th 24

Friday 16 April | 03 Ramazan | 1442 Hijri | Vol:24 | Issue: 89 | Pages:12 | Price: `3

www.kashmirobserver.net twitter.com / kashmirobserver facebook.com/kashmirobserver Postal Regn: L/159/KO/SK/2014-2016

3 CITY 7 FASTING AND HEALTH 5 STATE IN RAMADAN FREQUENT POWER OUTAGES IN PUBLIC SERVICE DEPARTMENTS Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and SHOULD FOCUS ON EFFICIENT SRINAGAR, IRK RESIDENTS self-training. Muslims fast in accordance The Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited (KPDCL) with our religious requirements, but there are SERVICES: ADV BHATNAGAR has failed to adhere to the power schedule even in the holy THINK medical benefits as well. Generally, fasting Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar month of Ramadan, leaving the residents across Srinagar... has been used by patients for weight... Thursday chaired a meeting to review the Summer...

Widom Govt Defers Durbar Move Over Humour is mankind’s Active Corona greatest blessing Covid-19 Surge —Mark Twain Press Trust Of India Cases In J&K Cross

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir government on 10,000 Mark Thursday deferred the bian- 3RD RAMAZAN nual darbar move to Srinagar 1141 More Test Positive, Four More Die Iftar Sehri saying that the civil secre- TODAY TOMMOROW tariat, which is the seat of Press Trust Of India fatalities, they said. FIQAH 07:05 04:31 the Union Territory admin- Of the fresh cases, 707 HANAFIYA istration, shall function both SRINAGAR: Jammu and were reported from the FIQAH in Srinagar and Jammu cities. Kashmir on Thursday re- Kashmir division and 434 JAFARIYA 07:13 04:30 As part of the biannual corded 1,141 new coronavi- from the Jammu division. darbar move and the civil rus infections that pushed The officials said Srinagar secretariat's shift, other the number of active cases district recorded the highest move offices and the Raj in the union territory past number of fresh cases at 418, Bhavan were scheduled to the 10,000-mark for the first including 71 travellers, fol- close in Jammu on April 30 time this year, officials said. lowed by 215 in Jammu and to May 1 and set to begin With the fresh cases, 136 in Baramulla. functioning in the summer Jammu and Kashmir's cu- The number of active cas- capital from May 10. mulative tally has risen es in Jammu and Kashmir The practice of darbar to 1,42,877. The death stands at 10,040, move - under which the ad- toll climbed to 2,046 while 13,0971 pa- ministration functions in with four new tients  More On P10 Jammu during six months of A man recites holy Quran inside the shrine of Sufi saint Hazrat Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) in Khanyar locality winter and in Srinagar dur- of the Old City on Thursday. KO Photo, Abid Bhat ing summer -  More On P10 SCHOOLS, COACHING CENTRES CLOSED TILL APRIL 30 CRPF Officer Falls s coronavirus cases show no sign of decline, the Jammu and Kash- mir government on Thursday ordered closure of all coaching centres From Building, Dies India, Pak Held Secret Ain the Union Territory besides extending closure of all schools till SRINAGAR: An Assistant sub- April 30. “All schools in J&K shall continue to remain  More On P10 inspector of paramilitary CRPF died after he fell from a two-storied building in Reshipora area of south Talks On Kashmir: Report IT IS FURTHER ORDERED THAT ALL Kashmir’s Shopian district on COACHING and tuition centers imparting Thursday. 48-year-old ASI, Shyam Observer Monitoring Desk people in New Delhi told Reuters. in-person teaching to Students shall Singh son of late Dayal Singh, who “That is why nobody is talking it was posted at 178 battalion CRPF SRINAGAR: Before a surprise up in public, we don’t even have remain closed in the entire J&K till 30.04.2021.” Reshipora Shopain fell down from a ceasefire announcement by a name for this, it’s not a peace two-storied building in the wee hours India and Pakistan on February process. You can call it a re-en- on Thursday, a police official said. 25, the top intelligence officers gagement,” one of them said. The injured ASI, he said, was shifted from the two nuclear countries Both countries have reasons Police Files Case Over Hartal Call to SKIMS Soura where  More On P10 held secret talks in Dubai in to seek a rapprochement. January in a new effort to calm The report also said that the posted a press release allegedly Army Repatriates tensions over Kashmir, the Indian foreign ministry did Fake Tweet Claimed issued by the separatist leader Reuters news agency reported. not respond to a request for Geelani Had Called For wherein he purportedly called for a Pak Resident Quoting two unnamed peo- comment. Pakistan’s military, general shutdown against what he JAMMU: A man, who had inadver- ple with close knowledge of which controls the ISI, also did A Shutdown: Police alleged as "killing of children and tently crossed the Line of Control the matter, the report said that not respond. desecration of religious places". into India, was on Thursday sent officials from India’s Research Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) Emirates government. “There is a recognition there Press Trust Of India The press release, allegedly back to Pakistan-controlled Kashmir and Analysis Wing, the exter- travelled to Dubai for a meeting “There is a lot that can still go will be attacks inside Kashmir, signed by Geelani, was refer- (PcK) on humanitarian grounds, of- nal spy agency and Pakistan’s facilitated by the United Arab wrong, it is fraught,” one of the there has been  More On P10 SRINAGAR: Police in Budgam dis- ring to the killing of 12 mili- ficials said. The Indian army handed trict of Jammu and Kashmir have tants in four encounters since over Ghulam Qadir to authorities registered a case under Unlawful last Friday. One of the encoun- in PcK at the Poonch-Rawalakote he United Arab Emirates played a role in bringing down the tension between India and Pakistan and getting their bilateral Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) ters took place inside a mosque crossing point in Jammu and Kash- ties back to a "healthy functional relationship", Emirati ambassador to the US Yousef al-Otaiba has said. against unidentified people for which was extensively dam- mir’s Poonch district,  More On P10 UAE HELPED T"They might not sort of become best friends but at least we want to get it to a level where it's functional, where it's posting false information about aged during the operation. DE-ESCALATE operational, where they are speaking to each other," al-Otaiba said during a virtual discussion with Stanford University's Hoover veteran separatist leader Syed Ali "According to family sources ISJK Operative Held TENSIONS: Institution on Wednesday. India and Pakistan in a surprise announcement said on February 25 that they have agreed to strictly Shah Geelani on social media, an of SAS Geelani, the tweet is fake In Jammu: Police observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors. Al-Otaiba himself official said on Thursday. and issued by someone from ENVOY brought up the issue while responding to a question, acknowledging his country's role in "bringing Kashmir  More On P10 A twitter account, claiming to Pakistan. Police is taking action JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir be the official handle of Geelani, against  More On P10 police have claimed to have arrested an operative of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir, a J&K-based militant outfit named after the Islamic State. RE-REGISTRATION OF NON-J&K VEHICLES Mercury Plummets As Rain Lashes Kashmir NIA Arrests School The fresh arrest of the militant Teacher Over outfit’s operative followed ten ‘Erratic’ Weather To Continue Till weekend: Sonam Lotus days after the apprehension of its Court Lists Case For Militancy Links top commander Malik Umair alias Press Trust Of India Abdullah from Jhajjar Kotli near here. Next Hearing On April 19 Jammu zone Inspector General of Mughal Road SRINAGAR: The National Police Mukesh Singh  More On P10 Agencies The circular was challenged Closed Despite Investigation Agency (NIA) on in the Jammu and Kashmir High Thursday arrested a school SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Court by Petitioner Advocate Snow Clearance teacher for his alleged involve- Govt Cancels Ongoing Kashmir High Court Thursday ad- Zahoor Bhat through his council espite the snow clearance, the ment in recruiting young boys for Class X Exams journed the case of re- regis- questioning the legal sanctity historic Mughal road, connect- Lashikar-e-Taiba (LeT) in north SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir tration of non-JK vehicles of the circular issued by Ding south Kashmir’s Shopian Kashmir’s Bandipora district. administration on Thursday can- and listed it for the next RTO Kashmir. district with Poonch, continues to Altaf Ahmad Rather, a resi- celled ongoing exams of J&K BOSE hearing on April 19. While hearing the remain closed for traffic movement. dent of Jammu and Kashmir's for remaining subjects of Class X and The Jammu and matter earlier on April Officials within the mechanical de- Bandipora district, was want- postponed class XII exams. Kashmir High 7, the single bench partment said that the snow clear- ed in a case registered in West File Photo Abid Bhat “In view of rising cases of COVID19, Court had sought court of Justice Ali ance work which was started in the Bengal last year following Class X ongoing exams for remain- the response of the Mohammed Magray had Agencies parts of Jammu division on month of March has been completed the arrest of a woman, Tania ing subjects has been cancelled and Government by 15 April over asked, if RTO was the authority Thursday bringing down mer- and traffic could be restored on the Parveen, for her association their promotion to class XI will be the matter after the case was to seek the re-registration of SRINAGAR: Intermittent rains cury, even as the local meteo- road. People from  More On P10 with the group, a spokesman decided on the basis of their perfor- heard on 7 April. non-JK registered  More On P10 lashed Kashmir Valley and rological  More On P10 of the NIA said. mance in subjects already under- Investigation has revealed taken in present exam and internal that Rather is a school teacher assessment,” Lieutenant Governor in Bandipora and was a sym- Manoj Sinha ‘s office said in a tweet Govt Transfers 19 Recording Of Mehbooba's Mother's Woman’s Death During pathiser of the LeT. Parveen as per GNS.  More On P10 had come in contact with Police Officers Statement By ED Deferred ‘Night Raid’ Sparks Protest him over social media plat- Searches Conducted Observer Monitoring Desk Press Trust Of India forms and he was instrumen- Observer Monitoring Desk raided her house and tried to ar- tal in introducing her to LeT Along IB In Jammu SRINAGAR: The Jammu and SRINAGAR: The recording of rest her son. members based in Pakistan, JAMMU: The Border Security Force Kashmir government on PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's SRINAGAR: Protests broke out The slogan shouting protest- in pursuance of a conspiracy (BSF) and Jammu and Kashmir Thursday ordered transfer and mother Gulshan Nazir's state- Thursday in Habak area of this ers, including the family of the to radicalise, motivate and re- police on Thursday conducted a joint postings of at least 19 police ment by the Enforcement capital city after a woman died deceased woman, demanded cruit youths for violent Jihad' search operation along Interna- officers in the Union Territory. Directorate (ED) has been de- of heart attack allegedly after stern action against police per- (holy war) on India, he said. tional Border (IB) in Phargwal sector According to the order ferred due to Ramazan and the government forces carried out sonnel who were part of it. The spokesman said area of Jammu district. issued by the Home de- prevailing COVID-19 situation, a nocturnal raid at her house, “I along with my mother used Parveen was arrested by the Searches were conducted by joint partment, Atul Kumar Goel officials said on Thursday. even as the police said they to sleep in a particular room. West Bengal Police last year for teams of police and BSF after ob- (IPS), DIG, South Kashmir The ED was conveyed about were looking into the matter. There was some knocking sound her association with the LeT. serving suspicious movement along Range, has been transferred the same through an informal File Photo According to the reports, outside our residence and I in- An FIR was registered border in Gadhkal area of Phargwal, and posted as DIG, Jammu- channel by Nazir, they said and Thursday in a case related to scores of people, including formed my mother accordingly. I against her at the Badurai officials said. Samba-Kathua Range, added that recording of her money laundering. women and children hit the opened the door and saw police- police station in West “Search operation was called off against an available vacancy, statement is now expected to The agency would fix the streets in Mirakshah colony in men. They pushed me aside and Bengal's North 24 Parganas in late noon hours while domina- relieving Vivek Gupta (IPS) of take place after a few weeks. next date of hearing after a few Habak on Thursday morning entered inside,” daughter of the district under various sec- tion teams are still present in the the additional charge. Nazir, in her seventies, was weeks, the officials said. and staged a protest over the woman told reporters at the spot. tions of the Indian Penal area for area clearance,” officials Sujit Kumar (IPS), DIG, supposed to appear before Mehbooba, 61, was also death of an elderly woman al- “Then they asked for my Code, the Unlawful Activities said—(KNO) Udhampur-Reasi  More On the agency at its office here on questioned in  More On P10 legedly after government forces brother and told  More On P10 (Prevention)  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Friday| 16.04.2021 No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir 2 Global warming making Indian monsoon seasons stronger, more chaotic: Study

Press Trust of India Crops need water limate change will make summer monsoon especially in the initial rainfall in India stronger and more erratic, ac- cording to a study that predicts extremely wet growing period, but too years in the future, with potentially grave con- Csequences for over a billion people's well-being, econo- much rainfall during other my, food systems and agriculture. growing states can harm The study, published in the journal Earth System Dynamics, compared more than 30 state-of-the-art cli- plants—including rice mate models from all around the world. on which the majority "We have found robust evidence for an exponential dependence: For every degree Celsius of warming, mon- of India's population is soon rainfalls will likely increase by about 5 per cent," depending for sustenance said study lead author Anja Katzenberger from the Potsdam-Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany. to subdued warming and thus a decline in rainfall. "Hereby we were also able to confirm previous stud- However, from 1980 onwards, greenhouse gas- ies but find that global warming is increasing monsoon induced warming has become the deciding driver for rainfall in India even more than previously thought. It stronger and more erratic Monsoon seasons. is dominating monsoon dynamics in the 21st century," "We see more and more that climate change is about Katzenberger said. unpredictable weather extremes and their serious conse- The researchers noted that more rainfall is not nec- quences," said group leader and co-author Anders Lever- essarily a good thing for the farming sector in India and mann from PIK and Columbia University in the US. its neighbouring countries. "Because what is really on the line is the socio-eco- "Crops need water especially in the initial grow- nomic well-being of the Indian subcontinent,” Lever- ing period, but too much rainfall during other growing "This makes the Indian economy and food system to the researchers. mann said. states can harm plants—including rice on which the highly sensitive to volatile monsoon patterns," said Starting in the 1950s, human-made forcings have He explained that a more chaotic monsoon season majority of India's population is depending for suste- Pongratz. begun to overtake slow natural changes occurring over poses a threat to the agriculture and economy in the re- nance," said study co-author Julia Pongratz from Lud- A look into the past underlines that human behav- many millennia, they said. gion and should be a wakeup call for policymakers to wig-Maximilian University (LMU) in Germany. iour is behind the intensification of rainfall, according At first, high sun-light blocking aerosol loadings led drastically cut greenhouse gas emissions worldwide.

In the Court of Collector (Additional Deputy Commissioner Sopore) OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, email. [email protected] TLMD-VI (6), BEMINA, SRINAGAR In the case of: Tele No: 0194-2492429 Fax: 0194-2492429. Mst. Hajrah Beg (Applicant) Email: [email protected] VS Mahda & Others (Non-Applicants) NOTICE INVITING TENDER (RE-TENDER)

In the matter of: Appeal against the mutation No. 689 dated e-NIT No: TLMD-VI/01 of 2021-22 03-01-2004 attested by the Naib Tehsildar Baramulla for set- Dated: 12/ 04 / 2021 ting aside the same. Executive Engineer, TLMD-VI, Bemina Srinagar on behalf of the Lt. Governor of Jammu & Kashmir UT invites e-tenders (In Two Notice Cover System) valid for 180 days from reputed, experienced and financially sound Contractors and Executors fulfilling the eligibility Whereas, an appeal with regard to Mutation No. 689 dated criteria specified in the standard bidding documents for the work detailed below. As per Govt Circular No: A/Misc (2018)-III-895/J 03-01-2904, of estate Shutloo Tehsil Baramulla is pending dis- Dt:22.12.2020. Bids need not to be accompanied by EMD however the bidder has to submit declaration as per format given in standard posal before this court. bidding document. Whereas, respondent No. 01 Mahada Dar S/o Subhan Dar R/o The complete bidding process is online. However, hardcopies are to be submitted only by the Lowest Bidder in the office of Executive Shutloo Tehsil Rohama Rafiabad was time and again called to Engineer, TLMD-VI Bemina Srinagar, on the day which will be communicated to lowest bidder. Financial bids must be submitted online appear before this court. only as per prescribed format. Whereas, the report furnished by Tehsildar vide No. 225/ROQ The Standard Bidding Document is available at website http://jktenders.gov.in. dated 01-07-2019, reveals that the whereabouts of the said S.No Scope of work Qty Estimated Cost Time of Completion INF respondent are not known, as he has migrated since 48 years back. in Lacs 1 Digging of borewell, Supply and fixing of all accessories Refer BOQ for 4.60 Lacs 15 days Now, therefore through the medium of this notice Shri Mahada required for faithful pumping and availability of water as details Dar S/o Subhan Dar R/o Shutloo Tehsil Rohama Rafiabad is per detailed SBD/BOQ AFFIDAVIT called upon to appear to cause his presence before this court on 11-05-2021 at 10:00 AM. I Ira Urvashi Domun D/O Harsha Nan Domun R/O H. No 1210 Ff The information regarding schedule of downloading of the tender document and submission dates thereof is as per the table below: No: 331ADC/SPR/P/2021-22 CRITICAL DATES :- Sector 57/B Chandigarh Do Hereby Solemnly Affirm And Declare Dated: 12-04-2021 As Under: Collector, 1. Issue of NIT. 12-04-2021 1. That I am the absolute owner of Beat Model 2013 with Regd 2. Downloading of bidding documents (Start). 14-04-2021 ( 10 am) Addl. Deputy Commissioner, 3. Downloading of bidding documents (End). 26-04-2021 ( 4pm) NO; CH01AU0549 bearing Chasis No: MA6BFBF2 DDT001896 , gms Sopore Enginer No B120110AIVZ131620139 Colour White 4. e-Bid submission (start) date & time(Submission). 15-04-2021 (10am) 2. That I have sold the said vehicle to Mohammad Ishaq Dar S/O 5. e-Bid submission (end) date & time (Submission supporting documents in PDF formats). 26-04-2021 ( 6pm) 6. Online Techno-Commercial e-Bid opening date and time. 28-04-2021 (2pm) Ghulam Mustafa Dar R/o Gund Khawaj Kasim, Gund Khawaja Ka- 7. Venue of opening of Techno-Commercial-Bids. Office of the Executive Engineer. TLMD-VI, sim , Baramula J&K PUBLIC NOTICE Bemina, Srinagar 3. That the aboe vehicle is without any encumbrances. 8. Cost of e-Bid document (to be submitted in the form of DD Pledged to executive engineer Rs 500/- 4. That the aboe vehcile is not involved in any accident/ case/ I have purchased a vehicle bearing regd no: CH01AU0549 from TLMD-VI,JKTPCL Srinagar). challan. If any I will be responsible. Ira Uravashi Domun R/o Chandigarh Sector 37/B . Now I want 5. That I will be liable for any financial liability if any. the said vehicle to be registered in my name (Mohd Ishaq Dar) • Only the bidders possessing the qualifying criteria as mentioned in the SBD should participate in the bidding process. 6. I will also be responsible for all kind of taxes or tax difference if anybody having any objection in this regard he/she may file • Clarifications can also be sought from the office of the under signed on E-mail [email protected] or fax 0194 – to be paid if any. his/her objection in this regard he/she may file the same in the 2492429. 7. That please transfer above said vehicle in the name of purchaser Office of RTO Sopore within a period of seven days from the • Before participating in the bids, the bidder shall acquaint himself with the site of work and local conditions. DEPONENT date of publication of this notice. After that no objection shall • The department reserves the right to reject any or all the bids without assigning any reason thereof. Verification be entertained. No: TLMD-VI/112-14 Verified that the contnets of paras 1 to 7 of my above affidavit are Mohd Ishaq Dar Dated: 12-04-2021 true and correct . S/O Ghulam Mustafa Dar ----S/D--- BMG R/o Gund Khawaj Kasim bmg Executive Engineer DIPK-NB-261/21 TLMD-VI, Bemina Sgr.

Office of the Excise Commissioner, J&K Govt. Government of Jammu & Kashmir Rail Head Complex, Panama Chowk, Jammu Office of the Sr. Aquaculture Engineer (XEN) ALERT NOTICE Fisheries Deptt Srinagar Subject: e-Auction of Liquor Shops in J&K Notice Inviting Tenders The General Public/prospective bidders interested in participating in the e-Auction of Liquor Vends (Retail Shops), ABRIDGED SHORT TERM E-NIT No 01 OF 2021-22 through the medium of this notice, are hereby informed that:- For and on behalf of the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir State, e-tenders are invited by Sr.Aquaculture Engineer(XEN), Fisheries 1. Beware of any misleading information being floated in public domain. For factual and reliable information/ Department J&K Srinagar by e-tendering mode on item rate basis from approved and the eligible registered Contractors registered clarification, log on to following official websites Contact No. only: with J&K State Government of the classes mentioned here under in strict accordance with conditions noted below. S. Name of work Approx. Cost Class of Cost of Tender Time of Time of i) www.jkexcise.nic.in No (Rs. in lacs) Contract Document opening of bid completion ii) https://jkexcisedept.auctiontiger.net and 01 Construction of Earthen Brooder Pond at National Fish Rs 300/- 23-04-2021 20 Days iii) Help Desk No.’s: 0191-2475686 and 9796081001 Seed Farm Manasbal (Balance Work) Rs 3.09 lacs “D” at 10:00 AM Position of AA= Accorded Position of Funds = Available 2. No Digital signatures are required for registration/e-bidding. 3. Force Majeure clause has been considered by the government. The bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria,specifications,bill of quantities (B.O.Q), set of terms 4. Solvency certificate is to ensure participation of domicile of J&K only. & conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from www.jktenders.gov.in under ASH/Director Fisheries / 5. Solvency certificate is not to be uploaded at the time of creation of User id and Password for participation in Engineering Wing as per the schedule of dates given below. bids. 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice 15-04-2021 6. The payments of EMD and Registration fee regarding e-auction process are being entertained in online mode 2 Period of downloading of bidding documents 15-04-2021 from 2:00 pm to 22-04-2021 upto 4:00 pm only, on portal https://jkexcisedept.auctiontiger.net 3 Bid submission Start Date 15-04-2021 from 2:00 pm 7. Excise Department is not making any calls to prospective bidders, asking for any information. All such fraudster 4 Bid submission End Date 22-04-2021 upto 4:00 pm calls should not be entertained. For any clarification/confirmation, call the helpline numbers given above. 5 Date & Time of opening Bids (Online) 23-04-2021 at 10:00 am In the Office of the Sr. Aquaculture Engineer (XEN) 8. Registration is already open on the portal. However registration can be made anytime during the auction pro- Fisheries Deptt Suleiman Complex Dalgate -Srinagar cess. S/d Sr. Aquaculture Engineer (XEN) Sd/- Fisheries Department (Rahul Sharma) KAS Srinagar Excise Commissioner, J&K. No:SAE/D/2021-22/76-80 DIPK-499/21 Dated:-15-04-2021 DIPK-509/21

DISCLAIMER: KASHMIR OBSERVER MAKES EVERY EFFORT TO ENSURE THAT THE INFORMATION CARRIED IN DISPLAY/ CLASSIFIED ADVERTISEMENTS, APPEARING IN THE NEWSPAPER IS CORRECT. HOWEVER THE NEWSPAPER TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY NOR DOES IT NECESSARILY ENDORSE THE CONTENTS OF THESE ADVERTS. THE READERS ARE THEREFORE REQUESTED TO VERIFY THE CONTENTS BEFORE ACTING THEREUPON. MANAGEMENT

AJ J CITY Friday| 16-04-2021 03

DIAL-EMMA LMD Srinagar Fines • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Erring Traders • PDD: 0194-2450213 • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : Observer News Service Metrology Laws for which 2479488,2452222,2452155 the penal sum was collected • CAPD: 18001807011 SRINAGAR: The Legal Me- on the spot. • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 trology Department (LMD) The nature of of- • Ambulance: Kashmer EMS Service: +91 94841 00200 Srinagar today recovered fences was mainly use of a penal sum of Rs. 10,300 unstamped commercial AIRPORTS from 14 erring traders dur- weights and measures. The SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 ing market inspection con- use of un-reverified weights ducted across various City and measures is illegal un- RAILWAYS markets. der the Legal Metrology Act. • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 The LMD had consti- Meanwhile, the consum- • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 tuted two teams for conduct- ers have been asked to con- • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 ing market inspections and tact the department on toll- • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 during the course of action free No: 1800-180-7114 during • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 the erring traders including office hours in case any • PATTAN: 01954-293507 Vegetable, Fruit, Kiryana trader is using non-standard • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 and Poultry Sellers besides weight or measure or in- other Miscellaneous were dulges in short-weighment HIGHWAY STATUS booked for violating Legal or measurement. • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) • Mughal Road - (Closed) • Srinagar- Leh- (Closed) NIT Hosts Lecture Devotees offering prayers inside the Shrine of sufi saint Sheikh Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA) in Khanyar locality On 'Building New of Srinagar’s Old City on Thursday. KO Photo, Abid Bhat PRAYERS Start Ups’ Frequent Power Outages FAJR 4: 32 HIJRI ZUHR 12:32 CALENDAR ASR 5:10 In Srinagar, Irk Residents 03 Ramazan Magrib 6:05 People Resort To Overloading: CE 1442 ISHA 8:31

