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Centre’s new agri laws, people are suggested to Wani said they have cases in J&K; farmers began their day- avoid Outer Ring Road, the already started a plethora long ‘relay’ hunger strike GTK Road and National of winter sports activities three more on a chilly Monday morn- Highway (NH) 44. which has created a buzz ing at all sites of protest on deaths Those travelling to Hary- among the travellers who Delhi’s borders with Hary- ana can go through the Jha- are keen to visit the ski Top News Report ana and Uttar Pradesh. roda (only single carriage- resort. Protesting farmers will way), Daurala, Kapashera, “As of now, we have JAMMU, Dec 21: participate in the hunger Badusarai, Rajokri NH-8, around two feet of snow in Jammu and Kashmir on strike in batches and the Bijwasan-Bajghera, Palam Gulmarg, and tourists can Monday reported 232 first has 11 members, new COVID-19 cases Vihar and Dundahera bor- enjoy many sports activi- according to farmer lead- SRINAGAR, Dec 21 figures, 23,936 tourists taking the overall tally to ders. ties including skiing, snow- ers. (Agencies): Despite little have arrived in Kashmir 1,18,495. “Tikri, Dhansa borders boarding, snow cycling, Thousands of agricultur- sites of protest against has been updating com- promotions by the local this year with October and Out of the total cases, sledging and All-Terrain ists, mainly from Punjab the new agri laws. It will muters on open and closed are closed for any traf- travel and tourism frater- November months wit- 1,13,026 have recovered Vehicle (ATV) race, snow- and Haryana, are protest- be started by a team of 11 routes. fic movement. Jhatikara nity in the ongoing COVID nessing over 5,000 arrivals so far. A total of 1,844 tubing, etc.,” he said. patients have died leav- ing against the laws for the members at protests sites Taking to Twitter on border is open only for pandemic, the recent snow- to Kashmir. In October, Gulmarg Gon- ing a total of 3,625 active last over four weeks at vari- here, including the Singhu Monday, the traffic police two wheelers and pedes- fall has attracted a good Director Tourism Kash- dola, was also reopened for cases as on date, the gov- ous border points of Delhi border.” said that the Singhu, trian movement,” the traf- number of travellers to ski mir Nisar Ahmad Wani tourists after remaining ernment’s media bulletin and demanding that the He also urged “everyone Auchandi, Piau Maniyari, fic police tweeted. resort Gulmarg. said that all the hotels and closed for six months due reads. legislations be repealed. at all protest sites across the and Mangesh borders are “Chilla border one car- As per reports, most of most of the huts in Gul- to the Covid-19 pandemic. Of the cases reported Swaraj India chief Yogen- nation to participate in the closed. It has advised com- riageway from Delhi to the hotels at the premier marg are fully booked till Though the ropeway is today, 103 were reported dra Yadav had on Sunday same”. muters to take alternative Noida is open for traffic, ski resort of the country are January 5. in Kashmir while Jammu currently operating only till said, “Farmers will begin Several roads have been routes through the Lampur, however, other carriage- sold out till the first week of “We are happy that tour- division reported 129 the first phase, Wani said a day-long relay hunger shut due to the agitation Safiabad Saboli and Singhu way from Noida to Delhi January. ists have started arriving in infections. the second phase of strike on Monday at all and the Delhi Traffic Police School Toll Tax borders. According to the official Kashmir once again. Gul- 3.7 nTurn to page 9 nTurn to page 9 magnitude quake hits ‘Chillai-Kalan’ begins on dry note in Kashmir Natipora boy joined militant ranks: Police Ladakh’s SRINAGAR, Dec 21 ered the harshest winter and most areas, especial- temperature rose across (Agencies): ‘Chillai- period as a cold wave grips ly in the higher reaches, the valley last night owing SRINAGAR, Dec 21 Sofi of Natipora, Srinagar, “The whereabouts of Leh Kalan’, the 40-day harsh- the region and the temper- receive heavy snowfall, the to a cloud cover, but the (Agencies): Police on has joined militant ranks. another missing youth are est winter period, began in ature drops considerably officials said. minimum still settled Sunday claimed that miss- Two youths had gone still unconfirmed,” SSP LADAKH, De 21 Kashmir on Monday on a leading to the freezing of While ‘Chillai-Kalan’ below the freezing point, ing youth from the Nati- missing from Natipora said. (Agencies): An earth- dry note even as there was water bodies, including the will end on January 31, the officials said. pora area of Srinagar dis- locality of Srinagar follow- Regarding recent mili- quake of 3.7 magnitude improvement in the mini- famous Dal Lake here, as the cold wave continues Srinagar, the summer cap- trict has reportedly joined ing the killing of a guard of tant attacks in Srinagar on the Richter scale mum temperature across well as the water supply even after that in Kashmir ital of Jammu and Kashmir, militant ranks. Peoples Democratic Party outskirts, he said Srinagar occurred in Leh, Ladakh the valley, MeT officials lines in several parts of the with a 20-day-long ‘Chillai- recorded a low of minus 4 Addressing the presser (PDP) leader December 14. is the capital and is more on Monday morning. said. valley. Khurd’ (small cold) and a degrees Celsius, up from As per the National here, Senior Superinten- Police said among the vulnerable. They said the 40-day The chances of snowfall 10-day-long ‘Chillai-Bach- the previous night’s minus Centre for Seismology dent of Police (SSP) Haseeb two, they have confirma- “This year, 19 militants (NCS), the tremors were period from December 21 are most frequent and max- ha’ (baby cold). 6.2 degrees Celsius, Mughal said as per intelli- tion of Sofi joining the mili- have been felt around 8:33 am, 79 to January 31 is consid- imum during this period Meanwhile, the night nTurn to page 9 gence inputs, Irfan Ahmad tant ranks. nTurn to page 9 kilometres southwest of Alchi, Leh. “Earthquake of Mag- nitude: 3.7, Occurred NC assails ED Two arrested for stealing Rs 10 lakh on 21-12-2020, 08:33:46 IST, Lat: 33.66 and Long: action against 76.64, Depth: 5 Km, from a bank branch in Jammu Location: 79km SW of Dr Farooq, terms JAMMU, Dec 21 (Agencies): Two account opening form,” the branch Alchi (Leh), Ladakh, youths were arrested on Monday for manager said in his complaint. He India” NCS tweeted. it as political allegedly stealing Rs 10 lakh from a added that at 4.40 pm when the con- Court orders bank here, a police officer said. Jam- cerned woman official at the cash vendetta mu’s Senior Superintendent of Police counter left it briefly for reconcilia- framing Shridhar Patil said Rs 9.40 lakh out tion of cash, one of the accused man- Top News Report of the stolen sum of money too was aged to lift a few bundles of notes of charges recovered at the disclosure of the from the counter, taking advantage JAMMU, Dec 21: Senior National arrested thieves. He said the case of the official’s absence, and left the against Conference leaders on Monday was lodged on the complaint of the branch premises hurriedly along assailed the attachment of proper- branch manager of J&K Bank here on with his accomplice, the SSP said. A Kashmiri ties of Dr Farooq Abdullah and December 16, stating that his branch case was registered at city’s Gandhi separat- described the action as a political had discovered a cash shortfall of Rs Nagar police station and an inves- vendetta aimed at weakening the 10 lakh, comprising Rs 500 denomi- tigation was launched into it, the ist Aasiya premier political party of Jammu nation notes packed in two bundles SSP told reporters here. During the and Kashmir. the previous day. On examining the course of the investigation, the SSP Andrabi, two “The action speaks volumes about CCTV footage of the branch, it was said, the forensic evidence was col- the desperation in the BJP rank and found that two persons wearing face lected and CCTV footage was anal- others file on the face of National Confer- masks visited the branch and kept on ysed which led to the detention of ence further consolidating its roots the two nTurn to page 9 NEW DELHI, Dec roaming there, pretending to file an 21 (Agencies): A Delhi in Jammu and Kashmir”, senior court Monday ordered National Conference leaders said in CBJ charge-sheets duo for cheating framing of charges a joint statement issued from Sher- against Kashmiri sepa- e-Kashmir Bhavan here, adding ratist Aasiya Andrabi that such coercive tactics would youth on pretext of bank jobs and her two associates not deter the party, which is a mass 73, son of late Habibul- for “waging war against movement. India, sedition and con- “The timing of the unfortunate lah Khora, resident of spiracy to commit acts of action at the conclusion of the Dis- Balwan Mohalla, Tehsil terror in the country”. tract Development Council election and District Doda and The case relates to makes it all the more murkier and Sajjad Ahmed Najjar, allegedly waging war raises questions on the intent of the 48, son of Late Abdul against the country with BJP, which has now mastered in Gafar, resident of H. support from Pakistan, using the agencies for furthering its No 57, Ward No.6, including militant enti- political agendas, the joint statement near Jamia Mohalla ties there. Kishtwar in case FIR said, adding that the entire cadre of money after hatching Special Judge Parveen Top News No.14/2019 under Sec- National Conference is behind Dr criminal conspiracy to Singh ordered putting Report tions 420,120-B RPC in Farooq Abdullah at these testing cheat them by way of Andrabi and her associ- the Court of Judicial times. JAMMU, Dec 21: inducement on the pre- ates — Sofi Fehmeeda Magistrate Ist Class, The National Conference has Crime Branch Jammu text of arranging Jobs and Nahida Nasreen Thatri on December 18, always braved challenges with cour- (CBJ) on Monday pro- in J&K Bank. — on trial for various 2020 for judicial deter- offences punishable age and fortitude and this time also duced 320 page charge- The CJB spokesper- mination. under IPC and stringent the cadre is determined to brave the sheet, against accused son said, the charge- “A written complaint Unlawful Activities (Pre- situation unitedly, the statement duo for their involve- sheet has been pro- was lodged by com- vention) Act (UAPA). maintained. ment in duping the duced against Retired plainant Rattan They were arrested in The National Conference leaders unemployed youth Veterinary Doctor April 2018. expressed nTurn to page 9 of their hard earned Rehmatullah Khora, nTurn to page 9 Top News of J&K 2 OBITUARIES Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 TENTH DAY KRIYA BHOG & ANTIM ARDAS BARKHI TENTH DAY/KRIYA One year have passed since you With profound grief and sorrow With profound grief and left us for heavenly abode. But you With profound grief and sorrow, we sorrow, we inform the sad inform the sad demise of our beloved we inform the sad demise of our are always alive in our memories demise of our beloved Sh mother Smt Shanta Devi (Gigree) beloved Late S. Kulwant Singh & heart. Your blessing shall always W/o Late Shri Dina Nath Pandit of Manoj Kumar S/o Lt Sh Pran remain with us. May God grant S/o Late Sant Singh of Wazir Krangsoo Anantnag and presently Nath and Late Smt Santosh eternal peace to your noble soul. Bagh Sgr-Kmr, Presently residing residing at Vasuki Vihar, Rajouri Line, Rani. Barkhi of our beloved Late Smt. Lower Barnai Natri Kothian, Jammu at Nanak Nagar, Jammu Sector 10th Day will be observed Kanta Gupta W/o Lt. Sh. Krishan Sh Manoj left for heavenly abode. Smt Shanta Devi No.7, Lane No.14, Near Panch- LATE S. KUL- Lal Gupta will be performed on LATE SMT. KANTA on Tuesday 22nd of Dec Kumar The 10th Day Kriya will be performed (Gigree) vati Apartments, Jammu. Aramb WANT at Trimurti Mandir, Janipur Tuesday 22nd December, 2020 at GUPTA at Muthi Camp Near Director School SINGH 12.00 Noon at our residence H.No. Sri Akhand Path Sahib on 20th Colony at 10.30 AM. Education Office on 22-12-2020, 450, Jullaka Mohalla, Jammu. Tuesday. Due to COVID-19 pandem- will be performed on Wednesday 23rd Dec, 2020 (Sunday) at our above Kriya DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:- ic, the assembly and other formalities Jammu residence) at 10 AM. Bhog Sri Akhand Path of Dec at our residence H.No 912, Janipur Daughters-in-law & Sons will be held at Ghat at Sharp 9.30 AM. Sahib at the residence on 22nd Dec, 2020 at 10 Colony near Gurudwara. Smt. Jashan Gupta & Sh. Subash Chander Mahajan GRIEF Stricken: Smt. Seema Gupta & Sh. Ashok Gupta Sons & Daughters-in-law AM followed by Kirtan & Antim Ardas at Gurudwara GRIEF STRICKEN Indu Sharma -Wife Daughter & Son-in-law Raj Nath Pandit & Sarla Pandit Sant Pura Danna Nanak Nagar, Jammu from 10.30 Smt. Rita Gupta & Sh. Subash Chander Gupta Anjli Pandit Wd/o Surinder Kumar Pandit Aruj Sharma -Son AM to 12.15 PM. Veena Pandit Wd/o Rattan Lal Pandit Grisha Sharma -Daughter Daughter & Son-in-law GRIEF STRICKEN Brother & Bhabi OBITUARY/TENTH DAY KRIYA T.N. Pandita H/o Late Lalita Pandita S. Sarabjeet Singh - Son Mr Sanjay Sharma & Mrs Samriti Sharma Dilip H/o Bunty - Grand Son & Grand Daughter-in-law Smt. Harjeet Kour - Wife Sisters & Brothers-in-law With profound grief and sorrow, Anju W/o Kuldeep Taku - Grand Daughter & Grand Son- we inform the sad demise of our in-law All the Sundouri Pariwar Jyoti Kumari beloved mother Smt Chand Rani Nikhil, Nitin & Khushi - Grand Children Mrs Mukta Sharma & Mr Sanjay Sharma W/o Lt. Sh Dwarka Nath Pan- Shital Sharma TENTH DAY-KRIYA dita originally resident of Bugam CONDOLENCE Shivang Sharma -Nephew Kulgam presently at H.No.85/8 Those who don’t go away, they Vinayak Nagar Upper Muthi, We express heartfelt condolence Jammu on 12-12-2020. on the sad and unfortunate demise are always beside us. Your prin- TENTH DAY/KRIYA Smt Chand Rani Tenth Day Kriya shall be per- of our beloved S. Ravinder Singh ciples will keep on guiding us. With profound grief we are pained formed on 21-12- 2020 at 9 am (Tunnu) Ex-Pardhan Gurdwara With profound grief and sorrow, to inform you about the demise of at Muthi Ghat near Directorate of Sachkhand Sahib, Camp Gole we regret to inform the sad and our beloved father, Shri Moti Lal School Education Muthi. Gujral Jammu. We pray Almighty untimely demise of our beloved Koul, S/o Late Shri Neel Kanth GRIEF STRICKEN Waheguru to give eternal peace to S. RAVINDER Dr. C.L Bakshi S/o Late Madav- Koul, originally from Kaloosa, Smt Sham Rani Pandita -Jethani the departed soul to give courage SINGH Dr. C.L Bandipora Kashmir, presently joo-Bakshi on 14th Dec. originally Smt Rattan Rani Pandita -Jethani to the bereaved family to bear this (TUNNU) Bakshi staying at P-2/2, Golf View Colony, resident of Nazuk Mohalla Anant- Smt Lajwanti Pandita -Devrani irreparable loss. Garhi Cantt Udhampur, J&K, Pin nag A/p Rz-999-Palam Village Prithipal Singh (Raju) -182101. He left us for his heav- Daughters-in-law & Sons From : New Delhi. 10th, 11th and 12th enly abode on 14 Dec 2020 at 7:10 Shri Moti Lal Koul Smt Pummy & Sh Rattan Lal Pandita Sarpanch and all members of Panchayat days will be performed at Haridwar UP, on 23rd, P.M. His last rites were performed Smt Bindya & Sh Ramesh Kumar Pandita Gole Gujral Jammu. 24th & 25th Dec. respectively. at Devika Ghat on 15 Dec 2020. Smt Sheela Bhat -Daughter TENTH DAY KRIYA of Late Shri Moti Lal Koul will Smt Vijay Koul -Daughter GRIEF STRICKEN MASWAR/VAHARVAR Daughter & Son-in-law be performed at Devika Ghat Udhampur on 23 Dec Grand Sons/ Daughters: Meenakshi Bhat, Chand- 2020 (Wed) at 10:30 a.m erlekha, Sakshi Bhat, Chetan Koul, Sweety & Maj General (Retd) R.K Raina Note : All desirous of joining Tenth Day Kriya are Ruchi Koul, Anmol Pandita, Anshul Pandita, Pri- One year has passed since you Daughter-in-law & Son requested to adhere to Covid -19 precautions for their anshu Pandita. left us. No words can express Mamta & Umesh Bakshi own safety and that of others. Due to COVID Pandemic condolence shall be our grief of losing you. We miss Nitesh, Mehak, Bawna & Sakshi Bereaved:- accepted on phone also. Smt. Phoola Koul - Wife you with silent tears. We feel Son In Law & Daughter your presence every where. 10TH DAY/KRIYA Mr Vinod Dhar & Mrs Rajni Dhar TENTH DAY Time will never be able to fill SH. BUSHAN LAL Son & Daughter-in-law With silent tears, profound the vacuum created by your MISRI Lt Col Anil Koul & Mrs Pinky Koul With profound grief and sorrow grief and sorrow we inform the Lt Col Ravi Koul & Mrs Renu Koul we inform the sad and untimely absence. You will remain in sad demise of our beloved Sh. Grand Children:- demise of our beloved Mr Nag our hearts for rest of our lives. RATTAN LAL KAMAL S/o Lt. Akshay, Ananta, Akash, Ayush, Shereen, Akanksha Raj Koul, S/o Late Sh. Arjan Dev Masvar/Vaharvar of our beloved Sh. BushanLal Hari Chand R/o Rajinder Nagar Majboor (Zainapora Shopian) on Misri will be observed at Dubai on 21st & 22nd of Sec. 3 Gurha Keren, Bantalab 03.12.2020 at Dwarka New Delhi. December, 2020 respectively. Jammu, who left for heavenly THIRTEENTH DAY Mourning is being held at Flat No. abode on 9th Dec.(Wednesday) DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY:- “Words cannot express how much we 380 Rosewood Apartment Sector 2020. 13, Pocket A phase II, New Delhi Mr Nag Raj Koul Samast Misri Parivar miss you” With profound grief and sorrow, Tenth Day will be perfomed on -74 and 1/8 Rama Krishna Vihar Sh. RATTAN LAL we inform the sad and untimely demise All Nears & Dears 18th Dec. 2020 (Friday) at our Jammu. KAMAL of my beloved father Ex. Superintendent residence at 11:am TENTH DAY is being held at Rohini Sector 18, Nehar, of Post Offices Shri Raj Mal Radha S/o Kriya - on 21st December 2020 Near Telephone exchange and Bus Depot. Late Shri Kaka Ram R/o Dhakker Mohal- TENTH DAY KRIYA (Monday) at our residence at 12:Noon. IN-GRIEF la Jourian Ward No.6 who expired on 12 With profound grief and sorrow it is to inform DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY: Smt Girja Koul- Wife about the sad demise of our beloved Karmay- December 2020. ogi Sh. Mohan Lal Dhar S/o Lt. Sh. Shamboo Smt Pushpa Devi -Wife Neel Nag Koul- Son Nath Dhar R/o Murran Pulwama A/P House 13TH DAY will be performed on 24 Shri Raj Mal Bhai-Bhabhi Brother and Bhabi No 22 Lane No 6 Amit Nagar near Church December 2020 (Thursday) at our resi- Radha Muthi Jammu on Tuesday 15.12.2020. Smt and Sh.Ghirdhari Lal Kamal Sh. Desh Rattan Koul and Smt Shama ji TENTH DAY KRIYA will be performed at dence at 10.00 am. Muthi Ghat near Director School Education Smt and Sh. Gopal Lal Kamal Sisters and Brother-in-Law GRIEF STRICKEN Jammu on 24-12-2020 at 9:00 a.m Daughter & Son-in-law Smt Shanta ji and Piray Lal Tickoo GRIEF STRICKEN:- Smt Sudesh Kumari -Wife Smt Phoola ji Smt. Dulari Dhar (Wife) Mrs Seema Sharma and Mr. Vikram Sharma Daughter-in-law and Son Son & Daughter-in-law Smt Kiran ji and Sh. Bal Jee Naru Daughters Smt. Jyoti & Sh.Sanjay Dhar Shri Deepak Kumar & Shallu Devi Nephews and Daugher-in-law Sh. Sham Lal Dhar (Brother) Meenu Kamal and Neha Kamal Sh. Avtar Krishen Dhar (Brother) Ms Indu Radha -Daughter Dr. Shaliner Koul and Dr Heenu ji Smt. Usha & Sh. Moti Lal Dhar (Brother and AND ALL FAMILY NEAR AND DEARS Bhabi) Sh. Mohan Lal Ms Santosh Kumari -Sister Mr. Vishok Koul and Mrs. Bindu Ji Sh. Shuban Krishen Dhar (Brother) Dhar Daughters & Sons-in-law Smt. Anjali & Sh. Vijay Dhar (Daughter and Son-in-law) MAASWAR AND VAHARVAR Shri Ajay Kumar & Smt Anju Devi REMEMBRANCE Smt. Reena & Sh. Ashok Raina (Daughter “TIME ROLLS BUT MEMORIES REMAIN FOREVER” Shri Vijay Kumar & Smt Madhu Bala and Son-in-law) GRAND CHILDREN Shri Kuldeep Kumar & Smt Anu Radha Five years have passed since you AND SAMAST DHAR, BHAT, RAINA, BHARGAV AND KACHROO 1 YEAR HAS PASSED SINCE YOU PARIVAR left us for your heavenly abode, but LEFT US HEAVENLY ABODE, Due to current ‘COVID’ situation condolences could also be your sweet memories are fresh in conveyed through Phone calls and messages on SINCE THEN WE FEEL THE PAIN CHOUBARSI our mind. We miss you Papa Ji with AND GRIEF. YOUR LIFE WAS silent tears. You are always in our BLESSING FOR US. YOU ARE Your life was a blessing, your TENTH DAY/KRIYA thoughts and every moment we LOVED BEYOND WORDS AND memory a treasure You are loved With profound grief and sorrow, we LATE DILEEP feel your presence and blessings SH. SHAMBOO mournfully regret to inform the sad MISSED BEYOND MEASURES. beyond words and missed beyond KUMAR RAINA everywhere around us. Your gentle- NATH ABROL passing of our beloved mother Smt WE FEEL YOUR PRESENCE measure. Choubarsi of our Prema Devi W/o Lt. Mansa Ram Nag ness, guidance and teaching are a Village Wazir Kotli, Bhaderwah on AROUND US ALWAYS AND PRAY beloved Late Sh. Sanjeev Gupta source of strength for all of us. Papa Ji we miss U a 12-12-2020. TO GOD TO GIVE PEACE TO YOUR NOBLE SOUL S/o Late Sh. Kunj Lal Gupta R/o lot. We pray to God to grant peace to your noble soul. TENTH DAY will be performed on AND GIVE “MOKSHA”. MAASWAR AND VAHA- Housing Colony Udhampur will 21/12 on Monday at 9 am at our resi- DEEPLY MISSED AND REMEMBERED BY: dence TalabTillo. RVAR OF OUR BELOVED FATHER AND HUSBAND be performed on 22nd December LATE SH. Mrs. Ranjana Abrol and Mr. Kuldeep Kumar Abrol (Son The KRIYA will be performed on 24/12 SMT PREMA DEVI 2020 (Tuesday) at our residence SANJEEV LATE DILEEP KUMAR RAINA (S/O LATE SHANTA & Daughter-in-law) on Thursday at 12 noon at our resi- GUPTA dence H.No.329, Lane No.12, Talab TICKOO W/O LATE SH. JAGAN NATH TICKOO) at 11 am onwards. Mrs. Jyoti Abrol and Mr. Ajay Abrol (Son & Daughter- Tillo, Jammu Tawi. DEEPLY REMEMBERED BY: (PREAMARYA) (R/O KANIKADAL, NUNAR GAN- in-law) GRIEF STRICKEN DERBAL KASHMIR), A/P CHINORE ON 21 DEC Neeru Gupta (Wife) Mrs. Rita Nanda and Mr. Virender Kumar Nanda (Daugh- Smt Lalita Chopra, Smt Chander Chopra W/o Shri M.L Chopra -Daughters (MON), 22 DEC (TUE) AT CHINORE. Brother & Bhabhi ter & Son-in-law) Sh Subash Chander Nag, Sh Satish Chander Nag -Sons DEEPLY MISSED & REMEMBERED BY: Ram Saroop Gupta & Vijay Lakshmi Mrs. Shivani Abrol and Mr. Sahil Abrol (Grand Son & Smt Sudesh Nag, Smt Sudha Nag -Daughter-in-laws SMT. KANTA RAINA -MOTHER Sisters & Brother-in-laws Grand Daughter-in-law) Grand Sons & Daughters Sonu Slathia W/o Hemant Slathia, Rohit Chopra H/o SMT. RAJNI RAINA - WIFE Chander Lata & Ravinder Gupta Mrs. Sonal Mahajan and Mr. Amit Mahajan (Grand Komal Chopra, RINKU & VISHAL - DAUGHTER-IN-LAW & SON Kalash Kumari W/o Late Sh. Bansi Lal Gupta Daughter & Grand Son-in-law) Bhawani Chopra, Kanika Nag Warikoo W/o Vineet AHEE RAINA (POPA) - GRAND DAUGHTER Asha Gupta & Sh. Bodh Parkash Gupta Miss Bhavya Abrol (Grand Daughter) Warikoo, Gopika Singh W/o Nirmal Singh Vikram Nag, Ajit Nag, FAMILY & FRIENDS Riya, Chahat (Daughter) & Samay (Son) Master Sahish & Ms. Samaira (Great Grand children) Radhika Nag Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 STATE 3 Is it fear of more exposures of its leaders in Shadowfax DDC polls in J&K will go with ‘golden words’ Partners with Roshni¸ other land deals: Congress questions BJP SpiceXpress in India’s history: Shahnawaz Top News Report ministers were mislead- efits under Roshni or any came to fight polls. “There were long shown that democracy is the back- ing the public for election other laws, JKPCC said for speedy Top News Report JAMMU, Dec 21: con- queues outside polling stations every bone of