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Widom No Passport SOPORE SHOOTOUT Imran Khan For Mehbooba’s Fortune sides with Mother Too Injured Councillor Succumbs, Death Toll 3 him who dares Sends Thank You Application Rejected Over —Virgil Adverse Police Report PSOs Should Have Retaliated Against Note To PM Modi Press Trust Of India Militants: IGP SRINAGAR: The passport ap- AGENCIES Says Peace In South Asia Hinges plication of Gulshan Nazir, On Resolving Kashmir Dispute wife of former Union home dmitting the security lapse PIA Written Balloon minister and two-time Jammu in Sopore militant attack in and Kashmir chief minister Awhich two Municipal Council- Found In Poonch Mufti Mohammed Sayeed, lors and a cop were killed, Inspector SRINAGAR: The Jammu and Kash- has been rejected following an General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay mir police recovered an aircraft adverse police report. Kumar Tuesday said that had the shaped balloon with PIA written Her daughter Mehbooba PSO’s present at the spot retaliated, Mufti's application for a militants would not have succeeded

on it in Mendhar area of Poonch File Photo district, reports said Tuesday. passport was also rejected in their efforts. He said four PSOs The balloon was found near a and the PDP president had Observer News Service councillor Shams-ud-Din suc- have been suspended while as an Border Security Force (BSF) camp approached the Jammu and cumbed to his injuries at the OGW has been arrested who has in Achhad area of Mankote in Kashmir High Court for the SRINAGAR: A municipal coun- SMHS hospital here where revealed that the plan to carry out Mendhar on Monday evening, document but her petition cillor injured in a militant attack he was being treated after the attack was hatched by one LeT reports said.  More On P10 was dismissed on Monday. in Sopore town on Monday, Monday’smilitant attack. militant and a foreigner at his home. The mother and daughter, succumbed to his injuries at a “He had received a bullet Talking to reporters on the sidelines who had applied for fresh pass- hospital here on Tuesday, tak- in his abdomen. He was put of the wreath laying ceremony of Search Operation ports in December last year, ing the number of fatalities in on life support system, how- a CRPF man, who was injured in Conducted In Pattan Agencies PM Narendra Modi had wanted to perform ''Umrah'', a the broad-daylight attack to ever around 4:30 am today, Lawaypora militant attack and SRINAGAR: The state forces on written to Khan on March pilgrimage to Mecca which can three, reports said Tuesday. he breathed his last,” Medical succumbed yesterday, at RTC Hum- Tuesday carried out a cordon NEW DELHI: Pakistan Prime 23 and extended greetings be undertaken at any time of the Officials told Kashmir Superintendent, SMHS hos- hama here, the IGP said: “There has and search operation (CASO) in Minister Imran Khan on to the neighbouring country year, according to some People's Observer that the injured pital, Dr Nazir  More On P10 been some  More On P10 Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Tuesday responded to his on the occasion of Pakistan Democratic Party (PDP) leaders. Baramulla district. A joint team of Indian counterpart Narendra National Day. According to a letter sent to n the aftermath of recent militant attacks, IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar (IPS) chaired a Special Operations Group (SOG) Modi's Pakistan Day mes- In his letter, Modi said Nazir, the Regional Passport Police To security review meeting here through video conferencing with Range DIsG and district of police, army’s 29 RR and CRPF sage, saying that people of his India desires cordial relations Office informed her that the SSsP of Kashmir. DIG CKR Srinagar and SSP Srinagar attended the meeting physically laid a siege around Magraypora country also desire peaceful with Pakistan and underlined Jammu and Kashmir Police's Revisit Existing I at PCR Kashmir, a police spokesman said. “On the occasion, IGP Kashmir was briefed by village of Pattan on Tuesday af- and cooperative ties, Dawn that an environment free of CID department has not Security the participating officers about the overall security scenarios in their respective areas ternoon and carried out a search newspaper reported. terror was  More On P10 cleared her passport applica- Deployments and the security measures being adopted to counter the challenges,”  More On P10 operation, reports said. The search tion under  More On P10 operation, reports  More On P10 2 Hotels Damaged 10 KAS SASB Invites In Midnight Blaze Officers Shifted Coronavirus Spikes In J&K As 359 Test Positive SRINAGAR: Two hotels were Religious Heads partially damaged in a fire that broke out during the intervening In Minor Rejig For Upcoming Yatra night of Monday and Tuesday at Observer Monitoring Desk Srinagar Placed Press Trust Of India tourist resort Pahalgam in south In Orange Zone As Kashmir’s Anantnag district. SRINAGAR: In the interest of the JAMMU: The Shri Amarnathji Shrine Fire erupted from one of the administration, the Lieutenant Cases Surge Board (SASB) on Tuesday extended in- hotels-Hotel Crown View be- Governor Manoj Sinha led Jammu vitations to two prominent Haridwar- longing to Farooq Ahmad Malik and Kashmir administration on PRESS TRUST OF INDIA based religious heads for the upcoming and Hotel Retreat & Restaurant Tuesday ordered transfer of 10 pilgrimage to the 3,880-metre-high owned by Tariq  More On P10 Kashmir Administrative Service ammu and Kashmir State Ex- cave shrine of Amarnath in the South (KAS) officers with immediate effect. ecutive Committee on Tuesday Kashmir Himalayas. 39 Vehicles Without J&K According an order issued on Jput Srinagar district in the or- The 56-day Amarnath Yatra is Registration Seized Tuesday, Asif Hamid Khan (KAS), ange category in view of the rising scheduled to start through the twin Registrar, Cooperative Societies, number of COVID positive cases. routes of Pahalgam and Baltal on SRINAGAR: Police on Tuesday J-K, has been transferred and According to an order issued by June 28. Principal Secretary to the seized as many as thirty-nine posted as Member, J&K Special Chief Secretary B V R Subrahman- Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant vehicles plying without proper Tribunal (Srinagar Bench). yam, who is also the chairperson Governor and SASB Chief Executive documents, the majority of which Rohit Khajuria (KAS), await- of the SEC, Srinagar district has Officer Nitishwar  More On P10 include the vehicles without ing orders of adjustment in been put in orange category while mandatory Jammu and Kashmir the General Administration Covid-19 rules go for a toss at the famed Tulip Garden in Srinagar on Tuesday. KO Photo, Abid Bhat the areas on either side of Jawahar registration. A police official said Department, has been post- Tunnel -- the gateway to Kashmir that the drive has been launched ed as Vice-Chairman, Jammu Observer Monitoring Desk for the infection. Also, this is for the -- has been placed in red zone. Key PDP Leader after directions received from Development Authority. second time that single-day cases Lakhanpur containment area has authorities to make sure that all Babila Rakwal (KAS), Vice- SRINAGAR: In what seems to be an breached 300-mark in Jammu and also been categorised in red zone From Jammu the vehicles are well-documented Chairman, Jammu Development alarming trend, Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir. In all, nearly 2900 cases were with a buffer of 500 metre radius. and any outside  More On P10 Authority, has been transferred reported on Tuesday 359 new cases of added to the tally in the last fortnight, The rest of the areas in the Union Quits Party and posted as Chief Executive coronavirus, even as one death due to officials said. territory continue to be in the green Press Trust Of India Probe Ordered After Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Covid-19 was also reported from the Also, one death due to the virus was zone as far as permitted activi- Energy Development Agency Union Territory during the last 24 hours. reported in the last 24 hours, taking ties are concerned. Srinagar has JAMMU: In a major setback to the PHCs Found Locked (JAKEDA) relieving Alok Kumar, According to the officials, the cases the J&K’s fatality count to 1990—735 in been the worst affected district of PDP, its senior leader and former MLC JAMMU: The Poonch deputy IRS, Principal Secretary to the witnessed over 100 percent jump since Jammu and 1255 in Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir  More On P10 Surinder Choudhary on Tuesday re- commissioner has ordered ac- Government, Youth Services and last week when 157 had tested positive Among the fresh  More On P10 signed from the basic membership of tion against errant officials after Sports Department of the addi- the party, saying it has been hijacked a surprise inspection found two tional charge of the post. by “drawing-room politicians, land primary health centres locked and Rachna Sharma (KAS), eteran politician and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah tested positive for COVID-19 grabbers and land mafia” members. low attendance at other facilities. Additional District Development Dr Farooq Tests on Tuesday and he received wishes for speedy recovery from several leaders, including Prime Minister He said he was leaving the party On the direction of Deputy Com- Commissioner, Samba, has Narendra Modi. In a tweet this morning, the National Conference (NC) leader's son Omar Abdullah because it has been hijacked and missioner Inder Jeet, the late- V been transferred and posted +ve, PM Wishes informed about his father testing positive for the coronavirus and also urged everyone who came in contact not under the pressure of any gov- night inspection at the district as Administrator, Associated with him recently to get tested. Prime Minister Modi, while replying to his tweet, wished Farooq Abdullah, ernment agency. hospital, sub-district hospitals Him Speedy Hospitals, Jammu. a Lok Sabha member and a former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister, a speedy recovery. "Praying for the He claimed the Peoples (SDHs), primary health centres Dr. Ravi Shanker Sharma good health and speedy recovery of Dr. Farooq Abdullah Ji. Also praying for your and  More On P10 Democratic Party president (PHCs) and community health (KAS), Additional Secretary to Recovery Mehbooba Mufti  More On P10 centres (CHCs)  More On P10 the Government,  More On P10 Happiness Centre Inaugurated At IIM-Jammu MeT Predicts Widespread HC Orders Major Reshuffle, Rains In J&K On April 5 175 Judicial Officers Shifted LG Calls Upon Youth To Find Inner Observer Monitoring Desk Srinagar vice Abdul Rashid Malik. Agencies degree Celsius against 7.4 de- Rajesh Sekhri, Special Judge Joy Through Meditation, Yoga gree Celsius on the previous SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption (CBI) Cases, SRINAGAR: After fresh rainfall, night, he said. High Court on Tuesday ordered a Jammu has been transferred Observer Monitoring Desk the minimum temperatures Pahalgam received 6.2mm of massive reshuffle in judiciary with and posted as Member J&K dropped across the Kashmir rain while mercury settled at 175 judicial officers transferred and Special Tribunal, Jammu on JAMMU: Union Education even as meteorological depart- 2.3 degree Celsius against 7.0 posted at new places. Among them deputation vice Ms. Bala Jyoti. Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal ment has forecast widespread degree Celsius on the earlier include 63 district judges. Sanjeev Gupta, Principal 'Nishank' inaugurated a hap- rainfall on April 5 in J&K. night at the famous resort in As per an order by District & Sessions piness centre at the Indian A meteorological department south Kashmir. Registrar General, Judge, Jammu has been Institute of Management (IIM)- official said that the Srinagar Kokernag, also in south Mohan Lal Manhas, transferred and post- Jammu virtually on Tuesday. received 3.2mm of rain in 24 Kashmir, received 3.6mm of Principal District ed as Special Judge, The minister said that incor- hours till 0830 hours while rain and recorded a low of 4.3 & Sessions Judge, Anti Corruption (CBI porating happiness in the aca- mercury settled at 8.6 degree degree Celsius against previous Udhampur has been Cases), Jammu vice demic curriculum is a very cru- Celsius against previous night’s night’s 10.7 degree Celsius, the transferred and posted Rajesh Sekhri. cial step towards empowering 11.2 degree Celsius in the sum- official said. as Principal District & Abdul Rashid Malik, the nation, and congratulated mer capital. The temperature The minimum temperature Sessions Judge, Jammu vice Principal District & Sessions the institute for the venture. "This step will take our educa- Lieutenant Governor Manoj was above by 2.5 degree Celsius settled at 6.0 degree Celsius Sanjeev Gupta. Judge, Srinagar has been trans- 'Anandam - the Centre for tion system to new heights, simi- Sinha, who was present on the in Srinagar for this time of the in Kupwara against 8.7 de- Mohd. Akram Choudhary, ferred and posted as Principal Happiness' aligns with the lar to the times of ancient Indian occasion, suggested that uni- year, the official said. gree Celsius on the previous Principal District & Sessions District & Sessions Judge, Pulwama National Education Policy universities like Nalanda and versities and institutes invest in Qazigund, the gateway town night, the official said. The Judge Samba has been trans- vice Mohd. Ibrahim Wani. 2020, aiming to achieve holistic Takshashila," the minister added. well-being also and replicate the of Kashmir, received 2.2mm of north Kashmir district received ferred and posted as Principal Kishore Kumar, Principal wellbeing for all, he said. Jammu and Kashmir model of the IIM  More On P10 rain and recorded a low of 6.0 5.7mm of rain  More On P10 District & Sessions Judge, District &  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Wednesday | 31.03.2021 No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir 2

‘Immune system harmed by preservative OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIR TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM NOTICE Notice used in popular processed foods’ Whereas an application has been recieved from one. Shri : Ghulam Hassan Rather S/o: Mohammad Mustafa Where as an application has been received Rather R/o: Chandpora Budgam owner of vehicle bear- from Nisar Ahamd Bhat S/o Abdul Aziz Agencies processed foods manufac- ing Registration No: JK04D-2322 for cancellation of hire tured in the U.S. Last year, purchase agreement with M/S State Bank of India B/U Bhat R/o Hardewale Budgam owner of ve- food preser- EWG published Food Addi- RASMECCC Srinagar . hicle bearing registration No. JK04E-3302 vative that is tives State of the Science, Now therefore it is notified for the information of the for cancellation of hire purchase agree- used to prolong which highlighted addi- general public that objections if any to the proposed cancellation of hire ment with JK Bank Ltd B/U Baghat Bazrulla the shelf life of tives known to increase the purchase Agreement shall be filed in writing in the office of the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within a period of 12 days from APop-Tarts, Rice Krispies risk of cancer, harm the Now, therefore, it is notified for the information of the the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper . Treats, Cheez-Its and al- nervous system, and dis- general public that representation/ Objection, if any in No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.3234 most 1,250 other popular rupt the body's hormonal Dated 30/03/2021 connection with proposed cancellation of hire purchase processed foods might balance. Assistant Regional Transport officer agreement will be received within 12 days from the cause harm to the im- Chemicals linked to mcb Budgam Kashmir date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper mune system, suggest the health harms can be legally Kashmir Observer to the address of undersigned. findings of a new peer-re- added to packaged foods be- The Jammu And Kashmir State Board Of School Education viewed study by Environ- cause the FDA frequently NOJK-RTOK -- mental Working Group. allows food manufacturers New Campus Bemina Srinagar Notice for General Public Dated: 30-03-2021 For the study, pub- to determine which chemi- Attention Please Sd/- lished this week in the In- cals are safe. Additives The applicant/ candidate whose photograph is published in this notice and claiming to Regional Transport Office, Budgam ternational Journal of En- like TBHQ were approved have lost her qualification certificate Havign the following description:- gtw vironmental Research and by the FDA decades ago, Roll No:- 3159321 Public Health, EWG re- fore the pandemic, chemi- search on PFAS migration and the agency does not Class :- 10th searchers used data from cals that may harm the from packaging to food. consider new science to Year & Session 2014 the Environmental Pro- immune system's defense In 2017, nationwide tests reassess the safety of food Registration No:-N13441200050 tection Agency's Toxicity against infection or cancer showed that many fast-food chemicals. Name:- Haroon Ramzan War PUBLIC NOTICE Father's Name Mohammad Ramzan War The DOB and Parantage of my son, Zeeshan Ali Baba, has Forecaster, or ToxCast, to did not receive sufficient at- chains used food wrappers, "Food manufactur- been wrongly written in Municipal Records as DOB 27-09- assess the health hazards tention from public health bags, and boxes coated ers have no incentive to Mother's Name Raja Begum DOB 21-06-2000 2006 Parentage Gh Hassan Baba while his correct DOB is 5-8- of the most common chem- agencies. To protect public with highly fluorinated change their formulas," R/o Zaloora Sopore 2009 and Correct Parentage is Gh Mohammad Baba which icals added to food, as well health, this must change." chemicals. said Scott Faber, senior Now the candidate has approach to this office for issuance of Duplicate Qualification -Cer needs immediate corretion if anybody haivng any objection as the "forever chemicals" TBHQ Human epidemio- vice president for govern- tificate , so before the same is processed and provided to the candidate, under rules, any- in this regard he/she may file his/her objection in the office of known as PFAS, which TBHQ is a preserva- logical studies show that ment affairs at EWG. body having any objection in this regard, shall bring into the notice of Assistant Secretary the Ex. Officer Municipal Committee Magam Budgam whtin can migrate to food from tive that is pervasive in PFAS suppresses immune Faber added, "Too ofof Certificate as well as Assistant Secretary Examination Unit I & III KD within the period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. Afte packaging. processed foods. It has been function and decreases ten, the FDA allows the 7 days respectively, from the date of publication of this notice. that no objection shall be entertained. EWG's analysis of Tox- used in foods for many de- vaccine efficacy. Recently food and chemical indus- (Besides the above referred "Qualification / Marks Certificate/s" bearing serial no: Gh Mohammad Baba Cast data showed that the cades and serves no func- published research has try to determine which in- 14ARKAM -5025206 be treated as "CANCELLED") F/o Zeeshan Ali Baba preservative tert-butylhy- tion besides increasing a also found a link between gredients are safe for con- No: F(Cer is-I-DQC)B/KD/21 Assistant Secretary R/O Yaripora A Magam bmg droquinone, or TBHQ, has product's shelf life. Using high levels of PFAS in the sumption. Our research Dated 15-03-2021 ams Certificates, KD. been found to harm the new non-animal test results blood and the severity of shows how important it is immune system both in from ToxCast, EWG found Covid-19. that the FDA take a second both animal tests and in that TBHQ affected im- Surprisingly, for most look at these ingredients OFFICE OF THE EXECUIVE ENGINEER non-animal tests known mune cell proteins at doses PFAS, the ToxCast results and test all food chemicals as high-throughput in vi- similar to those that cause did not match previous an- for safety." PWD(R&B) DIVISION KUPWARA tro toxicology testing. This harm in traditional studies. imal and human test data. Less Toxic Food Preservatives NOTICE INVITING TENDER finding is of particular con- Earlier studies have found This illustrates the limita- Processed foods can be NIT No. 74-Kupwara/9993-99 of 2020-21 e-tendering DATED: - 27-03-2021 cern during the coronavi- that TBHQ might influence tions of this new chemical made without these poten- rus pandemic. how well flu vaccines work testing method. More re- tially harmful ingredients, For & on behalf of Lieutenant Governor of J&K Union Territory, e-tenders (in single cover system) are invited on item rate basis from "The pandemic has and may be linked to a rise search is needed to under- so shoppers should read approved and eligible Contractors registered with Union Territory J&K Govt. CPWD ,Railways and other state/Central Governments for focused public and scien- in food allergies. stand how PFAS harms the labels carefully. TBHQ is the followings works:- tific attention on environ- PFAS immune system. often, though not always, S. Name of Work Est. Cost Cost of Time of Time & Date Class of Major Head of mental factors that can Using ToxCast, EWG Food Chemicals Regulation listed on the ingredient la- No (Rs. In Lacs) T/Doc. Completion of Opening Contractor Account impact the immune sys- analysed all publicly avail- The Food and Drug Ad- bel. It will be listed if it has (In rupees) In days of Bid tem," said Olga Naidenko, able studies that show ministration's approach to been added to the product 1. Construction of Administrative block 45.70 1100/- 60 days 21-04-2021 “AYY” Higher Education Ph.D., EWG vice president how PFAS migrate to food the regulation of food addi- during manufacturing. But at Govt. Degree College Sogam for science investigations from packaging materials tives does not consider the it can also be used in food Position of AAA/TS : Accorded and lead author of the new or processing equipment. latest science on the health packaging, particularly study. This is the first known harms of additives that plastic packaging, in which Position of funds : Available Naidenko added, "Be- compilation of available re- may be legally added to case it may migrate to food. 1. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov. in as per schedule of dates given below:-