Observer News Service Uptown areas like Natipora, said. there would have been coopera- “The department has even tion from their (consumers) side. Srinagar: The Kashmir Power failed to ensure the electricity “We are being forced to go for This Day In History Distribution Corporation Lim- during Sehri and Iftari time,” the a curtailment as the people resort ited (KPDCL) has failed to ad- locals residents from Old city ar- to overloading especially during • 1799 -- Napoleonic Wars: The Battle of Mount Tabor - Napoleon here to the power schedule even eas said. Sehri and Iftar times,” he said, drives Ottoman Turks across the River Jordan near Acre. in the holy month of Ramadan, Jehangir Ahmad, a local resi- adding that they have limited ca- • 1865 - Battle of Columbus & West Point, GA (Ft Tyler) leaving the residents across Sri- dent from Natipora said that un- pacity to provide electricity and • 1913 - The Bulgarians and the Turks agree to an armistice that nagar to suffer. scheduled power cuts especially thus people should understand will be accepted by the other nations involved People in most parts of Sri- at the time of Sehri and Iftar has and cooperate. • 1917 - Lenin arrives back from exile in Russia at Finland Station, Observer News Service and needs of people are more nagar have complained of inad- added to the miseries of people. “They must not resort to the Petrograd to join the Russian Revolution important than a business equate electricity, saying that the “Despite being promised high overload so that the department • 1921 - Liberal Freedom League forms in The Hague Srinagar: The Department of plan," he said. department has failed to ensure and tall, the local consumers are is able to provide adequate elec- • 1922 - German-Russian treaty signed in Italy, Soviet Union rec- Humanities, Social Sciences Budoo is currently Di- adequate electricity even in the being pushed to the wall by forc- tricity especially in the ongoing ognized & Management (HSS&M), rector of Zipcho Entertain- holy month of Ramadan. ing them to reel under darkness.” holy month of Ramadan.” • 1922 - Rapallo Agreement, between Germany and Russia, is signed • 1939 - Stalin requests British, French & Russian anti-nazi pact National Institute of Tech- ment Company and is Quali- “We are facing erratic power Meanwhile, Chief Engineer He said that against the agree- • 1943 - 40 NZ bombers attack Haarlem, Netherlands (85 killed) nology (NIT) Srinagar fied Company Secretary. He cuts despite being assured ad- KPDCL Aijaz Ahmad Dar said ment load of 250 MW in Srinagar, • 1945 - Red Army begins Battle of Berlin Thursday hosted a virtual is also an associate member equate electricity in the ongoing the department could have pro- the department is providing 650 • 1945 - US troops enter Nuremberg, Germany lecture on process of 'build- of the Institute of Company holy month of Ramadan,” the lo- vided uninterrupted power sup- MW for the district—(KNO) • 1946 - 1st US launch of captured V-2 rocket, White Sands, NM; ing a start-up'. Secretaries of India and has cals from different Old City and ply to the consumers in case 8 km alt Director NIT Srinagar, vast expertise in his respec- • 1953 - British royal yacht Britannia launched by Queen Elizabeth II Prof Rakesh Sehgal who was tive field. • 1957 - USSR performs atmospheric nuclear test the chief guest on the occa- During the interaction • 1972 - Two giant pandas arrive in US from China sion, said the key objective with students, Budoo delib- Beating Of Student: ‘Hope Classes’ • 1972 - Apollo 16 launched; 5th manned lunar landing (Decartes of holding such sessions are erated upon the challenges Highlands) that students will learn and and opportunities for start- • 1974 - USSR performs nuclear test at Eastern Kazakh/Semipali- will know how to work and ups in Kashmir. The under- Coaching Centre Apologises tinsk USSR execute ideas for processing standing market is a key to • 2003 - Treaty of Accession is signed in Athens admitting 10 new new start-ups. success and if new startups Accepts Legal Action Against The Teacher member states to the European Union "After proper guidance will not consider such fea- • 2007 - Virginia Tech massacre: The deadliest mass shooting in and research, a successful tures then efforts will be in Observer News Service today listened to the both the par- Classes have also tendered modern American history. The gunman, Seung-Hui Cho, kills 32 entrepreneur will find the vain, he said. ties including institute authori- apology for the act done by their people and injures 23 others before committing suicide. proper solution to establish The speaker stressed Srinagar: The court of dis- ties and parents of the student faculty member and they have • 2012 - At least 55 people are killed in the Syrian uprising despite UN presence to oversee ceasefire a suitable business model, new start-ups should explore trict magistrate Srinagar on and recorded their statements. assured to extend their full sup- • 2012 - For the first time since 1977 no Pulitzer Prize is awarded he said. both local and regional mar- Thursday recorded the state- Additional district magis- port in the investigation pro- for fiction Sehgal said there is a need kets and urged students not ments of both the parties in trate, Srinagar said that after cess,” he said. • 2013 - 37 people are killed by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake in to boost more such sessions in to start anything with which connection with a viral video the video went viral cognisance Meanwhile, an official said Khash country, Iran the future for students and they are not familiar. Keep wherein a student was beaten was taken and the management that during the proceedings of • 2014 - South Korean ferry MV Sewol sinks on route Incheon to I appreciate the department the market trends under by a teacher in a private of the coaching institute and the case in the court of district Jeju, 304 drown, mostly students. National controversy erupts for conducting such market- consideration, he said. coaching institute. parents of the student were magistrate Srinagar, Manag- over rescue efforts and actions of crew and owner. oriented sessions. While concluding the lec- An official said that the summoned today and their state- ing Director Hope Classes • 2017 - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan wins referundum Registrar NIT, Prof. Kai- ture, Head of the Department district magistrate Srinagar had ments were recorded. while accepting the incident on 18-article constitutional reform package ser Bukhari said the idea of Humanities Social Sciences asked the management of Hope He said that the proceedings said "Its very unfortunate that and realization of a startup and Management, Prof. Abdul Classes Coaching Institute to of the case has been initiated un- such incident took place in our is a vital step and such Liman thanked the guest and appear before the court to record der section 107 and other relevant premises, any legal action by things are important to be expressed gratitude to Direc- their statement in connection laws and the teacher in question the authorities is acceptable. From KO Archives taken into account to make a tor NIT Prof. Sehgal for sup- with viral video. has already been arrested by the We apologise for the incident to startup effective. porting such interactions in He said that the district Police Station Saddar. the society and the student in "The vision of startup the institution. magistrate while hearing the case "Authorities of the Hope particular.”—(KNO) Pervez Visit To Begin With Prayers (GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR) India to fire new CBMs At Pak

OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER (R&B) ELECTRIC DIVISION SRINAGAR ew Delhi - Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf will CONDOLENCE Short Term Tender Notice No. :- 07 of 2021-22/R&B Dated: 12.04.2021 begin his two day India visit Saturday with prayers at dargah of Sufi saint Khwaja Moinudin Chisti at SKUAST Kashmir mourns on the sudden For and on behalf of The Lt. Governor of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir sealed tenders affixed Ajmer before commencing extensive talks with Prime with 5/- rupees revenue stamps are invited for the below mentioned works from approved and eligible NMinister Manmohan Singh on all outstanding issues, including and untimely death of one employee Mr Electrical contractors registered with J&K Govt. , CPWD, Railways and other state /Central Govt. as per Kashmir, on Sunday. Bashir Ahmad Wani Security Guard who left specification and detailed mentioned in the BOQ. Seeking to break fresh ground. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to place new confidence building measures for heavenly abode. Honble Vice Chancellor S.No Name of Work Approx Cost Earnest Class Time of Cost of M.H.of ( lacs) Money Of Contractor Completion tender Account to carry forward the peace process in his talks with Pakistan Prof J P Sharma conveyed his deepest con- (Rs). document President, who visits India on his first visit after the failed 2001 dolences to the departed soul. May Allah Agra Summit. Renovation of Electrification room 2nd on Singh, who will hold parleys with Musharraf after witness- place the departed soul in Janatul Firdous 01 right side of professor colony Lane Room “A” Class 0.51 lacs 1020 (05) days ) ing the last one-day Indo-Pak cricket match for over an hour No.122 in IPD 1 No Doctors room in old Electrical 200 4210 and patience to the bereaved family .Aa- blood bank of SMHS Srinagar in the morning, is likely to suggest opening of additional bus meen routes and ways to promote tourism in Kashmir to enable 02. Renovation of electrification ICCU IPD people-to-people contacts. A joint statement after the talks is not “A” Class PRO Block of SMHS Hospital Srinagar 0.36 lacs 720 (03) days Electrical ruled out. Skuast Kashmir 200 4210 Official sources said that Musharraf, who will he accom- panied by his wife Sebha and a 40-member delegation, has been AAA/TS = Submitted conveyed Singh's suggestion that providing full security to the Position of Funds :- Demanded Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service-was the "joint responsibil- 1. The tender should be addressed to the Executive Engineer (R&B) Electric Division Srinagar and should reach in the ity" of the two countries and signals from that side have been office by or before 22.04.2021 upto 4.00 PM. The tenders /bids will be opened on the same day or any other day "positive". convenient to tender opening authority in presence of the contractors who may like to be present. In case the last date On the eve of Musharraf s visit, the Prime Minister told a of receipt of tenders happens to be a holiday /Hartal /curfew day the tenders will be received on next working day. Chief Ministers' conclave here that "it is the joint responsibil- 2. The tender document shall be issued by this office from 15.04.2021 upto 21.04.2021 against receipt of treasury ity of the Governments of India and Pakistan." to provide full challan received from the eligible Electrical contractor and should enclose following documents Viz: valid registration security to the bus passengers. The two countries should fight with latest renewal certificate, Pan Card, valid GST registration with latest GST clearance certificate , valid contact the scourge of terrorism in the region, he added. No/E-Mail ID in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Electric Division Srinagar. (Tender inviting authority). FIGHTING TERROR TOGETHER: 3. The bidders shall be a liberty to send their bids either in person or through registered post but shall super scribe the India and Pakistan can work together in fighting the following in front of the envelops. sources of terrorism in the region making it clear it was their 4. i.) Name of work ii) cost of work iii) Full name of contractor with contact No .iv) Ref. to CDR No joint responsibility to ensure full security to the passengers of & Date v) Date of receipt of tenders vi) Ref. to NIT No. Srinagar-Muzaffarabad bus service. 5. The bidder Should enclose CDR/FDR He said "I do believe that it is the joint responsibility of the 6. The bidder should sign each page of tender document enclosed with their bid. Governments of India and Pakistan, and of the local authorities 7. All other Terms and conditions shall remain same as laid down in PWD form 25. on both sides of the line of control, to work together in provid- Sd/- ing full security cover to the bus service which is a service for Executive Engineer peace and for promotion of reconciliation.” (R&B) Electric Division "I sincerely hope we can work together in protecting the Srinagar lives of innocent people and in lighting the sources of terrorism NO:- ERB/ 121-28 in the region," Singh said. Dated:- 12.04.2021 DIPK-539/21 (Kashmir Observer, 16 April, 2005)

World Friday | 16-04-2021 04 Iran's Supreme Leader Says France Asks Its Citizens "Time To End Forever War": Offers Made In Vienna Are Joe Biden To Begin US 'Not Worth Looking At' To Leave Pakistan, Cites Afghanistan Exit On May 1 warned time could be running out. resident Joe Biden said on “The talks shouldn’t become talks 'Serious Threats' Wednesday he will begin of attrition,” Khamenei said. “They Pwithdrawing US troops from shouldn’t be in a way that parties Afghanistan on May 1 to end drag on and prolong the talks. This America's longest war, rejecting is harmful to the country.” calls for US forces to stay to ensure Speaking to his Cabinet, an a peaceful resolution to that na- impassioned Iranian President tion's grinding internal conflict. Hassan Rouhani said the first- In a White House speech, Biden generation IR-1 centrifuges that acknowledged that US objec- were damaged in Sunday’s at- tives in Afghanistan had become itself or that the Taliban insur- tack would be replaced by ad- "increasingly unclear" over the gency might topple the U.S.- vanced IR-6 centrifuges that en- past decade. He set a deadline backed government in Kabul. rich uranium much faster. for withdrawing all 2,500 U.S. "I am now the fourth American Agencies “You wanted to make our troops remaining in Afghanistan president to preside over an Ameri- hands empty during the talks but by Sept. 11, exactly 20 years after can troop presence in Afghanistan. ARAB EMIRATES — Iran’s su- our hands are full,” Rouhani said. al Qaeda's attacks on the United Two Republicans. Two Democrats," preme leader on Wednesday Rouhani added: “60% enrich- States that triggered the war. Biden said. "I will not pass this re- dismissed initial offers at talks ment is an answer to your evil- But by pulling out without a sponsibility on to a fifth." in Vienna to save Tehran’s tat- ness. … We cut off both of your clear victory, the United States Meeting NATO officials in tered nuclear deal as “not worth hands, one with IR-6 centrifuges opens itself to criticism that a Brussels, Secretary of State Ant- looking at,” attempting to pres- and another one with 60%.” withdrawal represents a de facto ony Blinken said foreign troops sure world powers after an at- Rouhani also accused Israel of admission of failure for Ameri- under NATO command in Af- tack on the country’s main nu- being behind the Natanz attack Agencies Anti-French sentiment had ban the TLP. The detention of can military strategy. ghanistan will leave in coordi- clear enrichment site. and threatened to retaliate. risen drastically since last TLP leader Saad Rizvi on Mon- "It was never meant to be a nation with the U.S. withdrawal The comments by Ayatollah In Jerusalem at a Memorial he French embassy in year after French President day brought thousands of his multi-generational undertak- by Sept. 11, after Germany said Ali Khamenei, who has final say Day commemoration, Israeli Pakistan on Thursday Emmanuel Macron refused supporters out on the streets ing. We were attacked. We went it would match American plans. on all matters of state in the Is- Prime Minister Benjamin Netan- advised all French citi- to condemn controversial across Pakistan. to war with clear goals. We Blinken also spoke by phone lamic Republic, came after a day yahu appeared to reference Iran. zens and companies to cartoons that appeared in a The action to ban TLP was achieved those objectives," Biden with Pakistan's army chief on that saw Iran’s president simi- “We must never remain apa- Tleave the country amid the on- French magazine. The cartoons taken under the country's anti- said, noting that al Qaeda leader Wednesday and discussed the larly ratchet up pressure over thetic to the threats of war and going protests against France. depicting Prophet Mohammed terrorism law. Osama bin Laden was killed by peace process, the media wing the accord. European powers extermination of those who Pakistan's Dawn quoted a were perceived as being offen- At least seven people had American forces in 2011 and say- of Pakistan's military said. meanwhile warned Tehran its seek to eliminate us,“ he said. Is- French embassy email as say- sive by many Muslims. been killed and 300 policemen ing that organization has been Afghan President Ashraf Ghani actions were “particularly re- rael has not claimed the attack, ing, “Due to the serious threats In recent days, the Tehreek- injured in the TLP protests. "degraded" in Afghanistan. wrote on Twitter that he spoke grettable” and “dangerous.” though it rarely does in its ongo- to French interests in Pakistan, i-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), an Is- Pakistani leaders, including "And it's time to end the for- with Biden and respects the U.S. The talks already have been ing shadow war against Tehran. French nationals and French lamic group, had been holding Prime Minister Imran Khan, ever war," Biden added. decision. Ghani added that "we thrown into disarray by a week- The talks in Vienna are aimed companies are advised to tem- protests seeking the expulsion had spoken out against Ma- The war has cost the lives of will work with our U.S. partners end attack on Iran’s main Natanz at finding a way for the Unit- porarily leave the country... the of the French ambassador by cron and accused the French 2,448 American service mem- to ensure a smooth transition" nuclear enrichment site suspected ed States to re-enter Tehran’s departures will be carried out by April 20. On Wednesday, Paki- president of encouraging Is- bers and consumed an estimat- and "we will continue to work to have been carried out by Israel. nuclear agreement with world existing commercial airlines." stan's government moved to lamophobia. ed $2 trillion. U.S. troop num- with our US/NATO partners in Tehran retaliated by announcing powers and have Iran comply bers in Afghanistan peaked at the ongoing peace efforts." it would enrich uranium up to again with its limits. The accord, more than 100,000 in 2011. A conference is planned on Af- 60% — higher than it ever has be- which former President Donald The Democratic president had ghanistan starting on April 24 in fore but still lower than weapons- Trump unilaterally withdrew faced a May 1 withdrawal deadline, Istanbul that would include the grade levels of 90%. the U.S. from in 2018, prevented J&J Covid-19 Vaccine In Limbo As US set by his Republican predecessor United Nations and Qatar. “The offers they provide are Iran from stockpiling enough Donald Trump, who tried but failed The Taliban, ousted from power usually arrogant and humiliat- high-enriched uranium to be Panel Delays Vote On Resuming Shots to pull the troops out before leav- in 2001 by U.S.-led forces, said they ing (and) are not worth looking able to pursue a nuclear weapon ing office in January. Instead, Biden would not take part in any meet- at,” the 81-year-old Khamenei in exchange for the lifting of Johnson & Johnson’s Covid-19 said the final withdrawal would ings involving decisions about Af- said in an address marking the economic sanctions. vaccine remained in limbo start on May 1 and end by Sept. 11. ghanistan until all foreign forces first day of the holy Muslim fast- Late on Wednesday, the Europe- on Wednesday as a US health In withdrawing, Biden is em- have left. Taliban spokesman Zabi- ing month of Ramadan in Iran. an Union said formal negotiations panel called for more data be- bracing risks at the start of his hullah Mujahid on Wednesday He also criticized the U.S. and would resume Thursday in Vienna. fore making a decision on how presidency that proved too great called on the United States to ad- and whether to resume use of for his predecessors, including here to the deal the group reached the one-dose shot, putting off that al Qaeda might reconstitute with Trump's administration. a vote for a week or more. The US Centers for Disease Con- US Expels Russian Diplomats, trol and Prevention (CDC) advi- sory panel decided to delay a vote Imposes New Round Of Sanctions on how best to use the J&J shot Nearly Half Of Women In 57 even after a US Food and Drug PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Administration scientist told ad- visers he believed warnings could Developing Countries Denied The Biden administration on mitigate the risk of extremely rare Thursday announced the expul- but serious blood clots. can be stored at normal refrig- cine administered in the United sion of 10 Russian diplomats and The panel is reviewing six erator temperatures and given States - a risk federal health of- Bodily Autonomy sanctions against nearly three reported cases of rare brain as one dose instead of two. ficials and immunology experts "In essence, hundreds of mil- dozen people and companies as blood clots in women who re- “Any extension of the pause said was extremely low, espe- lions of women and girls do not it moved to hold the Kremlin ac- ceived the J&J vaccine, a day will invariably result in the cially when weighed against the own their own bodies. Their countable for interference in last after the FDA and CDC jointly fact that the most vulnerable potential ravages of Covid-19. lives are governed by others." year's presidential election and recommended pausing its use individuals in the United States One of the six women died The report is based on re- the hacking of federal agencies. to assess the issue. will remain vulnerable,” Nirav and three remain hospitalized. sponses to questions posed to The actions, foreshadowed for viduals and entities accused of at- Dr Lynn Batha, an epidemi- Shah, director of the Maine So far, more than 562,000 peo- women aged 15 to 49 years in weeks by the administration, tempting to interfere in last year's ologist at the Minnesota health Center for Disease Control and ple in the United States have demographic and health surveys represent the first retaliatory presidential election, including by department, and several oth- Prevention and a representa- died from Covid-19. Agencies in 57 countries, most of which measures announced against the spreading disinformation. ers spoke in favor of extend- tive of the Association of State Bell argued in favor of post- are in sub-Saharan Africa. Kremlin for the hack, familiarly The 10 diplomats being ex- ing the pause to gather more and Territorial Health Officials poning a vote and gathering Nearly half of women in 57 de- Percentages vary across re- known as the SolarWinds breach. pelled include representatives safety information. told the panel. Shah is not a more information, which the veloping countries are denied the gions. While 76 per cent of ado- In that intrusion, Russian hack- of Russian intelligence services, “By having more robust in- voting member. panel decided to do. right to decide whether to have lescent girls and women in east- ers are believed to have infected the White House said. formation, I think we can be Several panel members The FDA is charged with sex with their partners, use con- ern and southeastern Asia and widely used software with ma- The White House also said more confident about how we wanted to vote to extend the weighing evidence on a vac- traception or seek healthcare -- Latin America and the Caribbean licious code, enabling them to Biden was using diplomatic, talk about the safety of this pause by as much as a month, cine’s safety and effectiveness, the three dimensions of bodily au- make autonomous decisions in access the networks of at least military and intelligence chan- vaccine,” she told other mem- but Dr. Beth Bell, a global and could add warnings to ex- tonomy, according to a UN report. all three dimensions, this figure nine agencies in what US officials nels to respond to reports that bers of the advisory panel. health expert at the University isting labeling. The panel’s role Only 55 per cent of women is less than 50 per cent in sub- believe was an intelligence-gath- Russia encouraged the Taliban Earlier, the FDA’s deputy of Washington, argued that is to advise public health offi- in those countries are fully em- Saharan Africa and central and ering operation aimed at mining to attack US and allied troops in director for vaccine develop- would send a signal globally of cials and the CDC director on powered to make choices over southern Asia, the report shows. government secrets. Afghanistan based on the best ment, Doran Fink, told the a major issue with the vaccine. how best to use vaccines once all three dimensions of bodily Regional aggregates mask Besides that hack, US officials assessments of the intelligence panel that his current thinking “I don’t want to send the they are approved. autonomy, according to the an- substantial differences across last month alleged that Russian community. was that warning statements message that there is some- The FDA in an email to Re- nual flagship State of World countries. President Vladimir Putin autho- Reports of alleged bounties and communications from thing fundamentally wrong uters said it is continuing to Population Report of the UN In sub-Saharan Africa, for ex- rized influence operations to help surfaced last year, with the the federal agency would al- with this vaccine, which I don’t review the vaccine safety data, Population Fund (UNFPA) re- ample, where about 50 per cent Donald Trump in his unsuccess- Trump administration coming low doctors to weigh risks and agree with,” she said. in partnership with the CDC, leased on Wednesday. of women make autonomous ful bid for reelection as president, under fire for not raising the benefits of the vaccine. “It’s a very rare event,” Bell and will provide updates on "The fact that nearly half of decisions over all three dimen- though there's no evidence Russia issue directly with Russia. The Other panel members and said of the cases of blood clots additional scientific evidence women still cannot make their sions of bodily autonomy, the or anyone else changed votes or White House did not publicly advisers, however, expressed in the brain, known as cere- as they become available. own decisions about whether or figures in Mali, Niger and Sen- manipulated the outcome. confirm the reports. The safety concern that extending the bral venous sinus thrombosis “It’s important that these de- not to have sex, use contracep- egal are below 10 per cent. The measures announced and well-being of U.S. military pause could worsen issues (CVST), along with low blood liberative processes that protect tion or seek health care should The data also show inconsisten- Thursday include sanctions on six personnel, and that of our al- related to equitable access to platelets. “Nothing is risk-free.” patients are followed so that the outrage us all," Xinhua new cies across the three dimensions: Russian companies that support lies and partners, is an absolute the vaccine, which is seen as The six cases, all in women American public has confidence agency quoted UNFPA Executive a high percentage in one dimen- the country's cyber activities, in priority of the United States, the important for serving hard-to- under age 50, were reported out in vaccine safety and effective- Director Natalia Kanem as say- sion does not automatically mean addition to sanctions on 32 indi- White House said Thursday. reach communities because it of 7.2 million doses of the J&J vac- ness,” the FDA added.REUTERS ing in the statement. high percentages in others.