Kashmiryat and Insaniyat,” s but they have now have that law is equal for all. transportation SRINAGAR, Dec 21: Bharatiya were barring a few places. This signi- said Hussain. gress has questioned BJP , gone into hibernation after The tirade against land Janata Party (BJP) National spokes- fies that democracy has won in Kash- He said in the DDC poll results, is it fear of more exposures names of several senior BJP encroachers and land grab- man Shahnawaz Hussain on Monday of COVID-19 mir,” he said. voting share of BJP will be up given of its leaders in the Roshni leaders too surfaced among bers must be vigorously said that the recently concluded Dis- He said today’s presser was held to the feedback he has received from and other land deals, which vaccines in trict Development Council (DDC) beneficiaries. persued but those who are announce that this time BJP will make the ground zero. “Gone are the days has forced the government Polls will go with the golden words The names of ruling party genuine people like small its difference felt. “Let the DDC poll where our voting share in polls used to approach the Court for India in the India’s history as there was not leaders didn’t make head- farmers, landless people result come. Whether we would be to be 1.9 or 1.2. You will see a differ- review of the judgement or “even a single law and order incident lines but more skeletons and others should be taken Top News Report able to defeat others but one thing the genuine concern for the anywhere during the entire polling ent, let DDC results come,” Hussain from the cupboard shall care of. I want to make clear is that we will asserted. poor and common man . JAMMU, Dec 21: process.” surely defeat Congress in J&K. Con- appear, with passage of He alleged that several Shadowfax, the lead- He said that it was for the first time On when 4-G services will be resort- Questioning the govern- time, if in-depth and inde- influential people and land gress is a sinking ship across the ed in J&K, the BJP national spokes- ing integrated 3PL in the history of elections that there ment for it’s failure , all pendent investigations are Mafia has managed illegal country,” he said. man said: “Hopefully, very soon, 4-G services provider, today was not even a single law and order these years, to place the held into controversial land benefits in every regime He said that three parties contested will be restored in J&K.” announced a strategic incident reported during polling. entire facts and circum- deals of senior BJP leaders. and there is no check on DDC Polls in J&K—PAGD, which About ED’s move to attack Rs 11.5 partnership with Spic- “Let me announce here that democra- according to him is a “Gupkar Gang”, stances before the court , crore worth property of National Sharma said that the such a system, which flour- eXpress, the largest cy has finally won in J&K after a gap Congress and the BJP. “We contested when the matter was being poor, landless and the agri- ishes in connivance with of 70-long years,” Hussain said while Conference chief Dr Farooq Abdullah cargo Airline in India on 80 seats and on the remaining 200 examined , JKPCC asked culture class are the worst the revenue and the cus- addressing media men in Srinagar. and that NC’s assertions that “it was to provide a seamless we supported independent candi- as to why the govern- effected due to the poor todian evacuee property solution in transporting He said that the recently concluded dates,” said Hussain, who travelled a political vendetta”, the BJP leader ment failed to bring those said: “Agencies are doing their job defence of the government officials. the temperature sensi- DDC polls will go with the golden extensively to almost all the DDC aspects before the court words in the election history of India. independently and it’s not good to before the court, as several Let all allotment s and tive COVID-19 vaccine. constituencies J&K in the past few earlier, which it is now “There was no complaint from any link them with politics. Corruption categories of people would lease of prime lands by the Shadowfax plans to weeks as part of campaigning. seeking to bring. deploy a fleet of over party. We also didn’t complaint,” he He said today late Prime Minis- has nothing to do with politics and suffer for no fault of theirs. EP Department on year to The government was 250 refrigerated vehi- said. Hussain, the former Union Min- ter Atal Bihari Vajapyee’s dream of any vendetta. Those facing corrup- Seeking stern action year basis be also examined silent about the matter cles, which will provide ister said that it was for the first time Kashmiriyat, Insaniyat and Jamhori- tion charges can go to the court and against all those who ille- on touchstone of law and and the BJP leaders and a speedy and reliable that such a large number of people yat has come true as “DDC polls have clear their stand there.” gally manipulated the ben- bonafide entitlements. transportation solution for vaccine delivery Volunteers of People’s Hut through a sustainable Daily loss of Rs 3500 cr, responsibility Will LG Sinha’s Mantra work or cold chain network. Foundation distribute warm For the COVID-19 lies with BJP or Farmers: SSP be rhetorical alike question: TMF vaccine movement, Shadowfax will provide ment, that these bills have clothes in Slums Top News Report questioned Lt. Gov Manoj logistics support to brought to support and Sinha’s apprehension cover first mile pickups JAMMU, Dec 21: Presi- benefit corporate people at that his Mantra of peace, and last mile deliver- dent, Sainik Samaj Party the cost of already exploit- (SSP), JKUT Colonel SS prosperity and develop- ies through a verified ed and crushed farmer Pathania, expressed deep ment might not work network of delivery community. concern and anguish over being political dominated partners operating Trust deficit between the deadlock between gov- Erstwhile proven political across 500+ cities cover- farmers and govern- ernment and farmers. leadership of BJP which ing 7000+ pin codes in ment is clearly visible, as Agitation is 25 days old, didn’t work despite being India. and no solution is in sight, government is accusing in power in Erstwhile J&K Commenting on this as both faction appears to than 50000 troops along opposition parties to mis- state. partnership, Rahul have hardened their stance. with weapons and equip- lead farmers. Onus lies Top News Report Sharma added that he Kumar, Founding team with the government to member and Head of ASSOCHAM has estimat- ment plus preparation of JAMMU, Dec 21: LG challenges all those who accommodate maximum Network Partnerships, ed a loss of Rs 3500 crores defenses, is costing thou- Manoj Sinha while were rhetorical alone in daily, owing to disruption sands of crores, plus daily demands of the farmers Shadowfax, said, “We addressing a press confer- their approach and didn’t He said PHF, accepts in supply chain and logis- expenditure of approxi- and incorporate suitable Top News Report are proud to partner ence yesterday as reported come true to the expecta- donations of clothes, with SpiceXpress for tics. Thousands of farm- mately 70 crores on daily amendments in amicable in various print media in tion of people of Erstwhile JAMMU, Dec 21: Given gloves, jackets, blankets, transporting the COVID ers agitating in extreme basis. Numerous meetings manner. Farmer’s leaders JKUT has highlighted his J&K state now JKUT. the winter chill, the Vol- and anything else that can vaccine and helping it cold weather along with between government and too must appreciate the Administration achieve- However Sharma wished unteers of People’s Hut reach people. Agility, women and children Farmer’s leaders have positive approach of gov- help keep the homeless ments in conducting DDC he doesn’t have an iota of Foundation (NGO) on speed, and precise han- and inconvenience being failed to resolve the dead- ernment and not be ada- warm and one can reach elections successfully in doubts in the caliber and Monday distributed warm dling will be essential caused to normal public, lock. Though, government mant on scrapping of the the NGO on helpline JKUT to establish three capabilities of Lt. Gov clothes such as sweaters, considering the sensi- due to blockade of roads has shown some flexibil- bills. Some anti national numbers 8803809103,600 tier democratic system in Manoj Sinha but he being jackets, blankets etc. to the tive nature of the vac- leading to Delhi, is matter ity and assured farmers elements, trying to meet 6683511,9906900227 and the Union Territory for the 3rd Governor to go with underprivileged people cine. We are geared up of great concern, and needs to meet their demands Of their vested interests, must 7889847376 and more over MSP and not dismantling first time after indepen- experimentation of JKUT residing in the slum areas our team can also help with our technology, a rapid resolution. Nation be identified and dealt people, and delivery of APMCs or Mandis. dence and after Abroga- during short span of one of Jammu under its Com- in organizing donation has been crippled econom- severely, to set the exam- expertise to ensure On the other hand Farm- tion of Article 370 & 35-A and half year. munity Clothing Program drives. ically due to covid 19,and ple. Ego needs to be shed timely and safe deliver- er’s leaders are not diluting in Erstwhile state of J&K. He however lauded initiative. Vikas Pandita urged further deterioration is set- by both the factions, and in ies across our extensive their stand and demand- Releasing press release his confidence building According to Dr. Rohit ting up, owing to Chinese light of nation’s interest, an all people of Jammu and network. It has been a ing complete scrapping of to media this morning, approach to mitigate the Koul, Director and CEO aggression in Laddakh. immediate resolution is the Kashmir to come forward tough year and playing all three bills. Farmers are Vijay Sharma Chairman sufferings of people of of the NGO, 1500 clothes Maintenance of more need of the hour. for the help of the poor a role in bringing relief also accusing the govern- Team Mask Force (TMF) JKUT. which included Sweat- to cope with the increas- ers, Jackets, Trousers and makes us immensely ing winter chill. He was elated and energized. Blankets were collected accompanied by Vikas It is vital to have the by a team of People’s Hut Disaster preparedness must focus on children at risk of Koul, Advisor of the NGO right partnership when Foundation from different and Sumit Khar and Ashish undertaking a task this losing parental Care: SOS Children’s Villages areas of district Jammu and Sharma, Team Members critical. In SpiceXpress today these were distrib- People’s Hut Foundation we have found the syn- prone country in the world. Fur- the education of the children is management activities of SOSCVI, uted to the needy. along with other members ergies that will allow us Top News Report ther, over 40% of its population is disrupted. Many children from the Kar said that his organisation had “We are also focusing on below 18 years of age. Given this vulnerable families hit by disasters supported 15,000 children during and NSS Volunteers. to deliver the vaccine JAMMU, Dec 21: “As the world’s backdrop, India ends up becom- are forced to take up work. emergencies and disasters in 2019. providing uniforms and Dr. Rohit Koul added safely and seamlessly. youngest democracy, and one that ing one among the countries with On the core components of chil- The NGO reached out to children sweaters to government that there are thousands We will handle ground is most prone to natural disasters, the highest number of affected dren-focused disaster prepared- and their communities during school going children of other people also who services such as trans- India must be well prepared to children. ness, the experts said that it is not major disasters in the past, includ- and aim to reach to all the are homeless, and these portation to/from man- rescue children who face the risk The experts noted that in the just about distributing food or ing earthquakes of Latur (Maha- orphanages of the Union ufacturers, warehouses, of losing parental care at the times are mostly migrants and event of a natural disaster children hygiene kits, but also about build- rashtra, 1993) and Bhuj (2001), airports and consump- of disasters and emergencies such from poor families become more ing capacity at local communities, Tsunami (southern coast -2004) Territory of Jammu and labourers earning a live- tion points, packing, as cyclones, floods, earthquakes, vulnerable to injuries - their risk taking care of the emotional well- , Cyclone Fani (2019) and more Kashmir including those lihood in the city and storage, and warehous- droughts, and pandemics,” urged of succumbing to injuries is high, being of the children by setting up recently Amphan, Nisagra, Nivar living in these slum areas,” there’s an immediate need experts. in the absence of timely medical necessary physical infrastructure and Burevi, and COVID-19 (2020). ing, at prescribed tem- said Vikas Pandita, Direc- for proper facilities like Participating in a virtual media care. Natural disasters disrupt food and securing the services of profes- “As a response to COVID-19, we tor and COO of the foun- perature across 500 + briefing on ‘Impact of Natural supply. sional caregivers, and rebuilding focused on safeguarding our own quilts, drinking water, fire- cities. We will deploy Disasters on Children’, organized Hence children suffer from livelihoods of parents and caregiv- children (over 6,500) who live in dation who has also been woods and toilets etc. for by SOS Children’s Villages of India organising similar drives a fleet of refrigerated hunger and malnutrition. They get ers. our Villagesby safeguarding their them. Also increased night vehicles to ensure req- (SOSCVI), India’s largest child diarrheal illnesses owing to water In his address, Anil Kumar Sinha, health and emotional well-being as in the UT from past many patrol by the police should care NGO providing family-like contamination. said, “Though natural disasters well as ensuring that they continue years along with other like- uisite temperatures are be implemented to check maintained throughout care for children without paren- They said that psychological appear to affect everyone the same, to get an education using digital minded NGO’s. tal care, the experts: Sumanta Kar, damages to the children are worse, in reality they affect children and means. We also looked after chil- on these people,” the delivery cycle.” Senior Deputy National Director, and may long last well into their women more as they are by far the dren (over 17,500) of the vulner- SOSCVI, and Anil Kumar Sinha, adulthood. Disasters frighten the most vulnerable. The impact is also able communities, where we run IAS (Rtd.), mentor and consul- children and make them success- high on and marginalised commu- our Family Strengthening Pro- Patience, precaution must go hand in tant on hazardous risk manage- ful. Events like damages to their nities. Children suffer tremendous gramme. The latter is an outreach ment, climate change adaptation homes and possessions, displace- psychological trauma - as evident programme that prevents ‘at risk’ & sustainable development, said ments and migration of their fami- from the ongoing pandemic, chil- children from losing parental care hand in fully functional OPDs: Raman that natural disasters and extreme lies, the experience of watching the dren are deprived of their basic by securing and upholding family weather events have become a stress their parents undergo, and freedom to play outdoors, interact incomes sustainably by empow- Top News Report maintain social distanc- day, said Raman Suri. growing threat to the well-being losing loved ones - all can leave with their peers and to learn. Hence ering women. During lockdown, ing, wear masks, use sani- He asserted that fatigue of children. children emotionally drained. it calls for effective risk commu- we supplied essential food and JAMMU, Dec 21: “Now tiser, avoid crowding and is taking its toll on people Globally at least 175 million chil- Further, breakdowns in social net- nication and community engage- hygiene kits to them. We are now that Government in follow all instructions to just because many have dren are affected by such and other works and neighborhoods and loss ment in response to management working on the restoration of lost Jammu and Kashmir has save lives. become careless but this natural disasters every year. of livelihood of parents can create of disasters. SOS Children’s Vil- livelihoods or developing alterna- decided to make OPDs They pointed out that India’s a situation for neglect or abuse of lages of India is doing a commend- tive livelihoods through capac- Suri added that virus is won’t do good in OPDs unique socio-economic, and geo- children. able job on these two fronts. Other ity building and skilling. We also functional in all hospitals still in the air and vaccine where hundreds of climatic conditions make it one Talking about the education of organisations working in this space ensure that the children of vulner- from January 4 onwards, is yet to reach the masses. patients and their atten- of the most vulnerable country to vulnerable children, the experts can benefit by imbibing their good able families continue to get digital people should not crowd natural disasters. The Global Cli- It’s just the matter of time. dants are expected to visit said that when their families lose practices.” education and activity based learn- hospitals and follow all mate Risk Index Report 2019 ranks their livelihood or are displaced, In his presentation on the disaster ing,” he said. Till then we, as respon- every day. India as the 14th most disaster precautionary measures sible citizens, must not Raman urged the Gov- while seeking treatment adopt any laxity in main- ernment to make all elab- India’s biggest spiritual confluence goes digital from doctors. Patience taining precautions. This orate arrangements inside and precaution must go is a fact that people are and outside the OPDs by hand in hand to save lives Top News Report service for welfare of humanity at ponnese, Greece; were amongst the improvement is his/her mental suffering, so fully func- deploying guides, stick- a time when the human race is distinguished guests who partici- and emotional state but it will and carry on with rou- tional OPDs was need of ing bills, issuing instruc- JAMMU, Dec 21: The 13th edition experiencing an unprecedented pated in the Confluence digitally. also ignite strength and courage, tines in order to mitigate of World Confluence of Human- the hour, but then with- tions and drawing mak- challenge. The Confluence is one Speaking on the occasion, Dr. and will create a stronger immune sufferings of common- ity, Power & Spirituality (“Con- of the world’s largest spirituality Hari Prasad Kanoria, Chairman, system. It will reduce the risk of out a vaccine and with ings on ground to make fluence”), organised by Srei Foun- conferences organised digitally. Srei Foundation, said: “For more disease, bring in greater self-con- ers”. pandemic still prevalent, people follow COVID-19 dation, inspired a diverse digital Sister Shivani, Motivational than a decade, the Confluence fidence and help one stay positive This was stated by no one should take any guidelines and help save gathering of global leaders who Speaker, Brahmakumari; Kamlesh has been promoting the values of in the current environment. For Bharatiya Janata Party discussed the importance of spiri- risk. lives. Patel, Spiritual Leader and Author; enlightenment within through ser- the first time we have organised (BJP) J&K Executive tuality in this period of pandemic. Shiv Khera, International Motiva- vice to humanity. Following the the Confluence digitally and the While we need to save He hoped that well All the previous 12 Confluences tional Speaker; Rosalia Arteaga, outbreak of COVID-19, humanity response has been phenomenal. Member Raman Suri, our lives, we also need to before opening the OPDs have also been graced by leading Former President of Ecuador; Anu- is faced with an unprecedented Through this year’s Confluence, who said that after March be extra cautious to pro- to their full capacities, all international scholars, intellectuals radha Paudwal, Renowned Singer; challenge. I believe in this period we wish to communicate to our this will be for the first and industrialists. tect our families and doc- arrangements will be put Ashish Vidyarthi, Actor and Moti- of pandemic, spirituality will pro- brothers, sisters and youth a mes- time that OPDs will start The 13th edition of the Conflu- vational Speaker; Bishop Lord vide us with deeper immunity to sage of love, service to humanity, tors besides paramedical in place to help maintain ence promulgated an environment Richard Harries, Former Bishop stay strong.” work with devotion, fearlessness, functioning to their full staff, who are getting hygiene and stop the of peace, values, tolerance, empa- of Oxford; Dr. Thanos Kriemadis, “If one follows the path of spiri- positive vibration, care and awak- capacity. At the same exposed to virus every spread of virus. thy, hard work with righteousness, Professor at the University of Pelo- tuality, not only there will be ening of soul,” he said. time, we should try to Top News of J&K 4 OP-ED Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 EDITORIAL MILITARY NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR PENSION BURDEN LT GEN GYAN impact on national security. BHUSHAN (RETD) Therefore, there is need for a resolution of this chal- efence pension is lenge at the national level CONSUMER BEHAVIOUR once again in the for a long-term solution onsumer behaviour may be defined Dmedia glare. A false rather than only the three as that behaviour exhibited by narrative is being created services addressing this people in planning, purchasing and that it has grown astro- challenge at the departmen- C nomically in the Ministry tal level. using economic goods and services. If of Defence (MoD) as com- the marketing executives possess an Over a period of time, the pared to other ministries. Defence Budget has gradu- adequate understanding of consumer This narrative, different ally reduced in terms of behaviour, the overall effect of their mar- from the ground reality, percentage of GDP despite keting effort would be enormously suc- is causing great concern facing two hostile nuclear cessful. to serving soldiers and the neighbours with whom veteran fraternity. we have unsettled border Consumer behaviour is the decision Pensionary benefits for process and physical activity individuals issues and they are always the armed forces person- endeavouring to create engage in when evaluating, acquiring, nel are far less than other new challenges for us. It using, or disposing of goods and services. government employees as has sunk to just about two Consumer behaviour refers to those acts soldiers retire at the prime per cent which is lowest of individual’s directly involved in obtain- of their youth, resulting amongst contemporary in shorter spans of service countries. This low alloca- ing and using economic goods and ser- for pension. Their coun- vices including the decision processes tion results in an unreal- terparts, in contrast, have istic allocation for capital much longer lengths of ser- RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE AND VARIOUS PAY that precede and determine these acts. expenses. This has resulted vice for pension. This is also The consumer is the King. All attention is COMMISSIONS REGARDING THE ABSORPTION OF ARMED FORCES in resorting to emergency attributed to the special paid to him in marketing management. A PERSONNEL AFTER THEIR MILITARY SERVICE INTO VARIOUS GOVERNMENT purchases in times of crisis privilege of non-functional ORGANISATIONS WHERE THEIR UNIQUE SKILLS, TRAINING AND DISCIPLINE CAN BE for our essential weapon marketer should know who are the people grade and assured career and equipment whenever that consume the product and why they progression, resulting in OPTIMALLY USED HAVE BEEN MOSTLY IGNORED BY SUCCESSIVE there has been a major do so. A marketer not only studies the much higher pension than GOVERNMENTS, MAINLY ON ACCOUNT OF BUREAUCRATIC HURDLES AND terror attack or border soldiers. The fact is that the consumer behaviours, he is also con- SUSTAINED OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE MINISTRIES. clash. Keeping in view military receives the lowest cerned with changing buyer behaviour. This raises another perti- of the government to keep the reduction in pension also recommended that the threat perception and per capita pension amongst nent issue of a compelling them motivated. Keeping expenditure is to imple- there is adequate poten- security challenges, recom- The study of when, why, how, and where all government functionar- need to have half a million the armed forces young is ment recommendations of tial to allow lateral shift of mended expenditure of a people do or do not buy a product is con- ies. other government employ- essential for national secu- the Fifth, Sixth and Sev- nearly all defence forces minimum three per cent of sumer behaviour. The total number of pen- ees in the MoD to maintain rity and defence services enth Pay Commissions, personnel to the CAPFs and Consumer behaviour is the decision sioners was 51.96 lakh as GDP on defence is essen- on January 1, 2014, as per 1.3 million military person- have an important role to AV Singh Committee and various cadres of defence tial and with that alloca- process and physical activity individuals nel. The subject of teeth to play in this but it is not the Koshyari Committee for civilians. tion, apparently things fall engage in when evaluating, acquiring, the data from the Seventh Pay Commission report — tail ratio only focuses on the sole responsibility of the the lateral shift of young, There is need to find in place. using, or disposing of goods and services. 