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE 01. Date of issue of Tender Notice 27-03-2021 02. Period of downloading of bidding documents From 27-03-2021 to 20-04-2021 (4.00P.M) I have lost my 5th pass certificate somewhere. Now I am applying for the I want to renew my Fertilizer License bearing No: CAOB DeyFl 03. Bid submission start date 27-03-2021 from (10.00A.M) 2000/51 . If anybody having any objection in this regard he/she duplicate of the same if anybody having any objection in this regard he/ 04. Bid submission end date 20-04-2021 upto (04.00P.M) she may file his/her objection in the office of Govt Primary School Nehar 05. Date & time of opening Bids (on line) 21-04-2021 at (11.00A.M) in the Office of the Executive Engineer RnB Division Kupwara may file his/her objection in the Chief Agricultural Officer Sopore Pora Sopore within a period of seven days from the date of publiation of within a period of seven days from the date of publication of this this notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. Terms and Conditions as per Circular issued by fiancé department vide No.A/Misc(2018)-III-895/J Dt.22-12-2020 notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. Mohammad Ashraf Shah The Bidders are advised to read all conditions laid down in the NIT carefully before uploading softcopy any short fall found in the soft copy the tender shall be rejected. Mohammad Muzaffar WanI S/o Ghulam Mohammad Shah R/o Neharpora Sopore ams The 1st lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in shape of CDR/FDR within S/O Ali Mohammad WanI a. 02 days before fixation of contract and shall be released after successful completion of work ams b. GST Returns :- Only latest GST Monthly returns is accepted. OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL c. All Bidders has to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money deposit ( EMD) as per the circular of OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIR Finance Department ( Bid Security Declaration) d. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape E-Challan (Under Account Head 0059) (E-Challan) must TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIR NOTICE be purchased after tender date and Boldly written Name of Work, Name of Contractor with contact No, NIT No. & Sr. No of NIT) in NOTICE favour of Executive Engineer R&B Division Kupwara (tender inviting authority ) Where a application for e. In case the L-1 fails deposit the requisite document, the action against the L- 1 as per PWD rules leading to blacklisting of transfer of ownership has been contractor Whereas an application has been recieved recieved from one. from one. Shri : Mohammad Sadiq Yatoo Shri : Gulzar Ahmad Parray f. On Opening of financial bid the L1 has to produce the Original CDR/FDR pledge to the opening Authority before allotting the S/o: Abdul Gani Yatoo R/o: Nagam Dalipora S/o: Ghulam Qadir Parray work along with Cost of tender document in the shape of E-Challan . Chadoora Budgam owner of vehicle bearing R/o: Baghat Barzullah Budgam g. Upload Valid Registration CARD /Renewal, PAN Card , GST Certificate and latest GST clearance ending previous Month. Registration No: JK04E-9204 for cancel- (Transferor) of LMV Santro. h. It is mandatory for all bidders participating to submit all documents in terms of soft copies in etendering website and no lation of hire purchase agreement with Vehicle bearing registration number documents in terms of Hard Copies shall be entertained. However, lowest bidder will be called for submission of CDR/FDR as well as M/S J&K Bank Ltd B/U Lolipora Chadoora JK04A - 3377. Chasis number 795032 Engine no. 751430 Model E-Challan and CDR/FDR of the other participating tenderers/ bidders will be released only after surrender of E-Challan . Budgam . 2006. in favour of i. Furnishing of Hard Copies of bids immediately after submission of e-tenders is dispensed with .The same should be obtained Now therefore it is notified for the information of the general Shri.. Salik Ayoub Khanday S/o. Mohammad Ayoub Khanday R/o only from the Bidder who’s declared 1st Lowest (L-1) after opening of financial bids. public that objections if any to the proposed cancellation of Bakura Ganderbal (Tranferee) j. The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reasons. hire purchase Agreement shall be filed in writing in the office of Now therefore it is notified for the information of the general public the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within that objections if any to the proposed transfer of ownership shall be Executive Engineer a period of 12 days from the date of publication of this notice in filed in writing in the office of the Assistant Regional Transport office DIPK-15709/20 PWD(R&B) DIVISION KUPWARA the daily newspaper . ARTO Budgam within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper Kashmir Observer. No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.3248 Dated 30/03/2021 Assistant Regional Transport officer No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.3241 Dated 30/03/2021 Assistant Regional Transport mcb Budgam Kashmir mcb officer Budgam Kashmir ISLAMIA COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND COMMERCE, SRINAGAR, KASHMIR- 190 002 UGC AUTONOMOUS THE J&K BOARD OF PROFESSIONAL (BOPEE) (NAAC ACCREDITED GRADE-A) Phone No.2426819, Fax: 0194-2429014 Website:islamiacollege.edu.in Email:[email protected] ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS NOTICE INVITING e-TENDERS NO.05 OF 2021 Tel/Fax: 0194-2433590- , 2437647 (srinagar) : 0191-2479371, 2470102 (jammu) DATED 27-03-2021 website: http://www.jakbopee.org, email: [email protected] For and on behalf of the Islamia College of Science and Commerce, Srinagar “Accounts officer, Islamia College of Science and Com- merce, Srinagar” invites e-tenders through www.jktenders.gov.in as RFP in two cover format for supply and commissioning and testing of Chemicals/ Glassware/ Plasticware and Equipmentsetc., for the department of Bio Technology. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, bill of quantities (B.O.Q.) set of terms and conditions and other details can be viewed/downloaded from the JK e-Tender website www.jktenders.gov.in as per the schedule of dates given below: S. NO. PARTICULARS DATE TIME 1. e-Tender Notice No.05 of 2021 dated 27-03-2021 2. Date of issuance of Tender Notice 29-03-2021 3. Start of downloading of bid documents 30-03-2021 01:00 p.m. 4. Bid/Tender submission start date 30-03-2021 03:00 p.m. 5. Bid/Tender submission end date 08-04-2021 03:00 p.m. 6. Deadline for receiving the hardcopies 10-04-2021 04:00 p.m. 7. Opening of technical bid/tender 12-04-2021 02:00 p.m. 8. Online financial e-Bid opening date and time (only of the technical qualified bidders) To be notified after technical bid evaluation 9. Venue of opening technical and financial e-Bids College campus 10. Cost of the e-Tender Document Rs.500/- 11. Amount of Earnest Money (EMD) to be deposited in the form of Call Deposit Receipt 5000 (pledged to the Accounts Officer, Islamia College, Srinagar)

The interested bidders to submit their offers in terms and conditions, technical specifications and annexure forming part of this Tender Document. Further, any notification regarding this tender shall be available on the College website www.islamiacollege.edu.in and all bidders should be visiting the same to remain updated. The undersigned reserves the rights to accept or reject any or all tenders without assigning any reason thereof. E&OE. No. ICS/4090-96/E-33/A-35 (Dr. Sunll Gupta) DIPK-NB-6766/20 Controller of Examinations Dated:27-03-2021 J&K BOPEE DIPK-NB-6762/20 Accounts officer No: BOPEE/Exam.-17/2021 Dated: 30-03-2021

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As Covid Upticks In Srinagar, DIAL-EMMA In 5 Days, 50,000 Visitors • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Admin To Disallow Big Gatherings • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 Observer News Service from spreading,” Balkhi said. • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : “People should avoid Befall Tulip Garden 2479488,2452222,2452155 Srinagar: As the COVID participating in any event • CAPD: 18001807011 cases resurge in J&K es- where large gathering could • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 pecially in Srinagar, the be witnessed. As the pan- Observer News Service AIRPORTS administration has decided demic still exists, there is not to allow any pro- a need to follow Standard Srinagar: Tulip garden located SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 grammes like the Badam- Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the foothills of Zabarwan wari festival to prevent the for our safety, even if the mountain range overlooking fa- RAILWAYS spread of the virus. administration will not act mous Dal Lake in Srinagar has • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 Additional Deputy Com- tough,” he said. enthralled a recorded number of • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 missioner (ADC) Syed Abdul Balkhi said that people almost 50,000 visitors in just five • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 Hanief Balkhi said that as of should come forward to help days, officials revealed Tuesday. • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 now, the administration has the administration in com- The sprawling garden hav- • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 not considered another phase bating the virus by following 15 lakh varieties of Tulips, • PATTAN: 01954-293507 of lockdown or new guidelines ing set guidelines and SOPs, spread over 35 acres of land, was • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 for the holy month of Ramadan. adding that imposing curbs officially thrown open on March "Everything will be as it will not bear fruit until and 25 by LG’s advisor Baseer Ahmed HIGHWAY STATUS is, but, we are taking mea- unless the people will not Khan. The garden witnessed ar- • Sgr-Jammu highway - ( Open ) sures to ensure that events act responsibly and follow rival of 4500 visitors’ tourists on • Mughal Road - (Closed) like Badamwari will not take the preventive measures in day-one. • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) place to prevent the virus letter and spirit—(KNO) An official from the Floricul- ture Department said on the first DC Srinagar Reviews day of opening of the Tulip nursery, around 4,500 guests visited Arrangements For Tulip Festival the garden. PRAYERS City Projects In Limbo As SMC's “In the past five days, almost Observer News Service to have separate entrance and 48,000 visitors including domes- exit plan for visitors during FAJR 4: 56 Council Meet Not Held Since 2019 tic and foreign tourists visited rinagar: Deputy commis- the Festival days. Movement the garden. The full Tulip bloom sioner Srinagar Moham- plan within the Tulip garden HIJRI ZUHR 12:36 Observer News Service the loop but from 2019 no is yet to happen and in the com- Smad Aijaz Asad Tuesday was also finalised. CMO Sri- general council session has ing few days, the garden will visited Tulip Garden to oversee nagar was told to ensure com- Srinagar: A series of steps been held and nothing has present a breathtaking view,” arrangements for upcoming pliance to Covid appropriate CALENDAR ASR 5:04 that are scheduled to be been discussed till date. said the official, wishing not to Tulip Festival which starts on behaviour in light of protocol Magrib 6:54 taken under the much-hyped Qadri said that so far the be named. 03.03.2021. The Tulip festival set up by the Government. 16 SHABAN Srinagar Smart City have date has not been fixed. He further said, the Tulip will involve a kaleidoscope of Deputy commissioner was ISHA 8:14 got delayed as the Srinagar "We are hopeful that a Nursery is attracting both locals events aimed at presenting Sri- joined by SSP Srinagar Sand- 1442 Municipal Corporation general council session will as well as the tourists from dif- nagar as a Tourist destination. eep Chaudhary, Commissioner (SMC) Council headed by be called shortly to pass ferent parts of the country. During the spot review DC SMC Athar Amir Rather, Di- Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu various resolutions vis-a-vis An official in the Tourism reviewed Traffic movement rector Tourism Ghulam Nabi has failed to fix a meeting the development of Sri- Department said in collabora- Plan, arrangements at the Itoo, Director Floriculture Fa- This Day In History since 2019. nagar,” he said. tion with the Floriculture De- venue by Tourism and Flori- rooq Ahmed Rather, SSP Traf- Sources said that no Many projects including partment, they are going to culture Departments, secu- fic Srinagar Javed Koul and • 1667 France & England sign anti-Dutch military accord meeting of council has taken the beautification of Srinagar organize a multi-day Tulip Cel- rity plan, adherence to Covid officers from other line depart- • 1683 - Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I and King John III place since 2019, thus the City and construction of pas- ebration Festival in the first protocol, etc. It was decided ments. (KNS) Sobieski of Poland sign a covenant against Turkey, begin- decisions that would have senger sheds and other projects seven day stretch of April. “By ning of the Holy League been taken a long time back, have got unnecessarily delayed then, the Tulips will be in almost • 1814 - Forces allied against Napoleon capture Paris got delayed. for the last two years. full bloom that will attract more planted around 15 Lakh Tulip cent Tulips and in coming days • 1885 - Great Britain declares Bechuanaland a protector- Deputy Mayor, Parvaiz “These decisions are to tourists,” he said. Bulbs with 62 assortments this the nursery will be at the pinna- ate Qadri said there are various be taken in the council meet- Amid tough winters of 2020- year. The nursery has nearly cle of blossom, the official said— • 1889 - Eiffel Tower officially opens in Paris. Built for the development projects in ing,” sources said—(KNO) 21, Floriculture Department had sprouted with around 50-60 per (KNO) Exposition Universelle, at 300m high it retains the record for the tallest man made structure for 41 years. • 1905 - Emperor Wilhelm II of Germany visits Tangier, Morocco and proclaims Germany's support of Moroccan independence and equal opportunity for all powers to Email: [email protected] trade there Phone: - 0194-2489768 • 1943 - US errantly bombs Rotterdam, kills 326 Seminar Organised To Mark Birth • 1951 - US tanks exceed 38° of latitude in Korea • 1953 - UN Security Council nominates Dag Hammarskjöld for Secretary-General Anniversary Of Imam Mehdi (AS) OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN DISTRICT • 1954 - USSR offers to join NATO • 1958 - USSR suspends nuclear weapons tests, & urges US LEGAL SERVICES AUTHORITY & Britain to do same • 1966 - USSR launches Luna 10, 1st lunar orbiter (Pr. District & Sessions Judge) SRINAGAR • 1970 - Explorer 1 re-enters the Earth's atmosphere after 12 years in orbit NOTIFICATION • 1973 - Muhammad Ali suffers a broken jaw in a shock split- No: 09 /cir/dlsa/sgr/21 points decision loss to Ken Norton over 12 rounds in San Di- ego; Ali wins rematch in another controversial split decision Dated: 30-03-2021 • 1978 - USSR launches Kosmos 1000 navigational satellite • 1979 - The last British soldier leaves the Maltese Islands. District Legal Services Authority Srinagar is going to organize National Lok Adalat on 10-04-2021 in Malta declares its Freedom Day (Jum il-Helsien). the premises of District Court Complex Moominabad Srinagar. Parties or their Advocates whose cases • 1986 - 167 die when Mexicana Airlines Boeing 727 crashes are pending before any Court at District Court Complex Moominabad Srinagar or before the Court of • 1988 - Pulitzer prize awarded to Toni Morrison for her Additional Mobile Magisterate TFC Panthachowk and are desirous to settle their cases/ claims /mat- novel "Beloved" ters through the Lok Adalat scheduled herein above shall approach the concerned Courts by or before • 1991 - Albania offers 1st multi-party election in 50 years 08-04-2021. Besides parties whose cases are not pending (i.e. Pre Litigation matters) in any court but • 1992- UN Security Council voted to ban flights & arms desires to settle their disputes can also approach Secretary District Legal Services Authority Srinagar sales to Libya on cell no’s 9419167570, 9797226035 and 9906921210 email id: [email protected] by or before 08- 04-2021, So that their cases, claims or matters can be settled amicably in the National Lok Adalat. Following types of cases (Pre litigation and pending in courts) From KO Archives Pre Litigation i. NI Act cases under section 138; ii. Money recovery cases iii. Labour dispute cases Laughter balloon iv. Electricity and water bills cases (excluding non compoundable) v. Maintenance cases crosses LoC! vi. Other (Criminal compoundable, and other civil disputes) Maktab e Imamiya Tanzeemul Makatib Yakmanpora Haji Mohalla Sunday organ- Pending in Courts Agencies ised an event to mark the birth anniversary of Hazrat Wali Asr Imam Mahdi (AS). i. Criminal compoundable offence The event was attended by students of various Makatib, youth, elders and wom- ii. NI Act cases under section 138; NEW DELHI - A Pakistani theatre group is set to blitz, the In- iii. Money recovery cases dian capital today with an explosive satire that debunks cricket en of Yakmanpora and other adjoining areas. iv. MACT cases mania, the pretensions of the American empire and the clichés The ceremony started with the recitation of the Holy Quran by Qari e Quran,Maulvi v. Labour dispute cases of official diplomacy. Aijaz Hussain. vi. Electricity and water bills cases (excluding non compoundable) Lines Out Of Control, scripted by Imran Aslam and directed by Yasmin Ismail of the Karachi-based Grips Theatre Group, Among others, Maulana Tanveer Hussain, Maulana Muzaffar Hussain, Maulana vii. Matrimonial disputes (except Divorce) viii. Land acquisition cases parodies official postures and foibles of the men who presume to Muzammil Hussain, Maulana Ashiq Hussain and Maulana Aijaz Hussain were ix. Service matters relating to pay and allowances and retiral benefits. run affairs of the world. present on the occasion. x. Revenue cases (Pending in District Courts and High Courts only) * Besides the situation in Iran. Iraq and India-Pakistan They enlightened the participants about the achievements of Imam Mehdi (as) xi. Other civil cases (Rent, easmentary rights, injunction suits, specific performance suits) relations, the US also comes in for some irreverent swipes in etc. the play that exposes the contradictions in its involvement in and also prayed for the reappearance of Imam. (Abdul Rashid Malik) the Iraq war. The members of Imam Khamenei Library and Ali Akbar Youth Committee also Chairman The play, to be staged at the India Habitat Centre here on participated in the event. DIPK-15754/20 District Legal Services Authority Sunday, has attracted huge interest with most of the tickets for The ceremony concluded with the Dua of Imam Zamana Ajal Allah Taala Farja (Pr.Distt & Sessions Judge) Srinagar two shows of the play already sold. No: 550/dlsa/sgr/20 The play's hard-hitting lines cut through the thicket of Al-Sharif. Dated: 30-03-2021 jargon, so much a part of pronouncements of the powerful. This laugh fest coming as it does a .day after Holi should inject a healthy dose of playfulness in the growing rela¬tions between ordinary people of India and Pakistan. Imran Aslam is known in Pakistan for his racy political satires that penetrate the core of social problems and hypocri- sies and are refreshingly free of preaching. Says Aslam; "We love to laugh at the inanities of the establishment. That's why people love our brand of satire." Aslam,the editor of the prominent Pakistan daily The News, believes in the redemptive power of laughter to keep us sane. A hearty laughter is worth more than a thousand official pronounce¬ments is the credo that powers more than 30 plays he has penned over the years. Like Aslam, director Yasmin Ismail is a multi-faceted woman who has kept hopes alive for Pakistani theatre through shifting ideologies and changing regimes. She has carved a niche for her sensitive direction of children's plays. Faiza Kazi, a teacher by profession, has a starring role in the play and is now the chief mentor of Grips. Brought to India by Routes 2 Roots, an NGO that promotes cultural ties between South Asian countries. Grips Theatre has been in the business of cleansing society - through laughter for the last two decades. Cultural contacts between the two countries are growing with scores of intellectuals, artistes and academics traversing across the border regularly, and forging new connections of the heart.