NEWS MAKERS Canada Will Grant Permanent Residency To Queen Ends Row Over Royal Outfits For Prince Phillip's Funeral: Report Agencies stepped away from official en- 90,000 Students And Foreign Workers gagements because of his "ill- ritain's Queen Eliza- judged" association with the Agencies beth has stepped in to late disgraced U.S. financier settle a problem over Jeffrey Epstein. Canada will grant permanent what senior royals Papers reported that he residency to more than 90,000 Bshould wear to her husband's wished to attend the funeral foreign students and workers funeral, because of concerns in the uniform of admiral, a who helped treat patients dur- about whether Prince Harry honorary rank he was awarded ing the pandemic, the immi- and Prince Andrew should to mark his 60th birthday but gration minister announced on wear military uniforms, media he deferred until his return to Wednesday. reported on Thursday. public life. The program, in effect from Prince Philip died aged 99 Compounding the issue was May 6, is intended for workers last week and his funeral will the fact that the two royals are with at least one year of work be held at Windsor Castle on the only ones to have seen ac- experience in health care or Mendicino said the measure he told a news conference. Saturday. tive service - Harry in Afghani- dozens of other sectors deemed should help Canada reach its "These new policies will help Traditionally at such formal stan and Andrew in the 1982 essential -- from grocery store target of welcoming more than those with a temporary status occasions, members of the Falkland Islands conflict. cashiers and shelf stockers to 400,000 immigrants this year, to plan their future in Canada, royal family wear military uni- Buckingham Palace has de- truck drivers and farm workers compensating for a drop in im- play a key role in our economic forms, often reflecting honor- clined to comment on the re- -- as well as graduates who've migration last year when the recovery and help us build back ary titles they hold. and grandson Harry should wear. Angeles with wife Meghan and ports but according to the Dai- completed a post-secondary border was closed. better," he said. However, according to British Harry, 36, the Duke of Sus- son Archie, but wanted to wear ly Mail, the 94-year-old queen degree within the last four "The pandemic has shone a "Your status may be temporary, newspapers, there have been sex, quit all his royal duties and the dress uniform he wore for had now decided all royals years. bright light on the incredible but your contributions are lasting debates behind the scenes over lost all his military patronages his wedding day. should wear mourning suits to Immigration Minister Marco contributions of newcomers," -- and we want you to stay." what the queen's son Andrew in January after moving to Los Andrew, 61, the Duke of York, avoid any embarrassment. News Friday | 16-04-2021 05 Operation Of Eight Medical With Spike In Covid Cases Covid: Eight Baramulla Villages Shops Suspended In Kulgam Declared Micro Containment Zones Observer News Service till further orders.” Licenses Of Two Shops Cancelled DAK Urges Admin To Rope It said that the above men- Observer News Service shops were also cancelled dur- BARAMULLA: At least eight vil- tioned areas shall be under ing the drive by these teams and lages in north Kashmir's Baram- strict lock down and tight pe- KULGAM: The Drug Control Or- the reason for the suspension In Private Hospitals ulla district Thursday were de- rimeter control, except for es- ganisation Anantnag / Kulgam ranged from non-maintenance clared as ‘Micro Containment sential needs. There shall be Thursday ordered the suspen- of sales records, impersonation, Observer News Service Zones’ to prevent the spread of no movement, whatsoever, in sion of the operation of eight unhygienic condition and im- the coronavirus, the officials said. and out of the Micro Contain- medical shops across the dis- proper storage conditions of SRINAGAR: Doctors Associa- The villages designated as ‘Mi- ment Zone except essential trict for non-maintenance of medicines. tion Kashmir (DAK) Thursday cro Containment Zones’ include services and medical emergen- sales records and unhygienic Meanwhile, the suspended urged the administration to Khawaja Bagh lower petrol cy for any medical emergency, conditions. firms were warned to rectify the rope in private hospitals to pump to jetty road, Chak Kanis- individual can contact 24X7 These shops were disallowed deficiencies within stipulated treat corona patients. pora, Sangri colony, Kanli Bagh, control room at 01952-22343, under the relevant sections of period of time. The statutory In a statement, DAK said it Dewan Bagh, Delina (Qazi-Mo- 7006493646 and necessary fa- Drugs & Cosmetic Act by the drug sample of over 18 formula- would reduce the burden on halla) Rawatpora, Delina ghat, cilitation shall be done. sleuths of Drug Control Organ- tions was lifted randomly. government-run hospitals. Milat colony, Sherwani Colony The order further stated that isation Anantnag-Kulgam dur- The aim of the drive was to “We are back in the eye of the and Lone-Mohalla Farozpora. it shall be mandatory for the ing supervisory checks of retail ensure that the medical stores storm, with the second wave of An order issued by Deputy person's residing in designated sale outlets of various areas operate strictly in consonance Covid-19 causing surge in cases Commissioner Baramulla in Containment Zones to get them- viz. Kund, Oril, Razloo, Nigeen- with the mandate of law and in and hospitalisations too. The this regard, reads that whereas, selves tested and any refusal in Pora, Kanchloo, Kraloo, That- the best of patient care. virus has once again become in view of emerging situation this regard shall invite action hoo, Nagrus, Botengo, Devsar, The Assistant Drug Controller dangerous and is behaving ag- due to COVID, the state Execu- including lodging of FIR under Shoedevsar, Chowgam, Pahloo, informed that the department is gressively,” DAK said. tive Committee of Department relevant provisions of Disaster Kilam, Akhran, Kulgam Main going to carry out more similar The statement said today of Disaster Management, Relief Management Act. Duty Magis- Market, Chadder, Frisal, Kader, action in the district in the fu- “we have more patients in hos- need for private hospitals to sure isolation wards for corona Rehabilitation & Reconstruc- trate, BMO and SHO concerned Quimoh, Khudwani, Yaripora ture to ensure that no firm in- pitals than what we saw dur- take part in the management of patients, he said. “The negative tion vide Government Order No of the area shall ensure that 100% and other areas. dulges in any unfair or unethical ing the first wave and we are Covid-19 patients. “That would pressure would prevent con- 11-JK (DMRRR) of 2021 dated sampling and testing is done. The licenses of two medical trade practices. finding it hard to cope with the ease the pressure on public taminated air from escaping 30/3/2021, has empowered the It added that it is further rush of patients,” DAK Presi- hospitals, and would relieve the the ward. These wards should District Magistrate to take local ordered that: “Tehsildar con- dent said in the statement. strained staff,” he said. have dedicated ventilators and preventive measures for check- cerned shall be the overall in- He said hospitals are run- The DAK president said the HEPA filters that would reduce ing spurt in infections. charge for enforcing of Micro ning full and are at the risk of number is expected to rise fur- the risk of transmission of the It reads, “whereas, it has been Containment SOPs in the noti- Police Warn YouTube Channel becoming overwhelmed. Pa- ther in coming days as there are virus. They should have sepa- to appear to me, in view of the fied zones. He shall also deploy tients are struggling to get a still massive number of people rate entrance so that infected situation emerging due to CO- a Duty Magistrate, Administra- After ‘Encounter Enactment Video’ bed in ICU. Even oxygen sup- in the population who are sus- patients don’t risk other pa- VID-19 in locations mentioned tor and Nodal officer for each port beds are occupied and pa- ceptible to the virus. “Hospitals tients and staff in the hospital.” below in District Baramulla, that containment zone. Observer News Service ported to YouTube. tients have to use cylinders to should prepare for dealing with “In order to ensure safe envi- there is sufficient ground for That the BMO concerned shall “The incident received quick maintain their oxygen levels. any eventuality,” he said. “Pub- ronment for patients, hospitals proceeding under section 144 of ensure deployment of sufficient SRINAGAR: A YouTube channel attention of Baramulla Police “We should include private lic safety will depend on hospi- should adopt strict infection CrPC for immediate prevention teams for sampling and surveil- being operated from Baram- and 46 Rashtriya Rifles [of the hospitals in the fight against tal preparedness.” prevention and control mea- and speedy remedy is desirable lance of the designated MCZs. ulla district was ordered to take Army]... the youth involved Covid-19,” he said. He said hospitals should sures and vaccination to staff,” to prevent danger of human life, "Since, it is not possible to down a video enacting a recent were identified and caught He said there is an urgent have separate negative pres- said the President. health or safety.” serve prior notice of this order, it encounter. within no time. The video was The other further reads, "Now, is as such being issued ex-parte. Quoting a Police statement, deleted immediately from WE ARE BACK IN THE EYE OF THE STORM, WITH THE SECOND therefore, I, Bhupinder Kumar, Any violation of this order shall Hindustan Times reported that YouTube handle ensuring IAS, District Magistrate, Baram- invite punitive action under sec- the army and police counselled timely containment of radical wave of Covid-19 causing surge in cases and hospitalisations too. The virus has once ulla hereby order that the above tion 188 of Indian Panel Code the channel’s administrators, thoughts,” the statement said. “again become dangerous and is behaving aggressively,” DAK said. mentioned location shall be Mi- and other relevant sections of but no action was taken consid- It cited an investigation and cro Containment zones and the Epidemic Diseases Act, 1897 and ering their young age. It added added it came to the light that following restrictions shall be in the Disaster Management Act, “misguided youth and social the YouTube channel has been place with immediate effect and 2005," it reads—(KNO) media influencers” of the chan- uploading videos on problems nel uploaded the video “repli- such as drug menace. “The sub- Public Service Departments Should Focus cating/enacting” the gun battle scribers of their channel were and circulated it on WhatsApp. on [the] rise, and in the mad A senior police officer con- race for more subscription, On Efficient Services: Adv Bhatnagar Erring Traders Fined In Ganderbal firmed that the administrators they uploaded the inappropri- were asked to delete the video ate content that could provoke Observer News Service The fine was imposed on the and the incident was also re- radical ideas.” erring traders, during the pro- GANDERBAL: The Additional ceeding of cases of various blocks THE INCIDENT RECEIVED QUICK attention of Deputy Commissioner (Adju- of district Ganderbal related to the Baramulla Police and 46 Rashtriya Rifles [of the Army]... dicating Officer) Ganderbal, food safety and standards, listed “the youth involved were identified and caught within no Farooq Ahmad Baba today im- before the adjudicating officer. time. The video was deleted immediately from YouTube handle posed a fine of Rs 11000 on vari- He also warned them to abide ensuring timely containment of radical thoughts,” ous food outlet owners, shop- by the legal regulations adding keepers, traders and wholesale that non-compliance of FS&SA and dealers for violating various rules thereunder by the food busi- provisions of Food Safety & Stan- ness operators of the district will be WUCMA’s Dredging Work dards Act in the district. dealt more strictly in coming time. Creating ‘Flood-like Situation’ CUK’s DSW Holds Extension In Saderkoot, Residents Protest Observer News Service ing, Advisor Bhatnagar em- demand. phasised upon the officers to Highlighting the need of ex- Observer News Service through heavy pipes. JAMMU: Advisor to Lieu- provide uninterrupted water tra water supply during peak Lecture On Tegh Bahadur The locals also blamed the tenant Governor, Rajeev Rai supply to the people besides summer season, the Advisor Observer News Service and teachings of the Guru. He 'Dying' Trump BANDIPORA: The residents of WUCMA for the deteriorating Bhatnagar Thursday chaired a making all possible arrange- directed the department to pointed out that the Guru dedi- Sanctions Imam Saderkoot-Payeen area in North environment around the village meeting to review the Summer ments to provide extra drink- put in place a mechanism by GANDERBAL: Directorate of cated his whole life for spread- Raza Shrine Kashmir's Bandipora district which is already having a short- preparedness of Jal Shakti De- ing water supply to the con- which adequate supply of po- Students Welfare (DSW), Cen- ing the message of Guru Nanak. on Thursday staged a protest age of basic amenities. partment for Jammu division sumers during the critical table water is provided to the tral University of Kashmir (CUK) His works included in the Guru hile Donald Trump against Wullar Conservation "We couldn't even pray in the at Civil Secretariat. times of COVID-19. consumers in the areas, which Thursday organised an exten- Granth Sahib, covers a wide was virtually gasp- mosque this morning. When we The Advisor took detailed re- He called upon the officials record increase in demand in sion lecture on Tegh Bahadur range of topics such as Nature of Wing for breath to WE COULDN'T went out, there was a flood of view of the department focus- to increase their visibility on the summers. on the commemoration of his God, Human Attachments, Body stay alive as President of even pray in the mosque water everywhere," Abdul Ra- ing on water supply scenario ground and take proactive ini- He asked them to chart out the United States for a few him a local said. during the upcoming summer tiatives during the pandemic provision for hiring of tankers more days he imposed new "this morning. When we "We informed the relevant au- season as well as monsoon sea- besides having a 24/7 com- to deal with any kind of even- sanctions on two Iranian went out, there was a flood foundations on Wednesday. thorities about this problem several son besides in depth discussion plaint redressal mechanism to tuality during the peak sum- The designations an- of water everywhere," Abdul times but in return, we were silenced was held on the Action Taken address the problems of gen- mer season. nounced by the U.S. Rahim a local said. by threats from them, " he said. Reports of previously held eral public. Advisor Bhatnagar im- Treasury Department target Basheer, another local said that meetings on the same matter. Advisor Bhatnagar im- pressed upon the officers that Execution of P06 and Management Authority as he repeatedly told the dredging Highlighting that the Lieu- pressed upon the officials to there should be visible im- its dredging project is creating a contractor to relocate the drainage tenant Governor is particular reduce time taken for restora- provement in the plan of ex- flood-like situation in the village. pipes to a non-residential area. about delivery of services to tion of supply, close monitor- ecution of various activities The Wullar Conservation and "These pipes are being laid the public, the Advisor stressed ing of complaints received on as compared to last year. He Management Authority (WUC- deliberately towards their vil- upon the officers that efficient Helpline numbers, keeping asked them that machinery 400th Birth Anniversary, to , Mind, Sorrow, Dignity, Service, MA) is conducting dredging op- lage which caused flooding in services to the public should reserve stock of critical com- and other necessary equip- highlight the teachings, values Death, and deliverance. erations in the Wullar-Lake for the area," he said. be resolve of public service de- ponents, making workshops ments should be maintained and principles of the Guru. Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj its restoration. Locals have appealed to the partments on the ground. functional, improving quality and serviced well in advance Vice Chancellor, Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir in his speech de- The protesters said that the district and WUCMA authority He impressed upon them to of water supplies and address- for effective use. ud Din Mir, was the Chief Guest scribed Tegh Bahadur as a great village is facing a flood-like situ- to relocate the drainage pipes. focus on delivery, outcome and ing issues of sedimentation. He He also directed the con- on the occasion. Guru who dedicated his life for ation over the past few weeks Despite repeated attempts, no grievances redressal system also delved upon the officers cerned Superintending Engi- Dr. Somanpreet, Assistant the cause of Truth and Humanity. as the Wullar dredging work- concerned official could be con- so that people do not face any to ensure that tankers are ef- neers to sent monthly progress Professor, Department of Physi- Director DSW, Prof. Mehraj ud ing agency dumps all the dirt, tacted for the comments regard- kind of inconvenience. fectively used to fill gaps of in- reports regarding execution of cal Education, presented an ex- Din Shah was also present dur- debris and water in their area ing the matter—(KNO) Speaking during the meet- creasing drinking water supply different works. tensive discourse about the life ing the lecture.

NEWS MAKERS J&K Bank Financial Services Opens Branch In Anantnag DC Baramulla Allots Land For Construction Observer News Service ness potential for the products offered by JKBFSL. I am sure the team is ca- Of ARTO Office At Sopore SRINAGAR: Expanding its network pable enough and would strive hard to Observer News Service in the region to facilitate investment tap that potential”, he said. BARAMULLA: District Administration Baramulla Thursday allotted land for the construction of services to the people, J&K Bank Fi- Expressing his views MD JKB FSL ARTO office at Sopore. nancial Services Limited (JKBFSL) said “Anantnag Branch gives Finan- Officials said that after a long wait Deputy Commissioner Baramulla Bupinder Kumar allotted - a wholly owned subsidiary of J&K cial Services access to the people of four kanals of State Land Under Survey No 1863 to Transport Department for Construction of Bank – today opened a branch at South Kashmir. We are committed ARTO office at SeerJagir (Tulibal) Sopore. Meanwhile, after identification of the land the rev- Cluster Office, Cluster I Anantnag. to expand our branch network to enue papers were prepared by Tehsildar Sopore and were also vetted by ARTO Sopore. Accord- Speaking on the occasion, Execu- all district headquarters of JK and ing to Order No DCB/SQ/TRF/247-53 issued by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla in Exercise of tive President Sunil Gupta said, “The Ladakh in next few months besides Powers vested to Deputy Commissioner the State Land identified by Tehsildar Sopore is hereby purpose of having a company like FSL FSL that has reworked its business model In his remarks, Zonal Head said enabling ease of access to these ser- Transferred to Transport department Baramulla (ARTO) for Construction of ARTO office. (CNS) is more focused on meeting our social and aligned it completely with customer that he was very happy that JKBFSL vices across all J&K Bank branches” obligation of providing ease of access to expectations. There are many more such Anantnag would provide customers Notably, the JKBFSL is a wholly whole array of financial products and branches in the pipeline”, he added. of the zone easy access to the finan- owned subsidiary of J&K Bank to Absconder Arrested After 8 Months services to the people of JK and Ladakh. While addressing the participants he cial services products. function as a financial intermediary Observer News Service Considering the deep penetration of further said, “I would like to advise you “With changing times the expecta- for providing investment services J&K Bank branches in JK and Ladakh, to make best use of the services being tions of the customers are changing. other than banking to its’ custom- SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Kulgam Thursday arrested an absconder who was evading his it is our endeavour to use the network rendered by JKBFSL so that you plan your We have a relationship based business ers. Regulated by SEBI, the Company arrest for the last eight months for his involvement in many cases of drug peddling. and make these services accessible to investments well for better returns. The model which is our USP. However, the is registered with NSE and BSE as A police spokesperson said that acting on information regarding an absconder, a Police party the people across the two UTs.” branch heads, I am sure would sensitize young generation is tech savvy and a Stock Broker and Self-Clearing headed by SHO PS Qazigund under the supervision of SDPO Qazigund raided a location and sub- “It is very heartening to see Anantnag their customers well and make them does not believe that much in relation- Member and with Association of sequently arrested the absconder from Qazigund area. He has been identified as Zahoor Ahmad Branch formally inaugurated as part of aware about the services of JKBFSL and ships but they demand quality services Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) for Sheikh son of Muhammad Jamal Sheikh, a resident of Drian Qazigund. the expanding avenues of investment help them make prudent investment through mobile apps. I am sure JKBFSL distribution of Mutual Fund prod- “He was wanted by law for his involvement in case FIR number 251/2020 U/S 15, 18 NDPS Act & facilities for people of the region in gen- decisions. It is our collective responsibil- would put in all their efforts to meet ucts. It has also special desks for the 48 Excise Act of PS Qazigund pertaining to the recovery of huge quantity of Illicit Liquor, Charas and Poppy Straw from a hotel at Drian crossing. Five other drug peddlers arrested in the said case are eral and our customers in particular. It ity to use JKBFSL services to reinforce the customer expectations. The market service spread across 53 prominent already facing trial before the Court. Further investigation is in progress.” is also an indicator of the success of JKB trust of our customers in brand JKB.” here is quite huge and so is the busi- branches of J&K Bank. KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