33.36 lakh civil pensioners reduction of uniformed per- armed forces to maintain trained and disciplined ingenious and practical The figures about budget- Buyer behaviour is an attempt to under- and 18.6 lakh defence ones. sonnel and there is never a a young profile as also to manpower proceeding on ways of addressing the ary allocation for pension stand and predict human actions in the The real concern is the discussion on cutting down keep the pension budget pension from our defence issue of defence pension which are in the public this flab in the MoD. When- under control. forces to other organisa- at a national level rather domain indicate that the buying role. Buying behaviour is a pro- pension of other govern- ever this issue is raised, it It is important to remem- tions and expand the con- than aiming for resolution growth for both defence cess. Actual purchase is only a part of the ment employees and not the armed forces. Civil ser- is overlooked because of ber that recommendations cept of short service com- at departmental levels by personnel and other gov- decision process. vants serve up to 60 years obstacles and protests by of the parliamentary com- mission by making it more the defence services within ernment employees have Psychologists explain behaviour in terms and comparatively attain the unions concerned. mittee and various pay attractive, another viable their own means. shown an almost similar of stimulus and response. Attempts are higher positions than most The government is faced commissions regarding the proposal pending with the Since increasing defence growth in the last decade. made to explain marketing behaviour in soldiers and more attractive with an increased pen- absorption of armed forces government for a long time. pension is a cause of con- Therefore, the need for con- sion burden for the retired personnel after their mili- Outside the borders of cern, armed forces have cern should not be restrict- terms of marketing stimuli and consum- pay package. The narra- tive about soldiers empty- defence forces person- tary service into various India, armed forces per- been contemplating ways ed to military pension. er response. Marketing stimuli consist ing the coffers needs to be nel who are still in their government organisations sonnel, after their military to optimise engagement of Pension for the military of four Ps — product, price, place and challenged with facts and prime of youth and have where their unique skills, engagement, are absorbed its personnel by increasing will reduce considerably promotion. Other stimuli include buyer’s figures, not hearsay. always exhibited a will to training and discipline can in civil government organ- the number of years they if recommendations of the environment—economic, technological, Another revealing fact is sacrifice their youth for the be optimally used, have isations, including the serve. Measures like the pay commissions and other political and cultural. that more than a third of the motherland and have no been mostly ignored by police in many countries. feasibility of increasing the committees about the lat- platform to voice their con- successive governments, These include China and retirement age of soldiers eral shift of soldiers retir- All these stimuli enter buyer’s black defence pension allocated in the MoD caters to over cerns. Rehabilitating these mainly on account of other advanced economies are under consideration. ing in their prime youth box (as we cannot see what happens half a million civil defence trained young personnel bureaucratic hurdles and like South Korea, Singa- A change in the age or to other organisations and in his mind), where they are turned into employees. The remaining who are too young to take sustained obstructions in pore, Israel, Switzerland, manpower profile, though making the short service buyer response — product choice, brand two-thirds is for the mili- total retirement from all the ministries. and the United States. The definitely possible to some commission more attractive choice, dealer choice, purchasing time tary. work is the responsibility The straight response for Sixth Pay Commission has extent, will have a direct are implemented. and purchasing amount. Consumer’s mind is a black box. However, thanks to the growth of psychology and the behav- ioural sciences, it is now possible to X-ray human mind. THIRD FRONT NOT JUST YET KUMAR CHELLAPPAN you and only six against racket through diplomatic — an NGO launched in established political par- the NDA. The Congress The marketer wants to understand how me!” channels. If the pattern of 1925 with the blessings ties. should have a rethink the stimuli are changed into response hat’s common The situation is no differ- investigation by the Cen- of Malabar’s great social But the talking point is on its approach towards inside the consumer’s black box which among the Great ent in 2020 as the Ministers tral agencies continues like reformer Vaghbhatanan- the debacle suffered by Indian Horn- in the CPI(M)-led Govern- this, Pinarayi too is likely da to uplift the lives of the the Congress-led UDF. Islamic extremist parties has two parts. First, buyer’s character- W like the Welfare Party of bill, Indian Laburnum ment face charges of cor- to be grilled. suppressed and oppressed The front which literally istics influence how he perceives and Cassia that blooms on ruption, impropriety and The Chief Minister has classes — was hijacked by swept the Lok Sabha elec- India and SDPI. The secu- reacts to the stimuli. Secondly, the buy- the Golden Shower Tree, scams. Legislative Assem- alleged that the Centre the CPI(M) and degenerat- tion in May 2019 by win- larism propagated by the Coconut Tree, Elephant bly Speaker P Sreeramak- is misusing agencies like ed as a money laundering ning 19 of the 20 seats from Congress and the UDF er’s decision-making process itself affects and Pearlspot? These are rishnan had to convene a the ED and DRI to tarnish centre for the party. The the State has lost heavily in should be thoroughly dis- the buyer’s behaviour. all designated as the State Press meet and threaten his Government’s “good ED is grilling Raveendran, this election. “It is a reflec- More generally, consumer behaviour is bird, State flower, State the Opposition that he image” by spreading popularly known as Kera- tion of the Congress high cussed as the Christian tree, State animal and would initiate legal action falsehoods. Besides gold la’s super Chief Minister, command’s weakness. minorities in the State the psychology behind marketing and the State fish, respectively, of against all who linked his smuggling, the agencies for his alleged role in the It is true that Congress have started doubting behaviour of consumers in the marketing Kerala. Another important name to Swapna Suresh, are investigating hawala illegal dealings of ULCCS. is at the crossroads. The their intentions. It’s for environment. Two major psychological common factor is that all of the gold smuggling king- and reverse hawala trans- A close scrutiny of the UDF won the 2019 elec- the national leadership them are facing the threat pin. Tourism Minister actions, the LIFE Mission local body election results tion because of the con- disciplines come into play when observ- of extinction due to wide- Kadakampally Surendran, kickbacks (one of the flag- throws up some inter- solidation of the minority of the Congress to initiate ing and trying to explain consumer behav- spread environmental who visited the UAE Con- ship programmes of the esting facts. Though the vote. You may want to this discussion,” said Pan- iour. The first is ‘Cognitive Psychology’. destruction and massive sulate General’s office in CPI(M)-led LDF Govern- CPI(M)-led LDF won five remember the Assembly ickar. He also said that the It is the study of all knowledge related deforestation. Thiruvananthapuram, ment) and K-Fone (Kerala of the six municipal corpo- poll results in Rajasthan, Kerala Congress is facing Also, there has been no claims that he had called Fibre Optic Network) proj- rations, it would be able to Madhya Pradesh and a leadership crisis. “There (mental) behaviours. major industrialisation on the Consul General ect. Sadly, all the develop- wrest control in two only Chhattisgarh in Novem- The field of consumer behaviour is the drive in the State as entre- to discuss the traffic con- ment schemes declared through horse trading or ber 2018, which were all is not a face other than Oommen Chandy’s who study of individuals, groups or organi- preneurs think many a gestion problem in front by the Government are with the support of the won by the Congress. The time before investing in of the consulate! Much enmeshed in scams and Congress. The Grand Old minorities in Kerala were is acceptable to all sections zations and the processes they use to the State. Kerala may be has already been writ- graft. Party, which had more under the impression that but Chandy is plagued by select, secure, use and dispose of prod- the only State in the coun- ten about KT Jaleel, the Kodiyeri Balakrishnan than 30 seats in the Thiru- this would be replicated ill health,” he added. try where industrialists Higher Education Minister had to step down as the vananthapuram Munici- in the 2019 Lok Sabha ucts, services, experiences, or ideas to Though the BJP has and entrepreneurs commit and a former leader of the party’s secretary in-charge pal Corporation, has been elections but that turned satisfy needs and the impacts that these suicide because of the banned Students Islamic of Kerala following the decimated and had to be out to be incorrect. So the reached a position from processes have on the consumer and indifferent attitude of the Movement of India (SIMI). arrest of his younger son content with just 10 seats. minorities, especially the where it could play a society. babus and their political As I write this article, Binish Kodiyeri by the ED In most of the seats won Christians, have started crucial role in the State’s masters. The State which news channels flash the and NCB on the charges by the CPI(M), the BJP-led moving away from the Consumer behaviour is the process and politics but Kerala’s wait claimed that it has eradi- news that CM Raveen- of drug trafficking, hawala NDA is the runner-up. Congress,” said P Rajan, for a Third alternative activities people engage in when search- cated the pandemic on the dran, the additional pri- transactions and money The BJP has failed to win a renowned political com- would not end soon. “It ing for, selecting, purchasing, using, 100th day of the reporting vate secretary to Chief laundering. any district panchayat mentator and author. He of the first incident is all Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, It is in this background as the LDF walked away said the Church, especially may materialise after the evaluating, and disposing of products set to face the third wave, is being interrogated by that the local body polls with 10, leaving four for the bishops, doubt the soft 2021 Assembly elections, and services so as to satisfy their needs with Health Minister KK the Enforcement Direc- were held in three phases. the UDF. The Congress approach of the Congress provided the BJP plays its and desires.” Solomon holds, “Consumer Shailaja asking the people torate officials about the The CPI(M) was literally and its allies won 45 of towards Islamic terrorism cards smartly,” said Rajan. to get ready for self-lock- disproportionate assets fighting with its back to the the 86 municipal councils and Love Jihad. behaviour is the process involved when down. This is the situation amassed by him and his wall because at no point while the LDF ended up Sreejith Panickar, a cyber Till then, Keralites may individuals or groups select, purchase, in the State a day after the wife during the past 20 in its history, the party with 35. The NDA retained security specialist who is a have to wait like the Great use, or dispose of products, services, results of the local body years. has faced so many corrup- the Palakkadu Municipal keen follower of the voting Indian Hornbill for the ideas or experiences to satisfy needs elections were announced. M Sivasankar, former tion charges. The Chief Council while it wrested pattern in Kerala, says that occasional rain with which One is reminded of a principal secretary to the Minister himself asked the Pandhalam municipal- the UDF’s base has been it quenches its thirst. and wants. cartoon drawn by the Chief Minister, has been New Delhi to depute Cen- ity from the CPI(M). Of the eroded over the past year. PS: The BJP too is not Consumer behaviour can be defined as legendary RK Laxman sent to jail and he is yet tral agencies to probe the 941 village panchayats, the “In most places, the BJP in the early 1980s when to secure bail. Sivasan- allegations. He would not LDF won 514, the UDF 375 has finished the runner- free from factionalism and the behaviour that consumers display in K Karunakaran was the kar, described as the ‘con- have expected the inten- and the NDA 23. Twenty up. This is a change which groupism. The truth is that searching for, purchasing, using, evaluat- Chief Minister. In a wordy science keeper of the Chief sity of the probe and now 20, a political entity pro- signals the beginning of there are no capable lead- ing, and disposing of products and ser- duel between two Cabi- Minister’, was arrested everything associated with moted by entrepreneur a political process that ers in the party to guide it net Ministers, one is seen by the Customs and ED the CPI(M) is being seen Sabu M Jacob in 2015, not would result in the forma- at this crucial hour. More- vices that they expect will satisfy their shouting at the other: “I for his alleged links with as illegal by the State’s only retained its home tion of a Third Alternative needs. am more honest than you Swapna Suresh, Sarit and people. Sadly, the Ural- turf of Kizhakkambalam in Kerala. What has hap- over, the party has its own are. There are eight cor- Sandeep Nair, the king- unkal Labour Credit Coop- but won three more village pened is that traditional share of Saritha Nairs and ruption charges against pins of the gold smuggling erative Society (ULCCS) panchayats, shocking the UDF votes have gone to Swapna Sureshs. Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 NATIONAL 5 Russia supportive of India’s growing profile, Boeing touts success of launch tests for understands vision of Indo-Pacific fighter pitched to Indian Navy projects. Kudashev said NEW DELHI, Dec 21 that in the defence sector (Agencies): US aerospace the S400 deal was advanc- giant Boeing on Monday released footage of its ing well. F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet “If relevant decisions fighter taking off from a to start works related to ‘ski-jump’ during tests Ka-226 helicopters and AK aimed at winning a con- -2-3 rifles production are tract from the Indian Navy expedited, soon we will for 57 aircraft. see good progress.” At In August, Boeing had the Aero India 2021 show, revealed that it was con- Russia intends to be one ducting tests for launch- of the biggest exhibitors, ing the Super Hornet off a showcasing Su-57, Su-35 ski-jump at the US Navy’s and MIG-35 fighter jets, base at Patuxent River in the helicopters Ka-226, Maryland. Ka-52, Mi-17B-5, Mi-26 as What are ski-jumps? well as S -400 and Buk sys- The US Navy uses cata- NEW DELHI, Dec 21 Putin and Narendra Modi regional cooperation, tems. He was hopeful that pults to launch aircraft, (Agencies): “As friends of interacted over four tele- ASEAN centrality. the US sanctions would not such as the Super Hornet, explains a ski-jump as dation process to operate seater carrier-compatible both India and China, we phone conversations and “Quad will be detrimen- impede India and Russia’s from its aircraft carriers. simultaneously launching effectively from Indian variants and the ability to welcome dialogue between met virtually over two G20 tal to inclusive dialogue on defence deals, since neither A catapult imparts addi- “aircraft upward and for- Navy aircraft carriers.” interface with the P-8I as a the two, which is the only summits and the BRICS the region,” he asserted. Russia nor India recognised tional momentum to the ward, enabling take-offs Kanaglekar touted the force multiplier,” Kanagle- key to the progress of ties and SCO summits, the Russia, on the other hand, unilaterally imposed sanc- aircraft, enabling it to take with more weight and less capabilities of the ‘Block III’ kar was quoted as saying and to security,” said Rus- annual bilateral summit offers as “unifying agenda tions like CAATSA (Coun- off with maximum weight end-speed than required variant of the Super Hornet by News 18. sia’s envoy to India Niko- has been pushed to 2021 of Eurasian partnership tering America’s Adver- from a carrier, which has for an unassisted horizon- that Boeing is offering the Boeing had touted ski- lay Kudashev, during his because of the pandemic. that brings all visions saries Through Sanctions less runway length than tal launch”. Indian Navy. The Block jump compatibility for the annual press conference on Kudashev said that together.” Act), which the US has just an airfield. But catapults A US Navy publication, III variant offers more Super Hornet to attract the Monday. He noted that it Russia was supportive of Russia made a bid this imposed on Turkey. have high-power genera- Naval Aviation News, had advanced electronics and Indian Navy as far back was a sign of Russia’s trust- India’s growing profile year for an observer status The envoys noted that tion requirements that are reported about the tests of cockpit displays and the as 2008. In 2008, a Boeing ed partnership that India’s globally, and understood in the Indian Ocean Rim they did not see much typically not available on the Super Hornet from the capacity to be fitted with official told Hindustan non-nuclear-powered air- Defence Minister Rajnath and supported India’s Organisation because “we hope of better times with ski-jump in late November extra fuel tanks atop its Times about simulations craft carriers, such as those wings to boost range. Singh and External Affairs vision of the Indo-Pacific feel we should be part the new regime in the US and published a photo- of ski-jump launches. “In the Indian Navy will use “The F/A-18 Block III Minister S. Jaishankar had as compliant with interna- of the changes and can under Joe Biden, even graph. our simulation, we discov- for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, Naval Avia- Super Hornet will not only ered that not only could the had “profitable negotia- tional law and inclusive. contribute lots to IORA’s though President Putin, The Indian Navy’s exist- tion News reported repre- provide superior war fight- Super Hornet take-off from tions” with their Chinese Roman Babushkin, the scope—maritime security in his letter to Biden has ing aircraft carrier, the sentatives from the Indian ing capability to the Indian a ski-jump, but could do so counterparts on Rus- deputy chief of mission, and connectivity.” Russia’s given an invitation for dia- INS Vikramaditya, and embassy in the US had wit- Navy but also create oppor- with a significant weapons sian soil this year, on the however, pointed out that bid was turned down, but logue. Babushkin pointed the under-construction nessed a ski-jump launch. tunities for cooperation load,” the official told Hin- sidelines of the Shanghai there was no unified ver- the envoy said they hope out that in the last four Cooperation Organisation sion of the Indo-Pacific for a better chance next Vikrant, have ski-jumps. A What the tests mean in naval aviation between dustan Times. years, attempts to repair ski-jump is a curved ramp Ankur Kanaglekar, a the United States and The Super Hornet and the (SCO) meet. He termed currently, and many coun- year under the chairman- the dialogue were blocked these bilateral talks as very tries are promoting visions at the end of a runway that Boeing executive, told The India. The F/A-18 Block naval variant of the Rafale, ship of Bangladesh. domestically. He noted that significant to constructive and mechanisms, which The Russian team noted force an aircraft upwards Hindu, “The first success- III Super Hornet will offer named the Rafale-M, are while the US spoke about engagement. are non-inclusive, creating that bilateral relations without it reaching maxi- ful and safe launch of the unrivalled growth poten- considered the front-run- a rules-based order, it was “Russia is a trusted part- some “mixed apprehen- stayed strong and cohesive mum speed. The website of F/A-18 Super Hornet from tial to the Indian Navy ners for the Indian Navy’s threatening even its closest ner for India and China and sions about the intentions”. even in a year of global dis- the US F-35 stealth fighter a ski-jump begins the vali- through single and two- requirement for 57 jets. allies with secondary sanc- we feel it is vital to ensure Babushkin pointed out ruption. The ties were wide tions. He cited the example a positive atmosphere for that