(Kashmir Observer, 31 March, 2005) 04 Wednesday | 31.03.2021 WORLD Over 500 Killed In Female Polio Vaccination Myanmar Military's Workers Shot Dead In Crackdown On Protesters Afghanistan: Report

The Ever Given, a Panama-flagged cargo ship is accompanied by Suez Canal tugboats as it moves in the Suez Canal, Egypt.

Agenceis There was also another fatality at Myitkyina, Kachin state, rescue Suez Canal Reopens MYANMAR: The deaths in the workers confirmed. Myanmar military's crackdown unmen have killed three Pakistan’s 156 districts to admin- on protesters has passed 500, as Rebel warning After Nearly A Week As female polio vaccination ister the oral drops while follow- armed rebel groups on Tuesday Ghealth workers in the east- ing COVID-19 safety protocols. threatened the junta with retalia- Three of the country's myriad ern Afghan city of Jalalabad, two “COVID-19 continues to chal- tion if the bloodshed does not stop. armed ethnic insurgent groups government sources have told lenge us but we are committed to World powers have ramped up -- the Ta'ang National Liberation Stuck Cargo Ship Is Freed the Reuters news agency. ensuring continuity of the essen- their condemnation of the mili- Army, the Myanmar Nationalities It was not immediately clear tial public health services during tary's campaign against the anti- Democratic Alliance Army and the Press Trust of India least another 10 days to clear the In the village of Amer, which who carried out the two separate these difficult times,” the Special coup movement that is demand- Arakan Army (AA) -- issued a joint backlog on either end. overlooks the canal, residents shootings, a provincial govern- Assistant to the Prime Minister ing the restoration of the elected statement threatening retaliation. SUEZ: Salvage teams on Monday The Ever Given sailed to the cheered as the vessel moved along. ment official said on Tuesday. A on Health, Dr Faisal Sultan, said government and the release of "If they do not stop, and con- finally freed the colossal container Great Bitter Lake, a wide stretch of Many scrambled to get a clos- central government source con- in a statement. civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi. tinue to kill the people, we will ship stuck for nearly a week in the water halfway between the north er look while others mockingly firmed the shootings, Reuters said. Pakistan and Afghanistan are Washington suspended a trade cooperate with the protesters and Suez Canal, ending a crisis that had and south ends of the canal, for waved goodbye to the departing The killings came on the sec- the only two remaining countries pact with Myanmar and UN chief fight back," the statement said. clogged one of the world's most vi- inspection, said Evergreen Marine ship from their fields of clover ond day of a new five-day door- in the world where polio is en- Antonio Guterres called for a unit- If such groups take up arms, tal waterways and halted billions of Corp., a Taiwan-based shipping "Mission accomplished," villager to-door anti-polio vaccination demic, after Nigeria was declared ed global front to pressure the jun- Debbie Stothard at the Interna- dollars a day in maritime commerce. company that operates the ship. Abdalla Ramadan said. drive launched in Afghanistan free of the wild poliovirus last year. ta after more than 100 protesters tional Federation for Human Rights A flotilla of tugboats, helped by Buffeted by a sandstorm, the "The whole world is relieved." and neighbouring Pakistan on Pakistan came very close to were killed in a bloody weekend. (FIDH) warned that the situation the tides, wrenched the bulbous Ever Given had crashed into a bank The US Embassy in Cairo tweet- Monday to vaccinate millions of eliminating polio, but recorded Adding to that pressure cam- could degenerate into civil war. bow of the skyscraper-sized Ever of a single-lane stretch of the ca- ed its congratulations to Egypt. children despite the risks posed 147 cases, a five-year high in paign, a trio of ethnic rebel groups Two dozen ethnic minority re- Given from the canal's sandy bank, nal about 6 kilometers (3.7 miles) The breakthrough followed days by the coronavirus. 2019, amid vaccine boycotts and on Tuesday condemned the crack- bellions have flared in Myanmar where it had been firmly lodged north of the southern entrance, of immense effort with an elite sal- In Afghanistan, the campaign attacks on health workers. down and threatened to fight since independence from Brit- since March 23. near the city of Suez. vage team from the Netherlands. intends to inoculate about 9.6 Pakistan started a polio pro- alongside protesters unless the ish colonial rule in 1948, fighting The tugs blared their horns in That created a massive traffic Tugboats pushed and pulled million children in 32 out of the gramme in 1994 but the work of military reined in its violence. over autonomy, identity, drugs jubilation as they guided the Ever jam that held up $9 billion a day to budge the behemoth from the country’s 34 provinces, a health the health workers was repeated- Daily rallies across Myanmar and natural resources. Given through the water after days in global trade and strained sup- shore, their work buoyed by high official said. ly hampered by violent attacks. by unarmed demonstrators have The military has sought to cut of futility that had captivated the ply chains already burdened by the tide at dawn Monday that led to In the second anti-polio vac- The United Nations-funded been met with tear gas, rubber deals with some armed groups and world, drawing scrutiny and social coronavirus pandemic. the vessel's partial refloating. cination campaign this year, drive to vaccinate children under bullets and live rounds. earlier this month took the AA off media ridicule. Rabei said an investigation Specialized dredgers dug out more than 55,000 workers would the age of five faces opposition The Assistance Association for the list of terrorist organisations. "We pulled it off!" said Peter would determine why the Ever the stern and vacuumed sand and implement the vaccination for from religious conservatives, who Political Prisoners (AAPP) said it But over the weekend it launched Berdowski, CEO of Boskalis, the Given got stuck, and he estimated mud from beneath the bow. The five days, according to the Afghan believe the vaccine, administered had confirmed a total of 510 civil- air strikes in eastern Karen state salvage firm hired to extract the daily losses to the canal of between operation was extremely delicate. Health Ministry’s polio coordina- in multiple rounds, is intended to ian deaths but warned the true toll -- the first such strikes in 20 years Ever Given. $12 million to $15 million. While the Ever Given was stuck, tor, Mir Jan Rasikh. make Muslim children sterile.Paki- was probably significantly higher. -- targeting the Fifth Brigade of the "I am excited to announce that "The Suez Canal is not guilty of the rising and falling tides put However, there remains a big stani armed groups also regularly On Tuesday, protesters in Yan- Karen National Union (KNU) after our team of experts, working in what happened. We are the ones stress on the vessel, which is 400 stumbling block in the Afghan stage attacks on polio teams and gon emptied rubbish bags in the the group seized a military base. close collaboration with the Suez who suffered damage," he said. meters (a quarter mile) long, rais- polio drive. The Taliban, like in police escorting them, claiming the streets as part of the latest action, An estimated 3,000 people fled Canal Authority, successfully re- At least 367 vessels, carrying ing concerns it could crack. previous years, would not allow anti-polio drive is part of a Western while in the town of Muse in Shan through the jungle to seek safety floated the Ever Given, thereby everything from crude oil to cattle, Rabei praised the team, saying the home-to-home campaign in conspiracy to collect intelligence. state a 35-year-old protester was across the border in Thailand, ac- making free passage through the had backed up to wait to traverse they "achieved a very difficult mis- areas under their control. These attacks increased after shot dead. cording to local groups. Suez Canal possible again." the canal. Dozens of others have sion in record time," without dam- According to Taliban spokes- it was revealed that a fake hepa- Navigation in the canal resumed taken the long, alternate route aging the vessel or its cargo. man Zabiullah Mujahid, the titis vaccination campaign was at 6 p.m. local time (1600 GMT, around the Cape of Good Hope at Berdowski told Dutch radio sta- group is still in talks with the used as a ruse by the CIA in the noon EDT) said Lt. Gen.Osama Ra- Africa's southern tip, a 5,000-ki- tion NPO 1 the company had always World Health Organization or hunt for al-Qaeda leader Osama After Pakistan PM Imran Khan, bei, head of the Suez Canal Author- lometer (3,100-mile) detour that believed it would be the two pow- WHO to reach an agreement bin Laden, who was killed by US President Arif Alvi and Defence ity, adding that the first ships that costs ships hundreds of thousands erful tugboats it sent that would about the programme in which commandos in 2011 in Pakistan. were moving carried livestock. of dollars in fuel and other costs. free the ship. Monday's strong tide workers go from door to door to Pakistan’s second polio vacci- Minister test positive for COVID-19 From the city of Suez, ships stacked The canal is a source of national "helped push the ship at the top carry out the inoculations. nation drive of the year comes as with containers could be seen exiting pride and crucial revenue for Egypt, while we pulled at the bottom and In areas under Taliban control, the country battles to bring down the canal into the Red Sea. and President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi luckily it shot free," he said. the process is delayed because of steadily rising daily infections of At least 113 of over 420 vessels praised Monday's events after days "We were helped enormously by security reasons, according to Mu- coronavirus, currently at more that had waited for Ever Given to of silence about the blockage. the strong falling tide we had this af- jahid. About three million children than 4,000 per day, amid a third be freed are expected to cross the "Egyptians have succeeded in ternoon. In effect, you have the forces were deprived of the polio vaccine wave of the pandemic. canal by Tuesday morning, Rabei ending the crisis," he wrote on of nature pushing hard with you and in the past three years, according On Monday, Pakistan put virus added at a news conference. Facebook, "despite the massive they pushed harder than the two sea to the Afghan health ministry. hotspots in more than two dozen Analysts expect it could take at technical complexity." tugs could pull," Berdowski added. So far this year, there have cities with higher infection rates been about two dozen polio cases under lockdown and started the in the country, the ministry said. process of vaccinating people In Pakistan, the five-day anti- aged 50 and above. Agenceis ister Perwaiz Khattak, 71, had also polio vaccination campaign that But the vaccination campaign, tested positive for the virus. "Per- India Withdraws Order Barring started on Monday will target which started last month, has akistan President Dr Arif Alvi waiz Khatak is diagnosed with more than 40 million children so far received a lukewarm re- and Defence Minister Pervez Covid positive. Get well soon PK," Shelter For Those Fleeing Myanmar under the age of five. sponse. Pakistan has registered PKhattak have tested positive wrote Ismail, who himself con- Approximately 285,000 front- more than 659,000 coronavirus for COVID-19, it emerged on Mon- tracted and recovered from the Agenceis refuge should be politely turned they were stable. line workers will span out across cases and 14,256 deaths. day, nearly a week after Prime Min- virus last year. away,” it said. More than 500 people have ister Imran Khan had contracted the Several local leaders and for- n Indian border state has India’s federal government been killed in Myanmar since Feb- disease. They are not alone. a day eign envoys expressed food withdrawn an order to re- had previously asked local au- ruary 1, when the country’s pow- after his removal from the Pakistan wishes for the president. Chinese Afuse food and shelter to thorities to stop the influx from erful military staged a coup and Canadian Panel Cabinet, former Finance Minister Ambassador Nong Rong wished people from Myanmar fleeing Myanmar and deport anybody deposed the civilian government, Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has also tested President Alvi a "speedy and com- bloodshed, two officials told Re- who had crossed over. But two triggering a wave of protests. Recommends AstraZeneca positive for COVID-19. The news plete recovery" while British High uters on Tuesday, after the mea- federal government officials said Manipur and Mizoram are was confirmed by the newly-ap- Commissioner Christian Turner sure drew fierce public criticism. on Tuesday the Manipur directive among the four Indian states pointed Finance Minister Hammad wished him a "speedy recovery". More than 1,000 people, in- had been withdrawn on Monday. that share a porous frontier with Pause For Under 55 Azhar on Tuesday via Twitter. Foreign Minister Shah Mah- cluding Myanmar policemen and The order, issued on March 26, Myanmar, allowing for easy Agenceis why that is being recommended "I have tested positive for CO- mood Qureshi wrote: "Wishing their families, have crossed into had come under heavy criticism. movement of people and goods. but several European countries VID-19. May Allah have mercy on President Arif Alvi and Defence India since late February, most of “Beyond shame!” said Refugees escaping the mili- anada's National Advisory that had suspended using the vac- all COVID-affected. Had first dose Minister Pervez Khattak quick re- them into the northeastern state Shivshankar Menon, India’s for- tary crackdown on Myanmar’s Committee on Immunisa- cine over concerns it could cause of the vaccine but antibodies start coveries and the best of health." of Mizoram, where the local gov- mer National Security Advisor, pro-democracy protesters have Ction is recommending a blood clots have resumed adminis- developing after second dose that Pakistan is in the grip of a third ernment and civil society groups said on Twitter, reacting to a also begun fleeing to Thailand. pause on AstraZeneca COVID-19 tering it after the EU's drug regula- was due in a week. Please con- wave of the coronavirus. The gov- have supported them. copy of the initial order circulat- The government there has said vaccinations for people under 55 tor said the vaccine was safe. tinue to be careful," the president ernment has decided to impose After people tried crossing into ing on social media. people would be accepted on hu- for safety reasons, a person famil- Canada is expected to receive 1.5 tweeted on Monday. The exact fresh restrictions on social gather- a second Indian state, Manipur, Three Myanmar nationals have manitarian grounds, but a Thai iar with the matter told The As- million does of AstraZeneca from date when Alvi, 71, contracted the ings from April 5, with steady rise last week, the state government undergone treatment for gunshot official on the border, who spoke sociated Press on Monday. the U.S. this week. disease or the day of detection in cases and low supply of vaccines. there told five districts bordering wounds and other injuries in on condition of anonymity, told The person confirmed the rec- The vaccine is used widely in was not made public. Prime Minister Khan, 68, tested Myanmar to turn them away. Manipur’s capital Imphal since Reuters the army was still sending ommendation on condition on Britain, across the European conti- First Lady Samina Alvi tested positive for the coronavirus on “District Administration March 26, a senior doctor said. most back because it was deemed anonymity as they were not autho- nent and in other countries, but its negative for COVID-19 and was March 20. His wife Bushra Bibi should not open any camps to “They had firearm injuries,” safe on the other side. Neverthe- rised to speak publicly before the rollout was troubled by inconsis- quarantining. She said the presi- also tested coronavirus positive provide food and shelter,” said Dr Lokeshwar Singh, medical less, more than a dozen people announcement. It remains a rec- tent study reports about its effec- dent has "mild symptoms but is in the same day. The coronavirus has the letter, a copy of which was superintendent of the Jawaha- were allowed to cross into Thai- ommendation and it is up to each tiveness, and then more recently good spirits". claimed 14,256 lives, along with reviewed by Reuters. rlal Nehru Institute of Medical land on Tuesday for medical treat- of Canada's provinces to decide to a scare about clots that had some Later, Sindh Governor Imran 659,116 confirmed infections in “People trying to enter/seek Sciences told Reuters, adding ment, Reuters witnesses said. follow it or not. countries temporarily pausing in- Ismail tweeted that Defence Min- Pakistan so far. It was not immediately clear oculations.