VIEWPOINTVIEWPOINT

ASHMIRASHMIR BSERVERBSERVER Friday| 16.04.2021 KK 6 OO Opinion, Analysis,Think! Essays SRINAGAR,SRINAGAR, Friday, Friday, February February 01, 01, 2013 2013 AA LONGLONG WAYWAY TOTO GOGO undone whatever little may have cated for the Observer Group else- he would like to remain Indian, but I NILOOFAR QURESHI undone whatever little may have cated for the Observer Group else- he would like to remain Indian, but I NILOOFAR QURESHI beenbeen achievedachieved byby thethe CBMs.CBMs. wherewhere in in difficult difficult economic economic times. times. willwill request request the the government government of of India India KASHMIR However,However, despitedespite bothboth sidessides re-re- However,However, asas expected,expected, thisthis (to)(to) please please provide provide him him security.” security.” Striking at Roots Not content with his ‘request’ to Striking at Roots FORFOR THOSE THOSE WHO WHO HAD HAD iteratingiterating that that the the bilateral bilateral ties ties had had not not ‘noble’‘noble’ proposition proposition with with fiscal fiscal import import Not content with his ‘request’ to been derailed, the recent turn of failed to cut any ice as the issue un- thethe Government Government of of India, India, Malik Malik went went OCIETAL TRENDS guided by the political elite have shorn PLACEDPLACED THEIR THEIR BETS BETS ON ON been derailed, the recent turn of failed to cut any ice as the issue un- OCIETAL TRENDS guided by the political elite have shorn ‘AMAN KI ASHA’, 2013 HAS eventsevents suggestsuggest otherwise.otherwise. NewNew derder discussiondiscussion waswas anan openopen debatedebate onon to to appeal appeal to to the the Indian Indian public public that, that, thethe teaching teaching profession profession of of its its status status and and sanctity, sanctity, turning turning it it ‘AMAN KI ASHA’, 2013 HAS Delhi,Delhi, suddenly suddenly like like a a bolt bolt out out of of the the onon peacekeepingpeacekeeping andand notnot onon auster-auster- “I“I wouldwould likelike toto requestrequest allall IndianIndian Printed & Published by Sajjad Haider on behalf of the CERTAINLY BROUGHT blue,blue, raked raked up up the the ityity measures.measures. brothersbrothers andand sisterssisters andand allall thosethose intointo just just another another vocation vocation with with little little to to distinguish distinguish it it from, from, CERTAINLY BROUGHT Kashmir Observer LLP BADBAD NEWS. NEWS. BUT BUT AREN’T AREN’T issueissue ofof thethe rel-rel- WhyWhy NewNew DelhiDelhi WhyWhy NewNew whowho areare talkingtalking inin aa negativenegative wayway say,say, hawking hawking garments garments on on the the streets. streets. The The adventurous, adventurous, glam- glam- evanceevance ofof thethe UNUN DelhiDelhi decideddecided toto aboutabout Shah Shah Rukh, Rukh, they they should should know know Published from: # 5- Boulevard, Srinagar-190001 THEY THEMSELVES TO BE decideddecided toto deviatedeviate fromfrom orousSorousS and and challenging challenging enterprise enterprise of of kindling, kindling, illuminating illuminating and and en- en- THEY THEMSELVES TO BE MilitaryMilitary Observer Observer deviatedeviate fromfrom itsits hehe is is a a movie movie star." star." Printed at: KT Press Pvt. Ltd, Rangreth Ind Area, Srinagar. BLAMEDBLAMED FOR FOR EXPECTING EXPECTING GroupGroup itsits age-oldage-old policypolicy ofof age-oldage-old policypolicy ofof WhileWhile NewNew DelhiDelhi maymay bebe an-an- lighteninglighteningRNI tenderRegistrationtender youngyoung No: minds minds69503/98 hashas becomebecome aa lack-lustrelack-lustre andand (UNMOGIP)(UNMOGIP) onon ‘letting the sleeping ‘letting‘letting thethe sleep-sleep- noyednoyed atat Malik’sMalik’s ‘request’,‘request’, thethe THETHE IMPOSSIBLE? IMPOSSIBLE? ‘letting the sleeping ing dogs lie’ to people of India will perhaps remain uninspiringuninspiringPostal activity activity Registration devoid devoid No-L/159/KO/SK/2014-16 of of its its sorely-needed sorely-needed spirit, spirit, mainly mainly be- be- thethe LoC LoC in in Jammu Jammu ing dogs lie’ to people of India will perhaps remain and Kashmir. dogsdogs lie’lie’ toto bringbring upup thethe bring up the ever grateful to the Pakistani Inte- causecause successive successive leaderships leaderships (if (if they they deserve deserve that that name) name) have have been been and Kashmir. bring up the ever grateful to the Pakistani Inte- Editor-in-Chief : Sajjad Haider XPECTINGXPECTING THATTHAT thethe DeclaringDeclaring thatthat UNMOGIPUNMOGIP issueissue andand UNMOGIPUNMOGIP issueissue riorrior MinisterMinister forfor enlighteningenlightening themthem tootoo occupied occupied with with other, other, more more lucrative, lucrative, concerns concerns to to bother bother about about venomvenom ofof hatredhatred infusedinfused “UNMOGIP’s“UNMOGIP’s role role andand thethe timingtiming itit withwith the the fact fact that that Shahrukh Shahrukh Khan Khan is is Legal Counsel: Tasaduq Khwaja the timing it chose whatwhat is is the the corner-stone corner-stone of of the the well-being well-being of of a a people. people. This This has has had had intointo their their people people over over the the hashas beenbeen over-over- the timing it chose chosechose toto dodo so,so, “a“a movie movie star!” star!” Switchboard: (0194) 2106304 yearsyears byby thethe leadersleaders onon takentaken byby thethe to do so, defies defiesdefies compre-compre- CanCan bilateralbilateral tiesties betweenbetween IndiaIndia aa direct direct bearing bearing on on the the condition condition of of schools schools and and their their performance. performance. to do so, defies Editorial: (0194) 2502327 bothboth sidessides couldcould easilyeasily ShimlaShimla Agreement Agreement comprehension. So, hension.hension. So,So, andand PakistanPakistan improveimprove ifif PakistanPakistan ByBy an an ironic ironic twist twist of of circumstance, circumstance, the the teaching teaching profession profession has has andEand quicklyquickly bebe remediedremedied merelymerely byby ofof 19721972 betweenbetween comprehension. So, whilewhile nothingnothing agreesagrees that that the the UNMOGIP UNMOGIP is is not not re- re- Email editorial: [email protected] E beenbeen for for long, long, the the last last resort resort of of the the capable capable and and the the destination destination of of thethe antidoteantidote ofof ‘Confidence‘Confidence Build-Build- IndiaIndia andand Paki-Paki- whilewhile nothingnothing camecame outout camecame outout ofof thisthis quiredquired any any longer longer in in J&K J&K and and India India inging Measures’Measures’ (CBMs)(CBMs) whilewhile theythey stan,stan, signedsigned byby ofof thisthis debate,debate, oldold debate,debate, oldold reciprocatesreciprocates byby providingproviding ShahrukhShahrukh choicechoice for forKO those those who VIEWwho are are unable unable to to fit fit in in anywhere anywhere else. else. When When the the themselvesthemselves continue continue to to foster foster an an en- en- thethe HeadsHeads ofof thethe woundswounds werewere re-re- KhanKhan ‘Z’ ‘Z’ category category security? security? screeningscreening process process for for entry entry into into this this field field - - on on which which the the entire entire social social vironmentvironment of of mutual mutual mistrust! mistrust! twotwo governmentsgovernments woundswounds werewere reopenedreopened openedopened andand ThoughThough the the recent recent exchanges exchanges be- be- edifice rests - should have been highly stringent, it had largely be- TheThe reactionreaction ofof NewNew DelhiDelhi andand andand ratifiedratified byby andand normalisationnormalisation ofof normalisationnormalisation ofof tweentween New New Delhi Delhi and and Islamabad Islamabad may may edifice restsAfghan - should have beenendgame highly stringent, it had largely be- IslamabadIslamabad to to the the recent recent incidents incidents on on theirtheir respectiverespective thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties bringbring a a whiff whiff of of humour humour into into our our lives, lives, comecome a a hit- hit- and-trial and-trial exercise exercise with with the the barest barest minimum minimum regard regard for for thethe LoCLoC servesserves asas aa grimgrim reminderreminder parliaments,”parliaments,” thethe thethe bilateralbilateral tiesties betweenbetween NewNew thethe dismal dismal future future of of the the bilateral bilateral rela- rela- talent,talent, skill skill and and temperament. temperament. thatthat thethe basicbasic philosophyphilosophy ofof ‘build-‘build- IndianIndian representa- representa- betweenbetween New New Delhi Delhi DelhiDelhi andand tions,tions, whichwhich thethe presentpresent ‘line‘line ofof en-en- he United States President Joe Biden on inging bridges’ bridges’ through through CBM CBM initiatives initiatives tivetive suggestedsuggested itsits IslamabadIslamabad hashas gagement’gagement’ portends,portends, isis disquietingdisquieting HavingHaving been been active Wednesdayactive partners partners announced in in ruining ruining the the that state-run state-run all Americanschool school sys- sys- byby increasing increasing ‘people ‘people to to people’ people’ con- con- termination.termination. andand IslamabadIslamabad hashas takentaken yetyet anotheranother andand sendssends shiversshivers downdown thethe spine.spine. tem,tem, the the ruling ruling classes classestroops now now would abdicate abdicate be allwithdrawn all responsibility responsibility from by by Afghanidumping dumping- tacttact is is flawed. flawed. AsAs expected,expected, takentaken yetyet anotheranother bodybody bodybody blow.blow. ItIt is is high high time time that that leaders leaders of of both both the educational sectorstan intoby September the private lap.11 Thisthis isyear, seen thusin the bring lavish- Flawed,Flawed, not not because because the the concept concept PakistanPakistan stronglystrongly blow. Islamabad too IslamabadIslamabad tootooFeaturecountriescountries image credits: stop stop Tauseef behaving behaving Mustafa like like / AFP school- school- the educational sector into the private lap. This is seen in the lavish inin itselfitself isis wrong,wrong, butbut becausebecause thethe denounceddenounced NewNew blow. Islamabad too seemsseems toto bebe itch-itch- childrenchildren andand remedyremedy thethe seriousserious Ting to end America’s longest war, spanning two supportsupport to to fashionable fashionable and and prohibitively prohibitively expensive expensive private private schools schools leadersleaders themselves themselves don’t don’t seem seem to to be be Delhi’sDelhi’s contention contention seemsseems toto bebe itchingitching forfor inging forfor aa chancechance ‘foot-in-the-‘foot-in-the- mouth’mouth’ disease,disease, whichwhich and the decades.mushrooming The ofNorth lesser copycatsAtlantic who Treaty are making Organisation a finan- interestedinterested inin settingsetting anan exampleexample byby byby sayingsaying thatthat nono a chance to ‘take toto ‘take‘take on’on’ NewNew seemsseems to to have have afflicted afflicted them. them. Till Till this this and the mushrooming of lesser copycats who are making a finan- In Mediasa chance to ‘take ResDelhi. Just a day happens, ‘Aman ki Asha’ will remain cial killingwhich in the has absence aided ofUS a wardependable effort is and also affordable pulling outpublic its displayingdisplaying confidence confidence in in each each other. other. bilateralbilateral agree-agree- Delhi. Just a day happens, ‘Aman ki Asha’ will remain cial killingtroops in the from absence Afghanistan. of a dependable and affordable public Though,Though, bothboth countriescountries areare nownow mentment betweenbetween thethe on’on’ NewNew Delhi.Delhi. afterafter thethe Jamaat-Jamaat- aa distantdistant dreamdream andand bilateralbilateral rela-rela- showing some sanity in their deal- two nations had ud-Dawa Chief, tions will become another ‘comedy structure.structure. It ItThe is is nothing nothing US decision short short of of toa a scandal scandalwithdraw that that parentscomes parents inshould should the wakeavoid avoid showing some sanity in their deal- two nations had ud-Dawa Chief, tions will become another ‘comedy sending their wards to government schools on account of the latter’s ings,ings, thethe damagedamage donedone toto thethe pre-pre- “overtaken“overtaken oror affected”affected” thethe rolerole oror HafizHafiz SaeedSaeed offeredoffered ‘asylum’‘asylum’ toto circus’!circus’! sendingof their a deal wards with to government Taliban in schools Doha on accountFebruary of the 29, latter’s 2020. cariouscarious bilateral bilateral relationship relationship between between legalitylegality of of the the UNMOGIP. UNMOGIP. BollywoodBollywood star star Sharukh Sharukh Khan, Khan, Paki- Paki- dismaldismal record,Underrecord, andtheand preferpact,prefer the seedyseedy U.S. andand agreed crowdedcrowded to withdraw privateprivate options optionsall its sol nono- thethe twotwo byby irresponsibleirresponsible statementsstatements NewNew DelhiDelhi initiatedinitiated thethe stanistani Interior Interior Minister Minister Rehman Rehman Malik Malik matter howdiers mercenary from Afghanistan they are. in 14 months. Now, the dead- likelike “there“there cancan bebe nono businessbusiness asasDeadlyUNMOGIPUNMOGIP debate debate under under the the garb garb of ofTourismtootoo joinedjoined inin byby sayingsaying thatthat thoughthough NILOOFARNILOOFAR QURESHI QURESHI is is based based in in New New Delhi Delhi and and matter how mercenary they are. usual” and “war mongering” has better spending of resources allo- Sharukh Khan “is a born Indian and can be reached at: [email protected] StudentsStudentsline to clearedcleared do so has byby thebeenthe state-runstate-run extended schoolschool by a few systemsystem months inin KashmirKashmir more. usual” and “war mongering” has better spending of resources allo- Sharukh Khan “is a born Indian and can be reached at: [email protected] Biden has asked the countries neighbouring Af- ammu and Kashmir has tration is quite disappointing. But provide them safety? What infra- oftenoften barely barely make make the the grade grade in in rudimentary rudimentary literacy, literacy, particularly particularly in in witnessed an unprecedent- it isn't perplexing. structural preparations has the ghanistan, “especially Pakistan”, to play support- ruralrural and and remote remote areas. areas. This This is is sought sought to to be be cloaked cloaked by by the the perfor- perfor- ed spike in Covid-19 cases Tourism as an industry isn't administration made to ensure ive roles. He also sought cooperation from Russia, Tooba Towfiq since the past two weeks. merely relevant because of its eco- that locals don’t face the brunt of mancemance ofof aa handfulhandful ofof privateprivate schools,schools, withwith nono thoughtthought forfor thethe Tired of Thinking?JYesterday, the Union territory Come re- nomics. Its toreputation a is asConclusion dark such laxity? China, India and Turkey but conspicuously omit- Tired of Thinking? Come to a Conclusion corded a total of 1086 cases and 5 as history. Through awareness As far as the economic un- colossalcolossal tedamounts amounts mention spent spent of on onIran. running running Around a a vast vast 2,400 network network US soldiers of of under-per- under-per- have IfIf he he were were a a cricketer cricketer — — which which I Irather rather ofof marks, marks, remember.” remember.” ofof total total freedom freedom to to pursue pursue the the pathways pathways of of KKEVINEVIN M MARTINARTIN Covid-19 related deaths. Of all the of these residues of reputations, derpinnings of tourism are con- formingforminglost institutions. institutions. their lives Howsoever Howsoever in the soundwar, sound along the the system system with may maytens appear appear of thou on on- doubtdoubt since sincedistricts he he possessed possessed in the not not region,one one jot jot of of Srinagarcricket cricket manyThisThis generally generally in Kashmir got got the the are ashen-faced ashen-faced of the opin ones ones- one’scerned,one’s own own mind,the mind, government frolic frolic in in the the fields fields has of of an toan idyl- idyl- paper, onsands the ground of Afghan it is as troops, rickety Talibanand run-down militants as the and school Af- Even following vocabularyvocabularyhas in in had his his speech thespeech highest — — but but number if if he he were were of a casa -movingmovingion a thata few few feetthe feet forward administrativeforward in in a a determined determined sanc- licfindlic nature nature a sustainable and and dream dream way of of writing writingto strike lines lines a that that paper, on the ground it is as rickety and run-down as the school rhymed and described life in a more natural ghan civilians. ‘IN‘IN CONCLUSION’CONCLUSION’ was was a a favourite favourite cricketercricketeres Mr Mr and P P would would is also have have the been districtbeen categorised categorised that hostseffort efforttion to to overcome toovercome tourism their their may resisting resisting be an wills. exercisewills. balancerhymed andbetween described the lifedignity in a more of life natural houseshouses spread spread all all over over rural rural Kashmir Kashmir chronically chronically starved starved of of staff staff and and phrase of a teacherSOPs of mine are — a man only of scien- asas an an all all rounder.tourists rounder. This Thisas theyis is because because arrive. he he was was three three inChemistryChemistry showcasing periods periods a promising were were about about picture tables tables wayandway — —the a a way necessityway that that had had of nothing nothinglivelihood. to to do do with with However, as underlined by Biden himself, eventu- phrase of a teacher of mine — a man of scien- properproper equipment. equipment. Reports Reports of of under-manned under-manned schools, schools, particularly particularly tifictific qualification; qualification; a a man man who who looked looked at at you you sciencescience teachers teachersThe rolled rolledrising into into covid-19 one. one. He He casestaught taught haswith withpost cryptic cryptic the symbols symbols Abrogation and and water water of thatArticle that changed changed 370 science?Countriesscience? around the world have atat the the primary primaryally the level, level, peace are are and a a routine routine stability feature feature in Afghanistan such such areas, areas, while while will insti- haveinsti- andand perceived perceivedindividual atoms atoms and and molecules. molecules.efforts Mr Mr P, P, let’s let’s Physics,Physics, Chemistrya Chemistry contender and and inwhen when numbers— the the frogs frogs were thewere ris-colourcolourin magically 2019.magically "Normalcy" with with the the introduction introduction is a word of thatof dif- dif- hostedAA young young people man man onlydreaming dreaming after is is how howthey've I Icome come to to to be the responsibility of the regional powers. And callcall him, him, for for he he very very well well may may still still be be alive alive plentifulplentifuling he he was was number found found in inof the thetourists that have is relevantferentferent in this powders. powders. context I Ionce once as remem- remem-it has viewclearedview my my school schoolstrict reports reportsmedical of of that thatscrutiny. day day and and age age tutes in the city appear to bursting at the seams with needless arrived in Kashmir since the abro- evolved in Kashmir to mean only a We need similar strict measures tutes init the is unlikelycity appear to tohappen bursting if theat the regional seams withpowers needless pur- monitoringmonitoringwhich the the masses masses will that that ultimately passed passed through through BiologyBiology rooms rooms giving giving lessons lessons berber naively naively being being drawn drawn into into whenwhen I Iglance glance at at them them occasionally occasionally these these gation of Article 370. KashmirLIFE has IN Asemblance or even a facade of the in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure staff,staff, Schools Schoolssue their in in far-flung far-flung disparate areas areas interests function function in at at the the the war-tornsweet sweet discretion discretion country. of of hishis hands. hands. onon dissection dissection which which non-bi- non-bi- LIFE IN A takingtaking a a deep deep sniff sniff from from a a daysdays yellowing yellowing in in a a plastic plastic sleeve. sleeve. Mr Mr P P obvi- obvi- prove wanting in the ology-inclinedhosted ones about like 1 my- Lakh tourists since situationbottle being of normal. chlorine that nearly ouslythat wehad avoid a kind more heart infectionstoo for his atmarks theirtheir often oftenThe lone lone US teachers,teachers,will also and andneed instances instances to make of of just somejust one one subtle or or two two adjust tutors tutors- ItIt was was the the Sixties, Sixties, of of course. course. The The Hippie Hippie ology-inclinedDecember ones alone. like my- WhatCLASSROOMCLASSROOM has given a OF OFTherefore,bottle once of chlorine again, that the nearlydig- allously costs. had Thea kind number heart tooof touristsfor his marks Movement was winking naughtily from out- self found hard to stomach, took my sinuses for a walk awarded to me in their own scientific way handlingment multiple in its classes Afghanistan and hundreds policy of studentsto make are it common.work in Movementabsence was winking of naughtily systematic from out- self foundtough hard time to stomach,to covid-19 inTHE makingTHE SIXTIES SIXTIES the took my sinuses for a walk awarded to me in their own scientific way handling multiple classes and hundreds of students are common. sideside classroom classroom windows, windows, “Come “Come out out and and taste taste especiallyespecially the the drawing drawing of of rightright out out of of my my body. body. reflectreflect a a kindness. kindness. The standardsthe long of suchterm. schools In its andcurrent the education form, the they policy impart almost can news is the "news-worthy" arrival of Our hospitals are already running on full The standards of such schools and the education they impart can thethe freedom!” freedom!”measures by the bloodblood or or popularthe the severing severing faces of of fromflesh flesh in thein order order Indian to to peer peer enter- PhysicsPhysics was was about about equations, equations, balance balance IfIf the the dissecting dissecting of of a a frog frog taught taught me me any- any- wellwell be be imagined. entirelyimagined. neglects the regional geo-politics, prevail- TheThe band band Uriah Uriah Heep Heep did did indeed indeed sing, sing, atat the the undercoating undercoatingtainment industry.and and the the insides. insides. Additionally,and and sticking stickingcapacity pins pins in in paper paper and while while our trying trying health to to thingthing infrastructure it it pointed pointed me me in in the the isdirection direction of of veg- veg- TheThe ingsituation situation issues has has and been been the allowed allowedcontending to to drift drift interests for for far far too too of long thelong neigh in in the the- plaintively,plaintively,administration. Free Free Me, Me, which which may may well well The have have “One“Onetulips has has to areto have have being a a stomach stomachtouted asfor for the these these pana-tracetrace poor.angles angles of Canof reflection reflection a place and and refraction likerefraction Kashmiretarianismetarianism then and and a bea kindness kindness fit enough to to all all animals animals great great bouring countries like India and Pakistan which beenbeen the the anthem anthem of of many many a a classroom classroom bound bound things,”things,” ceaMr Mr toP P wouldthewould pandemic. instruct, instruct, Indirecting directing only the his his firstthrough through a a thick thick glass glass slab. slab. andand small. small. Science Science provided provided me me with with an an in- in- hope that with time the growing, engineered preference for pri- week after being opened to the pub- hope thatalso with keep time the the conflict growing, going engineered in Kabul. preference So rather for than pri- schoolboyschoolboygovernment of of that that time. time. needs towords words at at the the ones ones who’d who’d gone gone a a whiter whiter shade shade MostMostto thingshost things in intourists Mr Mr P’s P’s class class started startedand out provideout as as sightsight them into into laterality. laterality. safety? That That Whatis, is, you you could could be be vate schools would phase the government system out of existence. ItIt was was also also still still the the Years Years of of Collusion Collusion — — ofof pale pale and andlic, generally generallyKashmir's stood stood tulip in in the thegarden back back rows rowshostedpremises premises before before gradually gradually working working their their way way seatedseated in in the the lap lap of of science science and and be be totally totally at at vate schoolsan exclusively would phase Afghanistan-centric the government system policy, out of existence.US also over 50,000 visitors. infrastructural preparations has the between teacher and parent to ensure at all atat the the dissecting dissecting table table so so they they missed missed a a good good throughthrough a a series series of of reasoning reasoning stages stages to to a a finely finely easeease contemplating contemplating poetry. poetry. ItIt remains remainsneeds to to be be a seen seenbroader how how wellregional well measures measures approach taken taken into in desperation, workdesperation, for an like likein- betweenevaluate teacher and parent if it to can ensure riskat all Additionally, mega events are costcost that that Johnny Johnny put put his his head head down down peered peered dealdeal of of what what was was going going on. on. drawndrawnadministration conclusion. conclusion. made to ensureScienceScience that didn’t didn’t locals care care because because don’t ultimately ultimately it it recruitmentstegrated scrounged solution in haste, to the are conflicts able to turnand thethe tide competing for soci- being organised even as Kashmir recruitments scrounged in haste, are able to turn the tide for soci- intointo the thethe laboratory laboratory lives microscope microscope of Kashmiris and and averted averted PREPARING PREPARINGis at TO TOwar FACE FACE with LIFE: LIFE: the “Life “Life second is is going going wave. to to DisputeDisputeface thethat, that, he’d brunthe’d say, say, pointing ofpointing such to to laxity?a a seemsseems everything everything is is relative. relative. There There is is no no end, end, ety,ety, particularly particularlyinterests low-income, low-income, that in turn rural rural fuel and and the agrarian agrarian war. classes classes for for whom whom hishis gaze gaze from from the the classroom classroom windows. windows. The The tosstoss things thingsThese at at you you events that that are are a havea lot lot harder harder interestingly to to take, take, solved solved equation equation on on the the blackboard. blackboard. Of Of course, course, nono conclusion conclusion to to be be drawn drawn because because like like some some state-runstate-run schools schoolsThe conflict were were the the in mainstay mainstayAfghanistan of of hope. hope. is now so much en- worldworld asoutside outside well can can wait, aswait, a thea good good touristseducation education soso get get used usedinvited to to it. it. In Incriticism any any case, case, youespecially you have have to to do thedo it it in-whowho could? could? Especially Especially who who could could who who had had his his wisewise person person once once said, said, “A “A conclusion conclusion is is the the meshed with the regional rivalries and the issues couldn’t.couldn’t. yourselfyourself comefamous come exam exam fashion time. time. It It carriesshow carries a thata good good was deal deal re-headheadnity wrapped wrapped of life around around has takenother other notions notionsa backseat — — those those in placethatplace where arrivewhere you you must got got tired tiredbe of ofregulated. thinking.” thinking.” that it appears improbable that there would be long in the absence of cently organised in SKICC. People Kashmir. What is unfortunate is Perhaps, mandatory institutional on each side of the debate are busy that no concern is being shown by quarantine upon arrival needs OTHEROTHERterm stability OPINION OPINIONin Kabul unless steps are taken to get ensuring access to NONOweighing HOLDSHOLDS the merits and demerits BARREDBARREDthe administration towards the to be reinstated as well. Addi- ...... the regional countries co-operate to end the forty ...... of this enterprise without sparing lives of the tourists as well; many tionally, tourist places as well as year long bloodshed in the country. The deeply chal- health care for all a thought at the sheer grotesque- of whom have even succumbed in high-risk public places must also lenging project of a peaceful Afghanistan, therefore, ness of having organised such Kashmir after contracting covid-19. be monitored and only a certain DiscriminationDiscrimination AgainstAgainst CricketersCricketers avoidable indulgences. Schools The government is perfectly number of people must be allowed demands a broader regional cooperation, more so, be- have been closed down in Kash- aware of the limitations of the at one time. Local crowds in public HEHE PAKISTAN PAKISTANtween women’s women’s India cricket cricket and team’s team’s Pakistan. visit visit ThisThis discrimination Itdiscrimination is only to is isbe undoubtedly undoubtedly hoped that unfair unfair eterseters will will be be able able to to stay stay in in Mumbai Mumbai in in the the mir which undoubtedly is a more health care infrastructure in places need to be regulated as well. TTtoto India India for for Newthe the World World Delhi Cup Cup has hasand turned turned Islamabad into into andand puts realizingputs our our team team atthe at a a significant significantmomentous disadvan- disadvan- currentcurrent climate climate if if we we reach reach the the final. final. pressing institution than recre- Kashmir. Our hospitals are al- Incase the cases increase further, aa security security and and logisticalchanges logistical nightmare. nightmare. sweeping First, First, thethrough the tage.tage. The regionThe team team has willhas been been co-operate conciliatory conciliatory aboutto about TheThe ICC ICC also also needs needs to to consider consider if if India India should should ation, tourism and entertainment. ready running on full capacity and the government must think of stra- The contradiction in tourism our health infrastructure is poor. tegic lockdowns. teamteam could could not notnot go go onlyto to Mumbai, Mumbai, steer where thewhere region its its itsits throughtreatment treatment but thebut the thefraught International International transi Cricket Cricket- bebe allowed allowed to to hold hold multi-nation multi-nation tourna- tourna- matches were originally scheduled, after the Council (ICC) should take note of this. ments at a time when it can’t guarantee safety and avoidable events still having Can a place like Kashmir then However, the road ahead isn't matches weretion originally of a scheduled, post-US after Afghanistan the Council (ICC) but should also taketake note concrete of this. ments at a time when it can’t guarantee safety the green signal from the adminis- be fit enough to host tourists and the one where poorly planned Shiv Sena started issuing its usual threats International teams have refused to visit of all players. Shiv Sena startedsteps issuing to addressits usual threats their lingeringInternational differences teams have refused which to visit of all players. bans and lockdowns are hurled at againstagainst visiting visiting Pakistani Pakistani teams. teams. PakistanPakistan over over justified justified security security fears. fears. It It seems, seems, ItIt is is now now too too late late to to reschedule reschedule the the World World people who would be at the risk Now,Now, hotels hotels aloneat at the the alternative willalternative be the venue venue guarantee of of however,however, for that that a if sustainablyif we we simply simply put put international internationalpeace- CupCup and and our our pulling pulling out out of of the the tournament tournament of losing livelihood. Neither is CuttackCuttack andandful Southneighbouringneighbouring Asia and city citythe broaderteamsteams at at clubhouses clubhouses region. in Itin stadiums stadiumsis here and and that refuse refuse inin protest protest will will only only heighten heighten tensions. tensions. We We stigmatising tourists the way out BhubaneshwarBhubaneshwara have haverenewed refused refused lodging engagementlodging to to our our tobetweento let let them them go thego anywhere anywhere two neighbours else, else, the the security security shouldshould make make clear clear that that we we are are only only playing playing of the issue. Even following SOPs playersplayers out out of of fear. fear.offers some promise. Here’sproblemproblem hoping would would apparently apparentlythat it lasts. be be solved. solved. underunder duress duress and and that that such such conditions conditions are are are only individual efforts which OurOur cricketers cricketers now now have have to to play play this this all-im- all-im- NoNo country, country, of of course, course, would would accept accept such such unacceptableunacceptable if if any any of of our our sportspersons sportspersons tour tour will ultimately prove wanting in portantportant tournament tournament under under virtual virtual house house ar- ar- conditionsconditions to to play play cricket cricket in in Pakistan. Pakistan. Yet, Yet, our our IndiaIndia again. again. Instead Instead of of appeasing appeasing the the anti- anti- the absence of systematic mea- rest, with their accommodation being pro- women cricketers are expected to put up with Pakistan extremists, the Indian government sures by the administration. The rest, with their OTHERaccommodation being OPINON pro- women cricketers are expected to put up with Pakistan extremists, the Indian government vided at the clubhouse of the stadium in this in India. Additionally, the final of the must ensure the safety and comfort of our government needs to evaluate if it vided at the clubhouse of the stadium in this in India. Additionally, the final of the must ensure the safety and comfort of our can risk the lives of Kashmiris as whichwhich all all their their matches matches will will be be played. played. Every Every tournamenttournament isis supposedsupposed toto bebe heldheld inin players.players. well as the tourists in the absence otherother team team will will be be staying staying in in five-star five-star hotels. hotels. Mumbai.Mumbai. India India needs needs to to explain explain how how our our crick- crick- -EXPRESS-EXPRESS TRIBUNE TRIBUNE of ensuring access to health care Crack the Virus for all. It also needs to proactively regulate the industry and leave n Tuesday, the Pune-based National Institute of AllAll letters letters intended intended for for publication publication must must include include the the writer’s writer’s name name and and address, address, even even if if a a pseudonym pseudonym is is used. used. Letters Letters are are edite noedite scopedd as as clarity, forclarity, complacency space space at any Virology sharedOBSERVEROBSERVER a significant piece of MAILinformaMAIL- andand accuracy accuracy of of expression expression require. require. Our Our publishing publishing a a letter letter does does not not mean mean we we agree agree with with everything everything or or even even anything anything in in it. it.stage. -EDI -EDI TORTORThis urgency is cardinal tion on the recent surge of the coronavirus in and overlooking it is likely going OMaharashtra. Sixty-one per cent of the COVID-19 to prove deadly. samples, collected from the state by the premier virology Kashmir’sKashmir’sinstitute between January FateFate and March isis had Just Justthe double mu Consequential!Consequential!- HailHail KiranKiran BediBediViews expressed in the article DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,tation, now classified as theofof mistrust. mistrust.B.1.617 lineage.Could Could you you also also tell tell us us who who countries,countries, one one wanting wanting to to and and the the therethere is is something something that that seems seems to to DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR, killingskillingsare the and and author’s heinous heinous own crimes andcrimes do not I would like toMutation comment is on quintessential the beheaded to viruses. and mutilatedSuch changes the bodies in the of Apropos news, ‘AFSPA Immu- committednecessarily representby its army the editorialand such I would likepathogen to comment can be on inconsequential, the beheaded deadly and or mutilated even beneficial. the bodies Ge- of otherother avoiding avoiding its its role role in in Kashmir. Kashmir. inviteinvite and and incite incite the the elements elements to to Apropos news, ‘AFSPA Immu- committedstance byof Kashmir its army Observer and such letter,letter, written written nomeby by one one sequencing Shoaib Shoaib Bhat, Bhat, can help usthethe understand Indian Indian soldiers? soldiers? how fast This This the should should virus not willnot ItIt is is not not in in the the interest interest of of any any of of Kashmir.Kashmir. It It is is part part of of the the history history of of the the nitynity For For Forces’ Forces’ Sex Sex Crimes Crimes Must Must allall other other agencies agencies that that too too with with KashmirKashmir Observer, Observer,spread Jan Jan and22, 22, titled, howtitled, lethal "Who "Who it couldhavehave turn happened happened out to be. in inEven any any case.if case. a mutant is twotwo countries countries India India and and Pakistan Pakistan to to sub-continent.sub-continent. End’,End’, Kashmir Kashmir Observer Observer, ,January January thethe help helpThe of of Indian authorIndian ispuppets puppets the Opinion of of isis Responsible Responsiblenot For For more LoC LoC Killings?" virulent,Killings?" itI I could be moreUNUN rolesinfectious roles in in Kashmir Kashmir and that has has could been been put indulgeindulge in in any any misadventure misadventure here here or or WeWe need need to to overcome overcome it it for for our our 28,28, I I want want to to say say that that we we the the KashmiriKashmiriEditor origin. origin. at Kashmir Observer must say to Shoaibpressure that, on you an seem area’s to healthminimised infrastructure. post 1971 We for know, India. for It exis - eternal peace. Unfortunately, people of Kashmir appreciate -M. R. BABA must say to Shoaibample, that, that youhealthcare seem to facilitiesminimised in most post of the 1971 COVID for India. hotspots It is anywhere.anywhere. eternal peace. Unfortunately, people of Kashmir appreciate -M. R. BABA knowknow a a lot. lot. in the country, including Maharashtra,justjust symbolic symbolic arenow. now. badly stretched. It NoNo one one should should man man Kargil Kargil or or other other Kashmir'sKashmir's fate fate is is just just consequential! consequential! whatwhat Dr.Kiran Dr.Kiran Bedi Bedi said said but but who who Via:Via: emailemail IfIf it it is is true, true,also there there seems should should that be be the infection is ItspreadingIt seems seems that that faster the the Unitedthan United last Nations Nations year. higher reaches, the rough terrain and Shoaib,Shoaib, keep keep writing writing and and stay stay safe. safe. hashas to to initiate initiate the the action. action. higher reaches, theOBSERVER rough terrain and All letters intended for publication must include the writer’s name and investigationinvestigation and Butand appropriatewe appropriate need to track action action the virus’shashas notgenome not played played sequence any any role role to in understandin this this sector sector allall this this is is in in the the extreme extreme frigid frigid cold cold KhudaKhudaaddress, Hafez! Hafez! even if a pseudonym is used. LettersItIt is is India India are who editedwho has has as to toclarity, take take the the X X X X MAIL MAIL YOUR YOUR LETTERS LETTERS if this is because the pathogen turned more infectious. Hospital- takentaken against against those those who who provoked provoked forfor a a long long time. time. In In my my view, view, it it is is more more andand hostile hostile environment. environment. The The military military spaceand accuracy of expression-VORSHAL-VORSHAL require.action,action, Our but but publishing this this country country a letter is is never never does P.O.P.O. Box Box # # 337, 337, GPO, GPO, Srinagar-190 Srinagar-190 001 001 level analyses can help ascertain if the mutant is deadlier or not mean we agree with everything or even anything in it. -EDITOR email: [email protected] peacepeace and and created createdmore this thisdebilitating environment environment than the virus’saa political political original point point avatar. on on part part of of both both these these onon both both sides sides should shouldMAIL be be minimised minimised but but Via:Via: emailemail readyready to to bother bother for for innocent innocent email: [email protected]@kashmirobserver.net It’s now apparent that getting the better of the coronavi- rus will require multiple strategies. Inoculation, of course, re- mains the best bet against the scourge. Studies indicating that FRA Benefits to Deserving the South African variant can evade vaccines do point to a new challenge. Vaccine developers have reported early signs of suc- his is in reference to a writ- But how many social audits have mu and Srinagar and now they may with regard to FRA implementation. cess in plugging this gap. Also, a negligible number of people in eup titled “Public Hearings been held in villages to see the imple- claim to get rights under FRA which I appreciate Kashmir Observer for India have, so far, been infected by this mutant. The potency of on Forest Rights Act Imple- mentation of MG-NGREGA in J&K should not happen. These influential highlighting these public interest the vaccines currently in use in the country against B.I.617 is mentation” by Dr Raja Mu- ? Rolling out Forest Rights Act is a people will try to grab land in their issues which otherwise are not high- another cause of assurance. Even then, the need to be vigilant Tzaffar Bhat (Kashmir Observer 9th welcome step but its benefits should ancestral villages which should not lighted by mainstream media. cannot be overstated. There can, therefore, be no compromise April). Public hearings are part of only go to those gujjars and forest be allowed at all. The rights under on COVID-appropriate behaviour. many Govt sponsored schemes. In dwellers who live in the forest areas FRA should be given to poor and eco- MG-NGREGA also there is an inbuilt for the last many decades and are not nomically weaker sections of society Sajad Hussain Mir The Indian Express mechanism of social audit which can into Govt jobs. I have observed that only. Media has to play an important [email protected] be compared with public hearing. many Gujjars are well settled in Jam- role to expose any such wrongdoings

ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the in- dependence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the Friday| 16.04.2021 Opinion,Think! Analysis, Essays 7 Fasting and Health in Ramadan

amadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training. Muslims fast in ac- Aejaz Iqbal cordance with our religious require- ments, but there are medical benefits Ras well. Generally, fasting has been used by patients for weight management, to rest the digestive tract, and for lowering lipids. There can be adverse effects of both total fasting and crash diets. Islamic fasting is Islamic fasting is different from these diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no different from these malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The calorie intake of Muslims during Ramadan is diet plans because in typically at or slightly below the nutritional requirement guidelines. In addition, the fast- Ramadan fasting, there is ing in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician. no malnutrition or And there is hope that this training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. inadequate calorie The difference between Ramadan and total fasting is the timing of the food; during intake. The calorie intake Ramadan, we take an early pre-dawn breakfast and do not eat until dusk. The fast is from both of Muslims during food and liquid intake. Abstinence from water for eight to 10 hours is not necessarily bad for Ramadan is typically at health. In fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehy- or slightly below the dration. The body has its own water conserva- better stabilization of blood glucose while fast- is ultimately between the believer and the Cre- tion mechanism. It has even been shown that ing; hypoglycemia after eating can aggravate ator Himself, as no one else knows for sure if nutritional requirement slight dehydration and water conservation, at behavior changes. this person is actually fasting. In a hadith of least in plant life, improve their longevity. There is a spiritual beneficial effect of ex- the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings guidelines. In addition, The physiological effect of fasting includes tra prayer at night. This not only helps with be upon him, Allah says, "Fasting is for Me lowering of blood sugar, lowering of cholester- better utilization of food, but also helps in en- and I only will reward it." In another hadith, the fasting in Ramadan is ol, and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. ergy output. It has been calculated that there the Prophet reminds us, "If one does not give In fact, Ramadan fasting could be an ideal are 10 extra calories output for each unit of the up falsehoods in words and actions, Allah has voluntarily taken and is recommendation for the treatment of mild to prayer. This would particularly be connected no need of him giving up food and drink. moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesi- to the extra prayers that are performed dur- Fasting not only purifies a Muslim’s not a prescribed ty, and essential hypertension. It is important ing the last 10 nights of Ramadan, when the soul but also his body. Fasting helps reduce to note that patients who are suffering from believer is seeking the night of power, when weight and rejuvenate the body as food con- imposition from the severe diseases, such as Diabetes or coronary worship during this night is said to be worth a sumption is modified and the body gets a artery disease, kidney stones are exempt from thousand months. chance to cleanse itself of unwanted impuri- physician fasting and should not be allowed to fast. It is important to emphasize that Mus- ties and toxins. There are psychological effects of fasting lims are not performing prayers for exercise, Ramadan brings with itself countless as well. There is a peace and tranquility for but a mild movement of the joints with extra blessings and benefits. Observe fasting in Ra- those who fast during the month of Ramadan. calorie utilization can be a better form of ex- madan to be rewarded in this world and the Personal hostility is at a minimum, and in ar- ercise. Similarly, recitation of the Quran not Hereafter. eas of the world where Muslims are living in only produces a tranquility of heart and mind, large numbers, the crime rate decreases. This but it has also been shown to improve memory. The author is a Microbiologist and can be psychological improvement could be related to Fasting is a special act of worship which reached at [email protected]

Navigating Grief During Ramadan

firm intention and active effort. From dig- ZIMARINA SARWAR ging a well for thirsty people to supporting the education of children in impoverished ne of the most bewildering as- communities, Ramadan presents not only pects of navigating grief is how the opportunity to attain further rewards for unaffected the rest of the world normally multiplied good deeds like charity, Oseems to be by your anguish. but there is also the increased generosity of Despite the void you are struggling to fellow Muslims during this month to take cope with, the sun still rises each day, the advantage of. night still falls, and others around you Sadaqah jariyah gives you a practi- slot back into the routine of the day. The cal, active, and pragmatic means to put pace of living continues seemingly indif- into motion a blessed legacy for your ferent to the intense pain within you. loved one. It is one that you both will find The rhythmic cycles of the world do delight in as you witness the abundance not stop for anyone or anything, so you deal of ongoing reward when you finally meet with loss by carrying it through both the lit- again in the Hereafter. eral and metaphorical seasons of life. Some of these seasons, however, provide windows Instil active gratitude for what remains of opportunity to nurse your grief, and Ra- Gratitude is not only about looking madan is a particularly opportune one in back, but also about taking stock of life this regard. now including the people you are still When your soul is already worn down blessed to have. The time we have with with the unspeakable pain of loss, Ramadan one another and our families is limited, provides a doorway to sit with your heart- and so we should see this narrowing win- ache within a valley of intense Divine Mercy. dow of time for the immense blessing that This month is all about stripping away it is. Losing someone you love forces you the noise, distractions, and mental debris to see time like a clock running down that collect within us, and returning to a with each passing day. One day you may primordial – yet vulnerable – state. During worn down with the unspeakable pain of loss, look back on your life now and consider Ramadan, we are more cognizant of our own When your soul is already it the best time of your life, so actively mortality, and somewhat strangely, more Ramadan provides a doorway to sit with your heartache within a valley of look for the blessings that remain and comfortable with it too. Experiencing the loss truly enjoy and experience them with a of loved ones powerfully reminds us of the re- intense Divine Mercy sense of active gratitude. Tell the people ality of death in a way that reading hundreds you are sharing Ramadan with that you of books on the subject never could. every moment of our conscious and uncon- man being who fully appreciates what your trial you are in. There is nothing too big to are grateful to have them in your life. Say When you witness the departure of scious existence. loss means to you, and certainly no one who be asked of Allah, so think big and ask with the things people need to hear, but so of- someone you love, the transition to the Here- For the grieving person, Ramadan al- wields the power to relieve its pain. There- determination and certitude. Allah is shy to ten don’t. Make what remains meaning- after instantly feels closer, more immediate, lows the pain of loss to meet with heightened fore, articulating the state of your heart to return the hands of His supplicating slave ful and fill it with love and presence. You and more possible for you. spiritual introspection, culminating in a bit- Allah is not only the most rational thing to empty, so when you do raise them, have will never look back and regret strength- You wonder what they saw, what they tersweet experience. do, but also a matter of your heart’s survival. certainty that He will fill them with an abun- ening your closest relationships, so use experienced, in what form the Angel of Death It is a moment where one is granted the In the act of actually verbalising how you dance of Divine Provision. this month of heightened awareness to came to them, and more. You think of the ac- mental and spiritual space to sit with one’s feel and asking for relief – and for strength increase in gratitude for the blessings we tual moments of their death – perhaps you loss to try and place it within the divine or- and the ability to bear your circumstances Give sadaqah jariyah for their sake so often take for granted. were present – and how you shared the room der of life. Ramadan provides a vehicle to – you have already secured Divine care for The connection between you and the This year, take Ramadan and use it as a with the Angel of Death. He carried out his load up with the heaviness of your heart and your soul. one you have lost does not end with the balm to soothe the anguish you carry. service at an appointed time as commanded set out on a journey to reach Allah. The pain Set aside specific times when you com- end of their worldly life. They have merely As the loss of your loved one has already per Divine Instruction. Unsettlingly, you re- you feel may now be a permanent fixture of mit to raising your hands and speaking to passed through one stage in a longer jour- shown you the fleeting nature of this world, flect about how he also has an appointment your internal landscape, even if time might Allah about your pain in a state of absolute ney, and you still have the ability to benefit take that knowledge and combine it with booked with you, too – something we may be dull some aspects of it. The loss may forever vulnerability. them despite their having passed on. recognition that this month contains great more keenly aware of as the fasting of Rama- define you and there is no escaping this real- Ramadan is replete in Divine Mercy that On the authority of Abū Hurairah (raḍiy opportunities to exercise gratitude and draw dan awakens us to our limitations. ity. What you do have control over, however, descends at this time including the specific Allāhu ʿanhu), the Messenger of Allah (sall nearer to Allah. For all the bravado, energy, and bold- is what you use that pain as a conduit for times when we know supplications are more Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam) said, ‘When a per- Like everything in life, this Ramadan ness of our day-to-day life outside the month, and where you allow it to take you. likely to be accepted such as the time of break- son dies, his deeds come to an end except for will come and go with startling speed. So, Ramadan shows us what we are reduced to There are unique opportunities to chan- ing the fast, the last third of the night, and an three: Ṣadaqah jāriyah (a continuous chari- strive to extract every drop of nourishing when we go a portion of our day without nel the transformative experience of loss hour between ʿAṣr and Maghribon Jumuʿah. ty), knowledge from which benefit is gained, mercy you can from the heavy clouds of food and drink. This vulnerability in the hu- and use it as a catalyst to invite the abun- When you ask, ask big. Ask not only or a righteous child who prays for him’. [1] Divine relief this month. The pain of loss man condition laid bare is universal, as no dant blessings of this month: for a reunion with your loved ones who We have been given the tools to tran- you carry now may well be what earns you human being can sustain their own mortal have passed in the best of places, but ask scend the boundaries between this life and entry into His Everlasting Mercy, where shell and must rely on external provision to Engage in conscious dua for eyes and a heart that can see His Mer- the next through ongoing charity that can there will be no such thing as pain or sepa- survive. The humility this should inculcate Dua is an especially intimate act when cy in all things. bring relief and reward even after death. ration ever again within us averts our focus back to the One performed with presence of heart and still- Ask for His Blessings to pour into your Your sadaqah jariyah does not necessarily who continually provides for us each and ness. It is unlikely that there is any other hu- own life as a result of patiently bearing the require a huge financial investment, only a Islam 21C 8 Friday| 16.04.2021 LIFE & TIMES

‘Social Isolation May Reduce Study reveals glaucoma may be more than eye Face Recognition Ability’ pressure issue Agencies "The wasps provide us with a sim- solitary lifestyle can have pro- ple insect brain that offers a system for Agencies found effects on the brains' understanding the basic constructs of abilities to recognise faces, how neural circuits work and how so- new study conducted in rats shows that chemical known to protect finds a study on wasps with im- cial interactions shaped the brain," said nerve cells also slows glaucoma, the leading cause of irreversible Aplications on humans facing social isola- Michael Sheehan, Assistant professor at blindness. tion due to the coronavirus pandemic. the varsity's College of Agriculture and Led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, the Paper wasps -- a social insect -- rec- Life Sciences. Astudy centers on the watery fluid inside the eye on which its function depends. ognises the brightly coloured faces of "To my knowledge, this is the first Fluid pressure can build up in patients with glaucoma, wearing down cells in other paper wasps. But, when reared in empirical study to propose a candidate the eye and the nerves connecting them to the brain, researchers said. isolation, they tend to lose the ability, brain region in an insect that is involved However, past studies have shown the condition to continue to worsen according to researchers from Cornell with individual identity processing," even after eye pressure has been controlled. The connection between pressure University in New York, US. The wasps' said Christopher Jernigan, a postdoc- buildup and impaired vision remains poorly understood. ability to remember faces is similar to toral researcher in Sheehan's lab. Published in Neurotherapeutics, the new study showed that ingesting the primates and humans, but unlike other The study has implications on hu- compound citicoline restored optic nerve (neural) signals between the brain social insects, they noted. man patients forced to isolate them- and eye to near-normal levels in the study rats. Naturally produced in the The findings, published in the jour- selves from family and friends due to the brain but also available commercially, citicoline is a major source of choline, nal Biology Letters, revealed that when coronavirus pandemic, which has so far a building block in the membranes that line nerve cells and enhance nerve adult wasps are housed in solitude, vi- those involved with identifying nuanced and less developed than their peers who infected 138 million people and claimed cell communication. sual areas of their brains -- especially colour patterns and shapes -- are smaller lived with other wasps. 2.97 million lives globally. Study discusses impact of chemotherapy on immune cells Agencies the team found a significant reduction in the number surprise, removing all macrophages shortly after the of macrophages present in the tissues following treat- completion of chemotherapy caused the mice to relapse he findings of recent research from Queen ment. Further investigations in samples from other quicker. Following three doses of chemotherapy, the Mary University of London revealed novel in- HGSOC patients revealed that chemotherapy switched macrophages had switched to an anti-tumour mode, sights into the effects of chemotherapy on the the remaining macrophages from a pro-tumour to an and so eliminating the macrophages from the TME tumour microenvironment (TME). anti-tumour mode, which may stimulate the patient's actually inhibited the immune response against the tu- While the study results confirmed past findings that elevated eye pres- TThe study, published today in Cancer Immunology immune response against cancer. mour and resulted in poorer survival outcomes. sure contributes to nerve damage in glaucoma, it also showed that citicoline Research, a journal of the American Association for The effects of chemotherapy on macrophages ob- The research was funded by Cancer Research UK, reduced vision loss in rats without reducing fluid pressure in the eye. Cancer Research, found that chemotherapy enhances the Wellcome Trust, and Wellbeing of Women. "Our study suggests that citicoline protects against glaucoma through a the anti-tumour actions of immune cells within the mechanism different from that of standard treatments that reduce fluid pres- TME and their ability to support immune responses Implications for ovarian cancer treatment sure," said senior study author Kevin Chan, PhD, an assistant professor in against cancer. Chemotherapy and surgery are currently the main the Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Langone Health. "Since glaucoma Cancers are not just a mass of cancerous cells but treatment options for patients with ovarian cancer. interrupts the connection between the brain and eye, we hope to strengthen it are rogue organs made up of many different cell types, Despite chemotherapy working well initially, many with new types of therapies." including cells that form connective tissue and blood ves- patients experience relapse due to the development of According to the National Glaucoma Foundation, over 3 million Ameri- sels, and immune cells. These non-cancerous cells have resistance against these drugs. cans have glaucoma, but only half know they actually have it. In the US, more been recruited and corrupted by cancer to help it grow Professor Balkwill from the Queen Mary Univer- than 120,000 individuals are blind from the disease. In addition, the World and spread, and constitute what is known as the TME. sity of London said: "This study enhances our under- Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that over 60 million individuals suffer When treating cancer cells with chemotherapy, standing of the impact of chemotherapy on macro- from glaucoma worldwide. the cells within the TME are also impacted and previ- phages and other aspects of the immune response. As The findings are helping scientists better understand how glaucoma ous research has shown that chemotherapy may ac- our work was driven by results first obtained in patient works and add to past evidence that citicoline may counter the disease, said tivate immune cells within the TME to fight against samples and we were able to replicate the findings in Chan, also the director of the Neuroimaging and Visual Science Laboratory cancer. In this study, the team, led by Professor Fran our mouse models, we could investigate hypotheses at NYU Langone. Previous studies had showed that humans and rodents with Balkwill, investigated the effects of chemotherapy and obtain data that have translational significance. glaucoma have lower than normal levels of choline in the brain. Until now, on immune cells called macrophages, which are as- "We now have effective preclinical models of treat- Chan said, there has been little concrete evidence of the effectiveness of cho- sociated with poor survival across a variety of cancer served in patient samples were also seen in preclinical ment and relapse that can be used to help identify treat- line supplements as a therapy for glaucoma or why choline occurs in lower types. The study focused on high-grade serous ovar- mouse models of HGSOC previously developed by the ments that build upon the tentative immune response levels in glaucoma patients. ian cancer (HGSOC) - the most common type of ovar- team, which recapitulate many aspects of the human triggered by chemotherapy." Chan and his team tested whether increasing levels of that chemical ian cancer. omental TME. Ultimately, the team hopes that their models could would slow or even stop the degradation of the optic nerve and other regions As macrophages are associated with poor survival help to identify new drug combinations that harness of the brain involved in vision. Using a comprehensive study of the eye-brain Chemotherapy switches immune cells to anti-tumour mode in cancer, the team took their research a step further to the initial immune-boosting effects of chemotherapy connection in glaucoma, his team found that giving rats oral doses of citico- By comparing biopsy samples taken from the determine whether eliminating all macrophages from to reduce the number of required chemotherapy doses, line over a three-week period protected nerve tissues and reduced vision loss omentum (most common site of cancer spread in HG- the TME after chemotherapy could prolong disease- minimise toxic side effects and improve survival for pa- sustainably even after the treatment stopped for another three weeks. SOC) of 26 patients prior to and after chemotherapy, free survival in the preclinical mouse models. To their tients with ovarian cancer.