there was no region- ranging, on the one hand cooperation between the wide dialogue on the there was joint cooperation of the Iran oil supply and Mamata refutes Amit Shah’s claims over Bengal’s two neighbouring Asian Indo-Pacific as a concept, in vaccine production, on Russian military deals. The giants, including at the on dedicated platforms the other hand Russia is US has also expanded mili- platform of the SCO, BRICS like the East Asia summit. the only country at present tary presence close to the development; calls them ‘garbage of lies’ Russian border and was and RIC,” he said. He noted that some coun- to be involved in India’s KOLKATA, Dec 21 suit you to shell out lies threatening to come out The envoy noted that this tries were promoting a “so nuclear programme, (Agencies): West Bengal provided by your party of the Open Skies Treaty. year marked the 20th anni- called rules-based order” with the nuclear plant at Chief Minister Mamata workers without cross- versary of the India-Russia but “no one can clearly Kudankulam being their Babushkin also pointed out Banerjee, on Monday, checking,” Banerjee said. strategic partnership and tell what does rules-based flagship project. They were that the US nuclear policy accused Home Minister Maintaining that she the 10th anniversary of ele- order mean”. He said hopeful that the next year allows it to use nuclear Amit Shah of speaking will give a detailed reply vating the ties to a special some countries were creat- would bring further prog- weapons even in response untruth on the develop- to Shah’s accusations on and privileged partnership. ing a “containment” in the ress in talks to take forward to non-nuclear weapon ment of the state, describ- Tuesday, the chief minis- Though leaders Vladimir region which jeopardises six other joint nuclear plant threat. ing the figures given by ter said, “I will only speak him on the position of the on two things today, state on various param- he said we are a zero in 59-yr-old Gujarat man leaves hospital after nearly eters as “garbage of lies”. industry, we are number Speaking to report- one in MSME.” ers, the chief minister At a press conference in most states in the country “He also said that we 4 months of COVID-19 treatment announced that she will Bolpur on Sunday, Shah on various parameters, have not made village AHMEDABAD, Dec 21 According to doctors, the visit the Birbhum district accused the Trinamool except on corruption and roads, we are number (Agencies): Until Octo- BiPAP was removed and on December 28 for an Congress government extortion. one on that count too and ber, former Gujarat Con- he was again put on high- official meeting, and also in the state of failing to “I want to tell Amit-ji this information has been gress president Bharatsinh flow nasal cannula after lead a roadshow the next deliver, claiming that that you are the home shared by the Government Solanki held the record of 20 days. However, he had day. West Bengal lags behind minister and it does not of India,” she added. having fought the longest continued to test positive successful battle against for COVID-19. COVID-19 in India. He In between, air/fluid was had walked out of a private drained out from his thorax Indian Coast Guard reverses plan hospital after 101 days of region. treatment. According to principal Two days ago, when secretary (health) Dr. Jay- for hiring centres, goes online 59-year-old Devendra government-run hospitals, kept on oxygen support. anti Ravi, a team of doctors Parmar was discharged fearing the worst. After starting COVID-19 closely monitored Parmar MUMBAI, Dec 21 (Agen- ment centres had an esti- from the state government- A resident of Dholka, near treatment, his HRCT test and he was also given Rem- cies): Following the Digital mated financial implication run Sola Civil Hospital Ahmedabad, Parmar tested showed results that were desivir and Tocilizumab. India mantra of Prime Min- of close to Rs 78 crore and on Sarkhej-Gandhinagar positive in rapid antigen considered serious. She said that it was a ister Narendra Modi, the annual expenditure of Rs Highway, he broke Solan- test on August 26, follow- After this, the doctors put unique case but thankful- Indian Coast Guard (ICG) 11. 26 crore. ki’s record. ing which his RT-PCR him on high-flow nasal ly Parmar has recovered, has moved on to the online “The new recruitment His recovery comes at test also came positive on cannula. without any cost to him. platform for the recruit- centres at Dehradun and a time when the country August 28. However, he was put on “Had he been treated in a ment of its personnel. Guwahati will not be awaits a COVID-19 vaccine To begin with, when BiPAP on September 3 as private hospital, it would An MoU was signed required with introduction and people are still scepti- Parmar was brought to the the oxygen level did not have cost him a fortune,” between the Indian Coast of online computer-based cal about getting treated at Sola Civil Hospital, he was remain stable. she remarked. Guard and Pune-based examination centres,” the Centre for Development ICG communication to of Advanced Computing MoD stated. Kerala Assembly to pass resolution (C-DAC) in this regard. On ties of computer-based the proposed Dehradun Now, ICG maintained average, the Coast Guard online examination and centre will be the fifth ICG that the recruitment web- annually recruits close to other examination activi- recruitment centre after site can be accessed from against Centre’s farm laws 500 personnel for its three ties such as conduct of Noida, Mumbai, Chennai the link https://joinin- branches—non-technical, physical fitness test and and Kolkata and was being diancoastguard.cdac.in, CHENNAI, Dec 21 Isaac in his tweet said: technical and domestic. medical examination of built to cater to recruits which is designed and (Agencies): A special ses- “Kerala cabinet decided to While launching its candidates who qualified from four states—Utta- developed and will also sion of the Kerala Assem- convene a special session of recruitment website for online, the Indian Coast rakhand, Uttar Pradesh, be maintained by C-DAC, bly is being convened on the legislative assembly on comprehensive recruit- Guard had a proposal to set Himachal Pradesh and Pune, with administrative Wednesday to discuss 23rd December before the ment and to conduct online up 10 recruitment centres Haryana. control from a central con- the three contentious cen- scheduled session to dis- examinations, a statement all over India. Approval in- But instead of setting up trol centre located at ICG tral farm laws and pass cuss and reject the contro- by the ICG claimed that the principle of the ministry of recruitment centres, ICG recruitment directorate at a resolution against the versial farm laws. Kerala website has been designed defence for setting up two opted for digital mode of Noida. acts, whose repeal is being in total solidarity with the in an innovative and robust Coast Guard recruitment recruitment after taking The website was launched insisted by farmers agitat- said Kerala was in “total held country-wide agita- farmers’ struggle”. manner, which would centres at Guwahati and a cue from the Indian Air by DG Krishnaswamy ing at the borders of Delhi solidarity” with the farm- tions,” a press statement special session is being minimise human interven- Dehradun was accorded, Force. While pushing for Natarajan, Director Gen- for nearly a month. ers’ struggle and the ses- issued by the Chief Minis- convened in the backdrop tion and ensure greater according to documents C-DAC option, which had eral, Indian Coast Guard, The decision to convene sion would discuss and ter’s office said. Assembly of thousands of farmers, transparency and reach in reviewed by agencies. financial implication of Rs via videoconference with the special session on the ‘reject’ the laws. sources said the brief ses- especially from Punjab the selection process. The In June last year, Utta- 46 crore, the finance wing Dr. Hemant Darbari, Direc- laws was taken by the “The cabinet has decided sion will discuss the three and Haryana, camping at digital recruitment process rakhand Chief Minister of the ministry of defence tor General, C-DAC. CPI-M led LDF govern- to recommend to the Gov- agricultural laws enacted various borders of Delhi will be held twice a year in Trivendra Singh Rawat expressed some reserva- “The migration of ICG ment at a Cabinet meeting ernor to convene a special by the centre and pass a for almost four weeks 108 cities spread across the had inaugurated an ICG tions about the proposal. recruitment process to a presided by Chief Minis- session of the assembly on resolution against them. demanding the repeal of country to attract a large recruitment centre in After objection from the digital system is a quan- ter Pinarayi Vijayan on December 23. The session Only leaders of the the three agricultural laws talent pool, up from the Kuanvala in Dehradun in finance wing of the minis- tum leap in compliance Monday, official sources has been called to discuss respective parties in the as their talks with the gov- existing 19 centres. presence of the then direc- try of defence in April, ICG with GOI vision of Digital said. Finance Minister the threeagricultural laws House will participate in ernment representatives Earlier this year, while tor general of ICG Rajender headquarters admitted that India,” the Coast Guard Thomas Isaac in a tweet against which farmers have the discussion. remained deadlocked. working out the modali- Singh. It was claimed that the 10 approved recruit- statement said. Top News of J&K 6 ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 After 3 Storeys, Ankit Rathi Jasmin speaks on people’s face, and the housemates can’t take that: Meera Deosthale gears up for his next Hindi eera Deosthale has been root- Ming for her good friend Jasmin Bhasin since feature film Bolo Hau! the day she entered the Ajay Devgn, Sharman reality show “Bigg Boss”. Joshi Renuka Shahane and Expressing her disagree- Pulkit Samrat who is still ment on people referring like a brother to me. Fukrey to Jasmin as fake, she said was my very first experi- that people couldn’t accept ence of a film set so I was her showing them a mirror very nervous, to the point of their real self and that’s where Ali Fazal who I was why have called her fake. sharing the screen with “Jasmin is a very fun-lov- ing girl, she is very chilled sensed it and talked me out, but she is not some- out of it. Singham Returns one who will shy away was a huge deal for me from speaking her mind. not only because I had She speaks on people’s a longer part to play this face, and the housemates time around but just to be can’t take that, and I think in a Rohit Shetty film shar- that’s their problem and ing screen space with stars not hers. She is as real and like Ajay Devgan, Kareena as clear as anyone can be. Kapoor Khan was special, She has tried to be cordial learnt a lot. 3 Storeys was with everyone in the house, show and the audience of followers, or paid part- times today, people want actually my first stint at and has apologized if she is the king. Making such nerships and about getting to know what is happening playing a primary charac- has hurt anyone’s feelings, derogatory statements work. As much as I would in your personal life. But I ter in a mainstream movie. I don’t think it’s easy to against anyone is really like to believe that actors prefer to keep my personal Again a big production say sorry to someone, how sad. I don’t know what get cast for their credibil- life ‘personal’. Also, when- ctor Ankit Rathi said, “The experience was up slowly, the entire envi- house like Excel entertain- many people do that in real made him say that, but I am ity and talent, I have come ever I post something, I who made a mark sweet, had a solid team ronment was filled with ment backing the project, life, and she is doing it on sure if she had any connec- to realise that their social do feel responsible that with impactful to back me. I spent more Hyderabadi people, that’s they did make my job easy. national TV. I have not seen tions then she would have media plays a part like a my fans are going to see it A any other contestant doing performances in Bolly- than 4 months shooting in when I started to get the Right from the director of been the first finalist and portfolio,` she says. and I should be setting an that,” the “Vidya” actress wood films like Fukrey, Hyderabad, so have some hang of it. My Hyderabadi the film to all the co-actors not him.” The actor adds that fan love example,` she says. said. Singham 2 and 3 Storeys, wonderful memories to is still a work in progress - they were so kind and “I have even heard him say on social media has helped Well, bring trolled for your When asked if even she felt is all geared up for his next cherish for a long time. I but I hope I have managed never made me feel like a that she doesn’t deserve her gain confidence as well. posts is something that that Jasmin’s behaviour release as the male lead. knew getting the Hyder- to deliver my dialogues newcomer`. to be in the show. Of all `Fans validate you in the has become very common changed after Aly Goni’s The film’s teaser and poster abadi Hindi right would be well enough. As for the Directed by Tarun Dhanraj- people, I think Jasmin is form of likes, comments, nowadays. Talking about entry, she said, “Look I feel garnered great response, a challenge, so I began my role, I think Salman has an gir, Bolo Hau is a Mazedaar one person who has not edits, videos and it boosts this, Meera says, `Some- it’s quite natural. I don’t putting it on the must preparations in Mumbai interesting graph yet easy Love Story with Hyder- hidden her anger, happi- my confidence and gives times when I have time, think this was intentional abadi Tadka. Based in the ness, disapproval from watch list in January 2021. itself. I was meeting people to relate to.` at all, she was just being me the feeling of being I go through comments Ankit will be seen playing in Mumbai who were from Talking about working old city of Hyderabad it is anyone, so she deserves to loved,` she says. and I am aware of what herself all through the first be in the show. At least, she the role of Salman, who is a Hyderabad and trying to with some diverse actors populated with authentic four weeks, Aly’s entry However, Meera, who has my fans are talking about. quintessential Hyderabadi pick up certain manner- like Rich Chadha, Pulkit Hyderabadi characters, doesn’t make new friends been part of shows such I don’t react to negative did not change her or her every week,” she added. boy, who discovers himself isms and the dialect but Samrat and Ajay Devgn shot in real locations to as Vidya and Udaan, adds comments. For sure, I do behaviour, but definitely Meera wishes to see Jasmin while discovering love. I was just not confident. in the past Ankit said, “ I give it the authentic taste of that social media doesn’t read them. But it doesn’t gave her the confidence.” in the finale, and said, “You Talking about the film and When I arrived in Hyder- have had a great start to my Hyderabadi culture. Bolo have the power to make affect me. Although I do “’Bigg Boss’ house can be go girl. I want to see you in his tryst with the Hyder- abad before the shoot, my career as I got to work with Hau will have a theatrical or break someone’s career. react to nasty and vulgar a tricky place, and when the finale with the winner’s abadi Hindi accent, Ankit confidence started to build the likes of Richa Chadha, release in January 2021. `I don’t believe that. No comments because such you have someone by your trophy.” one or nothing has that people need to be put to side of course you will get Nowadays it’s all about kind of power. Although it their place,` she says. that confidence boost. It social media and how can play a stepping stone, She has been recently Chandni Sharma: Each episode of Ishq Mein Marjawan happens in real life too. active you are on it, says only we can make our own posting a lot of pictures Instead of making unnec- actor Meera Deosthale. career or break our career,` of herself on social media. essary statements people The actor says that while she says. `Almost all girls know how 2 is sure to keep you at the edge of your seats! should try and relate the she would have loved to The actor says that while to do their own basic hair contestant’s life to that with believe that it is their talent ctor Chandni and IMMJ2 lived up to the the outside world,” Meera she loves to keep her fans and makeup. After a point, which gets them work, Sharma, who plays expectations,` she says. added. abreast with what is going this lockdown got boring she says that social media the role of Ishani The first season of the The “Udaan” actress also on in her professional life, and hence I thought why A status is also something Angre Raisinghani from show was a huge success. expressed her disappoint- it is her personal life that not dress up and click and that makes a huge differ- Yash and Mamta Patnaik’s However, Chandni says ment over Eijaz Khan’s she prefers to keep under post some nice pictures on ence. `Up to two years back, Ishq Mein Marjawan-2, that this did not put any comment where he said wraps. `I understand Instagram. Also, it was the social media wasn’t so big says that thrillers always pressure on the star cast that he will see Jasmin out- the fact that am a public first time I had the time to and it wasn’t really about do well. The actor says the as everything is very dif- side if she wins the show. figure and with so much do all this fun stuff on my having a certain amount show is perfect for those ferent. `I think it’s just the She said, “It’s a people’s of exposure we have in Instagram,` she says. who love the genre. `The name that’s inspired from main feature of our show the first season otherwise, is that it keeps you on the the storyline is completely edge of your seat, making different, The characters An actor’s life is very demanding: Srishti Jain each episode interesting, are different and, of course, ctress Srishti Jain, was not proper. Well this is very interesting,` she says, we all really wanted it to who plays beautiful the fun part! Now I get to eat adding, `People want to bring laurels to the channel Navya Tiwari, was whatever I want so I can gain see variety. There are dif- and the makers as the first A recently unwell due to ton- the weight again. So in this ferent types of audience season did,` she says. sillitis. She went through a respect, I have no complains.` with different tastes. Some The actor loves playing her severe pain and fever which Hamari Wali Good News like comedy and others character and shooting for led to weight loss as well. recently completed its half- don’t. Similarly, we have the show as well. `Ishani is Srishti says,`This was the first century and Srishti is super our audience, who likes a total brat, a fashionista. time I dealt with tonsillitis excited about that. She feels thrillers and just can’t One thing that I love about and honestly I hope I never that an actor’s life is very get enough of it. They her is that she is so trans- have to deal with it again. I demanding and respon- are glued to their couch parent, hypocrisy doesn’t am going to be extra careful sible as the commitment to to watch their favourite work for her. What she is show.` The show went on inside, she is outside too,` from now on. Close to 90%of both are vital. She adds,`An air right after lockdown she says, adding, `Beyond my throat was blocked with actor’s life is always on the and the actor says that Dreams, the production swelling. Eating food was roll. It was not easy to give the audiences wanted to house, is like a family to like swallowing glass. I was the scenes cause I was mute, see something new at that me now. They take care of managing to swallow pills the production house had to time. `We were all bored to their artists and are very somehow because I had to hire a dubbing artist to dub death in the lockdown. At professional. This is my get better but I could barely my voice. that time, we wanted some- first show, so I really can’t it is from shooting regular any show right now. But I eat for 4 days. Plus I was dizzy most of the thing fresh and intriguing comment on how different shows. Of course, it is dif- really wish things get back I had constant fever due to the time but I couldn’t disappoint ficult and risky to shoot to normal as it was earlier.` infection. I’m still recovering my fans so I knew I had to go from the weakness. I have lost and give my shot. The show ‘Fight Back 2’ says becoming a victim is not a choice, weight as well since my diet must go on.` becoming a survivor is: Shipra Arora Manasvi Vashist: No one knew how the audience fact that becoming a victim is not a choice, becoming a would accept Ishq Mein Marjawan-2 post lockdown! survivor is.” “We are getting a good ctor Manasvi Vashist, he says, `Aryan is a spoiled response to the film and hope who plays the role of brat. The best thing about that it reaches more people,” AAryan in Mamta and Aryan is that he always does she added. Yash Patnaik’s show Ishq what he feels is right and he It features Sandeep Anand Mein Marjawan 2, says that never forgets his enemies.` in the lead role. The writer- the team was hoping that the Manasvi says that the first turned-producer called him show will be accepted by the season of the show was a a versatile actor, and added, audience. The show started super-duper hit and this “He is good at everything he right after the lockdown and put some pressure on the does. When I see him getting the team wasn’t sure how cast for the second season into the zone he puts me in the audience would react to too. `Certainly, there were it. `The audience needs some- awe. And I like casting people apprehensions. There was thing different than a typical with something they have pressure because the audi- never done. I feel any actor saas-bahu drama. But we all had our fingers crossed as ence had high expectations would enjoy that too.” due to the first season being Their first “Fight Back” was nobody knew how would the audience respond to the a big hit,` he says. Ask him about eve-teasing where a how if feels to work in the school-going girl learned show post the lockdown. For- tunately, the show received new normal, Manasvi says, self-defense on her own to `I didn’t do much during the fight her harasser. Shipra immense love,` says the actor, fter the success of the Shipra Arora and Shivan- “Women empowerment is lockdown, I would eat, work- shared, “Our first ‘Fight Back’ adding, `Without a doubt, the first short film in the kar Arora have come up so very important to us. This audience’s expectations were out, sleep, repeat! I am happy is about to hit one million series “Fight Back”, with a new short film. The ‘Fight Back’ is about domestic very high. And I am sure the to get back to work and we A views. Many people told us Content Ka Keeda creators former shared that it is about violence and focuses on the show met their expectations.` are pretty accustomed to the to make Part 2. domestic violence and said, Talking about his character, new normal now. Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 INTERNATIONAL 7 Countries begin to seal off Biden to receive COVID vaccine as UK amid new coronavirus variant surge Trump remains on sidelines LONDON, Dec 21 (Agen- cies): France became the immune responses.” latest European country Surgeon General Jerome to close all its borders with Adams cited that recom- the UK after Germany, mendation on CBS’s “Face Italy, Belgium, Denmark, the Nation” on Sunday Bulgaria, the Irish Repub- when asked if Trump lic, Turkey and Canada planned to receive the shot suspended flights amid on camera. growing concerns of an “From a scientific point “out of control” new vari- of view, I will remind ant of coronavirus spread- people that the president ing at a much faster pace in has had COVID within the parts of England. last 90 days. He received India, so far, remains in the monoclonal antibod- the travel bubble with the is “deadly serious” as the is heavily concentrated in UK, with strict testing and ies. And that is actually government tries to contain London, the South East self-isolation rules in place. one scenario where we tell the rapid strain of an “out and eastern England. Cases WASHINGTON, Dec Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif, and least 90 days to be vacci- COVID-19 and “should be But with most of Britain 21 (Agencies) : The leader Senate Majority Leader nated to avoid any poten- offered regardless of his- people maybe you should of control” virus. elsewhere in the country now in the strictest Tier 4 “This is a deadly disease, of the Trump administra- Mitch McConnell, R-Ky, all tial interference. tory of prior symptomatic hold off on getting the vac- do not seem to have shot lockdown, all non-essential we need to keep it under tion’s vaccination program were given doses Friday. “When the time is right, or asymptomatic SARS- cine, talk to your health up in a similar way so far. travel remains banned for control, and it has been says people who have been President-elect Joe Biden I’m sure he will remain CoV-2 infection.” provider to find out the the majority. Other coun- The government’s New made more difficult by infected with the coronavi- was to receive the shot on willing to take it,” White While there is no recom- right time,” Adams said. tries and territories to and Emerging Respiratory this new variant,” he said. rus — a group that includes Monday. House spokesperson White House press sec- announce restrictions on Virus Threats Advisory mended minimum wait The new variant is said to retary Kayleigh McEnany UK travel include Hong President Donald Trump All have chosen to publi- Brian Morgenstern echoed time between infection and be 70 per cent more trans- Group (Nervtag) estimates has given other explana- Kong, Israel, Iran, Croatia, — should receive the vac- cise their injections as part Friday. “It’s just something vaccination, because rein- missible, though health the variant could increase tions for the delay. She told Argentina, Chile, Morocco cine. of a campaign to convince we’re working through.” fection is uncommon in the experts say there is no the R number – or rate of reporters last week that and Kuwait. UK Prime Moncef Slaoui, the chief a skeptical public that the Trump has spent the last three months after a person evidence that it is more infection – by between 0.4 Trump was holding off, in Minister Boris Johnson adviser of Operation Warp vaccines are safe and effec- week largely out of sight is infected, the committee deadly or would react dif- and 0.9. The R number is part, “to show Americans will chair a meeting of the Speed, told CNN’s “State tive, in hopes of finally as he continues to stew said people who tested ferently to vaccines. “It is how many other people that our priority are the government’s emergency of the Union” on Sunday putting an end to a pan- about his election loss and positive in the preceding really too early to tell… but one person will infect on that the vaccine is safe for demic that has killed more floats increasingly out- 90 days “may delay vac- most vulnerable.” committee on Monday to take stock of the situation from what we see so far it average and an epidemic those who have recovered than 317,000 people in the landish schemes to remain cination until near the end “The President wants to as a huge backlog build is growing very quickly, is in effect if it rises above and offers stronger and United States and upended in power. It’s an approach of this period, if desired.” send a parallel message, up on the border with it is growing faster than one. Fears of the new vari- potentially longer protec- life around the globe. that has bewildered top But the advisers also rec- which is, you know, our France after even trucks [a previous variant] ever ant meant that over 21 mil- tion than does the virus Trump, who in the past aides who see his silence ommended that those who long-term care facility grew, but it is important to residents and our frontline and ferries were blocked lion people in England and itself. has spread misinformation as a missed opportunity for received the kind of treat- entry at the ports. Euro- keep an eye on this,” said workers are paramount in Wales who entered new “We know that infec- about vaccine risks, tweet- the president, who leaves ment Trump did should pean Union (EU) member Dr Erik Volz from Impe- tion doesn’t induce a very ed earlier this month that office January 20, to claim put off being vaccinated importance, and he wants rial College London. “The restrictions at midnight states are also due for a are being told to stay at strong immune response he was “not scheduled” to credit for helping oversee for at least 90 days. to set an example in that meeting in Brussels to dis- amount of evidence in home, while non-essential and it wanes over time. So I take the vaccine, but looked the speedy development of “Currently, there are no regard,” she said. cuss a more coordinated the public domain is woe- think, as a clear precaution, “forward to doing so at the vaccine and to burnish data on the safety and effi- Dr Anthony Fauci, the response as the number of fully inadequate to draw shops and businesses have it is appropriate to be vacci- the appropriate time.” The his legacy. Trump has also cacy of Pfizer-BioNTech nation’s top infectious coronavirus infections in strong or firm opinions on to close. Those living under nated because it’s safe,” he White House says he is still come under criticism for COVID-19 vaccination diseases expert, is among the UK jumped to 35,928 whether the virus has truly the newly-created Tier 4 said. “I think people should discussing timing with his failing to take the vaccine in persons who received those who have recom- on Sunday, down to the increased transmission,” restrictions in England will be vaccinated, indeed.” doctors. himself as an example to monoclonal antibodies or mended that Trump be much faster spreading new added Professor Jonathan now be unable to mix with Trump is now one of the Trump was hospitalised help allay concerns about convalescent plasma as vaccinated without delay. mutation of the novel coro- Ball, a virologist at the Uni- other households indoors only senior-most US offi- with COVID-19 in October its safety, especially among part of COVID-19 treat- “Even though the presi- navirus, with the country’s versity of Nottingham. at Christmas, unless they cials who has not received and given an experimental Republicans. The CDC’s ment,” they wrote, recom- dent himself was infected, death toll rising by 326 to It is thought the vari- are part of their existing ant either emerged in a the first of two vaccination monoclonal antibody treat- Advisory Committee on mending that vaccination and he has, likely, anti- hit 67,401. “Everybody, support bubble. patient in the UK or has shots, which began being ment that he credited for Immunization Practices “be deferred for at least 90 bodies that likely would particularly people in Tier Opposition Labour leader 4 areas, needs to behave as been imported from a administered last week his swift recovery. said the Pfizer-BioNTech days, as a precautionary be protective, we’re not Sir Keir Starmer accused sure how long that protec- if they might well have the country with a lower abil- as part of the largest vac- A Centers for Disease vaccine, which was the measure until additional Prime Minister Johnson tion lasts. So, to be doubly virus – that is the only way ity to monitor coronavirus cination campaign in the Control and Prevention first to receive authorisa- information becomes avail- of “gross negligence” and sure, I would recommend we are going to get it under mutations. nation’s history. advisory board has said tion, “is safe and likely able, to avoid interference said he should apologise that he get vaccinated,” he control,” UK Health Secre- The variant can be found Vice-President Mike people who received that efficacious” in people who of the antibody treatment for his handling of the pan- told ABC News. tary Matt Hancock said, across the UK, except Pence, House Speaker treatment should wait at have been infected with with vaccine-induced adding that the situation Northern Ireland, but it demic. Govt spyware targets phones of Al- Trump’s legacy He changed the Jazeera reporters: Report presidency but will it last DUBAI, Dec 21 (Agen- likely will lead to stron- Emirati and Saudi author- face meetings with sources. cies) : Dozens of journal- ger cooperation in digi- ities did not respond to “It’s not only very scary, WASHINGTON, Dec the limits of the law,” said “What we’re seeing right nominating for Pentagon ists at Al-Jazeera, the Qatari tal surveillance between requests for comment. but it’s the holy grail of 21 (Agencies): The most presidential historian now is really an assault on chief retired Gen. Lloyd state-owned media com- improbable of presidents, Michael Beschloss. the institutions of democ- Israel and the Persian Gulf The NSO Group cast phone hacking,” said Bill Austin, who also will need pany, have been targeted sheikhdoms. doubt on Citizen Lab’s Donald Trump reshaped “He altered the presiden- racy.” Current polling sug- Marczak, a senior research- a waiver. by advanced spyware in Apple said it was aware of accusations in a statement the office and shattered its cy in many ways, but many gests that many Americans, er at Citizen Lab. “You can Trump’s disruption an attack likely linked to the Citizen Lab report and but said it was “unable to centuries-old norms and of them can be changed and a majority of Repub- extended to the global the governments of Saudi said the latest version of its comment on a report that be using your phone nor- traditions while dominat- back almost overnight by licans, feel that Biden was stage as well, where he cast Arabia and the United mobile operating system, we have not yet seen.” The mally, completely unaware ing the national discourse a president who wants to illegitimately elected, dam- doubt on once-inviolable Arab Emirates, a cyberse- iOS 14, “delivered new firm said it provides tech- that someone else is look- like no one before. make the point that there aging his credibility as he alliances like NATO and curity watchdog has said. protections against these nology for the sole purpose ing at everything you’re Trump, governing by is a change.” takes office during a crisis bilateral partnerships with Citizen Lab at the Uni- kinds of attacks.” It sought of enabling “governmental doing.” The Citizen Lab whim and tweet, deep- Trump’s most enduring and also creating a tem- versity of Toronto said on to reassure users that NSO law enforcement agencies a host of allies. researchers connected the ened the nation’s racial legacy may be his use of the plate of deep suspicion for Sunday it traced malware doesn’t target the average to tackle serious organ- His “America First” for- hacks to previously identi- and cultural divides and trappings of the presidency future elections. that infected the personal iPhone owner, but rather ised crime and counterter- undermined faith in its to erode Americans’ views “That’s a cancer,” Water- eign policy emanated more fied Pegasus operators in phones of 36 journalists, sells its software to foreign rorism.” Nevertheless, it institutions. His legacy: of the institutions of their man said. from preconceived notions producers, anchors and governments to target a added, “when we receive attacks attributed to Saudi a tumultuous four years own government. “I don’t know if the cancer of past slights than current executives at Al-Jazeera limited group. Apple said credible evidence of misuse Arabia and the UAE over that were marked by his From his first moments can be removed from the facts on the ground. back to the Israel-based it has not been able to inde- … we take all necessary the last four years. impeachment, failures in office, Trump waged presidency without doing He unilaterally pulled NSO Group, which has pendently verify Citizen steps in accordance with Rania Dridi, a newscaster during the worst pandemic an assault on the federal damage to the office itself. troops from Afghanistan, been widely condemned Lab’s analysis. our product misuse inves- at the London-based satel- in a century and his refusal for selling spyware to Citizen Lab, which has tigation procedure in order bureaucracy, casting a I think he’s done tremen- Somalia, Iraq and Syria, repressive governments. been tracking NSO spy- to review the allegations.” lite channel Al Araby, never to accept defeat. suspicious eye on career dous damage in the last each time drawing bipar- Most unnerving to the ware for four years, tied NSO does not identify its noticed anything amiss. He smashed conceptions officials he deemed the several weeks.” Jeopardiz- tisan fire for undermining investigators was that the attacks “with medium customers. Although she said she’s about how presidents “Deep State” and shaking ing the peaceful transfer of the very purpose of the iMessages were infecting confidence” to the Emirati Prior to Sunday’s report, accustomed to Emirati and behave and communi- Americans’ confidence in power was hardly Trump’s American deployment. cate, offering unvarnished civil servants and the levers first assault on the tradi- targeted cellphones with- and Saudi governments, NSO’s spyware has repeat- Saudi criticism over her He pulled out of multi- thoughts and policy decla- of government. tions of the presidency. out the users taking any based on their past target- edly been found deployed reporting on human rights national environmental rations alike, pulling back Believing that the inves- He didn’t release his tax action — what’s known as ing of dissidents at home to hack journalists, law- agreements, an action that and the UAE’s role in wars the curtain for the Ameri- tigation into Russian elec- returns or divest himself a zero-click vulnerability. and abroad with the same yers, human rights defend- scientists warn may have Through push notifica- spyware. The two coun- ers and dissidents. Most in Libya and Yemen, she can people while enthrall- tion interference was a from his businesses. accelerated climate change. tions alone, the malware tries are embroiled in a notably, the spyware was was shocked to learn her ing supporters and unnerv- crusade to undermine him, He doled out govern- instructed the phones to bitter geopolitical dispute implicated in the gruesome phone had been infected ing foes — and sometimes Trump went after the intel- ment resources on a parti- He stepped away from upload their content to with Qatar in which hack- killing of Saudi journalist with invasive spyware on allies — both at home and ligence agencies and Justice san basis and undermined accords that kept Iran’s servers linked to the NSO ing and cyber-surveillance Jamal Khashoggi, who was several occasions starting abroad. Department — calling out his own scientists. He rage nuclear ambitions, if not its regional malevolence, Group, Citizen Lab said, have increasingly become dismembered in the Saudi October 2019. While the nation would leaders by name — and tweeted at members of turning journalists’ iPhones favoured tools. consulate in Istanbul in in check. “It’s a horrible feeling to be hardpressed to elect later unleashed broadsides his own party and used into powerful surveillance In 2017, the two Gulf 2018 and whose body has another figure as disrup- against the man running government property for And his presidency may be so insecure, to know my tools without even luring nations and their allies never been found. tive as Trump, it remains the probe, respected special political purposes, includ- be remembered for alter- private life wasn’t private users to click on suspicious imposed a blockade on Several alleged targets of to be seen how much of his counsel Robert Mueller. ing the White House as the ing, perhaps permanently, this whole time,” she said. links or threatening texts. Qatar over its alleged sup- the spyware, including a imprint on the office itself, His other targets were backdrop for his renomina- the nature of the US-China The coordinated attacks port for extremist groups, close friend of Khashoggi The zero-click vulnera- occupied by only 44 other legion: the Supreme Court tion acceptance speech. relationship, dimming on Qatari-funded Al- a charge Doha denies. The and several Mexican civil bility is increasingly being men, will be indelible. for insufficient loyalty; the Trump used National hopes for a peaceful emer- Jazeera, which Citizen UAE and Saudi Arabia society figures, sued NSO used to hack cellphones Already it shadows the post office for its handling Guard troops to clear a Lab described as the larg- served the tiny country in an Israeli court over the gence of China as a world without a trace, said Mar- work of his successor, of mail-in ballots; even the largely peaceful protest est concentration of phone with a list of demands, hacking. power and laying the foun- President-elect Joe Biden, integrity of the vote itself across from the White hacks targeting a single among them, shutting The NSO Group’s sur- czak. Last year, WhatsApp dation for a new generation who framed his candidacy with his baseless claims of House for a photo-op. organisation, occurred down its influential Ara- veillance software, known and its parent company of economic and strategic as a repudiation of Trump, election fraud. He named a secretary of in July, just weeks before bic-language TV network, as Pegasus, is designed Facebook filed an unprec- rivalry. offering himself as an anti- “In the past, presidents defense, Jim Mattis, who the Trump administration which the UAE and Saudi to bypass detection and edented lawsuit against While historians agree dote to the chaos and dis- who lost were always will- needed a congressional announced the normalisa- Arabia see as promoting mask its activity. The mal- the NSO Group, accusing sent of the past four years ing to turn the office over to waiver to serve because that Trump was a singu- tion of ties between Israel a political agenda at odds ware infiltrates phones to the Israeli firm of target- lar figure in the office, it and the UAE, the archival with their own. vacuum up personal and while vowing to restore the next person. They were the retired general had not ing some 1,400 users of its will be decades before the to Qatar. The feud continues to location data and surrepti- dignity to the Oval Office. willing to accept the vote of been out of uniform for consequences of his tenure The breakthrough deal fester, although officials tiously control the smart- encrypted messaging ser- “For all four years, this the American public,” said the seven years required took public what had been recently have indicated a phone’s microphones and vice with highly sophisti- is someone who at every Richard Waterman, who by law. are fully known. But some a long-secret alliance. Ana- resolution may be within cameras, allowing hackers cated spyware through opportunity tried to stretch studies the presidency at In that one example, Biden pieces of his legacy already lysts say normalisation reach. to spy on reporters’ face-to- missed calls. presidential power beyond the University of Kentucky. has followed Trump’s lead, are in place. Top News of J&K 8 SPORTS Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 Boxing Day Test crucial in deciding fate of the series against India: Joe Burns day for Australian cricket to back up their bowlers and finish the job really quickly.” Pacers Josh Hazlewood (5-8) and Pat Cummins (4-21) demol- ished India with the pink ball as the hosts won by eight wickets to take a 1-0 lead in the four-Test series. “We are the best team in the world, very confident against everyone in every venue. Our bowlers are unbelievable, so I think they bowled well in the first innings and didn’t get the rewards; in the second Tiger Woods watches his tee shot on the fourth hole during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tourna- innings, they (Indians) just ment in Orlando, Fla. nicked everything. “Our bowlers have done for a long time, so we know Time is ripe for a worldwide review into on-field ADELAIDE, Dec 21 role in (deciding the) fate back with a half-century in that game in and game out (Agencies) : If opener Joe of the series.” The absence his team’s second innings they are going to be doing Burns’ views are any indi- of Kohli and Mohammed at Adelaide Oval. that, putting pressure on safety: Ian Chappell cation, another onerous Shami will be “big losses” Burns said that a pull the opposition, it is a great task awaits an embattled but Burns is expecting a shot he played off pacer luxury that our team has,” ADELAIDE, Dec 21 nique a top priority. parties.” cussion is a case in point.” Indian team, as Australia strong comeback by the Umesh Yadav changed the he added. Young Indian (Agencies) : Former Aus- “In conducting this Chappell also stressed The recent talks of ban- is entering the second Test visitors. “I think Shami momentum for him. opener Prithvi Shaw is tralia captain Ian Chappell review it would be appro- on improving the bats- ning bouncers reminded believing that a favour- and Virat are obviously big “It is funny how in this struggling for runs but has advocated a review of priate to strengthen any men’s technique to face the Chappell of the 1980s Burns refused to give him able result for them in losses for India. In saying game how often one shot on-field safety measures in law regarding the protec- bouncer. when the West Indies fast any advice, saying he was Melbourne could “decide that the Indian team does can get you everything that cricket, saying it would be tion of tailenders in facing “... Just addressing the bowlers dominated world the fate” of the four-match have very good depth as you are searching for as playing against him. a good idea to “strengthen short-pitched bowling.” concussion-sub issue “I would not give him cricket. series. well. So, they are still going batters. Probably, the first any law” that can protect Being one of the finest doesn’t get to the heart of any advice, I am playing “There were rumblings in Trailing 0-1 in the series to be very challenging,” pull shot I hit off Umesh tailenders when they face experts of the game, Chap- the matter - it’s the rising Burns said. “It is always against him... I don’t know the ‘80s about banning the after the batting debacle Yadav, I was on four and short-pitched bowling. pell is very much mind- number of batsmen hit on hard to replace world-class actually what form he has bouncer, when the West here and with Virat Kohli felt amazing,” said the The run-up to the Test ful of the fact that it is the head that then leads to going back to India for players like that, but when opener, who has 1438 been in. I haven’t been fol- Indies were dominating. series between India and meant for the protection the need for a replacement the birth of his first child, we look (at the guys) that Test runs. The 