Google Maps To Start Directing Drivers To "Eco-Friendly" Routes Nike Sues Company Over ‘Satan Shoes’ Agenceis as well as aerial and satellite imagery. Agenceis and the company was “in no way The potential effect on emissions connected with this project.” oogle's Maps app will start from the feature is unclear. But in a thletic shoemaker Nike Inc “There is already evidence of sig- directing drivers along routes study of 20 people at California State has sued a New York-based nificant confusion and dilution oc- Gestimated to generate the University, Long Beach, university re- Acompany that produced “Sa- curring in the marketplace, including lowest carbon emissions based on searchers last year found participants tan Shoes” purported to contain a calls to boycott Nike in response to traffic, slopes and other factors, the were more inclined to consider car- drop of human blood as part of a the launch of MSCHF’s Satan Shoes company announced on Tuesday. bon emissions in route selection after collaboration with rapper Lil Nas X. based on the mistaken belief that Google, an Alphabet Inc unit, testing an app that showed estimates. Nike said in the lawsuit on Nike has authorised or approved this said the feature would launch later Google's announcement in- Monday that the company, MSCHF of one shoe says “MSCHF” and the product,” the lawsuit said. this year in the US and eventually cluded additional climate-focused Product Studio Inc, infringed on other says “Lil Nas X.” Nike asked the court to imme- reach other countries as part of its changes. From June, it will start and diluted its trademark with Several media outlets reported diately stop MSCHF from fulfilling commitment to help combat cli- warning drivers about to travel the black-and-red, devil-themed that the shoes sold out in less than orders for the shoes and requested mate change through its services. through low emissions zones shoes, which went on sale online one minute at a cost of $1,018 per pair. a jury trial to seek damages. Unless users opt out, the default where some vehicles are restricted that day. Lil Nas X is not named as Lil Nas X said on Twitter he would Representatives for Lil Nas X route will be the "eco-friendly" one in Germany, France, the Nether- a defendant in the suit. choose the recipient of the 666th pair and MSCHF did not immediately if comparable options take about half of routes, we are able to find an relative estimates by testing across lands, Spain and the UK. The shoes are customised Nike from among social media users who respond to requests for comment. the same time, Google said. When option more eco-friendly with min- different types of vehicles and road In the coming months, Maps Air Max 97 sneakers that contain circulated one of his tweets. The Grammy-winning rapper, 21, alternatives are significantly faster, imal or no time-cost tradeoff," Rus- types, drawing on insights from the app users will be able to compare red ink and “one drop of human Nike, in its lawsuit filed in fed- on Friday released a video for a new Google will offer choices and let us- sell Dicker, a director of product at US government's National Renew- car, biking, public transit and other blood” in the sole, according to a eral court in New York, said the song “Montero (Call Me By Your ers compare estimated emissions. Google, told reporters on Monday. able Energy Lab (NREL). Road grade travel options in one place instead of website describing the 666 pairs shoes were produced “without Name)” in which he dances with a "What we are seeing is for around Google said it derives emissions data comes from its Street View cars toggling between different sections. of limited-edition shoes. The back Nike’s approval and authorisation,” character wearing devil horns. STATE Wednesday | 31.03.2021 05 REREGISTRATION CIRCULAR Disproportionate Car Dealers From Kashmir To Kanyakumari Assets Case Registered Protest Demanding In 8 Days, Valley Cyclist Travels Against AEE, J&K PCC Trade Protection 3,600 Km In Extraordinary Feat Observer News Service ing them due to which their busi- Observer News Service ness is at stake. SRINAGAR: The traders involved Addressing a press confer- SRINAGAR: Adil Teli a professional in the trading of cars on Tuesday ence after the protest, Kashmir Kashmiri cyclist Tuesday created asked the government to reconsid- Economic Alliance co-chairman history covering the 3600 Kilome- er the decision that demands the Farooq Ahmed Dar said that if the ters distance between Kashmir to reregistration of vehicles bearing government was taking steps to Kanyakumari within eight days, one non-local registration numbers. curb crime then they cannot inter- hour and 37 minutes time duration. The traders held a protest dem- fere, but the jobs of those involved Braving all odds including rough Observer News Service huge money on purchase of gold, onstration in Karanagar Srinagar in the business must be protected. terrains, harsh climatic conditions, marriage of children and renova- and said that the government He said that the taxes of vehi- traffic snarls and other difficulties, SRIANGAR: The Anti-Corruption tion of house.” circular was impacting their busi- cles exported to the valley from Adil kept on riding with full en- Bureau Tuesday said that it con- The statement said the assets nesses. The traders demanded outside the states have already ergy to break the Guinness Book of ducted a verification into the alle- have been found disproportionate that their trade be protected. been paid, and they have to go World Record set by Om Mahajan, gations of accumulations of assets to his known sources of income, An order issued by the Region- through the initial stages again who covered the same distance disproportionate to known sources therefore constituting commission al Transport Officer on Monday during their re-registration. within eight days, seven hours and of income by Bashir Ahmad Mir of offences punishable under sec- has created a sense of insecurity He said that there was a lot 38 minutes last year. posted as AEE, JKPCC Ltd. tion 5(1) (e), r/w 5(2) J&K P.C Act among car dealers. of confusion in this regard and Adil, a young cyclist from Narbal In a statement, the ACB said that Svt. 2006. Protesting under the banner asked the concerned authorities to area of Budgam district started his the suspect was found in posses- It said a case under FIR No. of Kashmir Economic Alliance, launch an awareness campaign to journey on March-22 morning after sion of huge assets in the shape of 05/2021 P/S ACB(SBG) was regis- the car dealers said that the vehi- provide information to the car buy- flagged off by Divisional Commis- immovable / movable properties tered against Bashir Ahmad Mir, cles were being confiscated, and ers in other states. Dar said that the sioner Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole on his own name as well as his son of Abdul Aziz, a resident of those who had bought vehicles matter would be taken up with the from Lal Chowk area of Srinagar. family members. Pati Vethpora Pandrethan at pres- from the car dealers were return- concerned authorities. (CNS) Passionate about cycling, Adil “The properties include one ent 9-Hill View Colony Rawalpora, had already set a record in his double storey palatial house at Wanbal Rangreth, Srinagar pres- name by covering 440 Kilometres 09-Hill View Colony Rangreth, Sri- ently posted as AEE JKPCC Ltd Unit distance from Srinagar to Leh in nagar and two Luxurious Cars. He 5th Anantnag. “Searches were also No Case Of New Covid-19 just 26 hrs, 30 min. spent huge amount on education conducted in the residential house Abraq Agro which supported of his children outside the state. of accused AEE after obtaining Mutant In Kashmir: Dr Naveed and sponsored Adil on the cycling He was also found in possession proper search warrants from the expedition has lauded Adil on this sar where he went under rigorous the beginning of the pandemic, it of FDRs Bank Balances/Insurance Court.” Further Investigation in the ‘Vaccination Only Lessens Chances Of Severity’ great achievement. Abraq Agro also training for 4-5 months. was very difficult to arrange bicycle Policies etc. The accused spent case is going on. Agenceis infected by the virus. Vaccination is expressed its gratitude to the Divi- Adil, a fastest rider from Sri- parts and due to the ban on im- effective in decreasing the rate of se- sional Administration Kashmir for nagar to Leh, did his training for ported parts but with the support of SRINAGAR: Valley’s leading Pul- verity of the infection and mortality.” its support throughout the Adil’s cycling, at Gurunanak Dev Univer- sponsors everything was managed. monologist and head Chest Dis- He asserted that the number of journey in setting the new record. sity at Amritsar under coach Rajesh Staring his journey from Sri- Contractors Demand ease hospital, Dr. Naveed Nazir positive cases and deaths related to For Adil, Srinagar – Leh Cycling – H.O.D cycling Department. nagar, Adil pedalled through many Tuesday said that no signs of the Covid-19 have gradually increased expedition turned a turning point He was trained at different levels, states including cities which in- Release Of Pending Dues new coronavirus strain have been since the past one week in the val- boosting him to go for more and set while in JNDU (University) trained cluded Sanant Nagar NH44, Qazi- found in Kashmir valley as of now. ley, adding that if required precau- eyes on breaking the World Record; for 10,000 kms of endurance and gund, New Tunnel Banihal, Nashri Observer News Service the payment of dues and now at Dr Naveed said that among the tions are not taken there is possi- however, it was not easy and need- 20,000 kms. This training helped Tunnel, Lakhanpur, Pathankot, the end of the financial year the tests that have been sent for genome bility of heavy spike. ed dedication, passion, stamina and him to take up Kashmir to Kanya- Jalandar, Ludhiana, Delhi, Agra, SRINAGAR: Questioning the gov- same approach was adopted. sequencing, none has shown the He added that there is no surety proper guidance and training. kumari Challenge. He was amongst Gwalior, Jhansi, Nagpur, Hyder- ernment's announcement to open Dar said that even during cov- mutant till date. Dr. Naveed, howev- for how long the vaccine will be To chase his dream of setting the the top 10 in the National Champi- abad, Gutti, Banglore, Madurai and the doors of construction and de- id-19 period, contractors risked their er, said, “it is not necessary that every effective in humans and stressed world record, Adil went to Amrit- onship in the fixed Spring finish. In finally Kanyakumari. velopment in the Valley, the valley lives to carry out emergency work, vaccinated person is fully protected upon strict adherence to Covid re- based contractors Tuesday said but the government forgot them. from Covid-19. They can get related SOPs. (KDC) that the pending liabilities were Dar said that while Rs 900 crore not paid even at the end of the fi- were reportedly released on Mac- nancial year. adamisation, others were forgotten. J&K Congress Chief, Workers Addressing a press conference He claimed that in fact it seems ‘Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied’: at his office in Srinagar, Farooq Ah- that the former engineers hatched mad Dar, General Secretary of the a conspiracy and kept a close eye Briefly Detained In Rajouri Central Contractors Coordination on Macadamisation and forgot CUK’s Law Dept Organises Webinar Observer News Service men, he alleged. The Congress leader Committee expressed anguish and about the small contractors. said the country is presently going said that the government has for- Dar also expressed concern Observer News Service JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir through a state of crisis. gotten contractors even at the end over the unavailability of con- Pradesh Congress Committee (JK- The graph of the inflation is on of the financial year after the an- struction materials and the GANDERBAL: Department of Law, PCC) president G A Mir was detained a constant rise, the fuel prices have nouncement of the budget. alarming increase in rates adding School of Legal Studies (SLS), Cen- on Tuesday along with senior party touched the sky, and lakhs of farmers He said Government ex- that the ban on mining should be tral University of Kashmir (CUK) leaders and workers during a protest across the country are protesting for pressed silence in the budget on lifted immediately. Tuesday organised an international against the hike in prices of petrol and repeal of three farm laws aiming to webinar ''Arbitration, Mediation, other essential commodities in Ra- snatch their right over their own lands. Negotiation and Conciliation: Op- jouri district, a party spokesman said. The victims of these three issues portunities and Challenges" at Tul- Prominent among those taken are the common men, the country- Youth Injured In Kangan Road mulla Campus here. into preventive custody included men who are the true sons of the soil, Prof. Farooq Ahmad Mir, Dean, JKPCC vice president Raman Bhalla, he said. The JKPCC chief dwelt upon Accident Succumbs SLS highlighted the status of pen- former legislators Ravinder Sharma a volley of subjects and expressed Observer News Service dency cases before courts in the and Ashok Sharma, former minister concern over vicious political envi- country by referring to data and ad- and District Development Council ronment across the country, describ- GANDERBAL: A 24-year-old youth from Srinagar on Tuesday suc- vocated the importance of alterna- (DDC) vice chairman Shabir Khan, ing division of people on the basis of cumbed to his injuries after he was already critically injured in a road tive dispute resolution process. He the spokesman said. religion for votes as dangerous . accident at Kangan in Ganderbal yesterday. suggested that out of box solutions tiation and Conciliation, in resolu- Chief Guest, Justice Kurian Josep An official said dozens of Congress The votes should be sought on the Medical Superintendent SKIMS Soura confirmed the death and have to be thought for resolving tion of disputes.” He pointed out (Retd.) Judge, Supreme Court dis- activists, including Mir, were detained plank of nation building, develop- identified the deceased as Shoaib Ahmad Lone, son of Ghulam Nabi, pending cases. that delay in delivery of justice ul- cussed the process of arbitration briefly to maintain law and order. ment, upliftment of poor and not by a resident of Habba Kadal in Srinagar city. He was among the six in- Prof. Viney Kapoor, Vice Chan- timately amounts to denial of jus- and said that arbitration is slightly JKPCC chief spokesman Ravinder exploiting religion, he said, adding the jured persons in the accident. Police registered an FIR and the body cellor, Dr. B.R Ambedkar National tice. He said that “various criminal expensive and time consuming. “To Sharma said a contingent of police youth have to play a crucial role by was handed over to his family members after medico-legal procedure. Law University, Haryana pointed syndicates have emerged in the make it cost effective we have to personnel stopped the Congress negating and isolating all such forces out that in Indian traditional so- metro cities that have emerged as go for sole arbitration rather than activists led by Mir from marching which hoodwink them by generating ciety there has been a practice of off shoots of delays and backlogs as multiple number of arbitrators.” towards the office of Deputy Com- fear about religion being in danger . Minor Rescued, Abductor dialogue to resolve disputes among people consider these syndicates as Highlighting the role of mediator, he missioner, Rajouri and later the top Expressing dismay over the func- Arrested In Jammu people. She added that what can means of speedy justice.” pointed out that a mediator needs to leadership along with hundreds of tioning of the government in Jammu be achieved in a peaceful manner Justice Kannan Krishnanmoor- be involved and meditation needs to workers were arrested. and Kashmir led by Lieutenant Gover- Observer News Service cannot be achieved by fighting. She thy (Retd.) Judge, Punjab and Hary- be evaluated and should serve the Earlier addressing the protesters, nor Manoj Sinha, the party's J-K chief stressed on the importance of con- ana High Court gave the overall real purpose. He added that ADR Mir said the BJP's claim of providing accused the administration of working JAMMU: A minor girl, who was allegedly abducted last week, was res- ciliation and mediation in family figures under ADR and highlighted lessens the burden of parties and 'pro-people' governance stands ex- against the interests of the people. cued during a police operation here and her kidnapper arrested, officials and property disputes and stressed the need to improve the conven- protect their self-respect in terms of posed as the central government has Jammu and Kashmir is passing said on Tuesday. The victim, who is in her teens, was kidnapped from that one should go for the solutions tional tools and develop new ways anybody not being subject to defeat allegedly failed miserably to address through a most difficult phase with the Pounichak area of the city by a person identified as Vishal of instead of dragging matters for to settle disputes. He highlighted but reaching to solution amicably. the issues affecting the public. the insensitive BJP government pur- Gurdaspur in Punjab, a police official said. A case was lodged at the years in civil courts. the challenges faced by the awards In his address Dr. Jamal Chayk- The common man is going suing anti-poor policies, he said. Domana police station based on a complaint by her parents, and a Prof. Mehraj ud Din Mir, Vice of arbitral tribunals and said that houni CEO, AlMarsat UAE sug- through the worst sufferings under Mir accused BJP of plunging Jam- special team was constituted to rescue her, the official said. Chancellor, in his presidential re- there is a need to train the lawyers gested some innovative methods the current dispensation, which has mu and Kashmir into uncertainty and "The team connected the leads in the case, and after hectic ef- marks focused on the importance in negotiation so that there is nego- of mediation which he called as sold its soul to few businessmen, said their inherent contradictions can forts, recovered the kidnapped girl from the accused, who was ar- of ''Arbitration, Mediation, Nego- tiation before litigation. hybrid meditation. ignoring the agonies of the country- lead to unprecedented political crisis. rested," he added.