Govt. of Jammu and Kashmir OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER SUBTRANSMISSION DIVISION BIJBEHARA KPDCL Tel No: - 09132-233002 Fax No:- 09132-234397 [email protected] NOTICEINVITINGTENDER e-NITNO.STB/03 of 2021-22 ; Dated:12-04-2021 For and on behalf of the Lt Governor, Jammu and Kashmir State, e-Tenders are hereby invited from “A” Class Electrical Contractors issued by the Electri- cal inspectorate of Govt of Central Inspectorial organization of Govt. of India/ other state Govt. In case bid submitted joint venture firm, any of partner should possess “A” class electrical license for Stage Contract for Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of Key materials required for maintenance of 33/11KV receiving stations along with their Lines under the jurisdiction of STD Bijbehara during the year 2021-22 as per terms, conditions, technical specifi- cations and schedules forming part of this tender document. Intending bidders are requested to submit their offer along with terms, conditions, technical specifications and annexure forming part of this tender document.The details are as under: S # Description EMD Rs in lacs Cost of Docu- Last date for ment in Rs. submission of e-Bid 1 Stage Contract for Supply, Installation, Testing & Commission- 0.50 1000.00 3rd May 2021; 1400 ing of Key materials required for maintenance of 33/11KV receiv- Hours ing stations along with their Lines under the jurisdiction of STD Bijbehara during the year 2021-22. The tender document is available at website http://jktenders.gov.in. Interested bidders may view, download the e-Bid document, seek clarification and submit their e-Bid online up to the date and time mentioned in the table below:. A Date & Time of downloading of The Standard Bidding Document can be downloaded over http:// Standard Bidding Document jktenders.gov.in from 12-04-2021; 1600 Hour B Clarifications start date 12-04-2021; 1600 Hours C Clarifications end date 17-04-2021; 1600 Hours D Pre Bid Conference Date & Venue 15-04-2021 in The Office of Ex Engg STD Bijbehara at 1400 Hours E e-Bid submission (start) date & time (Submission of e-tender fee, EMD in pdf) 17-04-2021; 1600 Hours F e-Bid submission (end) date & Time 03-05-2021; 1400 Hours G Online Commercial and Technical e-Bid opening date & Time 04-05-2021 ; 1400 Hours H Online financial e-Bid opening date Will be communicated to the Technically Qualified Bidders & time (Only of the technically qualified bidders) I Venue of opening of technical & Office of Ex Engineer STD Bijbehara financial e-Bids J Cost of e-Bid document ( Bid Processing Fees) INR 1000.00 (Rupees One Thousand only) K Amount of Earnest Money Deposit INR 0.50 Lacs ( Rupees Fifty Thousand Only) 2. There is no need of furnishing of hard copies of bids after submission of e-tenders . The same should be obtained only from the bidder who is declared as L1 after opening of financial bid as per the instructions of Finance Department issued vide O.M No. A/24(2017)-651; Dated: 07-06-2018 3. All the e-Bids must be accompanied by the scanned copy of cost of tender document. The cost of tender document should be paid through e- challan/treasury challan /receipt. 4. All the e-Bids must be accompanied by the scanned copy of EMD in the form of CDR/FDR/Bank Guarantee only, pledged to the Executive Engineer Subtransmission Division Bijbehara. No Interest would be payable on Earnest Money deposited with the Department. However the bidder who is declared L1 after opening of financial bid has to submit the original EMD to the office of the Executive Engineer Subtransmission Division Bijbeharathrough speed post, Courier or by hand. The e-Bids will be electronically opened in the presence of bidder’s representatives, who choose to attend at the venue, date and time mentioned in the above table or any subsequent day to the convenience of the Tender Opening Committee. An authority letter of bidder’s/OEM representative will be required to be produced. The Department reserves the right to cancel any or all the e-Bids/ the e-Bid process without assigning any reason thereof. The decision of department will be final and binding. In the event of date specified for e-Bids opening being declared a holiday for department’s office then the due date for opening of e-Bids shall be the fol- lowing working day at the appointed time and place. All the required documents excluding Price Schedule/BOQ should be uploaded by the e-Bidder electronically in the PDF format, whereas Price Schedule/ BOQ should be uploaded electronically in the same BOQ sheet provided with the SBD. To participate in e-bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)’ class III(b) as per Information Technology Act-2000, to par- ticipate in online bidding. Executive Engineer DIPK-NB-265/21 Sub Transmission Division Bijbehara NO:STB/ 51-55 ; Dated: 12-04-2021 09 Friday | 16.04.2021 BUSINESS Amazon India Launches SBI Clarifies On $250mn Venture Fund For Agri, Transaction Charges In Healthcare And SMB Startups Zero-Balance Accounts Agenceis clinics among others. The first such investment by Agenceis accounts w.e.f 15.06.2016 with mazon India on Thursday the fund will be in M1xchange, a prior intimation to the customers," launched a $250 million startup focusing on invoice dis- he State Bank of India (SBI) India's largest lender clarified. Aventure fund that will in- counting marketplace exchange on Thursday released a During August 2020, the Central vest in startups and entrepreneurs for micro, small and medium Tclarification on the recent Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) advised focused on technology innova- enterprises. M1xhange is raising media reports based on the out- banks to refund the charges col- tions in agriculture, healthcare $10 million through the funding come of a study by IIT Bombay. A lected, if any, on or after 01.01.2020 and digitising small and medium round in which BEENEXT and ex- study by IIT-Bombay has claimed on transactions carried out using businesses (SMBs). isting investor Mayfield are also that State Bank of India and sev- the digital mode and not to impose “The venture fund will in- participating, apart from Amazon. eral other banks in the country charges on future transactions car- dependently invest in startups, As a part of its push to digitise have been imposing excessive ried out through such modes. building solutions to empower SMBs, Amazon runs a Local Shops charges on certain services Following the directives, SBI has SMBs to launch, manage, and on Amazon platform, for on- which are provided to those with refunded the charges recovered in grow their business online, au- boarding thousands of small mer- zero-balance accounts or Basic respect of all the digital transac- tomate and digitise their opera- chants. The company is scaling up Savings Bank Deposit Accounts tions to the BSBD customers w.e.f. tions, and expand their business this programme and aims to bring (BSBDA), according to reports. 01.01.2020 to 14.09.2020, the lend- globally by exporting to custom- 1 million retailers and neighbour- SBI collected over ₹300 crore by er mentioned. ers worldwide. These invest- hood stores online by 2025. ments will help seed and scale The programme was launched up innovation in the sector,” the in April 2020 at a time a complete e-commerce giant said. lockdown had been announced in The fund will also be investing India in the wake of the COVID-19 High Inflation Adds in healthcare and agri startups. It pandemic. Last month, Amazon aims to invest in companies that had said that over 50,000 offline are making agri-inputs more ac- retailers and neighbourhood stores cessible to farmers, offering so- were now a part of this programme. To Lockdown Worries Agenceis and manufactured products infla- per cent increase in active casel- tion was at a nine-year high of 7.3 oad in a fortnight, Tamil Nadu 309 NEW DELHI: The wholesale price per cent. per cent and Kerala 111 per cent. index (WPI) inflation rate stood at But the Ministry said the WPI The day also saw the rupee 7.39 per cent for March 2021, the for March last year was computed turning into Asia’s worst-per- highest since October 2012, when with a relatively low response rate forming currency and is poised levying service charges during "SBI has stopped recovering it was 7.4 per cent, according to and, therefore, the difference be- for more losses as localised lock- the period 2015-20, the study charges in such accounts on all dig- the provisional data released by tween the corresponding period downs and restrictions begin hit- claimed. ital transactions w.e.f. 15.09.2020, the Department for Promotion of this year has recorded a larger gap. ting the economy. In August 2012, Reserve Bank while retaining charges on cash Industry and Internal Trade of the Inflation related woes, that As a result, Goldman Sachs has of India said that banks are free withdrawals over and above four Commerce Ministry. are likely to last till August, come downgraded the GDP growth fore- to levy charges in BSBD accounts free withdrawals allowed per Besides WPI inflation touching on top of a second Covid wave cast for 2021 to 10.5 per cent from beyond four free transactions. The month," the bank said. a 96-month high, most of its sub- sweeping the country. Besides 10.9 per cent. availment of such additional ser- "The objective is also to en- sets also touched recent highs. the badly affected Gujarat, Mad- The ministry said the prices of vices shall be at the option of the courage BSBD account holders Primary articles inflation jumped hya Pradesh, Maharashtra and UP, crude oil, petroleum products and customers. including PMJDY account holders lutions to improve productivity, Amazon on Thursday also to a 13-month high of 6.4 per cent; news is coming of the elections basic metal substantially increased "Accordingly, SBI introduced to adopt digital payment through distribute credit and insurance launched a Spotlight North East fuel, power, light inflation rose to having acted as super spreaders. last month as compared to the cor- charges for debit transactions be- the prescribed modes vis-à-vis the or are building efficient farm-to- initiative, through which it aims 28-month high of 10.3 per cent; West Bengal has recorded a 450 responding month of last year. yond four free transactions in BSBD cash transactions," it added. fork supply chains to reduce food to bring e-commerce access to wastage. It also aims to back com- 50,000 weavers, artisans, and lo- panies that are using technology cal small businesses in the region for doctor’s assistance, telemedi- by 2025. A dedicated northeast Gold Prices Jump To Rs 46,545/10 cine, e-diagnosis and companies storefront will also be launched that are digitising primary care on Amazon India’s marketplace. Airlines Gain Altitude, But Will Gm On Safe-Haven Appeal; Silver Surges Rs 1,178 a kg Fly Into Losses This Fiscal, Too Agenceis A Flaw in WhatsApp's Online Agenceis old prices advanced by Rs Status is Aiding Stalkers NEW DELHI: Domestic airlines are 276 to Rs 46,545 per 10 expected to log net losses in FY22 Ggram in the Mumbai re- Agenceis You can even enter a second on the back of lower domestic air tail market on firm global cues. phone number and compare the traffic compared with pre-pandem- The yellow metal rose on surging hatsApp is the most times the two were 'Online' to ic levels, together with high fuel coronavirus cases globally and popular messaging figure out if they were messaging prices, ratings agency Crisil said. decline in bond yields increasing Wapp in the world with each other. However, the agency said that safe-haven appeal. over two billion active users A Reddit user going by the these net losses will be 35-40 per The rate of 10 gram 22-carat daily. An oversight with the handle 'lollygagme' tried this out cent below the ones reported for gold in Mumbai was Rs 42,852 plus platform's online status system and watched her partner's activ- fiscal 2021 mark at Rs 9,500- Rs 3 percent GST, while 24-carat 10 has, in turn, led to creation of ity for a week. She found that 10,000 crore. gram was Rs 46,782 plus GST. The services that track the indicator she was able to pick up on "pat- A Crisil Ratings study of the 18-carat gold quoted at Rs 35,087 worsening virus situation. and tell you whether a person is terns where he’s actually hav- top three airlines, which account plus GST in the retail market. "Gold is struggling to sustain online or not. ing an in-depth back and for 78 per cent of total passen- Bullion has been stuck in the above $1755-1760/oz amid mixed This works because forth conversation with ger traffic, noted: "A resurgence $1,670-1,750/oz range amid mixed factors however rising virus cases the information is someone versus him of Covid-19 infections across the "Domestic traffic fell 85 per international operations in the trade in the US dollar index. and loose monetary policy stance public and can be checking in over and country -- especially in Mumbai cent in the first half of last fiscal second half of fiscal 2022 will also US government’s budget deficit may continue to support prices”, viewed by anyone. over to see if she’s re- and Delhi, which account for 36 due to lockdowns and restrictions boost traffic, it said. surged to an all-time high of $1.7 said Ravindra Rao, VP- Head Com- When you open plied back yet." per cent of overall air traffic - is on operations," said Gautam Sha- But, airlines have also seen their trillion for the first six months of modity Research at Kotak Securities. WhatsApp, you are The important expected to stall the recovery seen hi, Director, Crisil Ratings. cost of operations spurt due to a the budget year, nearly double The gold/silver ratio currently considered 'Online' thing to note here is over the past six months." "Despite the second wave- rise in the price of aviation turbine from the previous record. stands at 68.77 to 1, which means and this is shown to that your 'last seen' status "In fact, average daily domestic induced fresh curbs, which will fuel (ATF), a key cost head for them. The US dollar trades margin- the number of silver ounces re- everyone, even out- is different and can be turned passenger air traffic has fallen in temper recovery, domestic traf- "The price, which remained ally lower at 91.65, or down 0.02 quired to buy one ounce of gold. side of your contact list. off by going to Privacy>Last Seen April by almost 20 per cent to 2.35 fic in the first half of this fiscal low until November 2020, limit- percent against a basket of six Silver prices climbed by Rs This oversight allows the ex- and selecting 'Nobody'. The prob- lakh compared to February 2021." is likely to be 3.5-4 times higher ing their losses, has shot up 30 per rival currencies. The US 10 year 1,178 to Rs 68,021 per kg from its istence that of status monitoring lem your last seen status is differ- Nonetheless, it said that domes- on-year, on a low base. The second cent since then," the report said. treasury yields trade weaker at closing on April 14. services that allow you to see who ent from your online status which tic traffic, which accounts for 75 half should see good recovery in "This will offset the benefits 1.61 percent, down 2 basis points In the futures market, the gold is online by just entering their will always tag you as 'Online' per cent of airline revenues, is ex- traffic, supported by acceleration from some of the initiatives the in the evening session. rate touched an intraday high of Rs phone number. As reported on by when you interact with the app. pected to surge 120-130 per cent in the vaccination drive and peo- carriers undertook to reduce cost Gold holdings in SPDR Gold 46,896 and an intraday low of Rs Traced, there are several services There is absolutely no way to this fiscal on a low base though it ple gradually taking to travel after - employee costs, rentals, etc. - last Trust, the world’s largest gold- 46,680 on the Multi-Commodity that take advantage one of which turn this off and there is no way to will still be significantly lower at prolonged stay at home." fiscal, and which are being carried backed exchange-traded fund de- Exchange (MCX). For the June se- allows you to spy on a spouse or know if someone is using a tracker 70 per cent of fiscal 2020 level. Besides, a gradual recovery in forward into the current fiscal." creased by 3.2 tonnes to 1,022.86, ries, the yellow metal touched a low give frequent updates to parents on you. The only defence is chang- the lowest since April 2020. of Rs 44,108 and a high of Rs 51,924. on a child's WhatsApp activity. ing your phone number. Spot gold rose by $10.24 to Gold futures for June delivery $1,746.62 an ounce at 1202 GMT gained Rs 263, or 0.56 percent, at Rs in London trading. 46,871 per 10 gram in evening trade Kupwara Tales: Huts Worth Crores NIT Srinagar Hosts MCX Bulldesk increased 55 on a business turnover of 11,668 Tupperware India points or 0.38 percent, at 14,660 lots. The same for August jumped Lie Idle For Want Of Tourists Virtual Lecture On at 17:33. The index tracks the real- Rs 247, or 0.53 percent, at Rs 47,078 Expands Homeshops time performance of MCX Gold on a business turnover of 2,021 lots. 'Building New Start Ups' and MCX Silver futures. The value of June and Au- To Kashmir “Gold prices rose as a weaker gust’s contracts traded so far is Rs Agenceis dollar and U.S. yields boosted the 1,801.55 crore and Rs 51.74 crore, Agenceis safe-haven metal's appeal, while respectively. SRINAGAR: Department of Humanities, Social Sciences investors awaited the release of Similarly, Gold Mini contract SRINAGAR: Tupperware India, a global premium home- & Management (HSS&M), National Institute of Technol- weekly jobless claims and March for May edged higher Rs 263, or ware brand based out of Orlando, US, today announced its ogy (NIT) Srinagar Thursday hosted a virtual lecture on retail sales data in the U.S. later 0.57 percent at Rs 46,580 on a launch in Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir through its in- process of 'building a start-up'. in the day. The dollar held near a business turnover of 17,356 lots. novative channel, the HomeShop. Since its transformation According to a statement issued to the news agency, three-week low against a basket Gold prices traded higher on into becoming a multi-channel brand in 2019, Tupperware the event was presided over by Director NIT Srinagar, of currencies on Thursday, as U.S. dollar decline which fell to three- has been expanding its direct presence across the length Agencies Locals said the concerned de- Prof. Rakesh Sehgal who was the chief guest on the occa- bond yields levelled off following a week lows despite some uptick in and breadth of the country. Opening an official Home- velopmental authority is acting as sion and the virtual lecture was delivered by the Director surge last month”, said Navneet Da- bond yields. The higher inflation Shop in Kashmir marks a special milestone in the brand’s KUPWARA: Despite having high a mute spectator and has not initi- of Zipcho Entertainment Company, Mohammad Younus mani, Vice President, Motilal Oswal. concerns and worries over rising journey as the brand was not present in the valley earlier. potential and rich natural resources ated any concrete steps to promote Budoo (ACS). On the occasion, Prof. Rakesh Sehgal said Governor Powell mentioned virus cases have supported buying Aabroo Ratta will be running the newly launched Home- the authorities in North Kashmir's these places. A local contractor said the key objective of holding such sessions are that stu- in his speech yesterday that the in the yellow metal. Shop by Tupperware. It is the company's first HomeShop in Kupwara province have failed to that the LBDDA recently issued very dents will learn and will know how to work and execute U.S. economy accelerated into the We expect gold prices to trade the valley amongst 157 HomeShops across the country. It is generate revenue from the assets high bidding charges for the huts ideas for processing new start-ups. spring based on rising consumer sideways to up for the day with CO- located at Raj Bagh at Rather Complex near New Era School. constructed by the Development that have not opened for long now "After proper guidance and research, a successful sentiment and the country is on MEX spot gold support lies at $1,730 HomeShops are an innovative way to power up the Authority to attract tourists and and even people of this district are entrepreneur will find the proper solution to establish a track for faster growth and hiring and resistance at $1,760. MCX Gold Direct Selling channel. It is a unique combination of Di- visitors for the last couple of years. not well aware of those structures. suitable business model, he said. in the coming months. US health June support lies at Rs 46,500 and rect Selling and Retail channels that gives the best of both The border district Kupwara has "These assets need the attention Dr. Sehgal said there is a need to boost more such ses- panel called for more data before resistance lies at Rs 47,100. worlds along with a homely environment. It extends a separate Lolab Bangus Drangyari of authorities at the earliest since sions in the future for students and I appreciate the de- making a decision on whether to ease of doing business to the seller as well as potential Development Authority (LBDDA) they have not served any purpose partment for conducting such market-oriented sessions. resume Johnson & Johnson's. Both Axis Securities buyers. As part of the arrangement, the seller sets up a that has built around a dozen of as- by far. Many of them are out of Registrar NIT, Prof. Kaiser Bukhari said the idea and re- U.S. retail sales and weekly jobless small product demonstration area within their home sets worth crores in the past. bounds for locals. The administra- alization of a startup is a vital step and such things are im- claims will be important to watch Axis Securities advised its cli- and invites their acquaintances to showcase the magic of Residents while expressing their tion must promote these places to portant to be taken into account to make a startup effective. for as it could trigger further vola- ents to buy June Gold at Rs 46,700 Tupperware, on the lines of famous Tupperware house resentment against the Develop- give tourism a flip," he said. "The vision of a startup and needs of people are more tility in the market. with stop loss at Rs 46,500 and a parties and sell directly to interested consumers. So far, ment Authority told the news agen- A student said, "this is high time important than a business plan," he said. Budoo is cur- The broader range on COMEX target of Rs 47,000. there are 157HomeShops across 116 cities in India. As cy, that even after spending a hefty for the government to promote rently Director of Zipcho Entertainment Company and could be between $1720- 1750 Kshitij Purohit, Product Manag- Tupperware completes 25 years this year, the brand aims amount of money from the govern- tourism on this frontier district is Qualified Company Secretary. He is also an associate and on the domestic front, prices er, Currency & Commodities, Capi- to expand its footprint further through its multi-channel ment exchequer for the construc- which has high potential to gener- member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India could hover in the range of Rs talVia Global Research Limited sales approach to reach newer milestones and further tion of huts for tourists and visitors, ate revenue," he said. and has vast expertise in his respective field. 46,580- 47,070. International gold is trading extend its concept of HomeShop to more cities. it has failed to serve the purpose as Meanwhile, the Additional During the interaction with students, Budoo deliber- “COMEX gold trades higher in bullish momentum. Prices are The brand has nurtured entrepreneurial spirit and many of the huts are left unattend- Deputy Commissioner (ADC), Nazir ated upon the challenges and opportunities for start-ups near $1748/oz. Gold has been resisting below $1,750-1,760 lev- focused on women empowerment since its inception ed for a long time now. Ahmad, who holds the additional in Kashmir. The understanding market is a key to success trading in a broad range between els.- On the domestic front, MCX in 1996. In face of challenges, COVID and otherwise, Official sources said that the charge of LBDDA Chief Executive and if new startups will not consider such features then $1,730 to $1760. Weighing on the Gold June has been trading with Tupperware came up with new ways of doing business LBDDA has its huts in Diver Lolab, Officer (CEO), said that the huts can efforts will be in vain, he said. gold price is increasing optimism a marginal sideways and positive in the valley and is receiving encouraging response. With Chandigam, Lalpora, Khumriyal, Zan- only generate revenue when tour- The speaker stressed new start-ups should explore about the US economy and con- bias. We may expect prices to con- an existing network of over 70,000 women sellers across gli, Reshwari, Gaddaji, Sunmulla, and ists visit the district. both local and regional markets and urged students not tinuing ETF outflows. However, tinue to trade in a choppy manner India, Tupperware has increased focus on training and Drangyari but are closed for a long He maintained that all these to start anything with which they are not familiar. Keep supporting price is Fed’s emphasis and resist below Rs 47,000 levels upskilling programmes as well. now without generating any revenue. huts are functional—(KNO) the market trends under consideration, he said. on keeping interest rates low and during the evening session. NEWS Friday | 16.04.2021 10 MHA Orders 50% LG Calls For Institutionalizing Transparent, Efficient; Attendance In Work, Staggered Timing Pro-People Administrative Set Up Across The UT At Its Offices Press Trust of India JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj “At the outset, the Lt Governor was tracking of Covid contacts. same at the earliest. He also directed public welfare initiatives. He further Sinha chaired a meeting with all briefed by every Deputy Commissioner The Lt Governor directed the Health the Deputy Commissioners of other directed Kathua district officers to en- NEW DELHI: In view of the "unprec- Deputy Commissioners and Senior and Senior Superintendent of Police Department to share all data related to districts for proper maintenance and sure hassle-free movement of travelers edented rise" in number of COVID-19 Superintendents of Police of the regarding the COVID situation in the Covid with the Deputy Commissioners so upkeep of Community toilets that are in and out of UT at Lakhanpur. cases in Delhi, the Union Home Jammu Division to review the devel- district viz. - the status of testing, con- as to facilitate district-wise achievement coming up along the National Highway. Underlining the importance of Block Ministry Thursday said its officers opmental scenario, law and order situ- tainment, vaccination, availability of of vaccination and other targets. “Scale- Regarding the Ayushman Bharat Diwas, the Lt Governor directed the of- up to the level of Under Secretary ation, besides assessing the Covid con- oxygen and required medicines etc; up the vaccination drive in all the Districts Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana ficers to use the platform optimally for can work from home and only 50 per tainment and mitigation efforts across progress on the establishment of of- by sensitizing people and providing every (AB-PMJAY) SEHAT scheme, the public service delivery and redress- cent staff need to attend office. the districts, at the Civil Secretariat fices, staff, residences and security of possible assistance”, he added. Lt Governor asked the Deputy ing public grievances. He instructed In an office memorandum, the here on Thursday. DDCs and other PRIs; progress of works The Lt Governor also took a district- Commissioners to speed up the regis- the officers to chalk out rational plans home ministry said all officers who Outlining the agenda of establishing taken up under Back to Village pro- wise assessment of the availability of tration process and called for the pro- with adequate publicity before orga- attend the office can stagger timings a transparent, efficient, pro-people gramme; status of Languishing proj- medicines, oxygen supply, and num- motion of the scheme in each and ev- nizing the Block Diwas so that maxi- with entry into the office spread administrative set up across the Union ects; status of available online services ber of beds. He also called upon the ery district for public welfare. "Ensure mum number of people could benefit between 9 AM to 10 AM with cor- Territory, the Lt Governor called upon among certain specific issues of the dis- officers to make dynamic plans as per 100% coverage and delivery of SEHAT from it. He also asked them to audit responding office exit timings and the district officers to be sensitive to- tricts,” the official spokesperson said. the evolving situation. cards to the public", he asserted. the grievances received and settled in those living in containment zones wards the issues, problems and needs While reviewing the preparations While taking stock of the status of on- The Lt Governor also took stock of their respective districts. be exempted from attending office. of the common public, an official made by the districts regarding the on- line services, the Lt Governor impressed the district-wise availability of minor The Lt Governor also directed the "In view of the unprecedented spokesperson said. going festival season, the Lt Governor di- upon the Deputy Commissioners for minerals and directed the concerned district officers to lay specific thrust rise in the numbers of Covid-19 The LG, he said, exhorted them to rected the officers to ensure proper sup- implementation of latest online tech- officers to speed up pending allotments, on identification of beneficiaries un- cases in Delhi, it has been decided make on-ground assessment of area- ply of water, electricity and ration items nologies and best practices in citizen- besides taking immediate action against der the MUMKIN scheme, develop- to take measures to prevent its specific developmental needs of the to the public so that people can observe centric governance for improving the all those indulging in overcharging. mental needs of border villages, uti- spread," the home ministry said. district and formulating realistic District their religious activities smoothly. public service delivery, and making the While interacting with the Senior lization of funds under Compensatory The home ministry said officers Development Plans that touch the lives Taking stock of the mechanism put administration effective, transparent, Superintendents of Police of various Afforestation Fund Management and of the level of Under Secretary or of ordinary citizens and focus on the in place by different districts to deal accountable, and citizen-friendly. districts, the Lt Governor directed them Planning Authority (CAMPA), imple- equivalent and below be allowed to broad contours of enhancing employ- with the second wave of Covid and The Lt Governor directed the Deputy to keep a strict check on illegal mining mentation of Jal Jeevan Mission, and work from home and their physical ment, augmenting health and education the progress of vaccination drive, the Commissioner, Poonch for construct- of sand and minerals, the menace of ensuring employment of locals in all attendance in office be restricted sector, besides ensuring availability of Lt Governor called for intensifying the ing Toilets on Mughal road and asked drug abuse, bovine smuggling besides major projects going on in their re- to 50 per cent of the actual overall basic amenities of a progressive society. testing, besides vigorous tracing and him to identify viable spots for the facilitating the public through various spective districts. strength.