31-year-old lowing him on how he is This wouldn’t have slowed Australia was marked by a of players, especially the player. India will be led by Ajinkya they got to come in, we are top-scored in Australia’s going. “He is obviously a the West Indies’ superiori- series of blows to head and tailenders. “Following the tragic Rahane in the remainder going to prepare well for second innings and he said quality player to be play- ty, but it would have result- concussion-related substi- He said complaining death of Phil Hughes, of the series. “We have the next game. We know it felt nice to be back among ing for India, opening ed in regular batting exhi- tutes, reviving the debate about a player not being Cricket Australia con- got some scars as well, we that Indians are going to the runs. “It is obviously the batting is very chal- bitions that were boring to around the use of bouncers a like-for-like replacement ducted a safety review. just have to prepare well, bounce back strongly,” the nice to make some runs lenging, but I might give watch and commentate on. some advice at the end of by fast bowlers. Chappell “seems pointless”. Incredibly, this process start well and carry on the opener added. myself again. In the lead Chappell said “replacing Shami was ruled out of the series and not now,” rejected the idea of banning A concussed Ravindra didn’t include a look at momentum from the last up to the game, I was short a concussed player is not game,” Burns said during a the remainder of the Test of few runs but more than Burns added. Burns took the delivery altogether. Jadeja being replaced by technique, which is the such a perplexing prob- virtual press conference on series after a nasty blow on anything it just was nice to a blow on his elbow off a “Any talk of completely leg-spinner Yuzvendra most important aspect in lem” during the COVID-19 Monday. “We know that his hand led to a wrist frac- get back the rhythm. Jasprit Bumrah delivery in banning the bouncer should Chahal in the T20 series is ensuring fewer batsmen Indians are going to bounce ture. Woefully out of form “I felt fantastic out there Adelaide but the opener be dismissed as quickly as a case in point. receive blows to the head,” pandemic. back in the next Test, which in the run-up to the series and looked to get the job has been cleared for MCG bowlers removed New “The heat rose in this Chappell said. “...Because teams are car- is going to play a crucial opener, Burns got his mojo done, (it was) an amazing after scans. Zealand batting bunny argument when Chahal “Often batsmen duck rying extended squads. Chris Martin,” Chappell claimed three wickets and into a short ball and get However, in normal times, wrote in ‘ESPNcricinfo’. the player-of-the-match hit. Many times a ball only the touring party will be BAI names full-strength squad; Sindhu, Saina to compete Instead, the batting great award in India’s narrow bounces between waist severely disadvantaged added, “The time is ripe victory. Complaining about and chest height but still if they only have 15 play- for a worldwide review a player not being a like- hits a batsman in the head ers for a series while the into on-field safety, includ- for-like replacement seems because he has taken his home side can choose from for first time since virus break ing batsmen, bowlers and pointless. It’s always going eye off the ball and ducked. a wider range of replace- NEW DELHI, Dec 21 gives us hope that tour- umpires, with batting tech- to be difficult to please all Will Pucovski’s latest con- ments,” Chappell opined. (Agencies) : India’s top naments can eventually shuttlers PV Sindhu and make a steady comeback Saina Nehwal will be seen in near future. Most of our Don’t think India can turn this as Adelaide was in action for the first time players haven’t played since the coronavirus- tournaments in the last 7-8 forced break when they months,” said BAI general compete in three upcoming secretary Ajay Singhania. their only opportunity: Brad Haddin tournaments in Bangkok, “However, they have MELBOURNE, Dec 21 tralia, feels the conditions lethal pace-bowling attack. get back into it, but the col- including the prestigious been training to the best of (Agencies) : Former Aus- at the Adelaide Oval were However, the visitors are lapse they had has to leave BWF World Tour Finals. their abilities at the camp. tralia wicketkeeper Brad conducive to the Indian without experienced Ishant some marks.” With Olympic qualifi- The purpose of sending a Haddin reckons the open- bowling attack. Sharma and Mohammed With skipper Virat Kohli cations in mind, the Bad- full-strength team in these ing day/night Test was “I thought their only Shami, who suffered a frac- returning home for the minton Association of tournaments is that players India’s best shot at win- opportunity to win a Test ture after being hit on the birth of his child, India are India (BAI) on Monday Thailand Open from Janu- of a number of tourna- can get the much-needed ning in the ongoing series match was the first Test at elbow by a Pat Cummins faced with selection dilem- announced a strong eight- ary 12-17. ments, this will be the first tournament practice ahead as it will be very difficult Adelaide. short ball during India’s mas. member squad to partici- The tournament will be time that top Indian play- of the Olympic qualifiers,” for the visitors to script a “I thought the conditions second innings on Satur- “There were a few per- pate in the three upcoming followed by Toyota Thai- ers, apart from Srikanth, he added. turnaround after demoral- suited their bowling and I day. formances from the Indian tournaments, scheduled in land Open (January 19-24) will feature in any interna- The team will also be ising eight-wicket loss in thought they’d get enough “They had a great bowl- batsmen that will come January. The team, con- and the prestigious HSBC tional tournament. accompanied by singles Adelaide. runs. But I don’t think ing attack the last time under scrutiny over the sisting of Olympic-bound BWF World Tour Finals The former World No. 1, foreign coaches Agus Dwi India were bundled out they’ll be able to turn it they come out here, and next week. shuttlers Sindhu, Saina, which is rescheduled for Srikanth had made a come- Santoso and Park Tae for their lowest-ever Test around. now with Shami out with “Do they go in with B Sai Praneeth, Kidambi January 27-31. After the back when he played the Sang and doubles coach score of 36 in their second “You’ve got one Test up a broken arm they don’t (Wriddhiman) Saha? Srikanth, Satwiksairaj coronavirus outbreak in Denmark Open in October. Dwi Kristiawan alongside innings as Australia at Brisbane where no one have enough depth to Who goes to the top order Rankireddy, Chirag Shetty, March disrupted the sport- “We are very happy to support staff consisting of claimed an eight-wicket beats Australia. These next cover that,” said Haddin. for Prithvi Shaw? Rohit Ashwini Ponappa and N ing world resulting in can- see badminton finally get- Kiran Challagundla, John- win in the pink-ball Test to two wickets will be suited Reflecting on the Indian Sharma comes out of quar- Sikki Reddy, will begin cellation or postponement ting back on the court. It son, Evangelina Baddam take a 1-0 lead in the Bor- to Indian cricket, but I don’t batting collapse Haddin antine, does he come back their campaign with Yonex and M Srikanth. der-Gavaskar trophy. think they’ll be able to turn said: “I think it’s really into the side? “I don’t think they will it around,” Haddin added. concerning.” “They have a lot of things Kerala’s stoppage time goal salvages 1-1 draw (recover from the loss),” India created history by “Yes, India were driv- they’re going to have to Haddin told SEN Radio. registering their maiden ing the game and we were tackle over this next week The 43-year-old, who fea- series win Down Under talking at the start of Day 3 leading into this next Test,” prolongs East Bengal’s wait tured in 66 Tests for Aus- in 2018-19 on the back of a about how Australia would Haddin added. BAMBOLIM, Dec 21 of Debjit Majumder’s reach too made some impressive a Nishu Kumar from the (Agencies): SC East Ben- from a fantastic cross by moves. close range but his power- Gayle, Afridi confirmed to play in 4th edition gal’s agonising wait for Abdul Samad as the goal Rafique raided the Kerala ful shot ballooned over the their first ever Indian Super was an effort by two prom- box taking a through bar. League victory continued ising Indian substitutes ball from Maghoma and Five minutes later, Kerala of Abu Dhabi T10 after conceding a stoppage who came in at the break to squared it for a surging Blasters almost scored ABU DHABI, Dec 21 (Agencies) icon player in their ranks. He held the Isuru Udana is set to showcase his time goal to be held 1-1 by manage a rescue act for the Pilkington on his left. the equaliser when Sahal : Cricket superstars, including the record for the fastest century in the slower ball variations as the icon Kerala Blasters FC at the Kibu Vicuna-coached side. But a desperate Kone tried headed the ball to Jordan likes of Chris Gayle and Shahid ODI format for more than 17 years. player for the Bangla Tigers. GMC Stadium here . The result meant both to intercept in between Murray inside the box and Afridi, have been confirmed to play “I look forward to coming back to Another World T20 winner - Thisara In a battle between two teams remained winless only to slide the ball into the Aussie unleashed his in the fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi the Abu Dhabi T10 and playing in Perera will provide his services with winless teams, Bakary after six matches but SC his own net, handing the powerful strike. slated to be played from January 28 one most stunning stadiums in the both, bat and ball as the chosen icon Kone’s own goal gave East Bengal (two points) ISL debutants their third But the Robbie Fowler- to February 6 next year at the Sheikh world” said Afridi. Dwayne Bravo, player of the Pune Devils. SCEB a 16th minute lead. managed to came out of goal from six matches. coached side made a lucky Zayed Stadium. former captain of the West Indies, “Although we have hosted numer- The Kolkata giants nearly bottom, overtaking Odisha Promising youngster escape with Debjit Majum- Gayle will take centre stage as the will be the icon player for the Delhi ous local and international cricket secured their maiden ISL FC on goal difference in the Sahal Abdul Samad’s sub- der making a stellar save icon player for Team Abu Dhabi. Bulls. events in the past, our commitment to win from six matches 11-team standings. stitution at the break gave by a strong arm to deflect “The shorter the format, the more He last year led Maratha Arabians host the second season of Abu Dhabi but there was drama and KBFC remained at ninth Kerala the much-needed the ball out for a corner. exciting the game becomes. I can’t to title victory. Deccan Gladiators T10 enhances our gold star portfolio heart break in store for the place with three points. spark in the attack but the Kerala Blasters goalkeep- wait to play at the Zayed Cricket Sta- have named spinner Sunil Narine as of world-class destination sporting Robbie Fowler-coached East Bengal looked the red-and-gold maintained er Albino Gomes also made dium again, watch out Abu Dhabi - a their icon player. Defending champi- events. It builds upon and expands side when it conceded better team in the first half their slender lead till the a couple of brilliant saves, Gayle storm is coming,” said Gayle in ons Maratha Arabians have decided our profile for bringing together the the equaliser with less a with Anthony Pilkington disastrous last minute. the best came in the 87th a statement. to back experience for this season as top athletes in world sport and offer- minute left before the final playing as sole forward The 23-year-old came minute when his finger His West Indies teammate Andre they have signed the World T20-win- ing elite competition and unparal- whistle. making some fine raids, close to scoring first in touch denied Maghoma as Russell will be a part of the Northern ning player Shoaib Malik as their icon leled entertainment value,” said Aref The 19-year-old Jeakson while Jacques Maghoma the 66th minute when he SC East Bengal came too Warriors as icon player. player. The former Pakistan captain Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu The Qalandars will have Afridi as will lead the Arabians side. Dhabi Sports Council. Singh headed the ball out and Mohammed Rafique took the possession from close but remained far. Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 STATE / CONTD.... 9 Two days International Conference Amit Sharma received Agni Award Advisor Bhatnagar reviews status from Defence Minister inaugurated at SMVDU ed with the Kalam Centre of major health projects experts from India and for Science & Technology ulty position and status of and Rajouri, Advisor was abroad. Co-convener of Top News Report (KCST) at Central Univer- para medical staff was also informed that the work on the conference Dr Suren- sity of Jammu. Amit is the JAMMU, Dec 21: Advi- assessed for these colleges. these projects is going on der Singh coordinated with nodal person at DRDO for sor to Lieutenant Gover- Regarding AIIMS Vijay- smoothly and they will be all participants for smooth KCST. He is also member nor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar, pur Samba, Advisor was completed well within the conduct of this online con- of advisory committee & on Monday chaired a high informed that the work is assigned deadlines. ference. Court member of Cen- level meeting to review going on in full pace with Advisor was also Prof. V. K. Bhat, Dean tral University of Jammu. progress on major proj- exterior works fully com- informed that under Phase Faculty of Humanities, Honrable Vice Chancellor ects of Health and Medi- pleted besides the classes III of Centrally Sponsored Dr. Kapil Bansal, Dr A. of Central University Pro- Top News Report cal Education (H&ME) for first batch of MBBS for Schemes two new medical K. Mallik, Dr Kuldeep fessor Ashok Aima con- Department being execut- academic session 2020-21 colleges for Handwara and Kumar Sinha. Raj, Dr. Kamini Pathania, JAMMU: Amit Sharma, gratulated Amit on behalf Top News Report ed in Jammu and Kashmir have been started from Udhampur have been sanc- Prof. Sinha appreciated Dr Rakesh Kumar and Director and Cyber Advi- of CUJ for his achievement. under PMDP, Centrally GMC Kathua on makeshift tioned for which the requi- efforts made by School of Dr Sandeep Sharma were sor, Defence Research and He was also Awarded KATRA, Dec 21: A two Sponsored Schemes and arrangement basis. site formalities have been Mathematics to organize present during the inaugu- Development Organisa- Special Award for Strate- days online International other schemes including Regarding AIIMS Awa- started and PWD (R&B) this conference during this ral ceremony. tion has received the pres- gic Contribution for the Conference on “Mathe- AIIMS Jammu and AIIMS ntipora, Advisor was has been engaged as exe- critical time of pandemic. Invited speakers Dr. D tigious Agni Award for year 2012 by the Defence matical Sciences and Com- Kashmir. informed that the exte- cuting agency for carrying Dr A. K. Das, Coordina- S Hooda, Dr. Rajinder Self-Reliance from Defence Minister and has been part putational Intelligence” in The meeting was attend- rior works are near to out the civil works. tor of the Conference gave Sharma (Oman), Dr. Sand- Minister Rajnath Singh. of the Indian delegation in association with Advance ed by Financial Commis- completion, construction Advisor Bhatnagar direct- a brief introduction and eep Poddar (Malaysia), He is the youngest UN for deliberations in UN Research Educational Soci- sioner H&ME, Atal Dulloo; of approach road is going ed the officers to start the spoke about the confer- Dr. Vijay Vir Singh (Nige- awardee to receive the GGE and UN OEWG. ety (ARES) is inaugurated MD Jammu Kashmir Proj- on in full swing besides work on these colleges at ence. Dr Das informed that ria), Dr. R. R. Bhargava award in the cyber secu- He was awarded disser- in Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ects Construction Cor- arrangements have been the earliest besides the pro- there will be 11 technical (IIT, Roorkee), Dr. Shiv rity domain. A resident of tation prize for his mono- University (SMVDU), poration (JKPCC), Vikas made to start first batch of cess of creating posts as per sessions in which 17 invit- Raj Singh (CCSU, Meerut) UT of Jammu and Kashmir graph “The Art of Cyber Katra on Monday. Kundal; Director Health MBBS for academic session MCI guidelines should also ed talks and 125 contribu- were also graced the occa- and son of Prof S D Sharma wars” at the UK Defence This two-day conference Services, Jammu, Dr. 2021-22. be initiated in advance. tory papers will be deliv- sion with their presence. of Jammu University, he Academy in 2009. He is is organized in the memory Renu Sharma; Principal Advisor Bhatnagar Similarly, Advisor Bhat- ered in these two days. At the end organizing has made the entire coun- also Awarded Special of Great Mathematician GMC Jammu, Dr. Shashi directed the concerned exe- nagar also took a detailed In her address chief guest secretary of the conference try and the UT of Jammu Award for Strategic Con- Srinivas Ramanujan as Sudhan Sharma; Director cuting agencies to expedite appraisal of other health of the conference Prof. Jain Dr Sandeep Bhougal pro- and Kashmir proud. tribution for the year 2012 22nd December is celebrat- Coordination New Medi- the pace of work so that projects like Government spoke about the impor- posed vote of thanks. Amit is actively associat- by the Defence Minister. ed as National Mathemat- cal Colleges Dr. Yashpal these prestigious projects Unani Medical College and tance of Mathematics and ics Day which is the birth Sharma; MD Jammu and can be completed within Hospital, Ganderbal, Gov- stressed upon the fact that anniversary of Ramanujan. Doda: Dir HP&M inspects Paryoute fruit Kashmir Housing Board the fixed timelines and ernment Ayurvedic Medi- Mathematical methods are Prof. Renu Jain, Vice (JKHB), MD Jammu and dedicated to the public at cal College and Hospital, not only used in Science Chancellor of Devi Ahalya Kashmir Police Housing the earliest. He maintained Jammu and five Nursing and Engineering but are and vegetable Mandi University, Indore was the Corporation (JKPHC), that these reputable proj- Colleges at Jammu, Kisht- extensively used in other Top News Report about the departmental activities and flag- chief guest of the inau- Director ISM, Chief Engi- ects will revolutionise the war, Sopore, Baramulla fields of modern knowl- ship schemes including PM FME Schemes, gural session. Dr. Uday neer AIIMS CPWD, Chief health scenario of Jammu and Anantnag (sanctioned edge. DODA, Dec 21: Director Horticulture e-NAM and Direct marketing schemes etc Pratap Singh, Convenor of Engineer R&B, Jammu and and Kashmir. under PMDP) being exe- Guest of Honor Prof A. Planning and Marketing J&K, Imam Din run by the department. the Conference welcomed other concerned officials About the projects being cuted by different agencies K. Sharma, Dean faculty on Monday inspected fruit and vegetable Area Marketing officer Doda, Sunil all guests, participant to while Mission Director executed by JKPCC like like JKHB and JKPHC. of Sciences in his address Mani here at Paryoute. Singh, SDAO Pranoo Kuldeep Raj and the conference and pre- NHM, Bhupinder Kumar, GMC Anantnag and GMC Officers from these exe- encouraged young par- He interacted with the stakeholders and DHO Doda besides other officials of the sented the message of Vice Principal GMC, Srinagar, Baramulla, Advisor had cuting agencies apprised ticipants to interact with growers of the area and made them aware department accompanied the Director. Chancellor Prof. Ravindra Dr. Samia Rashid, Direc- a detailed project wise the Advisor about the tor Health Services, Kash- assessment of present status of these projects and mir, Samir Mattoo; Chief status of the works being informed him that works Jugal Kishore boosted morale of BJP Workers Engineer R&B, Kashmir, executed there. are going on in full swing Showkat Jeelani, Princi- MD JKPCC briefed the at these important projects. Top News Report panied by all district BJP He said and added that He said that the new 370. The DDC would be pals of GMCs Anantnag, Advisor about the prog- Addressing the officers units Presidents of Dis- BJP is a party which is Laws for J&K, amended able for the formulation Baramulla, Kathua, Doda ress of its projects besides of the executing agen- JAMMU, Dec 21: trict Jammu present in working for the uplift- by the BJP led Govern- of development pro- and Rajouri participated reasons for delay in some cies, Advisor Bhatnagar Bharatiya Janata Party the meeting Vinay Kumar ment of all the people irre- ment at the Centre, would grammes, speedy devel- through video confer- projects which are running directed them to gear up (BJP) is just not a collec- Gupta BJP District Presi- spective of their religion, eventually change the opment and economic encing. The meeting had behind the given comple- their men and machinery tion of like-minded activ- dent Jammu, Harbhajan caste, creed as the party’s overall scenario of Jammu upliftment of the people elaborated discussion on tion dates. so that desired pace can be ists, but it is a spectacular Singh Pammi District RS soul agenda is develop- and Kashmir as these he said. present status of various Advisor directed the MD maintained for achieving bouquet of multi colour Pura, Jagdish Bhagat Dis- ment and betterment laws are for the welfare. BJP District President works being executed JKPCC to speed up the the results on ground. He flowers, dispersing its trict Akhnoor, Rajinder of people of all the seg- He said that the problem Jammu Vinay Gupta under all major projects works and remove the bot- asked the senior officers of fragrance to the whole Singh Chib District Rural, ments. Sharma stated that of unemployment would delivered vote of thanks undertaken by different tlenecks that are hindering the agencies to personally society. BJP comprises Gen Secretary Org Jammu BJP is committed to uplift end with new reforms to party activists and he executing agencies besides the pace of the works and visit the projects they are of caring family members Poonch Inderjeet Sharma poor of the poorest to give as big corporate houses, said that for the last more any impediments coming complete all the allotted handling so that the issues bonded with unselfish accompanied him. benefits of for dozens of industrialists, real estate than 70 years, the people in execution of these vital projects within fixed time- be resolved. love and strong emotions. Jugal Kishore, while public welfare schemes owners would set up their of Jammu and Kashmir works were also deliber- lines. He impressed upon Speaking during the Meeting chaired by addressed the meeting have been launched by units in J&K which would have become the victims ated upon in detail. the MDJKPCC to finish the meeting, Financial Com- Member of Parliament and complimented the the central government. provide huge employ- of dynastic politics. Advisor also reviewed works on classrooms and missioner, H&ME, Atal Jammu Poonch Con- party leaders and work- Jugal emphasized the ment opportunities for With this, all three tiers the status of procurement laboratories before the Dulloo asked the officers stituency Jugal Kishore ers of district Jammu and party workers that the youths. of Panchayati Raj institu- of medical equipments onset of new academic ses- and representatives of exe- Sharma while address- boosted their moral for erstwhile State has always He further said that tions will be formed in and furniture for the sion for which admissions cuting agencies to expedite ing a party meeting at their working in recently been a victim of dynasty DDC poll in J&K will be the UT for the first time newly established Medi- are going on. the pace of works so that BJP Headquarter, Tri- held DDC elections for politics of NC, Congress the first major political in the history of the region cal Colleges of Anantnag, Regarding the projects the projects are completed kuta Nagar, here. Jugal their sincere efforts in and PDP who looted it for activity to take place after which would strengthen Baramulla, Doda, Kathua executed by R&B Jammu in time and dedicated to Kishore Sharma accom- DDC elections in J&K. their own interests. the abrogation of Article grassroots democracy. and Rajouri besides fac- like GMC Doda, Kathua public.