Kiln Owners In Anantnag Asked To Sell Chauhan Reviews Functioning Bricks At Notified Rates Of Labour Department

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ANANTNAG: On the directions of Deputy Observer News Service fare of the working class and em- zeal, in cohesion with present sce- Commissioner (DC) Anantnag, a team of of- powerment of Labourers as they nario and technological trends to ficers comprising STO, DMO and AD FCS&CA SRINAGAR: Commissioner Secre- play a major role in the infrastruc- yield better result on ground. conducted raids and on spot inspection of tary, Labour and Employment (L&E), ture building of J&K. During the meeting, the Com- various Brick kilns across the district. Sarita Chauhan Tuesday chaired a While reviewing the status of missioner Secretary was informed The drive was conducted under the meeting to review functioning of the court cases, Chauhan directed the that Rs 62 crore has been disbursed overall supervision of Additional Deputy department at Civil Secretariat. officers for early disposal of all as financial assistance among ac- Commissioner (ADC) Anantnag, Sheikh Gh- The meeting was attended by pending cases. She asked them to tive registered workers under BOC- ulam Hassan. The officers asked the Brick Labour Commissioner, J&K, Abdul put in place a mechanism to sim- WWD till February this year. kiln owners to produce standard quality Rashid War; Deputy Labour Com- plify the court cases of workers It was further given out that bricks of proper weight and dimensions missioner, Kashmir, Ahmad Hus- so that they do not suffer during 57566 cases under different Wel- besides complying with the standard rates. sain Bhat; Assistant Labour Com- settlement of their cases. fare schemes including Education The raids were conducted on Brick Kilns missioners of Kashmir division The Commissioner Secretary assistance, Medical assistance, after reports had come into the notice of and other concerned officials of maintained that the J&K govern- Chronic disease assistance, Disabil- authorities regarding sale of bricks at exor- the department. ment has placed an institutional ity assistance, Death and Funeral bitant rates in the district in violation to the The meeting also discussed in mechanism to implement welfare assistance were also disposed off. fixed rates notified by govt. detail implementation of various measures on ground to ensure It was also informed that 2649 Meanwhile, the district administration Welfare schemes on the ground. workers are provided all benefits inspections were conducted un- has advised the general public to approach Speaking on the occasion, Com- from government sponsored wel- der different Labour Acts besides its offices regarding the overcharging of missioner Secretary said that the fare schemes. She impressed upon Rs 1.70 crore were realised as rev- brick rates and violations of the govt. orders. department is committed to wel- the officers to work with added enue during the period.

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China's in- drawndrawnsition. conclusion. conclusion. Or try standing up to Beijing placeScienceScience almost didn’t didn’t simultaneously. care care because because ultimately ultimately But it it recruitmentsrecruitmentslockdown. scrounged scrounged So in thein haste, haste, vaccination are are able able to tohas turn turn to the thepick tide tide up for for in soci- soci- right intointo the the laboratory laboratoryhardly microscope microscope been and and aaverted averted PREPARINGPREPARINGcursions TO TO inFACE FACE Ladakh, LIFE: LIFE: “Life the“Life endgameis is going going to to in DisputeDispute that, that, he’d he’d say, say, pointing pointing to to a a seemsseems everything everything is is relative. relative. There There is is no no end, end, ety,ety, particularly particularlyearnest. low-income, low-income, In Kashmir rural rural too, and and there’s agrarian agrarian a dire classes classes need for for that whom whom more hishis gaze gaze from from the the classroom classroom windows. windows. The The tosstoss things thingsAfghanistan at at you you that that war are are aand a lot lot harder harderthe emerging to to take, take, solvedsolved equation equationAs for on on the the what blackboard. blackboard. led Of Of course, course,to theno detente,no conclusion conclusion it to tois be beanybody's drawn drawn because because guess. like like some some worldworldregional outside outside can can wait, wait, effort a a good good education educationthat soso get getcold used used warto to it. it. betweenIn In any any case, case, the you you US have have and to to Chinado do it it 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 state-runstate-runand schools schools more were were people the the mainstay mainstay get shots. of of hope. hope.On Monday, the former are redrawing geopolitics of the re- For clues, we need to look at the evolving geo-political couldn’t.couldn’t. yourselfyourself come come exam exam time. time. It It carries carries a a good good deal deal headhead wrapped wrapped around around other other notions notions — — those those placeplace where where you you got got tired tired of of thinking.” thinking.” Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah also tested posi- works to resolve gion. This has drawn the US closer environment. China's incursions in Ladakh, the endgame in tive. J&K recorded 235 new positive COVID-19 cases, to India and China to Pakistan. Afghanistan war and the emerging cold war between the US and taking the infection tally to 1,30,228, even as no fresh issues in a In fact, Washington's priorities OTHEROTHER OPINIONOPINION NONO HOLDSHOLDS BARREDChinaBARRED are redrawing geopolitics of the region. This has drawn the ...... death due to the disease was reported in the Union ...... with India are no longer regional in US closer to India and China to Pakistan. territory. A day earlier, on Sunday, the region had cooperative their nature but their scope is the recorded 309 coronavirus cases, in the year’s high- larger geo-politics. In recent years, framework. Each the US-India engagement has been by entering into a formal alliance there are the other explanations DiscriminationDiscriminationest daily count. The death toll has AgainstreachedAgainst 1,989 with CricketersCricketers a direct outcome of the remaking with the US and becoming an active too, as the reports and analyses in four new fatalities in Kashmir. But the vaccination country is looking to of the global power equation with member of Quadrilateral Security the media in India, Pakistan and HEHE PAKISTAN PAKISTANis women’s women’snot yet cricket cricket commensurate team’s team’s visit visit ThisThis discrimination discriminationwith the spread is is undoubtedly undoubtedly of the unfair unfair in- eterseters will will be be able able to to stay stay in in Mumbai Mumbai in in the the India not only being recognized as Dialogue - a grouping comprising the other international publications TTtoto India India for for the thefection. World World Cup Cup It has has is turned turnedtime into intothatand theand puts puts government our our team team at at a a significant significantspeeds disadvan- disadvan-up the currentcurrentsecure climate climate if if we wetheir reach reach the the final. final. a global power in its own right but the US, Japan, Australia and India - would have us believe. And it hardly aa security security and and logistical logisticalinoculation nightmare. nightmare. drive First, First, the theandtage. tage.sets The Theup team team more has has beenvaccination been conciliatory conciliatory about cenabout- TheThe ICC ICC also also needs needs to to consider consider if if India India should should also as a countervailing force to also called Asian NATO. Both choic- matters what led to the engagement team could not go to Mumbai, where its its treatment but the International Cricket be allowed to hold multi-nation tourna- team could nottres. go to The Mumbai, Valley where needs its its to treatment be Covid-free but the International for the busiCricket- be allowedrespective to hold multi-nation interests tourna- China, the world's No 2 power. It es have their consequences, more as long as it delivers to the benefit of matches were originally scheduled, after the Council (ICC) should take note of this. ments at a time when it can’t guarantee safety goes without saying that India's 1.3 detrimental than favourable to In- all. If the history is any guide, such matches were originallynesses scheduled, to return after to the normalCouncil and (ICC) tourismshould take tonote pick of this. up in ments at a time when it can’t guarantee safety ShivShiv Sena Sena started started issuing issuing its its usual usual threats threats InternationalInternational teams teams have have refused refused to to visit visit ofof all all players. players. billion population with a value ad- dia. So, New Delhi has so far been hopes have invariably been belied. the warmer seasons ahead. rather than work 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 dition of a burgeoning middle class chary of committing itself to either The issues underlying the linger- Now,Now, hotels hotels at at the the alternative alternative venue venue of of however,however, that that if if we we simply simply put put international international CupCup andtogether and our our pulling pulling out out for of of the the a tournament tournament has become an ultimate attraction side so as to maintain its strategic ing distrust among the powers in CuttackCuttack andand neighbouringneighbouring citycity teamsteams at at clubhouses clubhouses in in stadiums stadiums and and refuse refuse inin protest protest will will only only heighten heighten tensions. tensions. We We for the west. autonomy. This would involve ne- the region, especially between India Bhubaneshwar haveOTHER refused lodging OPINONto our to let them go anywhere else, the security should make clear that we are only playing On the other hand, the alli- gotiating its relations with Beijing and Pakistan, are not amenable to Bhubaneshwar have refused lodging to our to let them go anywhere else, the security shouldsolution make clear that we are only playing ance between China and Pakistan and also engage with the US. a solution unless the countries are playersplayers out out of of fear. fear. problemproblem would would apparently apparently be be solved. solved. underunder duress duress and and that that such such conditions conditions are are has deepened. More so, at a time But this leaves out Pakistan. not only ready to stay the course but 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 when China is staying put at the The long running estranged rela- also willing to mutually concede. portantportant tournament tournamentThe under under virtual virtualChina-Iran house house ar- ar- conditionsconditions to to play playAxis cricket cricket in in Pakistan. Pakistan. Yet, Yet, our our IndiaIndia again. again. Instead Instead of of appeasing appeasing the the anti- anti- three friction points in Ladakh tionship between India and Paki- No one in the region or the world rest,rest, with with their their accommodation accommodation being being pro- pro- womenwomen cricketers cricketers are are expected expected to to put put up up with with PakistanPakistan extremists, extremists, the the Indian Indian government government after sorting out Pangong Tso. stan has been the singlemost fac- is more concerned about the out- videdvided at at the the clubhouse clubhouse of heof the thelatest stadium stadium sign isin in thethis thisweekend’s in in India. India. pactAdditionally, Additionally, between the the China final final andof of the the mustmust ensure ensure the the safety safety and and comfort comfort of of our our While US and Pakistan are still tor that has been complicating the come of these talks than Kashmiris. whichwhich all all their their matches matches will willIran, be be played. played.an example Every Every oftournament tournamentU.S. adversaries isis supposedsupposed uniting tototo advancebebe heldheld inin players.players. reasonably good friends, it is the matters in the region. The relation- For over seventy years, the region otherother team team will will be be staying staying theirin in five-star five-star strategic hotels. hotels. ambitions.Mumbai.Mumbai. India India needs needs to to explain explain how how our our crick- crick- -EXPRESS-EXPRESS TRIBUNE TRIBUNE mutual expedience that keeps ship plunged to its nadir after the has been turned into an unremitting The two sides signed what they described as a 25- them tied together. The relation- withdrawal of J&K autonomy. So, if battleground for competing nation- Tyear “strategic partnership” that amounts to a significant deep- ship will snap at the first oppor- there has to be a stable South Asia, hoods of India and Pakistan. And ening of ties. China will invest several hundred million dollars AllAll letters letters intended intended for for publication publication must must include includetunity the the the writer’s writer’s US outgrows name name and and the address, address, need even evenit ifwill if a a pseudonym pseudonyminvolve a broad is is used. used. reconcilia Letters Letters are -are edite editewithd d everyas as clarity, clarity, passing space space day, this con- in a variety of Iranian projects, including nuclear power, ports, and accuracy of expression require. Our publishingto seek a letter Pakistan’s does not assistance mean we agreein tion with among everything the three or even major anything powers in it.flict -EDI isTOR getting messier and bloodier, and oil and gas development.OBSERVEROBSERVER In return China will get MAILMAIL a steady and accuracy of expression require. Our publishingsecuring a letter geo-strategic does not mean objective we agree of with the region: everything China, or Indiaeven andanything Paki- in it.something -EDITOR that has turned the lives supply of Iranian oil. The two will also deepen their defense co- in the region. And this can hap- stan. And this would need resolv- of Kashmiris into a living hell. operation as China will transfer some military technology. pen sooner than later. Pakistan is ing the existing differences and rec- Kashmir’sKashmir’sApologists for the 2015FateFate Iran nuclear dealisis are sayingJustJust this doesn’t Consequential!Consequential! already apprehensive about once HailHailonciling the contending KiranKiran interests of BediBediViews expressed in the article add up to more than the status quo, and thus shouldn’t interfere again losing its leverage with the the three countries which essential- are the author's own and do not DEARDEAR EDITOR, EDITOR,with renewed U.S. courtshipof ofof mistrust. mistrust.Iran. Don’t Could Could believe you you them.also also tell tellThis us us is who who a countries,countries, one one wanting wanting to to and and the the therethereUS is is something followingsomething thethat that latter's seems seems exitto to from DEARDEARly keep EDITOR, EDITOR, the region destabilized. killingskillingsnecessarily and and heinous heinousrepresent crimes thecrimes editorial I Iwould would like likebig to to dealcomment comment that advances on on the the the strategicbeheadedbeheaded interests and and mutilated mutilated of both sides—at the the bodies bodies the of of otherother avoiding avoiding its its role role in in Kashmir. 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Road, Rage and Risks President Biden and Europe want Iran to rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal, but an Iran backed by China is under less pressure to do so. n the past few months I have wit- incidence of road accidents involv- ally there should be counselling ses- en by people to evade punishments. The same goes for aiding their Houthi’s who want to take over nessed a number of kids driving ing children has risen and it is some- sions in the schools for both parents Sufficient funds should be allocated Yemen. China and Russia can block any attempt to put more vehicles on road and this is a thing that we should not take lightly, and children to dissuade them from to enable this department to function global pressure on Iran through the United Nations. disturbing trend which should the laxity on the part of traffic police encouraging their children to drive properly, installation of cctv cam- The deal expands China’s influence in the Middle East, which Ibe immediately addressed by the also serves to encourage children to before they reach 18 years of age and eras and traffic lights in absolutely it wants for access to energy and raw materials as well as to in- government.I think besides the thrill get on the roads. The government acquire a license. Besides this, there necessary to allow the traffic police crease its economic sway. China has also been courting the Sau- that children get from undertaking should ensure an adequate presence is also a need of an overhauling of the department to effectively monitor dis and Gulf states with economic lures. As the shale revolution such risks, what primarily prompts of traffic police on the roads to deter way that traffic police department traffic movements and penalise those has made the U.S. less dependent on Middle Eastern oil, those them is the peer pressure and the children from venturing out reck- works, the nonchalance to road rage who defy the traffic rules. oil exporters need access to the China market. If the U.S. is seen need to demonstrate their audacity. lessly.Besides this there is also a and violation of traffic rules sets a as unreliable, these countries can hedge their bets with China. In the desperate attempt to look cool need to have road safety campaigns bad precedent and kills innocent peo- .... American influence in the Persian Gulf is not a birthright. and win over friends children don’t to apprise children of the mishaps ple.The salaries of traffic police de- Shameen Ansari realise the fatal consequences that that could take place because of partment should be increased so that Shameena@rediffmail Wall Street Journal such reckless behaviour entails.The their careless behaviour.Addition- they don’t fall prey to the bribes giv-