CONTD. FROM FRONT PAGE

Govt Defers influence with two different countries. So, set at rest by or before April 15. due to Mughal road. Nazir and Mehbooba following adverse police was started by Maharaja Gulab Singh in 1872 India and Pakistan was the most recent one , “The appearance of the Advocate General in Meanwhile, businessmen and locals have reports against them. to escape extreme weather conditions in the he said. the matter is expected to take care of the ap- requested the government authorities to either two regions. “We don’t think they are going to become prehension that the senior counsel for the pe- construct a tunnel on it or create a full-fledged Govt Transfers “In view of sharply rising cases of COVID in the most favoured nation to each other, but I titioner has projected vis-à-vis seizure of the separate mechanical division with modern ma- Range, has been transferred and posted as J&K, the government has taken few important think it’s important for them to have a healthy vehicles at the hands of the Police under the chinery and technical staff for the Mughal road. DIG, North Kashmir Range, vice M. Suleman decisions ensuring safety of employees. Darbar functional relationship,” he added. garb of the impugned circular,” the 7th April Official sources said that few vehicles are Choudhary (IPS). move deferred because of COVID. Secretariat to In New Delhi, asked about media reports that Court order reads. running on the road but officially it hasn’t been Suleman Choudhary (IPS), DIG, North function in both #Srinagar & #Jammu. Office backchannel talks between India and Pakistan Regional Transport Officer (RTO) Kashmir reopened yet. Kashmir Range, has been transferred and post- functioning not to be affected because of eOf- were going on for more than a year, External had ordered the people in the valley to re- They said that any decision regarding it will ed as DIG, Udhampur-Reasi Range, vice Sujit fice,” Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said in Affairs Ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi register their vehicles bought from outside be taken by higher ups. Kumar (IPS). a series of tweets on Thursday. did not give a direct reply. Jammu & Kashmir with Nine per cent as fresh District Magistrate, Shopian, Sachin Kumar Abdul Jabbar (IPS), DIG, Doda-Kishtwar Jammu and Kashmir had recorded 1,086 “If you talk about channels of communica- Tax amount for the remaining life of the vehicle Vaishya said that any decision regarding the Range, has been transferred and posted as DIG, fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday taking the tion on this issue, let me just recall that our re- within fifteen days, failing which the enforcing reopening of Mughal road will be taken by UT South Kashmir Range, vice Atul Kumar Goel infection count to 1,41,736 while five deaths spective high commissions exist and are func- agencies will act. administration. (IPS). Udayabhaskar Billa (IPS), awaiting orders, due to the virus raised the toll to 2,042 in the tioning. So that is a very effective channel of The government has filed the response di- “As of now no decision has been taken,” he has been posted as DIG, Doda-Kishtwar Range, UT. communication,” Bagchi said on April 9. rected earlier by the Court on 7 April 2021. said—(KNO) vice Abdul Jabbar (IPS). As Jammu and Kashmir is witnessing a surge India has told Pakistan that it desires normal Meanwhile legal experts and taxation ex- Rahul Malik (IPS), awaiting orders, has been in the number of COVID cases, the threat it neighbourly relations with Islamabad in an en- perts had also questioned the legal sanctity of NIA Arrests posted as AIG (Tech), PHQ, against a vacant poses to people and staff on the move and the vironment free of terror, hostility and violence. the circular issued by the RTO Kashmir—(KNO) Act and the Information Technology Act, he post. implementation of eOffice software in both the India has said the onus is on Pakistan to create said. Shridhar Patil (IPS), awaiting orders, has secretariat and move offices, it has been de- such an environment. Mercury Plummets The NIA had re-registered the case on April been posted as SSP, CID, CI, Jammu, vice Tahir cided to defer the darbar move this time, the On the same day, Pakistan Foreign Office department here said that the ‘erratic weather’ 5, 2020, and taken over the investigation in it Sajad Bhat. LG said. spokesman stopped short of categorically de- will continue till the weekend. from the state’s police. The agency has already Amod Ashok Nagpure, IPS, awaiting or- “However, Secretariat will function in both nying its involvement in some kind of back- A meteorological department official said filed a charge-sheet against her, the spokesman ders, has been posted as SSP, CID, SB Kashmir, Srinagar & Jammu with staff equitably split be- channel talks with India. that Srinagar received 3.3mm of rainfall in the said. against an available vacancy. tween two Secretaries will function from both Foreign Office spokesperson Zahid Hafeez last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. while the mini- Further investigation in the case continues, Mohita Sharma (IPS), upon her promotion, locations in an equitable manner”, Sinha’s of- Chaudhry at the weekly press briefing on April mum temperature settled at 7.8 degree Celsius he said. has been posted as SP North Jammu, against an fice tweeted. 9 was asked by several journalists about re- against 9.4 degree Celsius on the previous night available vacancy. He said office functioning will not be af- ported backchannel talks with India. in the summer capital of J&K. The mercury was Woman’s Death Nikhil Borker (IPS), upon his promotion, has fected as files will move electronically between Instead of rejecting it outrightly he said: 0.2 degree Celsius above normal for this time of me that they want to interrogate him. I told been posted as Addl SP Hqrs Anantnag. “He both the secretariats through eOffice software. States have their ways and means to communi- the season, he said. them he was sleeping and was not keeping will hold the charge of the post of Addl SP, cate which remain available even during wars. Qazigund received 0.8mm of rain and re- well from yesterday. Some of them (police- Anantnag in addition to his duties, till further India, Pak Therefore, whether any talks are taking place corded a low of 6.2 degree Celsius against 7.8 men) in the meanwhile went upstairs and car- orders,” reads the order. discussions as to how to deal with it and not between India and Pakistan is not important. degree Celsius on the previous night, the offi- ried searches,” she said, adding, “Then they Haseeb Mughal, awaiting orders, has been let this effort derailed by the next attack,” said He added that the real issue was what should cial said. took my brother but my father did not let them posted as SSP, PCR, Jammu, vice Kulbir Singh. one of the people Reuters talked to. be discussed between the two countries and Pahalgam received the highest rainfall of take him and told them to take him along also. Haseeb ur-Rehman, awaiting orders, has There is as yet, however, no grand plan to re- how the dialogue could be made meaningful 26.4mm while the famous resort in south Then they went outside and my mother fell on been posted as CO, SDRF, 1st Bn, Srinagar, solve the 74-year-old Kashmir dispute. Rather and result-oriented dialogue. Kashmir recorded a minimum of 2.9 degree Varanda. A policeman told our relative (a wom- against an available vacancy. “He will hold the both sides are trying to reduce tensions to pave Ties between India and Pakistan nose-dived Celsius against 4.2 degree Celsius on the earlier an) to take care of her and she responded that charge of the post of Div. Comdt. HG Kashmir, in the way for a broad engagement, all the people after a militant attack on the Pathankot Air night, he said. my mother is no more. Soon after hearing the addition to his own duties, till further orders.” Reuters spoke to said. Force base in 2016 by militants. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, received same, they left my brother and fled. They took Abdul Qayoom, awaiting orders, has been Quoting Ayesha Siddiqa, a noted Pakistani Subsequent attacks, including one on Indian 3.8mm of rain and recorded a low of 5.5 de- away his mobile.” posted as CO, IR 9th Bn, against an available defence analyst, the report said that she be- Army camp in Uri, further deteriorated the gree Celsius against previous night’s 7.5 degree Javed Ahmad, the deceased woman’s son vacancy. lieved Indian and Pakistan intelligence officials relationship. Celsius, the official said. said the police came to his house around 2:30 Rajinder Gupta, Principal, PTTI Vijaypur, has had been meeting for several months in other The relationship dipped further after India’s Kupwara received 1.0mm of rain while the am. been transferred and posted as AIG (P&T), PHQ, countries. war planes carried out an airstrike at Jaish-e- north Kashmir district recorded a low of 6.6 “They were talking to my father outside against an available vacancy. “I think there have been meetings in Mohammed training camp on February 26, degree Celsius against 7.0 degree Celsius on the while I was sleeping. They woke me up and Rahul Malik (IPS) has been asked to hold the Thailand, in Dubai, in London between the 2019 in response to the Pulwama suicide attack previous night, the official said. sought my phone. I gave them and showed charge of the post of Principal, PTTI, Vijaypur, highest-level people,” she told Reuters in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed. Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort them the pattern,” he said, adding, “There was in addition to his own duties, till further orders. Such meetings have taken place in the past The relations deteriorated after India an- in north Kashmir, received 10mm of rain and my laptop. First they tried to take it along but Ramesh Angral, awaiting orders, has been as well, especially during times of crises but nounced withdrawing special powers of recorded a low of 0.5 degree Celsius against then told me to leave it there. My father and posted as AIG (Personnel), vice Rajeshwar never been publicly acknowledged. Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcation of the minus 2.5 degree Celsius on the previous night mother held me up and took me outside. In the Singh. “He will hold the charge of the post of state into two union territories in August, 2019. which was 1.5 degree Celsius, the official said. meantime my mother had fallen.” AIG (Trainings & Policy), in addition to his own Active Corona Last month, Pakistan’s powerful Army chief Jammu district received 0.0mm of rain, Javed said that policemen told him to come duties, till further orders.” have recovered so far, they said. General Qamar Javed Bajwa said that it was Banihal 0.4mm, Batote 4.4mm, Katra 0.0mm, to Zakura police station “even as our house Harmeet Singh, awaiting orders, has been Moreover, they said, 487 more COVID-19 time for India and Pakistan to “bury the past Banihal 2.6mm and Kathua 0.0mm, the official falls within the jurisdiction of police station posted as SSP, Railways Kashmir, against an patients have recovered—116 from Jammu and move forward as he asserted that the peace added. Nigeen.” available vacancy. Division and 371 from Kashmir. between the two neighbours would help to un- Director Meteorological department Sonam The protesters demanded justice and those Khalil Poswal, awaiting orders, has been In view of the rising number of COVID-19 lock the potential of South and Central Asia. Lotus said that erratic weather shall continue guilty be brought to book. “Today it has hap- posted as CO, IR 1st Bn, against an available cases in the union territory, the administration The powerful army, which has ruled Pakistan till the weekend. pened with us, it can happen with somebody vacancy. has cancelled the ongoing board examinations for more than half of its 70 plus years of exis- “Expect light to moderate rain/snow on else tomorrow,” they said and reiterated de- Javid Iqbal, awaiting orders, has been posted for Class 10. tence, has hitherto wielded considerable pow- higher reaches at many places of Kashmir and mand for justice. “Is police accountable to none as CO, IR 17th Bn, vice Benam Tosh. er in the matters of security and foreign policy. at scattered places of Jammu.” and are there no rules to be followed?” they Rajeshwar Singh, Tahir Sajad Bhat, Kulbir Schools, Coaching Gen Bajwa’s remarks came a day after Prime He said rain will be accompanied by thun- said. Singh and Benam Tosh have been asked to re- closed for imparting on-campus / in- person Minister Imran Khan made a similar statement. derstorm, lightning and hail at isolated places. Meanwhile, police refuted the allegations port to the PHQ and await further orders. education to the students of all classes (i.e., “During lightning, stay inside any shelter and and said that a joint cordon and search opera- up to and including Class 12),till 30.04.2021,” Court Lists Case stay away from trees, metallic wire etc.” tion was carried out at her house and the team CRPF Officer reads an order issued by Simrandeep Singh, vehicles and had sought the response of the The weather department has also issued left once the searches were conducted. doctors declared him brought dead on member Secretary State executive Committee Government on the matter by or before 15 ‘yellow warning for “isolated thunder/light- “On basis of an input, a joint CASO of Police& arrival. (SEC). April so that the controversy is set at rest. ning with gusty wind 30- 40-kmph” for both CRPF was launched in Meerak Shah Colony last “It is further ordered that all Coaching and In support of his submissions, the senior Jammu and Kashmir divisions till April 18. night. Search was conducted. The search par- Army Repatriates tuition centers imparting in-person teaching to counsel Faisal Qadri had also referred to and There are four types of colour codes signify- ties left after completing the search,” police they said. Students shall remain closed in the entire J&K relied upon the judgment of the High Court of ing the level of caution: green which means no said in a tweet. The officials said the handover of Qadir, a till 30.04.2021,” the order adds. Karnataka delivered in case title Jagdev Biradar action, yellow—situation to be watched), am- “In the morning it was learnt that one lady resident of Ghim village in PCK’s Nikial area, The decision, Singh in the order said was tak- V/s State of Karnataka. ber –government agencies need to be prepared Mst Khatija Putoo resident of the same locality took place around 11:55 am on Thursday at the en after a detailed review of the current COVID During the proceedings on the matter on for severe weather and red –action needed by died because of a heart attack. Police is looking crossing point on the Line of Control. situation in Jammu and Kashmir was conduct- April 7, senior Council Faisal Qadri for the pe- the agencies. (GNS) into the matter.” (With GNS inputs) Qadir, who inadvertently entered India ed with the Financial Commissioner Health; titioner Advocate Zahoor Bhat, invited the at- on April 11 , was sent back on humanitarian Administrative Secretary School Education; tention of the Court to section 46, 47 and 50 Mughal Road Recording Of grounds, they said. Divisional Commissioner, Jammu/Kashmir and of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988, to indicate Shopian as well as Poonch and Rajouri have this case on March 25 in Srinagar. other officers. that the scheme of law provides that when a been demanding to reopen of the road for After her five-hour-long questioning that day, ISJK Operative The decision was taken in view of the trend motor vehicle registered in one State has been traffic as they are forced to reach Jammu first Mehbooba had told reporters that central agen- identified the newly arrested ISJK operative in new cases particularly the recent spike in kept in another State, for a period exceeding from where they can to Kashmir or Rajouri or cies like the NIA, CBI and the ED were being “mis- as Aqib Bashir Parrey alias Assadullah, a resi- the number of daily reported cases of infection twelve months, the owner of the vehicle shall, Poonch. used” to silence the opposition. dent of Unisoo village of Handwara in north in some districts of J&K, the order said. within such period and in such form containing They said that the closure of the road has The case has been filed under the provisions Kashmir’s Kupwara district. such particulars as may be prescribed by the badly hit the business and other activities of of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act He was working as an ISJK operative in Police Files Case Central Government, apply to the Registering the residents of Shopian, Hirpora, Dubjan, (PMLA). Kashmir on the directions of his ISJK com- those who are circulating it through social Authority, within whose jurisdiction the ve- Pir-Ki-Gali and Buffliaz, Thanamadi and other It is linked to the recovery of at least two dia- manders, Singh said in a brief statement. media to instigate violence,” a spokesperson of hicle then is, for the assignment of a new reg- villages. ries by the ED in which some purported pay- Abdullah, a resident of Yaripora village of the Budgam Police said on Twitter. istration mark. Pertinently, despite getting the national ments made from the CM’s discretionary fund south Kashmir’s Kulgam district was arrested Meanwhile, Inspector General of Police, While hearing the matter on April 7, by highway status in the year 2016, the Mughal were made in alleged contravention of rules. by special operations group of Jammu police Kashmir Zone, Vijay Kumar asked people not to a single Bench Court headed by Justice Ali road has no mechanical division of its own be- The recoveries were made during raids on an from Jhajjar Kotli on Jammu-Srinagar national pay heed to social media rumours. Mohammad Magray, the Court had observed, sides a tunnel was proposed to make it a full- alleged associate of Mehbooba, who is a former highway. “People are requested to carry out their nor- “Prima facie there appears to be a consensus time road as it is seen as an alternative to the chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir. He was arrested on April 4 and was found in mal activities in the holy month of Ramzan & over the fact that while adhering to the provi- National Highway. These funds are alleged to have been di- possession of a pistol, eight live cartridges and need not to pay any heed to rumours on so- sions of law, the Competent Authority can seek The 84-kilometre stretch that connects verted during the tenure of Mehbooba as chief Rs 1.13 lakh in cash. cial media,” Kumar tweeted on official Twitter such response from the owners whose vehicle Shopian in the Kashmir division with Poonch minister. Assadullah was arrested following Abdullah’s handle. remains in the State other than the one from and Rajouri in the Jammu division remains Few lakhs of rupees from these funds are interrogation, IGP Singh said. where the vehicle is purchased for a period ex- closed for about four to six months due to the alleged to have been transferred into the ac- UAE Helped ceeding 12 months, but the question is raised heavy snowfall. About 10 to 20 km are prone to counts of Nazir and some others about which Govt Cancels escalation down” between the two as to who that Competent Authority is?” high danger avalanches. the ED wants to question her. “In case of ongoing XII exams, it has been neighbours. “Feeling it appropriate”, the court asked that The distance between Shopian town and The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s CID had postponed and it will be reviewed after one “We try to be helpful where we have to file their response so that the controversy is Poonch town has reduced to 126 from 588 Kms recently rejected the passport applications of month.”’ 11 Friday | 16.04.2021 SPORTS Mohammed Siraj Heaps IPL 2021, PK VS CSK, PREVIEW Praise On RCB Teammate Virat Kohli Named CSK Eye Improved Shahbaz Ahmed Wisden Almanack's Bowling Effort Against ODI Cricketer Of 2010s Formidable Punjab Kings

Press Trust of India Punjab a run for their money. But for that to happen, the MUMBAI: Chennai Super Kings CSK skipper himself needs to would look for inspiration from lead from the front after failing Press Trust of India left-arm spin. The wicket was slow skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni and to score against DC. and turning also. Shahbaz Ahmed a much-improved bowling effort Punjab Kings, on the other CHENNAI: Royal Challengers Ban- fitted into it for this game and did when they take on a power-packed hand, had a narrow escape against galore pacer Mohammad Siraj the job for us," he added. Punjab Kings in the IPL here on Friday. RR the other despite posting a feels that spin bowling all-rounder Ahmed removed the right- The two sides experienced mammoth 221 for 6 on the board. Shahbaz Ahmed has justified his handers in Jonny Bairstow, Manish contrasting fortunes in their re- Opening the batting, KL Rahul selection in the playing eleven, Pandey and Abdul Samad in the spective tournament opener. played a captain's knock of 91 off following a match-winning per- 17th over to change the course of While CSK lost by seven wick- just 50 balls. He was ably sup- formance against Sunrisers Hyder- the game. ets against Delhi Capitals, Punjab ported by big-hitting Chris Gayle abad in the IPL in Chennai. "We had overs left of Wash- Press Trust of India for each of the decades between the highest strike rate of any bats- Kings eked out a four-run win (40 off 28) and Deepak Hooda Ahmed picked up three wickets ington Sundar too. But Virat bhai 1971 and 2021, with India captain man with over 1,000 runs. over Rajasthan Royals in a high- (64 off 28). in an over to stage a remarkable thought with two right-handers at LONDON: India captain Virat Kohli Virat Kohli taking the award for the Meanwhile, Stokes was declared scoring thriller. For Punjab Kings and Rahul, turnaround for RCB on Wednes- the crease, a left-arm spinner could has been named Wisden Alma- 2010s," Wisden said on its website. the 'Leading Cricketer in the World' With the dew playing a crucial batting is not at all area of concern day night as the team defended be brought. nack's ODI player of the 2010s, while Kohli, who was part of the 2011 for the second year in a row. role at Wankhede, the side winning as they showed with their perfor- 149 for eight for its second win in "He created a chance with Man- England all-rounder Ben Stokes was World Cup winning Indian team, "His haul of 641 Test runs at the toss would want to bowl first. mance in the opener, but just like as many games. ish Pandey in his first over, and that's declared the 'Cricketer of the Year' made more than 11,000 runs in 58 in the calendar year was more In their first match here, CSK CSK, the bowling unit remains a Ahmed even came out to bat at why he bowled another, and that for a second successive time by the the 10-year stretch, averaging than anyone else, while his 19 posted a competitive 188 for seven, major worry despite spending big number three ahead of Glenn Max- changed the game for us," said Siraj. highly-rated annual publication. over 60 and scoring 42 centuries. wickets cost just 18 apiece. He did riding on fine contributions from money at the auction. well and AB de Villiers, a reflection The pacer himself was also im- The 32-year-old Kohli, who Apart from Kohli, Wisden also it all against a backdrop of person- Suresh Raina (54), Moeen Ali (36), RR skipper Sanju Samson al- Virat Kohli's faith in the ability of pressive, conceding just 25 runs in made his ODI debut in August named legendary Sachin Ten- al tragedy: his father, Ged, died in Sam Curran (34), Ravindra Jadeja most single-handedly took the the left-hander. his four overs and took two wickets. 2008 against Sri Lanka, is among dulkar as the ODI Cricketer of the December at the age of 65," Wis- (26) and Ambati Rayudu (23). game away from Punjab Kings "Both Shahbaz Ahmed and Rajat "I just try to swing the ball with the finest batsmen of all time, and 1990s. The right-handed India den editor Lawrence Booth said. Despite failures from the with his whirlwind 63-ball 119- Patidar (who played the last game the new ball. I got swing the first has amassed a staggering 12,169 opener, in 1998, made nine ODI Dom Sibley, Zak Crawley, West opening duo of Rituraj Gaikwad run knock in their opener, but fell as Devdutt Padikkal was unavail- ball and I thought to do more of that runs from 254 ODIs. hundreds, more than any other Indian Jason Holder, Mohammed Riz- and Faf du Plessis besides skip- short just by four runs in the end. able) have been brilliant in the and get a couple of wickets. "To commemorate the 50th batsman in a single calendar year. wan and Darren Stevens were named per Dhoni, CSK managed to put And Rahul definitely won't be practice games," Siraj said in the "The dew factor is also there and anniversary of the first One-Day India's World Cup winning for- Wisden Cricketers of the Year in the up a decent total on the board. a happy man with the perfor- post-match press conference. we have to overcome that. I always International, five ODI cricketers mer captain Kapil Dev, too, featured 2021 edition of Wisden Almanack. But the Chennai outfit's bowl- mances of his bowlers. "Shahbaz, as an all-rounder, aim to hit back of length and let the of the decade have been named on the list when he was named as Also, Australia's Beth Mooney ing unit looked completely out Young Arshdeep Singh (3/35) gives us that extra option with his batsmen make mistake," he added. in the 2021 edition of the Wisden the ODI Cricketer for the 1980s. was awarded 'Leading Women's of sorts and clueless against the eventually emerged as Punjab's Cricketers' Almanack," the ref- Kapil led India to its first ODI Cricketer in the World' while DC opening duo of Shikhar Dha- saviour. Needing 13 runs off the erence book, often described as World Cup win in 1983. He also West Indian all-rounder Kieron wan and Prithvi Shaw, who were last over, the left-arm pacer gave Bible of Cricket, stated. claimed more wickets than any Pollard was named the Leading ominous from the word go and away just eight runs to pull off a Kohli Reprimanded "One cricketer has been named other in the decade and scored at T20 Cricketer in the World. stitched a 138-run stand to take fine win for his team. the game away from CSK. Besides Arshdeep, veteran The likes of Deepak Chahar, Mohammad Shami (2/33) too For Showing Frustration Sam Curran, Shardul Thakur, had a decent outting with the ‘RCB Not Getting Over-Excited After Back- Jadeja and Moeen Ali all went for ball but the performance of Aus- After Dismissal big runs and looked rusty. tralian pace duo of Jhye Richard- And come Friday, the onus son (1/55) and Riley Meredith To-Back Wins,’ Says Skipper Virat Kohli would be on master tactician (1/49) should be a concern for Dhoni to inspire his teammates Punjab, having shelled out Rs 22 Press Trust of India to lift their performance and give crore for their services.