FROM PAGE 1 winter season.” (PSO) of a People’s Democratic Party leader Accordingly the instant case was registered Farmers start day-long President of Travels Agents Association of at Natipora. for cheating youth on in Crime Branch Jammu under the relevant Kashmir (TAAK), Farooq Ahmad Kuthoo Soon after his disappearance, a missing sections of law for in-depth investigation. ‘relay’ hunger strike also said the early snowfall in Gulmarg and report was lodged at Police Post Chanapora, pretext of bank jobs During the course of investigation oral, is closed,” it added. Sonmarg has increased tourists’ interest in according to his family. Lal, son of Jagat Ram, resident of Bhalwana documentary as well as scientific evidence Farmers are protesting against the Farmers holidaying in the Valley. While on 17 December, the audio message Tehsil Mohalla District Doda against the was collected and offences are fully estab- (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement “We are getting a lot of queries for the went viral in which a person identifies him aforementioned accused duo to the effect lished against the accused persons. During of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, winter season. Most of the hotels are booked as ‘Irfan’ can be heard saying to his parents that he is a business man by profession and the course of investigation it also came to fore 2020, the Farmers Produce Trade and Com- in Gulmarg till January,” said Kuthoo. Many “Not to search him as he has chosen the way running a hardware store at Thatri District that Sajad Ahmed Najar is a habitual offender merce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020, travellers had to postpone their visits to Kash- of Allah and is safe.” Doda for the last more than eight years and and has four cases registered against him at and the Essential Commodities (Amendment) mir due to non-availability of the rooms in while the accused no 1 is retired doctor from PS Kishtwar. Act, 2020. Gulmarg. ‘Chillai-Kalan’ begins on Sheep Husbandry Department and also had The three farm laws, enacted in September, A traveller from Kolkata, Vaibhav, had a Timber depot at Doda in the name and style NC assails ED action have been projected by the government as arranged his tour for Kashmir on Christmas. dry note in Kashmir of M/S Royal Timber Depot, the accused no 2 major reforms in the agriculture sector that However due to non-availability of rooms at they said. is residing at Kishtwar and alleged that both against Dr Farooq, terms will remove middlemen and allow farmers Khyber, he had to postpone his plans to the The mercury in Pahalgam tourist resort the persons with criminal intention hatched to sell anywhere in the country. second week of January. “We are three fami- in south Kashmir improved by over three criminal conspiracy to cheat him,” spokes- it as political vendetta However, the protesting farmers have lies, we couldn’t get rooms at Khyber hotel degrees from the previous night’s low of person said. solidarity with Dr Farooq Abdullah, saying expressed apprehension that the new laws from December 25 onwards till January next minus 7.7 degrees Celsius to settle at a low of Rehmatullah Khora allured the complainant the BJP will fail in its machinations of would pave the way for eliminating the week. We had to shift our dates to the next minus 4.6 degrees Celsius, the officials said. that Sajjad Ahmed Najjar has good relations maligning opponents and settling political safety cushion of Minimum Support Price available dates at Khyber,” he said. They said Gulmarg recorded a low of minus with the higher authorities of J&K Bank and scores by stooping too low. and do away with the mandis, leaving them Secretary-General JK Hoteliers Club Tariq 6.4 degrees Celsius, up from Sunday’s minus can manage job for the complainant as a clerk The signatories to the joint statement at the mercy of big corporates. The Centre has Rashid Ghani said it is almost after a year that 7.5 degrees Celsius. in J&K Bank and on the inducement of both included Provincial President Devender repeatedly asserted that these mechanisms tourism has picked up in the Valley. Qazigund, the gateway town to the valley, the accused persons, complainant gave them Singh Rana, Ajay Kumar Sadhotra, Surjeet will remain. “We have faced a lot of hardships for the recorded the minimum of minus 4.6 degrees Rs. 6.20 lakh to them on different occasions Singh Salathia, Harbans Singh, Rattan Lal past year. Finally, we are doing some busi- Celsius, while Kupwara, in the north, regis- through cheques and cash, spokesperson Gupta, Sheikh Bashir Ahmed Sajjed Ahmed Gulmarg hotels sold ness,” Ghani said. “We are hopeful that in tered a low of minus 2.5 degrees Celsius and added. Kichloo, Syed Mushtaq Ahmed Bukhari, summer also, the tourists will continue to Kokernag, in the south, minus 3.9 degrees After receiving the money, spokesperson Javed Ahmed Rana, Qazi Jalal Ud Din, Brij out as tourists return to visit.” Celsius, the officials said. said, the accused adopted delaying tactics Mohan Sharma, Th. Kashmira Singh, Bushan Valley Tourism is the key sector of Jammu and The Meteorological Office has said while and later, the complainant requested them to Lal Bhat, Jugal Mahajan, Khalid Najeeb Kashmir’s economy and accounts for almost 8 no major snowfall is expected till the end of payback the money but they didn’t pay any Suharawardy, Ajaz Jan, Haji Mohd Hussain, the Gondola too would be made operational per cent of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). this month in the union territory, there is a heed to his requests. T.S Wazir, Bimla Luthra, Deepender Kour, soon. possibility of light snowfall at a few places in The accused, however, gave two cheques Vijay Laxami Dutta, Satwant Kour Dogra, “We require a minimum of 2-metre thick Natipora boy joined Kashmir on Monday. amounting Rs 3, 50,000 each of J&K Bank Vijay Lochan, Abdul Gani Teli, Anil Dhar, snow for the second phase. In the next snow- HDFC Bank respectively to the complain- Mohinder Singh, Gurdeep Singh Sasan, Dr. fall, we will make it operational as well,” he militant ranks: Police Two arrested for stealing ant but to the utter dismay of the complain- Gagan Bhagat, Sawarn Latta, Prem Sagar said. neutralised. It is a normal trend,” the SSP said. ant when he approached for en-cashing the Aziz, Dilshad Malik, Reeta Gupta, S.S Travel and Hospitality sector is also upbeat About the number of active militants in Sri- Rs 10 lakh from a bank amount, the complainant was given a Memo Bunty, G.H Malik, Pardeep Bali, Jagjeevan over the good tourist footfall. President Travel nagar, he said the city is surrounded by five branch in Jammu by the concerned Banks that HDFC account Lal. Dharamveer Singh Jamwal, Som Nath Agents Society of Kashmir (TASK) Mir Anwar districts and within the span of 10 minutes has been closed and J&K Bank A/c has insuf- Khajuria, Tanveer Ahmed Kichloo, Pyare said there are ample no of bookings confirmed they can enter this jurisdiction. suspects -- Sanjeev Kumar and Sahil Sharma, ficient balance, spokesperson said. Lal Sharma, Naresh Bittu, Mohinder Gupta, upto 31st Dec 2020. “Gulmarg hotels are also “It is a floating population. There can be both residents of Kathua, he added. During Thus, cheating the complainant and duping Ajeet Kumar Sharma, Romy Khajuria, Sunil sold out for this period.” Anwar said early presence of one militant at one time and it a sustained interrogation, both the accused him of Rs. 6.20 lakhs on the pretext of provid- Verma, Shafayat Ahmed Khan, Bhushan snowfall has played a vital role in tourism can be bigger any other time. Our agencies confessed to their crime and cash worth Rs ing Job of a Clerk in J&K Bank. Uppal, Bagh Hussain Rathore, Sardar Sucha revival. are fully prepared and activated,” he said. 9.40 lakh was recovered at their disclosure, On receipt of the complaint, spokesperson Singh, Ashok Singh Manhas, Ashok Dogra, “Both the stakeholders and department of Earlier on 14th December, Irfan Ahmad Sofi the officer said. said, a preliminary verification was initiat- M.K Yogi. Rashida Begum, Nar Singh, Ch. tourism have played an important role in Son of Nazir Ahmad Sofi, resident of Natipora ed by Crime Branch Jammu and during the Rehmat Ali, Daljeet Sharma, Tarshem Khul- the promotion of tourism which is bearing area of Srinagar, went missing after suspected CBJ charge-sheets duo course of enquiry allegations were prima- lar, Rajeev Gupta, Iftkhair Choudhary, Jatin the fruits this time. We are hopeful of a good militants shot dead a Personal Security Officer facie substantiated. Bhat, Rakesh Singh Raka and Ravi Dogra. Top News of J&K 10 STATE Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 Nine Panchayat members ADC reviews Poshan Abiyan join Apni Party training in Kupwara Top News Report

KUPWARA, Dec 21: Additional Deputy Com- missioner (ADC), Kup- wara, Nazir Ahmad Lone who holds the Addi- tional charge of District Programme Officer on Monday reviewed the progress of training under Poshan Abiyan in the dis- trict. It was informed in the Top News Report ward number-6, Halqa redressal of public griev- meeting that training for Kachhanambal besides ances. six Modules under Incre- Besides, Block Resource of the Poshan Abhiyan on besides, motivating preg- implementation of the SRINAGAR, Dec 21: prominent political activ- “The Party will support mental Learning Approach Group, consisting of ground. nant ladies for institutional Poshan Abhiyan in the Nine Panchayat mem- ists of the area Manzoor you all in your efforts to (ILA) of Poshan Abiyan has Supervisors has also been The meeting was deliveries. district. bers along with dozens of Ahmad Gakhad Margund lessen the miseries and been received by District framed for similar training informed that the objective The ADC, on the occasion Child Development Proj- their associates from Block and Ghulam Hassan Siyam sufferings of people. I also Resource Group consisting who will in turn sensitize of ILA is to reduce infant directed the concerned to ect Officer Kupwara, G.N. Kangan district Ganderbal Margund. hope and believe that you of all Child Development the Anganwari workers for mortality, mal nourish- work with added zeal Sheikh and Supervisors on Monday joined Apni Dozens of associates of all will work tirelessly to Project Officers (CDPOs) effective implementation ment and stunting rate, for holistic and effective attended the meeting. Party at its office in Lal the Panchayat representa- make the people aware and selected Supervisors. Chowk, Srinagar. tives also joined the Party about the Party’s agenda The Panchayat representa- who were welcomed by the and its commitment to Gita Jayanti 2020 tives who joined the Apni Party’s provincial president empower the people in Dr. Ajaz Wani awarded Doctor of Literature Party included: Mehraj- Kashmir. J&K,” Mir remarked. is on Dec 25 ud-Din Bhat Panch ward The newly joined Pan- Party leaders Javid Top News Report Top News Report number-9 Halqa Chatter- chayat members stated that Ahmad Mir, Muzaffar JAMMU, Dec 21: Shri rgul, Abdul Ahad Mir, Apni Party’s socio-eco- Reshi, Mohsin Zaffar Shah, DODA, Dec 21: Dr. Ajaz Ahmed Kailakh Jyotish Evim Vedic ward number-3 Panch nomic and developmental Showkat Ahmad Mirand Wani, Head Department of Zoology, Sansthan Trust, President Halqa Arigoripora-A, agenda motivated them to and Nazir Ahmad Mir Government Degree College Doda Mahant Rohit Shastri said Siama Bano Panch ward work under its banner for were also present on this was awarded Doctor of Literature Gita Jayanti is the birthday number-1 Halqa Airgoripo- the welfare of the people in occasion. (D.Lit) degree by United Nations Uni- of Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. ra-A, Shareefa Bano Panch their respective areas. Speaking on the occasion, versity for Global Peace USA. This day falls on Shukla ward number-2 Halqa Mar- Addressing the occa- the new entrants avowed to The convocation was held at Cal- Ekadashi of the Margshir- gund, Tahira Bano Panch sion, the Provincial Presi- extend full cooperation and cuta (West Bengal) on 19th of Decem- sha month every year and ward number-8 Halqa dent Kashmir Mohammad work indefatigably in their ber 2020. this year Celebrated on 25 Margund, Abdul Majeed Ashraf Mir welcomed the areas in strengthening of the The event was jointly organised by USA . versity and has also published 24 December Friday 2020. Bijran, Panch ward number- new entrants into the par- Party cadre so as to mitigate International Benevolent Research It is pertinent to mention here that research papers in both peer reviewed It is that sacred day 7, Halqa Margund, Man- ty-fold and hoped that they the sufferings of the people Foundation, Academy of Univer- Dr. Wani is first person from Chenab national and international journals when Lord Krishna gave zoor Ahmad Siyam Panch will work relentlessly for in their respective areas. sal Global Peace USA and United Nations University for Global Peace region to be awarded by such uni- particularly during lockdown. the immortal message to Arjuna in Kurukshetra. Shrimad Bhagavad Gita ED action against Farooq Abdullah ‘Wall of Humanity’ initiative started is the need of the hour, he stressed that people should read Gita daily sheer political vendetta: Hakeem and go through the text by Team Shaheen for getting inner peace and it opts every lame excuse darkest period of democ- Top News Report members including Shah- attaining eternal knowl- to undermine and sub- racy in the country. din Naik, Manmohan edge. It allows individu- SRINAGAR, Dec jugate voice of dissent Hakeem Yaseen urged Sharma, Dr Riaz Frash, als and families to lead a 21: Chairman Peoples in Jammu and Kashmir the Centre to rise above Nayeem Sajad and others. courageous as well as an Democratic Front (PDF) including those of main- vested political consider- Pertinent to mention active life that is produc- Hakeem Yaseen has stream political parties. ations to help to restore here that on the very tive. There is not an iota of termed the action of He said it was most democratic and secular first day of starting doubt that Bhagavad Gita Enforcement Directorate unfortunate that the values in the politically this initiative this wall is supreme in its power to (ED) against sitting MP democratic and constitu- most sensitive border received dozens of items inspire humans to pursue and former Chief Minis- tional rights of the people state like Jammu and including jackets, sweat- a righteous path prompt- ter, Farooq Abdullah as a of Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir. ers, pherans, footweras, ing individuals to think political vendetta to brow were being trampled He called for bringing caps, books, notebooks positively, to take fair beat opposition in Jammu with impunity each pass- flexibility in the Center's etc from different donors decision and have a right and Kashmir. ing day. rigid and egoistic policy including Ghulam Nabi perspective towards life. In a statement, Hakeem He said continued witch towards Kashmir polity Wani, Farooq Ahmed Gita-Mahatmya, if some- Yaseen said though hunting against politi- and shun operation of Top News Report team Shaheen started of any of these items vis- Batt, Ali John Batt, Ariba one properly follows the nobody was above law but cal leaders of Jammu its unconstitutional and an initiative of "Wall of ited there and take it from Tabasum, Rayees Wani, instructions of Bhagavad- the timing and the circum- and Kashmir including unfair means to score indi- BUNJWAH, Dec 21: Humanity" at Bus Stand this wall. Jaffer Khan and Younes Gita, one can be freed from stances suggest that ED Dr Farooq Abdullah was vidual political mileage. Team Shaheen, a phil- Akhyarpur Jakyas where This initiative of Team Tak. all miseries and anxieties action against NC patron deplorable. He said present policy of anthropic organisation people are coming and Shaheen was inaugurated Inaugural programme in their life, and one’s and former Chief minis- He described the use the Center towards Kash- headed by Tasleem Wani, donating winter items, by Alhaj Ghulam Nabi for this "Wall of Human- next life will be spiritual ter, Farooq Abdullah was of central agencies like mir affairs was against like previous years in books, footwears etc for Wani, Ishaq Rasheed ity" was concluded by and we appeal to remain sheer political vendetta Enforcement Directorate the overall interests of the winter seasons this year poorest ,widows and Malik, Liaqat Ali Sheikh, president Touseef Malik united and to work for and witch hunting. (ED) and National Inves- country as it only adds to too started providing orphans. Ishaq Aarif and Dr Farhat by presenting vote of the preservation of their He said since the day tigation Agency (NIA) to the already existing alien- winter stuff to poorest, These items are hanged in presence of President thanks to all invitees and culture and their moral present ruling party at the settle scores with opposi- ation among the people of widows and orphans. on this wall of humanity Team Shaheen Touseef guests who participated values. Centre took over reins of, tion political parties was Jammu and Kashmir. In this connection today, and then any one in need Malik and other team in this activity. Paytm Money to host India’s first-ever Poshan Abhiyan training reviewed at Kupwara Top News Report (ILA) of Poshan Abhiyan has been that the objective of ILA is to reduce retail investor focused ETF MasterClass received by the District Resource infant mortality, malnourishment Top News Report CEO, Edelweiss AMC, before! I strongly recom- and other markets. 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Radhika Gupta- MD & way it has never been done as it happened in the US Paytm Money. ing process while taking in confi- Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 STATE 11 GGF dedicates 200th COVID-19 Drama of DDC polls shall be Medical Camp to United Nations over tomorrow, NPP shall launch Top News Report movement for return of statehood JAMMU, Dec 21: Gandhi Top News Report insult to the residents of J&K caring for the population of Global Family (GGF) J&K and particularly the Dogras two regions. on Tuesday organised JAMMU, Dec 21: Prof. whose leader had founded The constituencies were 200th COVID-19 Medical- Bhim Singh, Supremo of the state. created in total violation of cum-Awareness relief JKNPP and Sr. Advocate, Prof Bhim Singh said that delimitation rules. Similarly Camp at Nai Basti, Khan- Supreme Court of India the restoration of statehood each district was given 14 pur near Youth Hostel, while addressing a con- and holding of delimita- DDC constituencies without Nagrota in collabora- ference in Jammu with Sr tion of J&K is the first target caring for the population tion with Indian Systems leaders of JKNPP including before the Panthers Party and area of each district. of Medicine J&K, Akhil Anita Thakur, Gen Secre- and this movement shall be Some districts in Jammu Bhartiya Safai Karamchari tary, Neeraj Dewan Gen launched from J&K to Delhi. and some districts in Kash- Sangh and Green India Sec PTU. About the DDC election, mir valley had population Foundation, where AYUSH Addressing a press confer- he described this election as less than three and a half Immunity Boosting drugs ence in Jammu, NPP Supre- a deception which misled lakh whereas some districts were supplied by ISM to mo demanded restoration the voters of J&K. There was in both region have districts locals through their expert of statehood of J&K which a big fraud and big decep- with population over 6 lakh team of doctors, following was founded by Maharaja tion for the residents of J&K yet each district has been the guidelines issued by Gulab Singh in 1846. that 140 seats were reserved provided 14 DDC constitu- the local administrations. He said that demolition for the 10 districts of Jammu encies. This is deception and The camp organised by Relief and Response team, the success of the camp Later he informed the and volunteers of associ- of statehood of J&K on 5th and 140 seats for 10 districts failure of the administration GGF J&K is dedicated to Jaswinder Singh Kuku, to the spirit of Mahatma gathering regarding the ated NGOs for their never August 2019 was a great of Kashmir Valley least to ensure justice. the United Nations for its Dr. Prem Sharma, Robert Gandhi, Father of the 200th relief camp and the ending spirit to help others strong bond with India, a Robin Gill, Raman Sharma, Nation. distance covered by the during this pandemic. founding member. Younis Mattoo, Lucky Addressing the gathering organisation to reach so He also expressed grati- Farmers holds protest at Kotli Shah Daula Over 1000 people were Chida, Er. Govind Ram he put stress on the cur- far. Defining the efforts tude towards ISM J&K Top News Report should be withdrawn at the earliest. attended by team of doc- Sharma, Neeraj Sharma rent pandemic situation of the organization along Director Dr Mohan Singh Describing the Modi government of the tors of ISM deputed by Dr. representative of civil soci- prevalent worldwide. He with the Directorate of ISM and all district ADMOs R S PURA, Dec 21: In support of the Center as anti-farmer, he said that the Suresh Sharma, ADMO, ety and local administra- laid emphasis on the fact and associated NGOs, he for their trust in the NGO - farmers’ movement on the Sindhu border farmers of the country are agitating in the Jammu including Dr. tion. that the corona crises can observed that completing Gandhi Global Family. For in protest against the bills passed by the cold weather but sadly the central govern- Garima Sharma, MO, Dr. While inaugurating the only end in two scenarios 200 camps was not that the successful completion central government, on Monday, farmers ment is not meeting the demands of the Nidhi Sharma, MO, Dr. camp the Chief Guest Lt – the first being a medical easy. of the camps in Jammu & of the entire region also protested vigor- farmers. He said that in order to benefit Shifali Sharma MO, Dr. Gen Sharma appreciated ending and other is a social But as the journey began Kashmir, he thanked each ously against the central government in the industrialists, the Modi government Sukhpreet Kour, MO and the role of Directorate of ending. on 20th April 2020, the & every single person the village Kotli Shah Dulla area and R S at the center has cheated the farmers a lot. pharmacist Nishad Kha- ISM, GGF COVID19 Relief The medical elimination support