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hen a patient came to see me for longstanding symptoms of depression and anxiety (they often co-occur), he was hesitant at best. He wanted to feel better, but W“getting treatment” didn’t fit with his narrative for Sarah Greenberg what he was “supposed to be doing as a grown man” in his culture. He had a decent, consistent job, but felt his life lacked meaning and joy. He was so hard on himself and avoided others for fear of judgment. I knew he’d run the other way if I jumped too quickly into a medical referral or diagnosis, so we started with the most human approaches — connecting about what was really going on for him, and exploring readily available lifestyle changes that aligned with his interest, motivation, and values. A disposition Within weeks, his spark started to come back, and within months he felt he had a new lease on life. that tends towards He wasn’t suddenly happy all the time. But he felt a new sense of his capacity to take charge of his men- self-critical, or tal health. Will everyone have an outcome like that patient perfectionistic, can be of mine from lifestyle changes? Definitely not — anxiety and depression are complex conditions with a risk factor for tremendous individual variation, varied underlying anxiety and causes, and varied levels of severity. But can everyone benefit from learning the founda- depression. This can tion for how to care for their mind either separately or as an adjunct to professional treatment? I believe so. include feeling like you The following seven health behaviors are key ones linked to prevention or symptom improvement A recent study lead by researchers at Harvard which is higher in sugar, processed foods, and dairy. must be perfect to be of anxiety and depression. sought to understand what could most protect us Although we typically think of positive nutrition While everything on this list is simple, it’s far from depression that is within our control. After as a prevention habit, a 2020 study found significant accepted, an inability from easy. Change is hard. And if you currently have analyzing over 100 potential factors, they found reductions in depression symptoms, as well as co-oc- depression or anxiety, it can be especially challeng- that social connection was by far the most impor- curring anxiety symptoms, after a 12-week interven- to accept flaws within ing. That’s why one of the key behaviors is being kind tant protective factor. tion that offered nutritionist support to follow a modi- to yourself. It’s been a lonely year for many. And many are fied Mediterranean diet. These findings suggest that yourself, intense self- If moved to do so, choose one area to work on at a anxious at the prospect of going back to normal. But nutrition therapy is a useful adjunct to treatment, scrutiny, or an time, perhaps an area you feel especially motivated or connection doesn’t mean a big party or bustling office. and may one day be validated as a treatment in and confident to address, or an area that feels aligned with It can be confiding in one trusted person about how of itself. unrealistic sense of your most important values. Then take it one step at a you’re really doing, listening to how someone else is time. The funny thing about change is we often don’t really doing, giving a meaningful thank you, or hav- 6. Meaning and Purpose others’ expectations know it’s happening, we just keep rowing in the right di- ing a (safe) visit with any family member or friend. No list could be complete without a nudge to rection, and usually after a few, or a few thousand, twists If this feels out of reach, try making a short list meaning and purpose. If we struggle with mood and and your capacity to and turns, we look back in awe at how far we’ve come. of people who at any point have given you a sense of negative emotions, it may be especially important belonging. Other studies have shown that just calling to define happiness for ourselves. As Victor Frankl meet them. 1. Sleep positive relationships to mind can have a positive im- wrote in Man’s Search for Meaning: “For success, like While 10-18% of adults in the U.S. experience pact on our capacity to tolerate stress. happiness, cannot be pursued; it must ensue.” chronic sleep issues, this number jumps to 65-90% It’s hard to control “happy.” It’s much easier to of those with depression, and over 50% of those with 4. Exercise control “meaning.” generalized anxiety disorder. Of those with depres- Exercise can be important for preventing depression, 65% had sleep issues first. sion since having a sedentary lifestyle is a risk fac- 7. Mindfulness Addressing sleep issues can alleviate symptoms tor. One study found that 15 minutes a day of vigorous Through mindfulness, you can shift how you of mental health conditions, and given sleep problems exercise significantly prevents depression. Another relate to difficult thoughts and feelings. Many find are a risk factor for mental health conditions, can also study found that 12 weeks of vigorous exercise at 30 that with continued practice, they still have difficult help protect your mental health. minutes, three to five times per week reduced symp- thoughts and feelings but they can observe them with toms by 47%. a little more distance and a little less believing them 2. Self-Compassion For co-existing anxiety and depression, a 2020 as fact. A disposition that tends towards self-critical, or study led by James Blumenthal, professor of psychia- One study found that after eight weeks of mind- perfectionistic, can be a risk factor for anxiety and try at Duke University, exercise was most effective fulness practice, practitioners showed increased grey depression. This can include feeling like you must when combined with medication. Otherwise, a high matter concentration, which is associated with emo- be perfect to be accepted, an inability to accept flaws level of anxiety seemed to dull the effects of exercise tional regulation, among other benefits. Mindfulness is within yourself, intense self-scrutiny, or an unrealis- for reducing depression. not a cure-all, but it can be quite a helpful tool for shift- tic sense of others’ expectations and your capacity to What about anxiety? Research shows exercise can ing how you experience challenges. meet them. be a positive distraction, that higher levels of activ- Which of these habits is most effective? Well, Despite the fear of many who have this character- ity can protect against symptoms, and that a single that really depends on what works for you! If some- istic, the antidote to perfectionism isn’t letting it all go, session of exercise can have immediate benefits for one tells you mindfulness is “the only way,” let that or saying goodbye to standards – it’s self-compassion. reducing stress and worry. notion drift away like leaves on a river. As a 2021 According to researcher Kristen Neff, self-com- review from the University of Cambridge found, for passion has three components: self-kindness vs. self- 5. Nutrition instance, mindfulness is helpful in most clinical set- judgment, common humanity vs. isolation, mindful- A lot has been written on the link between food tings but not necessarily more so than other wellness ness vs. overidentification. and mood. We have so many neurons and neurotrans- approaches, like exercise. How we treat ourselves through the ups and mitters in our gut that it’s been dubbed “the second So really the best approach is: Get whatever sup- downs of life can have a tremendous impact on health brain.” In fact, 95% of the serotonin we produce is port is in reach (for clinical levels of anxiety and and mental health. from neurotransmitters in the gut. depression, professional therapy and medical evalu- Traditional diets (like the Mediterranean diet) ation is the gold standard) and care for your mind 3. Social Connection high in vegetables, whole grains, and good-for-your- based on what works for you. From the time we are born, we need social con- brain fats are associated with a 25-35% reduced risk nection in order to thrive. of depression compared to the typical western diet Psychology Today

Are You a Lucky Person? Whether you believe you are lucky or not may depend on your personality.

Jessica Schrader “trait” luckiness; in other words, good luck as a personal attribute that not only has influenced events in ortuna, the Roman goddess of luck, is often one’s past, but that will also continue to determine depicted blindfolded and steering a ship. events in one’s future. People who believe in luck She is steering our lives, and she is doing as a general factor in life and those who believe that so blindly. they are personally lucky tend to have very different FLuck is a crucial component in our lives. Be- personalities. Essentially, the former tend to be more ing born in either the right or the wrong side of the neurotic and less happy than the latter. It is a good tracks, carrying these or the other genes in our chro- thing therefore to believe on one’s luckiness, but it is mosomes, or indeed taking this or the other turn on also absurd, as the following example illustrates. a seemingly unimportant day, will determine our Random is capricious and continues to operate future. Not everyone agrees: “When it comes to luck, randomly, whatever may have happened up to a giv- you make your own,” said Bruce Springsteen. True to en point. A roulette player may think that after five some extent, and yet I strongly suspect that there are consecutive reds, the next spin must surely fall on countless hardworking potential rock stars out there black, following what has been named the “Monte whose talent remains undiscovered because they Carlo Fallacy.” Of course, the odds for black will have never been in the right place at the right time. A remain precisely 50% in every single spin, however creative gift and hard work play crucial parts in any many consecutive times the ball has landed either success story, but sheer luck is equally critical. on red or on black. On August 18, 1913, the ball fell Having accepted that there is such a thing as on black 26 successive times at the Monte Carlo luck, there are two ways of assessing how lucky one Casino (hence the name of the fallacy). The odds of is as a person. The first one is to consider how much this happening were ridiculously low, so perhaps luck one has had in life up to the present point. I, not surprisingly, gamblers in the casino bet heavily for instance, consider myself pretty lucky. I don’t against the ball landing on black during this streak, delude myself into thinking that the good stuff I see some losing fortunes in the process. in my life would have happened regardless of luck. I would argue that seeing yourself as a lucky To give an example, I was fortunate enough to find person is itself lucky, as feeling confident that you my life companion in a strange city in a foreign will land on your feet whatever life throws at you country, and it happened by chance. I had landed in must be very comforting. “Luck is believing you’re that city after applying for the first job I saw adver- doubtedly worse destiny. At the same time, there “luckiness” in life could be represented by a normal lucky,” said Tennessee Williams. I, like many oth- tised in a medical publication that week. I became have been instances in my biography in which I was distribution graph, in which the bulk of us would ers, prefer to stay on the good side of Fortuna and the trainee doctor in a ward where she worked as spectacularly unlucky, but they are too painful to be found around the middle, blessed with a more or not tempt luck too much, lest I displease her. a nurse. A different ad on a different magazine, or recall. All of us have been both lucky and unlucky less average amount of luck. on a different week, would have taken me to an un- at different times, but I have no doubt that general A second way of assessing luck is the belief in Psychology Today LIFE & TIMES Wednesday | 31.03.2021 08 Study reveals differences between men’s and women’s brains

Agencies This is not the story typically publicized following a stroke in the left hemisphere, about sex differences in the human brain. contrary to long belief. ow different are men's and wom- "Since the dawn of MRI, studies finding A last focus of the new study is on func- en's brains? The question has been statistically significant sex differences have tional MRI. This method allows neurosci- explored for decades, but a new received outsized attention by scientists and entists to see areas that "light up" during study by researchers at Rosalind the media," said Dr. Eliot, whose books in- particular mental tasks and has been widely HFranklin University of Medicine and Sci- clude "Pink Brain, Blue Brain: How Small used to look for male-female differences dur- ence coalesced this wide-ranging research Differences Grow Into Troublesome Gaps." ing language, spatial and emotional tasks. into a single mega-synthesis. And the an- "Researchers have been quietly accu- Across hundreds of such studies, Dr. El- swer is: hardly at all. mulating massive amounts of data compar- iot's team found extremely poor reliability in "Men and women's brains do differ ing male and female brains, but it's only the sex difference findings -- nearly all specific slightly, but the key finding is that these differences that get hyped," Dr. Eliot contin- brain areas that differed in activity between distinctions are due to brain size, not sex or ued. "Unlike other areas of health research, men and women were not repeated across gender," Dr. Eliot said. "Sex differences in women have been equally included in brain studies. Such poor reproducibility agrees the brain are tiny and inconsistent, once in- imaging from the outset." with recent research out of Stanford Univer- dividuals' head size is accounted for." Dr. Eliot and her collaborators -- fourth- sity demonstrating "false discovery," or the The unusually large study of studies, year Chicago Medical School students Ad- over-publication of false-positive findings in "Dump the 'dimorphism': Comprehensive nan Ahmed, Hiba Khan and Julie Patel -- the scientific literature on functional MRI synthesis of human brain studies reveals few conducted a meta-synthesis of three decades sex difference. male-female differences beyond size," pub- of research, assimilating hundreds of the "Sex comparisons are super easy for re- lished in Neuroscience and Biobehavioral largest and most highly-cited brain imaging searchers to conduct after an experiment is Reviews, finds that size is the only clear-cut studies addressing 13 distinct measures of al- already done. If they find something, it gets difference between male and female brains. leged sex difference. another publication. If not, it gets ignored," Women's brains are about 11% smaller For nearly every measure, they found Dr. Eliot said. Publication bias is common in than men's, in proportion to their body size. almost no differences that were widely re- sex-difference research, she added, because Smaller brains allow certain features, such as produced across studies, even those involv- the topic garners high interest. a slightly higher ratio of grey matter to white ing thousands of participants. For example, across the human species. to be better connected and to operate more in "Sex differences are sexy, but this false matter, and a higher ratio of connections be- the volume or thickness of specific regions "The handful of features that do differ sync with each other. Such a difference could impression that there is such a thing as a tween, versus within, cerebral hemispheres. in the cerebral cortex is often reported to dif- most reliably are quite small in magnitude," make males more vulnerable to disability fol- 'male brain' and a 'female brain' has had wide "This means that the brain differences fer between men and women. However, the Dr. Eliot said. "The volume of the amygdala, lowing brain injury such as stroke. impact on how we treat boys and girls, men between large- and small-headed men are as meta-synthesis shows that the regions iden- an olive-sized part of the temporal lobe that Here again, the consensus of many stud- and women," Dr. Eliot said. great as the brain differences between the tified differ enormously between studies. is important for social-emotional behaviors, ies shows that the difference is extremely "The truth is that there are no univer- average man and woman," Dr. Eliot said. Male-female brain differences are also is a mere 1% larger in men across studies." small, accounting for even less than 1% of sal, species-wide brain features that differ "And importantly, none of these size-related poorly replicated between diverse popula- The study also rebuts a longstanding view the range of left-right connectivity across between the sexes. Rather, the brain is like differences can account for familiar behav- tions, such as Chinese versus American, that men's brains are more lateralized, mean- the population. This finding does agree with other organs, such as the heart and kidneys, ioral differences between men and women, meaning there is no universal marker that ing each hemisphere acts independently, large datasets that have found no gender dif- which are similar enough to be transplanted such as empathy or spatial skills." distinguishes men and women's brains whereas women's two hemispheres are said ference in aphasia, or the loss of language, between women and men quite successfully." ‘COVID might boost social Coffee waste can boost inequality in society’ forest recovery: Study

