 LPM plant sanctioned, Kathua, Rahul Yadav, who is the of oxygen cylinders and ventilators Samia Rashid informed the Minis- 1000 LPM will be installed shortly implementation of Corona Curfew Nodal Authority for Udhampur- at GMC Jammu. ter that everything is under control and LOI of another 2000 LPM has Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constitu- Speaking during the meeting, Dr. as of now even when the patients been issued. At Kishtwar, LOI for Top News Report ency, directing him that the existing Jitendra Singh impressed upon all with comorbidities, mostly young, 1500 LPM has been issued. Likewise, amount of Rs 2.5 crore in his MP the Principals of Government Medi- sometimes with double pneumo- letter of intent (LOI) has been issued KISHTWAR, May 13: To Fund account may be allocated for cal Colleges across J&K to collabo- nia come to the hospital requiring for Poonch, Mandi, Kishtawar and take stock of the imple- setting up of Oxygen manufactur- rate with the administration for the more hospitalization. The recovery Rajouri. mentation of Corona ing plants and other COVID related augmentation of ventilators and rate of Covid patients is satisfactory About the Covid19 beds, the Min- Curfew and COVID-19 facilities in his constituency. He said, oxygen capacity in the hospitals so at GMC Srinagar and associated ister was informed that Jammu SOPs in the market places he had taken this decision in view of that no one would suffer for the lack hospitals as there is no deficiency province Medical Colleges and dis- on the eve of Eid-ul-fitr, the unprecedented crisis arising out of ventilators and oxygen. of oxygen or ventilators as oxygen trict hospitals have a covid19 bed Deputy Commissioner of the pandemic, for which each one Dr. Jitendra Singh again empha- plants are fully functional and many capacity of 5417, out of which 3243 Kishtwar Ashok Sharma to be installed in due course of time. of us is expected to contribute what- sized that audit of oxygen cylinders are oxygen supported. along-with the Senior Superintendent of Police Kishtwar Shafqat Hussain Bhatt, today conducted with essential/permitted homes and follow Corona NHM employees perform duty on Eid surprise market inspection items to sincerely follow Curfew religiously. at various places of Kisht- the COVID 19 appropriate Bus stand, Gudhali Top News Report Lab technologist of National Muslim world is celebrating war town during the early behavior, besides asked Chowk Market, Lower Health Mission and one of Eid Ul Fiter. hours of the day. them to ensure the uni- Bus Stand and the Hidyal MANDI, May 13: We all the nursing orderly were “We salute the NHM They were accompanied versal usage of face mask, Chowk among other know that national health deputed to for sampling COVID warrior and teach- by ASP Kishtwar Mushim maintenance of proper areas were inspected by mission employees of repos- but unfortunately nursing ers fraternity who on the Ahmed Choudhary, DySP Social distancing and them and directions were itory are hope in each chal- orderly turned COVID- day/eve of the Eid is get- Headquarters Davinder ensure the hygiene and passed to police and other lenging situation weather 19 positive and the said ting sampling on the Kalai Singh besides other offi- sanitation of all the items curfew enforcement teams it is pandemic or other Lab Technologist is work- Bridge which need inter- cers. sold. to monitor the imple- calamity. It is pertinent to ing getting sampling done vention of general admin- During the inspection DC and SSP also inter- mentation of the Corona mention here that at Kalai along with two teachers that istration and Lt Governor of town, DC urged the acted with the people and curfew ,COVID SOPs and Bridge One employees the too on the day when entire as well. shopkeepers dealing sought their cooperation other advisories at all busi- in the fight against the ness establishments in pandemic and appealed letter and spirit and take them to avoid venturing stringent action against the Health department is suffering with policy paralysis in J&K: Bhalla unnecessary outside their violators. REQUIRED Top News Report many a slip between the cup and the eleventh hour. the lip. Despite fast-tracking, there Bhalla further said that at the JAMMU, May 13: Expressing are formalities of approval, agree- beginning, the government hadn’t Required Driver for Load his anger over unprecedentedDeficiency of paramedics responsible for alarminging over prices, conditionsmortality that envisaged rate the role of the private morality rate in Jammu province, need to be taken care of before sector, but with time, it had to turn Carrier (Auto) former minister and senior vice placing orders. to the private sector for vaccine president of Jammu and Kashmir In addition, there are logistical production. Pradesh Congress Committee issues related to many foreign This shows its lack of evaluation. Contact: Vikas Gupta (JKPCC), Raman Bhalla on Tues- vaccines. Despite knowing that testing and day observed that the Department Such is the pride of this govern- tracing are key to the prevention of Health and Medical Education ment that anyone who tries to of COVID, the government’s ini- M/S GANPARTI ENTERPRISES is suffering with ‘policy paralysis’ advise it is met with scorn. Those tial process was slow and rickety. due to casual approach of those at who advised it to bring in foreign It was only after the private labs the helm of the affairs. vaccines earlier were labeled as were brought into the fold that the MOBILE NO: 9872317860 This was observed by former ‘foreign agents’. process could pick up. Minister after visiting several to fight deadly virus were only on for the same. However, after some time, the Isn’t this a case of lethal negli- hospitals to get review of facili- papers and not translated on the “After recording unprecedent- government had to bite the bullet. gence? When states were gasping For Advertisement in ties and treatment being provided ground”. ed death rate, authorities swung Even former PM Manmohan for oxygen, the government decid- to Covid-19 patients. Bhalla recalled during first into action and established some Singh’s measured letter, in which ed to go for a review meeting. “The so-called preparedness wave of the deadly virus when oxygen plants in haphazard he advised the support of vaccine- The states would have to wait of the government to deal with GMC Jammu was reeling under manner just to hide their mis- manufacturing companies, was longer for the meetings to mate- Top News of J&K the pandemic has been exposed acute shortage of oxygen, it was takes”, he observed. responded to with disgraceful rialise into results as it involves during the second wave of deadly officially announced that 37 “Had authorities taken some comments. processes of cutting industrial virus”, Bhalla said, adding, “pre- oxygen plants would be estab- measures in the year 2020 during But within hours, the govern- supplies of oxygen, importing it Newspaper vailing mayhem at Government lished within a maximum time peak of the first wave of the deadly ment felt compelled to announce and finally, addressing logistical Please Contact: 9086072548, 9906300707 Medical College Hospital Jammu of three months. Authorities had virus many precious human lives its support. Had the government issues. But the question is: how and its associates hospitals is a announced that tenders worth Rs would have been taken”, he said. been proactive instead of reactive, will the people survive till then? Email: [email protected] clear indication that preparations 223 crores were already floated Bhalla observed that there is it wouldn’t have waited to act at Questioned Bhalla.

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