from the commu- associated with him. How- Pura Miran Sahib kept the road blocked He said that if the government does not juria. and Response Team under of the pandemic stems nity began pouring in and ever he also emphasized The farmers warned the government meet the demands of the farmers at the Earlier, awareness on the ages of Gandhi Global from the development of what seemed to be diffi- that the journey had not that if the government does not withdraw earliest, then the agitation of the farmers Covid-19 was also conduct- Family J&K and the associ- an effective and safe vac- cult became easy. With the ended and with more such these bills soon, a team of farmers from will be intensified throughout the country, ed by a team of doctors. ated NGOs those who are cine. conclusion of today’s camp associations, the spirit of RS Pura area will also reach out to sup- which will be responsible for the Modi The camp was inaugu- involved in the service of Focusing on social ending, the number of beneficiaries humanity will continue to port them among the agitating farmers government at the center. rated by Lt. General Retd. humankind during this he requested people to has reached to about 50000 prevail. Congress leader Choudhary Mohan Singh, The protesting farmers said that in sup- Rakesh Sharma in the pandemic risking their maintain basic hygienic across Jammu & Kashmir. On the occasion, team of chief of the Gurdwara Parbandhak Com- port of the agitating farmers, a team of presence of Dr. Sanjogita lives. standards like washing He appreciated each & doctors and members of mittee, Jagjit Singh Jagga, former minister farmers from the area will soon leave for Soodan, Health Officer, In his address, President hands, wearing masks & every member of GGF the relief & response team Chaudhary Garu Ram Ramesh Lal Mottan the Indus border and the movement will JMC, local SDPO, local sar- Gandhi Global Family J&K maintaining physical dis- Covid19 Relief & Response were honoured by Gandhi etc. said that the black bill introduced by be continued till the government fulfills panch, panches, Covid-19 Dr. S.P Varma attributed tance in their daily life. Team, ISM Staff members Global Family. the central government for the farmers the demands of the farmers. DDC contesting candidate Govt committed to provide best facilities from Gurez joins Apni Party to budding sporting talents: Sethi Top News Report Top News Report JAMMU, Dec 21: BJP led SRINAGAR Dec 21: Government at the Centre Suraya Rafiq an indepen- is keen to spot local talent dent DDC contesting can- and hone their skills which didate from Gurez, district will match the national and Bandipora alongwith her international standards. husband Feroze Iqbal Wani He said government is who is also a prominent committed to provide the social activist in Gurez on best facilities to the UT’s Monday joined Apni Party budding sporting talents. at its office in Lal Chowk, This was stated by Yud- Srinagar. hvir Sethi, BJP J&K Vice Hailing from the village President during the Final of Gurez block Suraya, Match of Christmas Gold with a Bachelor’s degree Cup T20 Tournament-2020 is known for her socio- organized by the All J&K political activities in the ening of the Party and Mohammad Altaf Bukhari mined to work indefatiga- Christian Welfare Asso- the minds of the people. young generation away match by 50 runs. A total area. Her husband, a prost pledged to extend full that convinced them to join bly for equitable develop- ciation at MA Stadium “In a place like Jammu from evils of society like of 15 matches were orga- graduate in Urdu was in cooperation in getting the the Party. ment in all the regions and Jammu. and Kashmir, sports can drugs and liquor. nized during the tourna- the teaching profession but people rid of the miseries “Before making our mind sub regions of Jammu and Sethi, who was the Chief build the bridges. It can The senior BJP leader ment. Govind Sharma was later switched over to social in Gurez. to join here, we analyzed Kashmir. Guest on the occasion, said take the UT out of difficult said that J&K is blessed announced Man of the activism in Gurez. The join- “We have opted for the performance and politi- “I understand the unex- that sports is on top prior- times and our youth can with unique talent and Match while the award ing ceremony took place politics as a profession by cal rhetoric of other tradi- plored potential of the ity of Union Government really play their positive huge potential which of Man of the Series was in presence of the Party choice. So after analyzing tional parties. We realized Gurez Valley. The nature led by Prime Minister role in the development of needed to be harnessed in shared by Bhanu Gupta President Syed Moham- the Apni Party’s develop- that other political forums has not only bestowed it Narendra Modi and that UT. Sports are as essential full. He asked the organiz- and Yogesh Sikka. mad Altaf Bukhari, Party mental agenda and com- have been responsible with serene picturesque is why Jammu and Kash- for life as academics,” he ers to keep on conducting Corporator Anil Provincial President Kash- paring it with the rest in the not only for the political but also made it resource- mir is witnessing massive added. such kind of sport events Masoom, Organising Sec- mir Mohammad Ashraf political field, we arrived at uncertainty in J&K but for ful for costly spices. I along- infrastructural develop- Sethi congratulated the so that the youth can be retary Yousuf Don, Rubina Mir, Party Media Advisor a conclusion that we should the underdevelopment of with my party colleagues ment in terms of construc- All J&K Christian Welfare provided with appropri- Akhtar BJP leader, Teastus Farooq Andrabi and State extend our support to this Gurez valley,” Wani added. pledge to work for the bet- tion of modern day cricket Association for organizing ate platform. Sotra, David, Ashu, Law- Secretary and District Presi- Party and work under this Speaking on the occasion, terment of lives of inhabit- stadiums, sports com- a T20 tournament in most Earlier, the Final match rance Sotra, Sebastian, dent Budgam Muntazir banner,” Suriya observed. Apni Party President Syed ants of Gurez valley who plexes and Khelo India professional manner. He of T20 Tournament was Sunny Khokar, Naridner Mohi-ud-Din. Her husband remarked Mohammad Altaf Bukhari have faced all odds but programmes being imple- said such tournaments will played between Game Gupta Chairman DFA On this occasion the new that it is the rational and while welcoming the new never shied away from mented in a big way. enable to identify talent Changers and Champi- Jammu, Kamaljit, Shehnaz entrants pledged to work realistic approach of the entrants into the Party-fold participating in democratic Sethi said that sports has amongst young cricket- ons Cricket Club in which Iqbal and Rajesh Sumbri untiringly for strength- Apni Party President Syed said that his party is deter- processes,” Bukhari added. a unique power to change ers as it will also keep out Game Changer won the were also present. BJP OBC Morcha releases devotional Congress grievous over DEO finalises counting passing away of Motilal Vora arrangements at B’la album dedicated to Mata Bawe Wali Top News Report Meanwhile, DEO con- Top News Report Vora was a strong pillar vened a meeting of various Top News Report of the Party, who remained BARAMULLA, Dec 21: concerned officers wherein SRINAGAR, Dec 21: committed to the cause of District Election Officer he emphasized to ensure that JAMMU, Dec 21: Bharati- The Jammu and Kash- serving and strengtheing (DEO) Baramulla, Dr G N ya Janata Party JK-UT OBC the counting of votes is con- mir Pradesh Congress the Party throughout his Itoo on Monday took spot Morcha President Braham ducted smoothly. Committee (JKPCC) has long political career. inspection of counting cen- Jyot Satti released an album He directed the concerned expressed profound grief The passing away of Vora ters in the district to finalise of devotional songs titled to ensure adequate heating, over the passing away of is indeed an irreparable arrangements put in place ‘Train Chali Bawe Darbar ‘ lighting and other necessary veteran Congress leader loss, Congress Leaders for smooth and transparent during a programme held arrangements so that the staff Motilal Vora, describing said. conduct of counting process at BJP OBC Morcha Office, associated with the process it as an irreparable loss to G. A. Mir recalled the scheduled on 22 December, Jammu in the divine pres- may not face any incon- Party. selfless services of Vora 2020. ence of omni-potent, omni- venience. Moreover, DEO In a condolence message to Nation, saying that On the occasion, the DEO present and omni-scient stressed to strictly follow all JKPCC President G. A. the organizational skills visited Govt Degree College Jagat Janani Bawe Wali the requisite COVID-19 SOPs Mir and other senior party and leadership qualities for Boys Baramulla, SKUAST Mata. and guidelines to avert any expressed deep sorrow of departed leader shall College Wadoora Sopore and kind of eventuality. The singer of Album is ( East Mandal Secretary BJP by Sahil Mahajan. Album album is full of devotional over the passing away of always be remembered. ITI Pattan where the counting During the visit, the DEO Lakshmi Sartaj, Music has OBC Morcha ), Vikas Pandit was released on YouTube songs to Mata Bawa Wali. veteran Congress Leader The veteran leader was a centers have been established was accompanied by SSP been composed by Kumar ( Album Publicity Incharge ) Channel “Maa Bawe Wali This kind of devotional Motilal Vora and conveyed visionary and upright per- to take the final appraisal of Baramulla, Sopore and elec- Gourav, Lyrics by Saranga and crew of album was pres- Records” . Sunil Prajapati albums will inherit devo- deepest condolences to sonality, G. A. Mir added various arrangements put tion Observers besides other Watalvi, Directed by K.K ent at the occasion. Publicity Secretary BJP OBC tional and spiritual thoughts family, friends and follow- and paid rich tributes to in place for conduct of DDC concerned officers and offi- Malhotra and produced Braham Jyot said that this Morcha JK-UT, Vineet Gupta in the public. ers of the departed leader. late Motilal Vora. and ULB election counting. cials. Top News of J&K Top News of J&K Jammu, Monday, December 21, 2020 Jammu, Monday, August 24, STATE 2020 12 Shiv Sena seeks cow Dharmarth Trust employees meets DSS president, submit memorandum protection in J&K Top News Report JAMMU, Dec 21: Con- Top News Report tinuing their agitation on 21st day, Dharmarth Trust JAMMU, Dec 21: Lead- employees in their Jan ers of Shiv Sena Bala Jagran Abhiyan on Monday Saheb Thackeray Jammu met President Dogra Sadar and Kashmir unit reiter- Sabha and former Minister, ated their determination Th Gulchain Singh Charak for protection of cow and at Dogra Hall, here. demanded to open Gov- A delegation led by ernment added Gaushalas Senior Member of Dharm- in every district of Jammu arth Trust Employees and Kashmir. Association, Rajinder Today under the lead- Shastri along with General ership of Party president Secretary Sunit Sharma, ciation President, General demands and issues are Sharma, Rajinder Shar- UT, J&K Manish Sahni , ex-President Th Karnail Secretary and office bearer genuine and Dharmarth stri, Jagjeet Chand, Anil dozens of Shiv Sanik par- Chand, active members Brij with malafide attention Trust management must Sharma, Balwant Shatari, ticipated the 60th birth and revengeful attitude take action in this regard Harbans Shastari, Madan from the stage and jointly age of space and resources. scholars present on this Mohan Sharma, Rampal festival of Swami Dwarka to crush the trade union immediately. Charak Sharma, Pt. Jeeven Kumar, appealed for efforts on a Swami Gangdar Maharaj occasion also expressed Sharma, Sneha Handa, ex- Shastri Maharaj and Gau activities,” they said. assured he would also Kundan Lal, Subash Shas- war footing. added that Prime Minister their views and gave a General Secretary Pritam Gopal Mahayagya orga- Whenever employees take up their issue with tri, Rakesh Shastari, Rekha Sahni said that huge cow Narendra Modi has started blessing to the people pres- Sharma¸Pujari Vimal nized by Dwarka Shas- raised their voice, they told concerned authorities for Devi, Bandana Devi, Sneha sheds should be built at the Kamdhenu Yogna but the ent with hymns and reli- Khajuria, Sanjeev Kumar tri Seva Trust at the holy Charak, said, their service early redressal. Handa, Vimal Khahuria, government level for cow same is not visible on the gious Bhajan. Sharma and Purshottan Samadhi site in Sauhajna. has been terminated or and Earlier, the association Bablu Kumar, Pt. Ashwani protection in Jammu and grass root in UT of J&K. Several leaders and activ- Sharma met Th Gulchain Shiv Sena leaders and it is already happened in members held a con- Kumar, Sat Paul Pandit, Kashmir. He appealed to He further appealed to ists attended, including Singh Charak and submit- Gangadhar Maharaj joint- 2001 when the service of dolence meeting in the Rajesh Kulkarni , Sagar the Manoj Sinha, Lieuten- people not let their domes- President Women Wing ted the charter of demands ly aware the people on this the Association President premises of Ranbireshwar Singh and Bhikham Singh ant Governor of Jammu tic cows free on roads as Meenakshi Chhibber, Gen- to him. serious issue and awake and General Secretary Temple to express grief were also present. and Kashmir to open cow majority of these animals eral Secretary Vikas Bakshi, “We demand to merge all the government with the were terminated as they and sorrow over the sad shelter and take appropri- become victims. Vice President Ramesh the temples under Dharm- demand of grand Gausha- projected the demands and untimely demise of ate steps to protect cows. Various religious preach- Gupta, Vikas Dewan, arth Trust with Shri Mata JMC seals seven shops las at the government level of the poor and low paid 21-yrs-old son of the Asso- Sahni said that many pri- ers and intellectuals shared Secretary Balwant Singh, Vaishno Devi Shrine Board on every districts of J&K. employees of the trust and ciation’s President Vivek vate Gaushalas of Jammu their opinions on the occa- Praveen Gupta, Rakesh to protect the symbol of due to non-payment Shiv Sena State Presi- also expose the corrupt pol- Bandral. They observed are doing commendable sion. Handa Geeta Rani and Dogra heritage or consti- dent Manish Sahni taking tute independent board to icies of trust management two-minute silence in the a pledge to protect cow work but are facing short- The saint society and Dimple. of rent run the affairs properly,” and now they again adopt respect of departed soul. Top News Report they apprised Charak. same method to suspend They prayed to almighty to “We also submitted char- our five employees so that grant eternal peace to the JAMMU, Dec 21: On the Rescue operation and medical assistance ter of demands to trust rest of employees remain noble soul and courage to instructions of Commis- management but instead silent. the bereaved family to bear sioner, JMC, Avny Lavasa of holding talks and settled After listening to the this irreparable loss. under the supervision of provided to accident victims by Army their demands the man- issues of employees, Surjeet Singh, Parsho- Assistant Commissioner agement suspended Asso- Charak asked them their tam Sharma, Ram Paul (R), JMC, Sudhir Bali Top News Report Jammu Municipal Corpo- ration on Monday sealed KISHTWAR, Dec 21: It seven municipal shops at has been an endeavour of GCW Bhagwati Nagar hosts webinar on Trikuta Complex Dogra the Indian Army to pro- Hall, Jammu due to non- vide assistance to the local protection for ‘Violence against women’ payment of rent dues. population of the region, Top News Report Professor) was the resource person for The shopkeepers were especially during times of the webinar, who is presently Heading served several notices to emergency. JAMMU, Dec 21: Government College the Department of Psychology, Govt. deposit the rent arrears Continuing the same for Women, Bhagwati Nagar, in collab- P.G. College for Women, Gandhi Nagar accumulated against them spirit, Indian Army res- oration with Rotary Club Jammu Elite, Jammu. but despite lapse of stipu- cued passengers of a on Monday organised a Webinar on the She enlightened the students about vari- lated time period they Maruti Suzuki Eco bearing theme “Violence/Abuse against Women” ous factors that lead to domestic violence, have failed to deposit the No JK17A-0477 who were under Manodarpan initiative of Depart- its impact and how to resolves issues relat- same. travelling from Kishtwar ment of Higher Education, J&K. ed to it. She also narrated many examples Further, Jammu Munici- to Thatri on 20 Dec 2020. Principal of the college, Prof. Minnie of empowered women who faced vari- pal Corporation appealed On getting first-hand Sharma, welcomed the guests, the ous kinds of violence and came out as to all municipal allottees information about the resource persons and participating stu- an achiever. Around 72 students of the Commercial/Residen- incident, Army represen- dents. college participated in the webinar. They tial to deposit rent dues tatives carried out a rescue Prof. Minnie Sharma stressed upon the raised various queries and also shared along with GST upto 30th operation where they res- Drabshala. team while other were thankful to the army for fact that girls need to be economically self- their experiences on the issue. November 2020 to avoid cued all five passengers One of the passenger had given first aid on the spot. their timely intervention sufficient and have the identity of their The programme was organised by Dr. legal action i.e. sealing of alongwith the driver from suffered concussion, who This helped in saving pre- in providing assistance own as this would be a major factor which Preeti Salathia, Convenor, Psychological their premises and cancel- the vehicle which had was shifted to Thatri Govt cious lives. to them in times of emer- provide them a secured future. Cell and vote of thanks was presented by lation of allotment order. toppled on NH 244 near Hospital by the rescue The local population was gency. Dr. Manisha Saroop Kohli (Associate Dr. Pawaneet Bali. Dimple alleges ban BJP goons granted immunity from legal of 4G internet is conspiracy to benefit action in District Udhampur: Harsh Top News Report Majalta, Singh narrated ing the people. Where how the Mahila Panther is the stream of law and JAMMU, Dec 21: Accus- leader contesting election order? Where is level play- ing the BJP of unleashing from Khoon constituency ing field?, asked Harsh. its goons to sabotage the was dragged out from her Drawing the attention of polls in Jammu region vehicle, assaulted, abused Lt. Governor towards the and district Udhampur and threatened by one of reign of terror unleashed in particular, Harsh Dev the drunk ruffians not to by the BJP in district Singh, JKNPP Chair- dare address the public Udhampur, Singh sought man and former Minister meeting at the native vil- arrest of all the culprits Top News Report pur High Court road. also lambasted the local lage of BJP’s Ex-MLA. including the BJP Ex-MLA He alleged if the govt is administration for provid- “The goon himself RS Pathania and Sarpanch JAMMU, Sep 21: Presi- not ready to start the 4G ing shelter to the criminal admitted that he was pro- Bhugtrian for conspiring dent, Mission Statehood internet in Jammu Kash- elements owing allegiance vided liquor by the said assaults on Panther lead- & president Jammu mir then why the home to the Saffron party for Ex-MLA who instigated ers and workers. He said West Assembly Move- ministry has given permis- reasons best known. him to commit the crime. the hunger for power has ment, Sunil Dimple led sions to Pvt Companies, “While the NPP workers The said Ex-MLA had made BJP to go berserk frivolous grounds, the BJP which brought disgrace to leader. a strong protest to start JIO, Ambani, reliance and were harassed, humiliat- crossed all limits of late with its frenzied goons leaders and workers were BJP for demeaning entire The filthy and profane the 4G internet services others. He alleged the govt ed, attacked, manhandled when he along with his causing unrest and inse- granted immunity despite women folk, Singh said language used by the along with large number has sold all BSNL towers and abused on several gun-men/PSOs pounced curity among the people. proven misconduct and Sarpanch Bhugtarian, Sarpanch against her is of Traders on Amphalla of Jammu to Ambani and occasions, the BJP hooli- upon NPP leader Pawan “Its high headed Ex- criminal conduct on their who was tutored by some duly recorded and video- New plot, Janipur High pvt companies. gans are granted immu- Rassal and assaulted MLAs are abetting the part. BJP leaders prevented him graphed. It’s shocking Court. Traders stopped Dimple demanded the nity from legal action and and manhandled him at commission of offences He rued the recent epi- (Harsh Dev), wife Manju while the NPP president the Jio cable work being prime minister Narinder allowed to go scot free Basantgarh in Ramnagar by using poor people sode wherein FIR was Singh and Son Raj Pratap was booked, the admin- done without valid per- Modi & LG Manoj Sinha to despite repeated com- constituency. Despite over others. Ironically, the registered against Bal- Singh from entering the istration had failed to act missions. restore 4G internet servic- plaints against them. Two lodging FIR against the administration is acting as want Singh Mankotia polling booth. And when against BJP leaders who Addressing the traders, es in Jammu and Kashmir. set of laws are running notorious Ex-MLA, he is its stooge to execute the for alleged violation of he failed in doing so, he have been blatantly insti- Dimple said the Central Rajnesh Mahjan, Sud- in J&K. One for the BJP still moving scot free”, dirty plans”, said Harsh. Model Code of Conduct hurled filthy abuses upon gating their workers to Govt is not ready to start ershan Sharma, Ashok and other for the opposi- regretted Harsh. Gagan Pratap Singh in the DDC elections has Manju Singh using highly cause harm on the JKNPP the 4G internet services Khana, Thodu Ram, Dheraj tion”, said Singh. He was He said the Saffron lead- State Secretary, Surinder further proved how the derogatory language and leaders, lamented Harsh”, and the Govt has given Gandotra, Sanjay, Vipan, addressing a press confer- ers were seen threatening Chouhan District Presi- administration was being tried to assault the family. said Harsh. Contract to Jio, Ambai and Mukesh, Jetinder Gupta, ence in Jammu today. voters to cast their votes dent (Jammu Rural) and abused by the ruling party The said Sarpanch later Recalling the earlier all roads have been dug Dev Raj, Ricky, Dheraj Addressing the media, in BJP favour during the Gurdeep Singh Raju for promoting its politics admitted that he had the assault on Manju Singh the whole west assem- Gupta, Mukesh, Nainder Harsh said while the Pan- elections. They were also Youth Secretary (Jammu of vendetta. right to abuse Mrs. Manju by BJP goons during DDC bly constituency and the Kumar, Papu Gupta and thers Party workers were seen having scuffle with Urban) were also present Reiterating latest episode Singh as he was a BJP elections at village Kail in Amphalla, new plot, Jani- Manjeet Anand. booked by the police on the voters and intimidat- in the press conference.

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