ven though the wealth distribution and insti- Agencies layer of coffee pulp turned into a tree species, that arrived as seeds ongoing COVID tutional outlay of these societ- small forest in only two years while through wind and animal dispersal, pandemic is some- ies at the moment of the shock offee pulp, a waste product the control plot remained dominat- to recolonise the area quickly. times marked as to a large extent shaped the of coffee production, could ed by non-native pasture grasses," The researchers also found that E'great equalizer', a recent impact. Subsequently, the dis- be used to speed up tropical Cole added. after two years, nutrients, includ- study by researchers from tribution of political leverage forest recovery on post agri- After only two years, the cof- ing carbon, nitrogen and phospho- Utrecht and Wageningen in society came into play in Ccultural land, suggests a new study. fee pulp treated area had 80 per rous, were significantly elevated University has shown that determining the institutional In the study published in the cent canopy cover compared to in the coffee pulp treated area com- throughout history, most responses. journal 'Ecological Solutions and 20 per cent in the control area. pared to the control. disasters and pandemics Van Bavel explained, Evidence', the team spread 30 The canopy in the coffee pulp For the study, the researchers have boosted inequality "Upon a crisis, rules tend to dump truck loads of coffee pulp on area was also four times taller analysed soil samples for nutrients instead of leveling it. be rewritten. Social groups a 35-40m area of degraded land and than that of the control area. immediately prior to the applica- Whether such disas- and organisations with marked out a similar sized area The addition of the half metre tion of the coffee pulp and again two trous events function as the greatest leverage can without coffee pulp as a control. thick layer of coffee pulp elimi- years later. levelers or not, depends therefore use that window "The results were dramatic," nated the invasive pasture grasses They also recorded the spe- on the distribution of eco- of opportunity to adapt in- said lead researcher Rebecca Cole which dominated the land. cies present, the size of woody nomic wealth and political stitutional rules, thereby from the University of Hawai'i in These grasses are often a barri- stems, percentage of forest leverage within society at shaping long-term wealth the US. er to forest succession and their re- ground cover and used drones to the moment of crisis. Their European societies, wealth disasters were followed by distribution. As most so- "The area treated with a thick moval allowed native and pioneer record canopy cover. findings on the historical ef- disparities seem to have a widening of wealth gaps." cieties were historically fects of crises on equality in been reduced afterward. In their article, his- unequal, in most cases the societies are now published The suggested logic be- torian Bas van Bavel result was a further widen- open access in Nature HSS hind that equitable effect (Utrecht University) and ing of disparities." 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Agenceis Fuel prices were reduced for the first time in six months In Its Bond Index NEW DELHI: Petrol and diesel pric- on March 24, and thereafter on Agenceis limit in the domestic market. The es on Tuesday were cut for the third March 25 as well after interna- RBI in April raised the FPI lim- time within a week on the back of tional oil prices fell on prospect of ndia’s efforts to include its its for corporate bonds to 15 per softening international oil prices. speedy recovery in consumption bonds in global bond indices cent, from 9 per cent, for 2020-21. Petrol price was cut by 22 paise getting clouded by the second Icould fructify soon with FTSE However, the overall FPI limit in per litre and diesel by 23 paise per wave of COVID-19 cases. Russell placing Indian and Saudi government securities remained litre, according to a price notifica- They had remained on freeze Arabian government bond mar- unchanged at 6 per cent. tion of state-owned fuel retailers. thereafter as global rates edged up kets on the watchlist for possible If the bonds get included in the Petrol now costs Rs 90.56 per after one of the world's most vital inclusion in its FTSE Emerging global bond index, foreign inves- litre in Delhi and a litre of diesel waterways clogged. Government Bond Index. tors could pour in huge amounts FTSE Russell’s semi-annual of money in the Indian markets country classification review re- considering the high yields on of- leased on Monday said the market fer, with relatively stable political accessibility level of Indian and Sau- stability and a strong repayment di Arabian bonds will be considered track record. for reclassification to 1 from 0. “This is a very welcome first Global index users have shown step. If the bonds are included in interest in Indian government se- the FTSE index, other well-known Evening Flights To Srinagar curities issued through the Fully indices will be inclined to in- Accessibility Route (FAR), FTSE clude India and this would attract said, adding that it will start a healthy FII participation in Indian version of its FTSE Indian Govern- bonds,” said Jayesh Mehta, Head of A Major Boost To Kashmir ment Bond Index that tracks these Treasury at Bank of America, India. comes for Rs 80.87. Rates have The reopening of the Suez Ca- securities in coming weeks. When a sovereign bond is been reduced across the country nal cooled rates again. In three The government and the Re- included in a global index, the and vary from state to state de- reductions, petrol price has come Tourism: Director Tourism serve Bank of India (RBI) has in- inflow in that country increases pending on the local incidence of down by 61 paise per litre and die- cluded a number of bonds that manifold. It could mean open- taxation (VAT). sel by 60 paise. Despite bouts of Observer News Service ning and also direct flights from low the suit as we are expecting good would qualify for the FAR route ing up avenues for at least $50 In Mumbai, the petrol price rate freeze, prices had gone up by major cities will give a major fillip to tourist footfall in coming months. We where foreign investors can invest billion of fresh investment in the was cut to Rs 96.98 a litre on Tues- a record Rs 21.58 per litre on petrol SRINAGAR: In a much-needed boost the Valley’s tourism sector. have been promoting Kashmir’s var- without any limit. The govern- country, as some fund houses are day from Rs 97.19, while diesel since the government raised ex- to the tourism sector, night flight “We have been pursuing direct ied tourism products among travellers ment first notified this in the Bud- not allowed to invest in any bonds rates were reduced to Rs 87.96 cise duty in March last year. operations have started at Srinagar and the evening flights for a long through our marketing campaigns get for FY20-21, and the central that are not included in bond in- from Rs 88.20, the price notifica- Diesel prices had increased by airport bringing cheers to the travel time which has now got materi- across many cities of the country. We bank subsequently in April noti- dices. Those funds can be readily tion showed. Rs 19.18 a litre. and hospitality sector in the Kash- alised. There are many travellers, received a good response and tourists fied five securities to be eligible tapped if the bonds are included. mir Valley. especially business class who fly by are flying in in good numbers.” for the list. Together, they had The Indian government is The first direct evening flight of In- evening flights to save time. These Notably, after the travel restric- an outstanding of Rs 4.2 trillion. closely engaged with JP Morgan digo airline with 184 passengers on- flights will further increase the tions were eased in India, Kashmir Since then, “all new issuances of and Bloomberg-Barclays for inclu- India Blocks Two Bank board from Bangalore landed at Sri- tourists' influx to Kashmir and boost has witnessed an overwhelming government securities of 5-year, sion of Indian bonds, but the indi- nagar airport on March 29 which was JK’s economy,” said Dr GN Itoo. footfall of tourists, especially dur- 10-year, and 30-year tenors from ces need a minimum guaranteed Accounts Of China’s Bytedance warmly received by Director Tourism Earlier also GoAir ran a test trial for ing winter months due to frequent the financial year 2020-21” were investment limit of 15-20 per cent Kashmir Dr. GN Itoo along with Di- evening flights and successfully land- snowfall which acted as a major at- eligible as “specified securities” of the outstanding stock for foreign In Tax Case: Report rector AAI, Srinagar and senior of- ed at Srinagar. The GoAir has also an- traction for the travellers. where foreign investors can take investors, which is not the case ficers from the tourism department. nounced non-stop operations from The department also organised full exposure without any limit, now. However, with new bonds Agenceis Both the evening and the direct major cities including Ahmedabad. many festivals and events at Srinagar, along with resident individuals. getting included in the specified se- flight from a major city like Banga- Director Tourism Kashmir said Pahalgam, Sonmarg, Doodhpathri, Technically, these securities are curities list, the inclusion could be ndian authorities have blocked lore will go a long way in attracting with the introduction of the evening Badamwari in addition to organising over and above the FPI investment just a matter of time, experts say. bank accounts of ByteDance in more tourists to the Valley. flights, around 42 flights operate at around 20 roadshows in different cities Ithe country for alleged tax eva- Welcoming the development, Srinagar airport on a daily basis. “We in the country which helped promote sion and the company has asked a Director Tourism Kashmir said eve- are hopeful that more airlines will fol- the JK tourism sector in a big way. court to quash the directive which Asian Countries Seek it fears will hit its operations hard, two sources with direct knowl- Vaccine Supplies After India edge told Reuters. ByteDance in January cut its In- Export Curbs Hit COVAX dia workforce after New Delhi de- spond to a request for comment. India's 2021 Economic Output Likely To cided to retain a ban on its popular The TikTok app ban - part of Agenceis to COVAX over March and April video app TikTok, first prohibited dozens of other Chinese apps and, while it was not immediately last year following a border clash which were banned last year - in Remain Below 2019 Level: UN Report everal Asian countries sought clear how many would be divert- between India and China. China what India said was in interests of alternative sources for CO- ed for domestic use, programme has repeatedly criticized India’s national security and sovereignty. Agenceis SVID-19 inoculations on Tues- facilitators warned that shipment move and said it suspected it was The move was widely seen as In- day after export restrictions by delays were inevitable. against WTO rules. dia’s broader pushback against NEW DELHI: India's economic out- manufacturer India left a World In Indonesia, health ministry of- ByteDance still has around Chinese businesses after clashes put in 2021 is expected to remain Health Organization-backed glob- ficial Siti Nadia Tarmizi told Reuters 1,300 employees in India, most of at a disputed Himalayan border below the 2019 level despite roll- al vaccine sharing programme that 10.3 million doses from CO- whom service its overseas opera- site left 20 Indian soldiers dead. out of the vaccine to deal with the short of supplies. VAX were likely delayed until May. tions, including work on activities The directive to freeze Byte- menace of the coronavirus pan- The export curb deepens South Korea confirmed it such as content moderation. Dance India’s bank accounts demic, said a report by the United the problems facing the COVAX would only receive 432,000 doses In mid-March, two of Byte- came after tax authorities last Nations Economic and Social Com- scheme, relied on by 64 poorer of the 690,000 it had been prom- Dance India’s bank accounts in year inspected documents at mission for Asia and the Pacific (UN- countries, and adds to previous ised and delivery of those would Citibank and HSBC were ordered the company’s office, scrutinized ESCAP) released on Tuesday. setbacks that include production be delayed until around the third blocked by authorities for alleged documents and questioned some India, according to the 'Economic glitches and a lack of funding con- week of April. evasion of certain taxes in online executives in relation to the ad- and Social Survey of Asia and the Pa- tribution from wealthy nations. “There’s uncertainty over advertising dealings between the vertising and other transactions cific 2021: Towards post-COVID-19 The shortage could leave poor global vaccine supplies but we’re ByteDance unit in India and its with its parent entity, the first resilient economies', is estimated to nomic output is expected to remain omies are expected to grow 5.9 per countries further behind in inocu- working on a plan to ensure no parent entity in Singapore, TikTok source said. record an economic growth of 7 per below the 2019 level," it added. cent in 2021 and 5 per cent in 2022, lations, increasing the vaccine in- disruptions in the second quarter Pte Ltd, the two sources said. In its court document, which cent in 2021-22, over a contraction of Meanwhile, maintaining low after having experienced an estimat- equity, complicating global efforts and making efforts to secure more Other than the two accounts, the source was privy to, ByteDance 7.7 per cent witnessed in the previous borrowing costs while keeping non- ed contraction of 1 per cent in 2020. to tame the coronavirus including vaccines,” Kim Ki-nam, head of the authorities also directed Ci- India has argued that its entire fiscal on account of the pandemic's performing loans in check would be Despite a reasonably strong more infectious variants, and ex- South Korea’s COVID-19 vaccina- tibank and HSBC to not allow business had come to a standstill impact on normal business activity. a challenge, it added. rebound expected in 2021, a 'K- posing fresh pleas for a global trea- tion task force team. Officials said ByteDance India to withdraw because of the bank freeze and that Observing that India entered In its second advance estimates shaped recovery' is likely, with ty on pandemics as rather hollow. they were in talks with AstraZen- funds from any other bank ac- such an action violates its rights “to the pandemic with subdued GDP of national accounts, the National poorer countries and more vulner- South Korea, Indonesia, the Philip- eca to accelerate shipments pro- counts linked to its tax identifica- carry free trade and business”. growth and investment, the report Statistical Office (NSO) has projected able groups marginalised in the pines and Vietnam are among coun- cured through a separate deal. tion number, the first source said. “The company was already said, "Following one of the most an 8 per cent contraction in 2020-21, post-pandemic recovery and transi- tries to be hit by shipment delays to Philippines President Rodrigo In a court filing which is due struggling with the India ban. This stringent lockdowns in the world, showing the pandemic impact. tion period," it said. vaccines they have been promised Duterte loosened government to be heard soon at a High Court can hit employee salaries, vendor the economic disruptions that the The report futher said China's swift For a more robust and inclusive under the COVAX programme, which restrictions on private sector im- in the financial capital Mumbai - payments,” the second source said. country experienced mounted and effective response to COVID-19 recovery, the report calls for a more was created mainly to ensure sup- ports of vaccines, pleading with ByteDance India has argued that TikTok had come under scru- in the second quarter of 2020." It enabled it to become the only ma- synchronised COVID-19 vaccination plies for poorer countries. companies to obtain supplies no while it had only about $10 mil- tiny around the world. During added that a subsequent change in jor economy worldwide to achieve programme across countries and “Our planned increase in daily matter the cost, as his country bat- lion in its accounts, the blocking former U.S. president Donald lockdown policies and success in re- a positive annual economic growth highlights opportunities to leverage vaccinations will be affected,” tles a resurgence of the pandemic. decision was an abuse of the legal Trump’s administration, which al- ducing infection rates supported an rate in 2020. Supported by strong regional cooperation. Carlito Galvez, Philippines’ vacci- In Vietnam, officials have simi- process and will make it hard for leged that the app posed national impressive economic turnaround in recovery in industrial production, in- At the same time, it recommends nation chief, told reporters. larly asked the private sector to it to pay salaries and taxes, the security concerns as personal data the third quarter. frastructure and housing investment, that fiscal and monetary support should India, the world’s biggest vac- step in after their COVAX supplies source added. of U.S. users could be obtained by "However, the pace of recov- merchandise exports, and a modest be sustained, as premature tightening cine maker, put a temporary hold were slashed by 40% to 811,200 Both the sources declined to China’s government, an allegation ery moderated in the fourth quar- recovery in private consumption, its could increase long-term scars. on exports of AstraZeneca’s vac- doses and shipments were pushed be identified as the details of the the company denied. ter with estimated year-on-year 6.5 per cent year-on-year growth rate Produced annually since 1947, cine being manufactured by the back by weeks. India has not pro- bank freeze or company’s court U.S. President Joe Biden’s new growth still close to zero." in the fourth quarter exceeded pre- the Economic and Social Survey of Serum Institute of India (SII), as vided details on the length of its challenge were not public. administration has paused a gov- "Despite a robust reduction in pandemic growth levels. Asia and the Pacific is the oldest officials focus on meeting rising export curb but UNICEF, a distrib- ByteDance India, as well as ernment lawsuit that could have new COVID-19 cases and the start The report forecasts that on an av- United Nations report on the re- domestic demand. uting partner of COVAX, said at HSBC, Citibank and India’s finance resulted in a de facto ban on Tik- of vaccine roll-out, India's 2021 eco- erage, developing Asia-Pacific econ- gion's progress. The Serum Insitute was due to the weekend that deliveries are ministry, did not immediately re- Tok’s use in the United States. deliver 90 million vaccine doses expected to resume by May.