CHENNAI: Chasing a maiden title, Royal Challengers Bangalore skipper Virat Kohli on Wednesday said his Debutants FC Goa Hold team has plans in place and is "not getting over-excited" with two wins in as many outings in the ongoing Laurent Blanc’s Al Rayyan Indian Premier League. Kohli's side defeated Sunrisers To 0-0 Draw In AFC CL Hyderabad by six runs here. RCB managed only 149 for eight Press Trust of India team from the beginning, creating but the Kohli-led team stopped SRH the best chances of the match with at 143 for nine to notch up their sec- MARGAO: FC Goa, the first team Yacine Brahimi leading the attack at ond consecutive win of the tourna- from India to compete in the group the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. ment and go top of the points table. stage of the AFC Champions League, However, finishing let the visi- "To be very honest, we are not punched above their weight to hold tors down on the day. The Indian over-excited with wins this sea- Qatar's Al-Rayyan, coached by re- Super League team deserves credit son. We have plans. We traded made those impact performances "Our bowlers were fantastic to nowned French World Cup winner for the manner in which it thwart- Press Trust of India duct. For Level 1 breaches of the Harshal (Patel) from Delhi, gave in the middle overs. restrict them. Maxwell batted well Laurent Blanc, to a goalless draw in ed the opposition attacks in the Code of Conduct, the Match Ref- him a specific role and he's doing "I told the guys don't think that and set the platform. We needed Margao, Goa on Wednesday. first half and managed to match CHENNAI: Royal Challengers Ban- eree's decision is final and binding," a great job," Kohli said at the post- we struggled to get to 149. If it two set batsmen at the end, but FC Goa produced a commend- Al-Rayyan in terms of possession. galore captain Virat Kohli has been the IPL said in a statement. match presentation. was tough for us, it will be tough we failed to do that. We needed to able performance to keep the side FC Goa's disciplined defending frus- reprimanded for breaching the IPL's Vengalil Narayan Kutty was the Kohli, who used seven bowlers for them as well. Our execution build a partnership and play prop- coached by the former Paris Saint- trated the opponent and coach Juan Code of Conduct after he was seen match referee in the game while Ni- against Mumbai Indians last week under pressure was spot on. It er cricket shots. Germain manager at bay for the Ferrando would be a satisfied man. kicking a chair in frustration follow- tin Menon and Ulhas Gandhe were and Sunrisers on Wednesday, said kept getting tougher and tougher "We played cross batted shots, full duration of the match. It has been a good debut outing ing his dismissal in the game against the on-field umpires. the luxury of having extra options with the old ball. I think Maxi's and that's not the way to play Rising to the occasion were the for Ferrando's side in the premier Sunrisers Hyderabad here. Kohli had top edged a short ball has helped the team. innings was the difference for us," here. This hurts. We know how to likes of Ishan Pandita and young competition as it managed to keep Kohli was not at his fluent best in off Jason Holder to be caught in the "Not as exhausted as I am proud he added. approach in the upcoming games. goalkeeper Dheeraj Singh Moi- a clean sheet and maintain posses- the game on Wednesday and ended deep by Vijay Shankar. (of the team). You are never really Losing captain David Warner We have another three games here rangthem, who, among others, made sion against a fancied opponent. up with 33 off 29 balls. His team Following his dismissal, TV re- out of the game in these condi- commended his bowlers but rued and I think the wickets are going to a brilliant save in the 87th minute Having won the ISL League Win- won the game by six runs. plays picked up footage of Kohli tions. The extra bowling options the missed chances with the bat. get better," he added. and a crucial tackle before that to ners' Shield in the 2019/20 season, "Kohli admitted to the Level 1 kicking a chair in the dugout in frus- deny the fancied visitors. As expect- FC Goa qualified for the 2021 AFC offence 2.2 of the IPL's Code of Con- tration. ed, Al Rayyan looked the dominant Champions League group stages. ‘Bitcoin Transactions New Challenge For Real Madrid Cruise Past Liverpool To Anti-Corruption Unit,’ Says ICC’s Integrity Head Return To Champions League Semis Press Trust of India 35,000 at that time. currently stands at Rs 46.83 lakh or about the keeping a vigil on the mode Agencies just a single point behind and the they've got a great team and coach, "It is a new phenomenon for us, USD 62,453. of transactions. double is on. bit we worked hard. We didn't rest NEW DELHI: Former Zimbabwe but we have staff capable of inves- However, the bigger challenge is "We always catch the people not LIVERPOOL: Zinedine Zidane has “We have to be really happy with on our laurels, and that's ultimately captain Heath Streak's shocking tigating it. Corrupters try to use all that coding of "cryptocurrency" is by the amount or how the money shown Jürgen Klopp just how to what we’re doing at the moment,” what decided it.” admission of cricket corruption has modes including cash and 'hawala', believed to be watertight. There are is paid (bitcoins in this case). Our turn a season around. Zidane said. “It’s been a complicated A scene of many memorable Eu- also shone a light on cryptocurren- which are not easy to trace either. elaborately programmed vaults (digi- clues are different. We keep a watch Zidane is leading Real Madrid season.” ropean comebacks, Anfield lacked cy finding a place in the bookies' list Bitcoins pose a similar challenge," tal) and the tracking can be infinitely on them and their activities and tel- into the semifinals of the Champi- For Liverpool, it’s turning into a the fans who have so often inspired of enticements -- a brand new chal- ICC ACU General Manager Alex Mar- more difficult when compared to pa- ephonic calls," Hussain said. ons League. Klopp will finish the miserable season — which is now Liverpool in similar situations. lenge for the ICC's Anti-Corruption shall said in an email reply to PTI's per tenders like INR, USD or GBP. "Some things happen under- season without a trophy. sure to end without a trophy. "You can't not take the chances Unit, which claims to be ready for query on Thursday. Marshall said that ICC is up for ground also," he said, adding "Ev- A 0-0 draw at Anfield in the quar- It’s quite a comedown for Klopp’s we had tonight," said Liverpool mid- the battle. the challenge in the coming days erything has to be on the basis terfinals on Wednesday protected a side, which won the Champions fielder James Milner, who had an Streak was on Wednesday So what is cryptocurrency? now that a new method of corrup- of the solid information received 3-1 advantage from the first leg for League in 2019 — after losing the 2018 early shot pushed over by Courtois. banned by the ICC for eight years tion has emerged. from sources. Madrid. The record 13-time Euro- final to Madrid — and ended a 30- "We had more than enough after admitting to disclose inside In layman's language, 'Cryptocur- "Tracking bitcoin transactions may "So if someone has accepted mon- pean champions are back in the year English championship drought chances to do what we needed to information to a suspected Indian rency' is virtual money. It is the pur- not be easy but we have the right ey or been involved in graft in any semifinals — where Chelsea awaits by winning the Premier League by an and we didn't take them." The only bookie during his coaching stints chase of a digital asset based on an people with the right expertise, un- form, once you start investigation, — for the first time since 2018 when 18-point margin in 2020. way Liverpool supporters could in Zimbabwe, Bangladesh as well algorithm. derstanding and network needed to you are able to reach that," he said. Zidane lifted the European Cup for a Now Liverpool is struggling to make their presence felt was out- as the IPL, Afghanistan Premier The bitcoins that are gener- ensure we stay ahead of the corrup- He, in fact, played down the third consecutive season by beating even make the Champions League side the stadium with a red haze League and the Bangladesh Pre- ated aren't regulated by any central tors," Marshall said. prospect of cryptocurrency gain- Klopp's Liverpool in the final. places, sitting three points outside of flares greeting the teams before mier League. banking authority in any country Even BCCI's new head of Anti Cor- ing ground in the world of cricket “We’re all pulling together,” Zi- the top four with seven games to go. the game — and one of the Madrid Till date cash has been the (like the Reserve Bank of India) and ruption Unit (ACU) Shabbir Hussain corruption. dane said, “and this side always does Liverpool created chance after buses being hit by an object that most preferred mode of payment in many countries like India, it is still Shekhadam Khandwawala said that "...well it's fine for the person in that and it always wants more.” chance but Mohamed Salah, Rober- smashed a window. for bookies, who also pay in kind an illegal tender. he heard of payment through bitcoins question to keep his money safely. It The victory in the 2018 final was to Firmino and Sadio Mane could "We condemn unequivocally the with cars, jewellery and high-end In simpler words, it is a "Block- for the first time. is like safe parking of money where Zidane’s last game before ending his find no way past goalkeeper Thibaut actions that led to Real Madrid's phones. chain Industry" where a financial "Yes, I was going through the de- no one can see it. But does it come first stint in charge. He was tempted Courtois and a makeshift defense team bus being damaged during its However, Streak's case has thrown transaction between two people tails of the Heath Streak case. I have in the way of investigation of this back in 2019 following disappoint- that stifled a front three that has en- arrival to Anfield this evening," Liv- up the use of bitcoin in corrupt pay- sitting in two different parts of the also heard about bitcoin transaction case? Perhaps not." ing results, but this season looked to dured a season of frustration. erpool said in a statement. ments. The ICC's detailed judgement world will not have any interme- for the first time," the former DGP of "I still don't think it will become be unraveling just a few months ago. “We knew we had the first leg "It is totally unacceptable and in the case has revealed that Streak diaries. Gujarat Police told PTI. a trend and even those indulging in Trailing Atletico Madrid by 10 advantage, but we played to win,” shameful behaviour of a few indi- once received two "bitcoins" from The valuation of one bitcoin is However, Hussain feels that track- such activities will always leave a points in La Liga in January, the Madrid midfielder Casemiro said. viduals. We sincerely apologise to a corruptor in 2018, valued at USD staggering. One bitcoin's INR value ing of corrupt people is not always trail," Hussain concluded. defending champions are now “They played with a lot of intensity, our visitors for any distress caused." OUTPOST Friday | 16.04.2021 12 Declare Journalists Frontline US, NATO Pull-Out Of Over 1,700 Test COVID-19 Workers, Get Them Vaccinated Positive At Haridwar Kumbh On Priority: Editors Guild To Govt Afghanistan Raises "Tremendous Concerns" For India: Experts Over 5 Days: Official

NEW DELHI: The Editors Guild of urges the Union government to de- India on Thursday urged the Union clare journalists as frontline workers government to declare journalists and they be allowed priority vacci- as frontline workers and ensure nation against coronavirus, along Agenceis held on the occasion of Somwati priority vaccination for them amid with other frontline workers, it said. Amavasya on April 12 and Mesh a rise in coronavirus cases. Without the protection of vacci- HARIDWAR: A total of 1,701 peo- Sankranti on April 14 were seen In a statement, the Guild said nation, media persons are finding it ple have tested positive for CO- openly violating COVID norms news organisations have been re- very difficult to discharge their pro- VID-19 in the Haridwar Kumbh like wearing of face masks and lentlessly covering the pandemic, fessional responsibilities, the Guild Mela area from April 10 to 14 social distancing. elections, and other current affairs pointed out. confirming fears that one of the Despite their best efforts, the in an effort to ensure that the flow The EGI said therefore, it calls world's largest religious gather- police could not impose the stan- of news and information to readers upon the Union government to im- ings may contribute further to the dard operating procedures (SOPs) continues unabated. mediately get all journalists, regard- rapid rise in coronavirus cases. on the seers of akharas and the “News media is included in es- less of age, vaccinated so that there The numbers include both ash-smeared ascetics thronging sential services. Therefore, it will is no disruption in their work dur- RT-PCR and Rapid Antigen Test Har Ki Pairi ghat on the two major only be fair that journalists be given ing this critical time. reports of devotees and seers of bathing days due to severe time this cover of protection, especially India saw its highest single-day Agenceis "Regional countries, especially controlled territory being a safe different akharas (ascetic groups) constraints. in the face of the number of infect- rise of 2,00,739 COVID-19 infec- India, will have tremendous con- haven for terrorists again," former over the five-day period in the en- As the 13 akharas had to take ed rising to astronomical levels,” the tions, pushing the country’ tally of WASHINGTON: After the with- cerns about the US pullout from Pakistan Ambassador to the US, tire Mela Kshetra extending from their holy dip at Har ki Pairi in ac- statement said. cases to 1,40,74,564, according to drawal of the US and NATO troops Afghanistan and the likelihood of Husain Haqqani, who is now Direc- Haridwar to Devprayag, Haridwar cordance with their allotted time The Editors Guild of India (EGI) official data released Thursday. PTI from Afghanistan by September 11, a Taliban resurgence in the coun- tor for South and Central Asia at the Chief Medical Officer Shambhu slots before sunset, the police India will have tremendous con- try, Lisa Curtis, who was Deputy Hudson Institute think-tank, told Kumar Jha said today. and paramilitary personnel were cern on the resurgence of the Tali- Assistant to the President and news agency Press Trust of India. More RT-PCR test reports are hard-pressed to ensure each of ban and Afghanistan being used as NSC Senior Director for South and The real question now is wheth- awaited and the trend shows that them vacated the ghat before the JNU Extends Date For Thesis a safe haven for terrorists, accord- Central Asia from 2017-2021 un- er after withdrawing its troops, the number of infected persons in arrival of the next akhara in line to ing to experts in Washington. der the previous Donald Trump the US will continue to help the the Kumbh Mela Kshetra is likely prevent chaos. Submission By M Phil, US President Joe Biden on administration, told news agency government in Kabul and will the to climb to 2,000, he said. As seers were averse to under- Wednesday announced that all Press Trust of India. Afghan people be able to keep the The Kumbh Mela area is spread going RT-PCR tests till the Mesh American troops would be with- "When the Taliban controlled Taliban at bay, Mr Haqqani said. over 670 hectares covering parts Sankranti Shahi Snan of April 14, M Tech, Ph D Students drawn from Afghanistan by Sep- Afghanistan in the late 1990s, they "India and Pakistan do not have of Haridwar, Tehri and Dehradun both testing and inoculation in tember 11 this year to end the coun- welcomed militants and terrorists the luxury of distance that the US districts, including Rishikesh. the Kumbh Kshetra including the try's longest war. Following suit, the of all stripes to train, recruit, and has and will remain involved in A majority of the 48.51 lakh areas allocated to the akharas North Atlantic Treaty Organisation fundraise from Afghanistan. Many Afghanistan. Pakistan is too deeply people who took part in the last are likely to be stepped up in the (NATO) said it will also pull out its of those terrorists, including the tied to the Taliban to stop support- two royal baths (Shahi Snan) coming days, Mr Jha said. troops from Afghanistan. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and Jaish-e- ing them now though it should be President Biden said his admin- Mohammad (JeM), trained for op- concerned about the adverse im- istration will ask other countries in erations in India, such as the 2001 pact Taliban ideology would fur- the region to do more to support attack on the Indian Parliament," ther have on Pakistan," Mr Haqqa- Arvind Kejriwal Announces Afghanistan, especially Pakistan, Ms Curtis said. ni said in response to a question. as well as Russia, China, India, and An eminent foreign policy and India has voiced grave con- Weekend Curfew In Delhi Turkey. "They all have a significant national security expert with over cern over the volatile situation stake in the stable future for Af- 20 years of service in the US govern- in Afghanistan. "Violence and NEW DELHI: The Jawaharlal Ne- of six months beyond 30.06.2021, ghanistan," Joe Biden said. ment, Ms Curtis now is a senior fel- bloodshed are daily realities and hru University (JNU) on Thursday i.e. till 31 December, 2021 has "We will not conduct a hasty low and director of the Indo-Pacific the conflict itself has shown little announced extension of the last been granted for submission of rush to the exit. We'll do it re- Security Program at the Center for a sign of abatement, whatever may date for submission of thesis by M thesis by terminal M.Phil/M.Tech/ sponsibly, deliberately, and safely. New American Security think-tank. be the promises," External Affairs Phil, M Tech and Ph D students. Ph.D students of the university, And we will do it in full coordina- "Indian officials also remember Minister S Jaishankar said at the The university in December last including students registered un- tion with our allies and partners, the close cooperation between Ministerial Conference of Heart of year had given an extension of six der 9(b). who now have more forces in Af- the Taliban and terrorists who in Asia - Istanbul Process on Afghan- months till June 30 for submission "In addition, the extension will ghanistan than we do," he said. December 1999 hijacked an Indi- istan in Dushanbe on March 30. of thesis by the research scholars. also be applicable to all other ter- But, US experts said regional an airliner. India may seek to use "For a durable peace in Afghani- In a notice dated April 9, the uni- minal M.Phil/M.Tech/Ph.D students, countries, especially India will its role in regional efforts to bring stan, what we need is a genuine versity announced that all the ter- whose thesis are due for submis- view the complete withdrawal of peace and stability to Afghanistan, double peace', that is, peace within minal M Phil, M Tech and Ph D stu- sion by 30 June, 2021," it said. American troops from Afghanistan like the recent UN effort, to press Afghanistan and peace around Af- dents will be able to submit their The varsity has also granted ex- with tremendous concern and the its goal of ensuring Afghan terri- ghanistan. It requires harmonising thesis by December 31 this year. tension of six months for submis- role of the Taliban terrorists after tory cannot be used by anti-India the interests of all, both within and "In pursuance of UGC Public sion of "evidence of publication the pull out of the Western forces terrorists," Ms Curtis said. around that country," he said at the Notice No.F.1-10/2020 (CPPP- and presentation in two confer- from the war-torn country. "India will worry about Taliban conference hosted by Tajikistan. 1), dated 16 March, 2021 and in ences, wherever applicable". continuation of JNU Circular No. However, the tenure of fellow- Agenceis chain (of COVID-19) and prevent Eval./10/AC/2020, dated 10 De- ship of M.Phil/Ph.D will remain the contact among people. cember, 2020, a further extension same, it added. NEW DELHI: Delhi Chief Minister "But we will not allow any in- Decision On Emergency Use Applications Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday an- convenience to those involved in nounced sweeping restrictions, essential services like going to hos- For Foreign Covid Vaccines In 3 Days including a weekend curfew and pitals, railway stations or airports NEET Postponed In View the closure of malls, gymnasiums, and also weddings. We will issue Agenceis pathway for approval of foreign cation by the applicant," it said. spas and auditoriums, in a bid to passes for their movement quickly Of Rising Number Of approved COVID-19 vaccines af- The DCGI will issue permission break the chain of the COVID-19 and without harassment," he said. NEW DELHI: India's drug regu- ter the central government on for restricted use in emergency sit- infection in the national capital. The government has already lator will take a decision on ap- Tuesday decided to fast-track uation with the condition that the He also said there is no short- imposed a night curfew in the city Covid-19 Cases: Vardhan plications seeking approval for emergency approvals for all coro- vaccine shall be used as per guide- age of hospital beds in Delhi and from 10 pm to 5 am till April 30 restricted emergency use of for- navirus jabs that have been given lines prescribed under the National over 5,000 are still available for in a bid to check the spread of the eign produced COVID-19 vaccines a similar nod by the WHO or regu- COVID-19 Vaccination Programme. COVID patients. coronavirus. within three working days from lators in the United States, Europe, The first 100 beneficiaries of There will be no in-house din- Kejriwal also said there is no the date of submission, the gov- Britain or Japan. such vaccines shall be assessed for ing in restaurants and cinema halls shortage of hospital beds in Delhi ernment said on Thursday. The Union Health Ministry on 7 days for safety outcomes before will be allowed to operate with and over 5,000 are still available The moves comes at a time Thursday issued regulatory path- it is rolled out for further vaccina- only 30 per cent capacity, the chief for COVID patients. when India is battling a surge in ways for foreign produced COVID-19 tion program and the applicant minister said at an online press Efforts to increase the number COVID-19 cases with over two vaccines according to which the shall initiate conduct of post ap- conference a day after the city of beds on a large scale will be lakh cases reported in a single CDSCO has prepared detailed guide- proval bridging clinical trials recorded the biggest single-day made, he said and appealed to day on Thursday, taking the total lines specifying regulatory pathway. within 30 days of such approval. jump of 17,282 COVID-19 cases. people not to "insist" on beds in number of cases to 1,40,74,564. Applicants for grant of approval Applications for restricted use Kejriwal said the essential ser- particular hospitals. The Central Drugs Standard for restricted use in emergency in emergency situation for such vices and weddings will not be af- Restaurants will be allowed to Control Organisation (CDSCO), situation may be submitted to the vaccines maybe accompanied by fected by the weekend curfew and do home delivery, Kejriwal an- which is headed by the Drug Con- CDSCO and the application can be bridging trial protocol, application passes will be provided to those nounced, adding that only one troller General of India (DCGI), made by the foreign manufacturer for import registration certificate attending weddings. weekly market in a zone will will process applications for regis- through its Indian subsidiary or and application for import license, Those going to hospitals, rail- be allowed to open per day and tration certificate (registration of through its authorised agent in In- according to the pathway issued. way stations and airports will also steps will be taken to control the overseas manufacturing site and dia (in case it does not have an In- As per the existing protocol of be issued curfew passes, he added. crowds in those. Agenceis “In light of the surge in #CO- product; in this case COVID vac- dian subsidiary), the ministry said. CDSCO for batch release of vac- Kejriwal said the reason behind The government scaled down VID19 cases, GoI has decided to cine) and import license within "The CDSCO will process such cines, each batch of the vaccine will the weekend curfew was that on the occupancy of restaurants and NEW DELHI: In view of a spike in postpone #NEETPG2021 exam three working days from the date applications for restricted use in be released by the Central Drugs these days, people often indulged cinema halls to 50 per cent of their the number of COVID-19 cases, the which was earlier scheduled to of approval of restricted use in emergency situation and the DCGI Laboratory(CDL), Kasauli before it in recreation and other such activ- seating capacity last week in view National Eligibility-Cum-Entrance be held on Apr 18. Next date to be emergency situation. will consider and take a decision can be used as per the guidelines ities that could be "curtailed" and of the rising number of COVID-19 test (NEET), which was scheduled decided later. Decision has been The CDSCO has issued detailed within 3 working days from date prescribed under the National CO- "curbed" without much inconve- cases. Kejriwal said the number of to be held on April 18, has been taken keeping wellbeing of our guidelines specifying regulatory of submission of complete appli- VID-19 vaccination programme. nience to them. cases is rising every day in Delhi postponed, Union Health Minister young medical students in mind,” "Therefore, the weekend cur- and the restrictions were needed Harsh Vardhan said on Thursday. he said in a tweet. few is being imposed to break the to check the spread of the virus. Google Pledges Funds For 250K Vaccinations Towards Vaccine Delivery In Low, Middle Income Countries

Agenceis vaccine alliance – and the US Secretary helped organisations connect people COVID-related public service announce- of State Antony Blinken to kick off a cam- with up-to-date information — particu- ments to more than USD 800 million. WASHINGTON: Google on Thursday paign to fund vaccines for low and middle larly in communities that are not typically “As we've learned throughout the pan- pledged funds for 250,000 COVID-19 vac- income countries. reached by mainstream public service an- demic, no one is safe from COVID-19 until cinations and technical assistance towards In a blog post, Google said more people nouncements. everyone is safe. Getting vaccines to ev- vaccine delivery in low- and middle-in- have access to the COVID-19 vaccine, it is “For example, we're working with Uni- eryone around the world is a challenging, come countries amidst a surge in infec- making it easier to learn why, when and dosUS on a bilingual vaccination cam- but necessary, undertaking. We'll keep tions across the world. where one can get immunised. paign that to date has reached more than doing our part and working together until The internet search giant also announced “Today, you can now find vaccination two million people in hard-hit communi- we get there,” Google said. that it is helping to fund pop-up vaccine locations on Google Maps and Search in ties in Miami, Chicago, Houston, NYC and The World Health Organisation has sites in the US and committing an addition- the US, Canada, France, Chile, India and LA. We've conducted research with the warned that the world needs a "reality al USD 250 million in Ad Grants to connect Singapore,” it said. World Health Organisation on what infor- check" on the state of the pandemic, as people to accurate vaccine information. Acknowledging that overcoming the mation improves vaccine confidence, and countries abandon restrictions despite “We're also announcing that Google pandemic will require a coordinated effort governments worldwide are using these four weeks of rising deaths and seven Cloud is launching a virtual agent where on a global scale, Google said that to do its insights to inform their public service an- weeks of rising cases globally. people without internet access can sched- part it is providing 250,000 COVID-19 vac- nouncements,” Google said. Over 4.4 million COVID-19 infections ule vaccine appointments and ask ques- cines to countries in need, helping fund To expand this work, Google said that it have been recorded across the world last tions about eligibility and availability over pop-up vaccine sites in the US, and com- tional funding to secure vaccines for peo- “We're also kicking off an employee is committing an additional USD 250 mil- week. New deaths have increased by 11 the phone – in up to 28 languages and dia- mitting an additional USD 250 million in ple in low and middle-income countries. giving campaign, and both the Gavi lion in Ad Grants to governments, com- per cent, the WHO said. lects,” it said. Ad Grants to connect people to accurate Google.org is funding 250,000 vaccina- Matching Fund and Google.org will match munity and public health organisations, There have been 138,284,275 con- The announcement came as Google's vaccine information. tions and providing Gavi with pro bono each donation to triple the impact,” it said. including the WHO, that will fund more firmed COVID-19 cases globally and the Chief Health Officer Dr Karen DeSalvo The announcement came as Gavi, The technical assistance to accelerate global Since the beginning of the pandemic, than 2.5 billion vaccine-related PSAs. This death toll stands at 2,973,179, according to joined an event co-hosted by Gavi – the Vaccine Alliance, launched a drive for addi- distribution. hundreds of Google employees have brings Google's total commitment for Johns Hopkins University.