Tata tussle: 'My conscience is clear,' says Cyrus Mistry on SC verdict TATA Stocks Raise After Agenceis he added. Admitting that he will no longer be able Supreme Court Verdict yrus P Mistry, former Tata Group to influence the direction of governance of chairman who lost a long-drawn legal the group directly (having resigned from Cbattle in Supreme Court last week, on the board during the pendency of the case), Tuesday said though he is personally disap- I hope that the issues I have raised will cause pointed with the ruling, his “conscience is deeper reflection and influence individuals clear” as he still believes the direction that concerned to catalyse change. he took to take the group to was with full On March 26, the apex court set aside conviction and sans any malafide inten- the National Company Law Appellate Tri- tions. bunal (NCLAT) order restoring Mistry as the In a statement Mistry, who served as chair- Tata Group chairman ending the over four- man of the salt-to-software conglomerate year long legal battle. The apex court bench from December 27, 2012, to October 24, 2016, led by Chief Justice Sharad Arvind Bobde, when he was unceremoniously sacked in a justices AS Bopanna and V Ramasubrama- board room coup, said his conscience was nian, also dismissed a plea of the Shapoorji clear and he sleeps with a clear conscience. Pallonji (SP) Group seeking separation of Agenceis Indian Hotel (5.29 per cent), Tata Power “Over the past four years, I've had the ownership interests in Tata Sons in which (4.87 per cent), Tata Communications opportunity to reflect on my actions and on they hold 18.37 per cent stake now. ata Group stocks gained sharply, ris- (4.24 per cent), Tata Motors (3.8 per cent), whether I could have handled the genera- The top court had, on January 10, 2020, ing between 2 to 6 per cent after a Titan Company (3.79 per cent), Voltas (2.18 tional change in leadership better. for the opportunity to sever the Tata Group as ing a generational change in leadership, had granted interim relief to the Tata Group by Tfavourable Supreme Court verdict in per cent), Tata Steel BSL ( earlier Bhusan “In hindsight, while I may have had many chairman. “a robust board-driven system of decision staying NCLAT order of December 18, 2019, the matter of National Company Law Ap- Steel) (4.96 per cent), Nelco(3.76 per cent). imperfections, I have no doubt or erosion of Thanking his team members “who all making and governance that is larger than by which Mistry was restored as the chair- pellate Tribunal (NCLAT) reinstating Cyrus Other gainers included Tata Investment conviction about the direction I chose, the were bound together by the common value any one individual… to enable directors on man of the conglomerate. The SP Group Mistry as chairman of Tata Group. Corporation (2.76 per cent), Tata Chemicals integrity behind my actions and their con- system embedded by the founders into the various boards to discharge their fiduciary had earlier valued its holding in the Tatas As the Supreme Court upheld Tata (1.79 per cent), Tata Consumer (2.19 per cent), sequences,” he continued in the statement Tata Group,” he said he will be eternally duties without fear or favour, while still en- at Rs 1.75 lakh crore. However, during the Sons’ decision to remove Cyrus Mistry as and Tata Metaliks (3.26 per cent). Rallis India which did not mention his next move on grateful for the fact that he got an opportu- suring that shareholder views are reflected hearing before the apex court, the Tatas the chairman of Tata Sons, shares of Tata and Trent closed flat on profit-taking. Tata exiting his 18.37 per cent stake in the group. nity to serve as the chairman of the iconic in strategy and actions.” It continues to be had, on December 8, said the valuation of Group companies started gaining. Group's flagship company Tata Consultancy He said, although personally as a minority institution. my belief that it is by such a model, that one the 18.37 per cent shares of the SP Group in Almost all listed companies shares Services shares also rose to a high of Rs 3118 shareholder in the group, he is disappointed He said his effort from day one was to would protect value for all stakeholders in Tata Sons was between Rs 70,000 crore and closed in the green on NSE and BSE, the top after the news break but later saw profit- with the outcome of the case, he is grateful ensure that the group, that was undergo- Tata Sons and its various group companies, Rs 80,000 crore. gainers included Tata Steel (6.04 per cent), taking and closed flat at Rs 3,068.15 on BSE. NEWS Wednesday | 31.03.2021 10 conduct short-refresher courses for the PSOs. Mohammad Yousuf Wani, Principal District & vacancy. Imran Khan Sends Key PDP Leader Sessions Judge Ganderbal has been transferred and Abdul Nasir, Civil Judge (Sr. Division)/Sub-Judge imperative for improvement in ties. is under the influence of such few leaders and was Police To Revisit posted as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Baramulla upon his promotion as District Judge on adhoc basis has Thanking PM Modi for his message, Khan said, “The the spokesman said in a statement. unable to distinguish between right and wrong and has vice Sanjay Parihar. been posted as Additional District Judge (Bank Cases), people of Pakistan also desire peaceful, cooperative rela- While interacting with the officers, IGP Kashmir deviated from the core agenda of ‘peace with dignity’ Sanjay Parihar, Principal District & Sessions Judge Srinagar vice Balbir Lal tions with all neighbours, including India.” urged upon them to revisit the existing security deploy- envisaged by party founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed. Baramulla has been transferred and posted as Director, Surinder Singh, Civil Judge (Sr. Division)/Sub-Judge However, Khan said that durable peace and stability ments including checkpoints/nakas at strategic loca- Flanked by dozens of his supporters whom he in- J&K Judicial Academy against the available vacancy. upon his promotion as District Judge on adhoc basis, , in South Asia is contingent upon resolving all outstand- tions, surprise nakas, limited surprise CASOs in crowded troduced as PDP functionaries from Nowshera and Ms. Nighat Sultana, Additional District Judge, Bank has been posted as P.0. Fast Track Court (Cases against ing issues between India and Pakistan, particularly the places etc. Sunderbani areas of Rajouri district, Choudhary said, We Cases, Jammu has been transferred and her services are Women including rapes), Ramban against the available Jammu & Kashmir dispute. “He also urged upon the officers to strategise the all are resigning from the basic membership of the party. placed at the disposal of the Chief Justice for her ap- vacancy. “Creation of an enabling environment is imperative deployments on day-to-day basis to thwart the nefari- Those present endorsed his announcement by raising pointment as Registrar Inspection, High Court of J&K, Javed Ahmed Geelani, Civil Judge, has been posted for a constructive and result-oriented dialogue,” he ous designs of (militants) and anti-national elements in their hands. Jammu vice Shahzad Azeem. as P.O. Fast Track Court, Kupwara against the available wrote. view of huge rush of tourists and upcoming Amarnath I am not leaving the PDP because of Mehbooba or un- Shahzad Azeem, Registrar Inspection, has been vacancy. The Pakistan prime minister also conveyed his best Yatra.” der the pressure of (central) government or its agencies. transferred and his services are placed at the disposal Mohammad Amin Mir, Civil Judge, has been posted wishes to India in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. The top police officer of Kashmir also stressed for bet- the former MLC told reporters here. of Hon ‘ble the Chief Justice for his appointment as as District Judge, LRP, High Court Wing Srinagar. The recent ceasefire agreement between India and ter synergy and coordination with other security agen- We have been forced to take this step because the Registrar Vigilance, High Court of J&K against the avail- Ajay Kumar Gupta, Civil Judge, has been posted as Pakistan has sparked hope of a thaw in ties. cies deployed in their respective areas besides ensuring PDP has been hijacked by a few drawing-room politi- able vacancy. Ist Additional District & Session Judge, Srinagar vice Imran Khan and Army chief Gen Qamar Bajwa have regular briefing of the manpower working under their cians, land grabbers and land mafia (members) who Yash Paul Bourney, Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Rajender Sapru. reached out to India in the recent past with the latter command at all the levels on ground. have gathered around her (Mehbooba), he added. Jammu has been transferred and posted as Principal Sudhir Kumar, Civil Judge, has been posted as 3 saying earlier this month that it was time to bury the Highlighting the importance of the measures to be He, however, did not name any PDP leader whom District & Sessions Judge, Udhampur vice Mohan Lal Additional District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar vice past and move forward. adopted post-militant attack, IGP Kashmir directed offi- he dubbed as drawing-room politicians or land mafia Manhas. Tasleem Arief. While India too has toned down the rhetoric on ter- cers to formulate a proper SOP so that all proactive mea- (members) . Jaffer Hussain Beigh, Principal District & Sessions Om Prakash Thakur, Civil Judge has been posted as rorism, it wants to wait and see if the ceasefire holds sures are adopted immediately which include CASOs, Choudhary, who on March 17 resigned from the post Judge Rajouri has been transferred and posted as One Man Forest Authority on deputation vice Ritesh before taking any decisive step to resume bilateral placing cut-off points on exit routes, use of drones etc. of PDP general secretary and its political affairs commit- Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kathua. Kumar Dubey. exchanges. to avoid the escape of “culprits/suspects.” tee within two days of the re-organisation of the party “He shall take over the charge after the retirement of Gowher Majid Dalal, Civil Judge, has been transferred IGP Kashmir also directed the officers to review the by Mehbooba after her re-election as party president, No Passport Pawan Dev Kotwal on 31.03.2021,” reads the order. and his services are placed at the disposal of the Chief existing security deployed with the PPs/vulnerable per- said the party post does not matter but the self-respect section 6 (2) (c) of the Passports Act. Ashok Kumar, Principal District & Sessions Judge Justice for his appointment as Registrar Judicial, Srinagar sons residing in their respective areas. and honour do. Under this section, a passport is rejected by authori- Bhaderwah has been transferred and posted as Principal Wing of the High Court vice Ms. Masarat Shaheen. He also instructed officers to ensure better coordina- When the PDP was formed by Mufti Mohammad ties if they feel that the applicant may engage outside District & Sessions Judge, Poonch vice Madan Lal. Javed Alam, Civil Judge has been posted as Additional tion and synergy with them, besides formulate a mecha- Sayeed in 1999, we joined him to strengthen his hands India in activities prejudicial to the sovereignty and in- Mohan Singh Parihar, Special Judge Anti-Corruption District and Sessions Judge, Anantnag vice Khalil Ahmed nism so that prior to their visit to any place or area they and within a few years, the party formed the govern- tegrity of India or the departure of the applicant from Court (CBI cases), Srinagar has been transferred and Choudhary. inform the local PCR/concerned Police Station, for their ment (2002). Those calling the shots in PDP today were India may, or is likely to, be detrimental to the security posted as Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Jammu vice Mehraj-ud-din Sofi, Civil Judge, has been posted as hassle free and secure movement, the spokesman said. nowhere at that time. His agenda was peace through of the country. Yash Paul Bourney. Additional District and Sessions Judge, Pulwama vice “It was also decided that a proper SOP regarding secu- dialogue and bridge the gap between the communities A passport can also be rejected, under the section, if Mohammad Ibrahim Wani, Principal District & Ms. Shazia Tabasum. rity of protected persons/vulnerable persons containing and the regions and sub-regions, he said. the presence of the applicant outside India may, or is Sessions Judge, Pulwama is transferred and posted as Surjeet Singh Bali, has been posted Additional District DOs/DON’Ts shall be formulated and issued shortly.’ He said Mufti’s rule was the golden era in the history likely to, prejudice the friendly relations of India with Principal District & Sessions Judge, Bandipora vice Shri Judge, Matrimonial Cases, Jammu vice Ms. Kalpana Revo The IGP Kashmir also reiterated the need to enhance of Jammu and Kashmir and paved the way for the revival any foreign country. Sarfaraz Hussain Shah. Om Prakash Bhagat, Civil Judge, has been posted anti-militancy grid by generating specific intelligence of business, tourism and even the cross-border routes This section can also reject an application if the cen- Sham Lal Lalhal, Principal District & Sessions Judge, as Additional District and Sessions Judge, Baramulla and intensify CASOs or anti-militant operations in their which benefited the public. tral government is of the opinion that issuing a passport Kishtwar has been transferred and his services are placed against the available vacancy. respective districts and take all proactive steps for main- His vision was supported by former Prime Minister or a travel document to the applicant will not be in pub- at the disposal of the Chief Justice for his appointment Manjeet Singh Manhas, Civil Judge, has been posted taining peace and stability in their respective areas. A B Vajpayee and a ceasefire came into effect along the lic interest. as Registrar Inspection, High Court of J&K. Mohammad as Additional Sessions Judge, TADA POTA, Srinagar vice “He also emphasized upon the officers to keep strict borders providing much-needed relief to the border There are other reasons in this section which bars Ashraf Malik, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kulgam Ashwani Kumar. vigil over the (militant) associates and take all necessary residents, he said. processing any application where an applicant has been has been transferred and posted as Principal District & Naushad Ahmed Khan, Civil Judge, has been posted measures under law against them.” Mufti’s vision that Indo-Pakistan dialogue was key convicted or is facing criminal proceedings or has a Sessions Judge, Budgam vice Shujat Ali Khan. as 4 Additional District & Sessions Judge, Srinagar vice to peace in J&K proved again as the Centre reached an pending summon, according to the Act. But this is not at- 10 KAS Officers Ravinder Nath Wattal, Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Haq Nawaz Zargar. agreement with the neighbouring country to adhere to tracted in the case of Nazir, whose husband Mohammed Housing and Urban Development Department, Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Principal Som Lal, Civil Judge, has been posted as PO, Fast Track the ceasefire after seven years of firing on the borders, Sayeed had served as Union home minister in the 1990s has been transferred and posted as Director, School District & Sessions Judge, Reasi vice Kamlesh Pandita. Court (Cases against available vacancy. Judge basis, vide he added. and later as chief minister twice of the erstwhile state of Education, Jammu. Madan Lal, Principal District & Sessions Judge, Poonch dated on adhoc women including rapes), Kulgam against He said Mufti left behind a party with grassroots- Jammu and Kashmir. Shafqat Iqbal (KAS), awaiting orders of adjustment has been transferred and posted as Principal District & the available vacancy. level supporters at every nook and corner of Jammu and “...your application for issuance of passport is re- in the General Administration Department, has been Sessions Judge, Rajouri vice Jaffer Hussain Beg. Mohammad Ashraf Bhat, Civil Judge, has been posted Kashmir and Ladakh but the PDP today is fighting to sur- fused,” said the letter issued by the passport officer to posted as Registrar, Cooperative Societies, J&K. Yash Paul Kotwal, Ist Additional District and Sessions as 2nd Additional District and Sessions Judge, Srinagar vive and is on the verge of extinction . Nazir. O.P. Bhagat (KAS), awaiting orders of adjustment Judge, Jammu has been transferred and posted as against the available vacancy. When Mufti left, PDP had five MPs including two in Mehbooba, a former Jammu and Kashmir chief min- in the General Administration Department, has been Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kishtwar vice Sham Pradeep Kumar, Civil Judge, has been posted as P.O. Rajya Sabha, 28 MLAs and 14 MLCs. The present posi- ister, tweeted that the passport office has rejected her posted as Director, Geology and Mining, J&K, against an Lal Lalhal. MACT Srinagar on deputation vice S.C Kattal. tion in the party is because of those drawing-room poli- mother’s passport application. available vacancy, reads the order. Ms. Jeema Bashir, Member, J&K Special Tribunal, Also, 63 Civil Judges (Senior Division)/Sub Judges) ticians and land mafia (members) who are influencing “CID (Criminal Investigation Department) claims that Nagendra Singh Jamwal (KAS), Administrator, Srinagar is repatriated from deputation and posted as were promoted and transferred along with 22 Civil Mehbooba’s decisions and she failed to distinguish be- my mother who is well into her seventies is a ‘’threat to Associated Hospitals, Jammu, has been transferred and PO, Fast Track Court for POCSO Cases, Srinagar against Judges (Junior Division)/Munsiffs) and Presiding officer tween right and wrong, he ad+ded. national security’’ and therefore doesn’t deserve a pass- posted as Registrar, Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra, the available vacancy, the order said. of the JJBs. He said a large number of leaders with mass support port. GoI (Government of India) is employing absurd J&K, on deputation basis. Haq Nawaz Zarger, 4h Additional District and Sessions left the party after Mufti’s death. PIA Written Balloon methods to harass and punish me for not toeing their Tilak Raj Sharma (KAS), Additional Secretary to the Judge, Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Mehbooba never bothered to ask leaders why they The cops seized the balloon and took it to the police line,” she said. Government, Jal Shakti Department, has been trans- Principal District & Sessions Judge, Ramban vice Kishore were leaving the party. I have resigned from the two station Mendhar to widen the probe about the frequent Mehbooba’s passport was also rejected under the ferred and posted as Additional District Development Kumar. posts but she did not try to reach me. I am feeling bad recovery of such aircraft shaped balloons. same section of the Act and her petition in the Jammu Commissioner, Samba. Tahir Khursheed Raina, Additional District and because Mufti’s hard work is being wasted and his Pertinently, this is the fourth such incident when the and Kashmir High Court was also dismissed. Rakesh Magotra (KAS), Additional Secretary in the Sessions Judge, Jammu has been transferred and post- dream being shattered, Choudhary said. cops seized the PIA written balloon in Jammu region. Dismissing the petition, Justice Ali Mohammad Lieutenant Governor’s Secretariat, has been transferred ed as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Kulgam vice He said nobody pressurised him to leave the party. On three occasions it was found in Jammu district. PIA Magray had observed that Mehbooba’s application for a and posted as Additional Secretary to the Government, Mohammad Ashraf Malik. Nobody can pressurise us. I am leaving because of stands for Pakistan International Airlines while the bal- passport was rejected by the passport officer, Srinagar, Youth Services and Sports Department, reads the order Shazia Tabassum, Additional District Judge, Pulwama the leadership and not under the pressure of the gov- loon was shaped exactly in the form of airplane with as the police verification report recommended against issued by Commissioner/ Secretary to the government, has been transferred and posted as Principal District ernment or its agencies. With folded hands, I request windows and doors painted on green and while back- the issuance of the document to her. Manoj Kumar Dwivedi. and Sessions Judge, Ganderbal vice Mohammad Yousuf Mehbooba not to defame us, we were your and Mufti’s ground. (GNS) “In such circumstances, I am of the considered view Wani. Coronavirus Spikes soldiers, he said, adding the leaders are leaving because that no direction can be issued by this court for issuance Tasleem Arif, 3rd Additional District Judge, Srinagar Search Operation 359 cases detected Tuesday, officials said 266 were they are not able to reach her and put forth their point. of passport in favour of the petitioner,” the judge said has been transferred and posted as Principal District & said, was launched on the basis of inputs suggesting from Kashmir Valley and the remaining 93 from Jammu On his future plan, Choudhary said he is meeting his in his order Sessions Judge, Kupwara against the available vacancy. presence of militants in the village. division, taking the total number of people infected by supporters in his home town Nowshera and Sunderbani “Even otherwise, the scope of this court in the mat- Ms. Sonia Gupta, Registrar Judicial, High Court Jammu The joint team, reports said, carried out house to the virus across the Union Territory to 130587. and will decide whether he will join any other party or ter of grant or otherwise of passport in favour of an Wing has been transferred and posted as Principal house searches after blocking all the entry and exit Giving the district wise details, they said, Srinagar remain independent. individual is very limited in as much as the court, in District & Sessions Judge, Samba vice Mohammad points. reported 150, Baramulla 46, Budgam 19, Pulwama 12, Nowshera is the constituency where PDP could only this behalf, can only direct the concerned authorities to Akram Choudhary. “The search operation continued for several hours, Kupwara 5, Anantnag 10, Bandipora 3, Ganderbal 5, win one District Development Council (DDC) seat in the expeditiously consider the case of an individual in the Rajinder Saproo, 1st Additional District and Sessions they said—(KNO) Kulgam 14, Shopian 2, Jammu 59, Udhampur 7, Rajouri 2, entire Jammu division in the recently held elections. light of the mandate of the scheme of law governing the Judge, Srinagar has been transferred and posted as Kathua 19, Samba 1, Poonch 3 and Ramban 2 new cases This is the constituency which is considered as the 2 Hotels Damaged subject,” the order read. 2d Additional District & Sessions Judge, Jammu vice of coronavirus. stronghold of the BJP as its J&K president belongs to this Ahmad Tangha-and later spread to another hotel, In a letter to Mehbooba, the Regional Passport Office Virender Singh Bahu. Moreover, they said, 175 more patients have recov- place. I will return to my people and my future strategy creating panic among the locals and visitors who were here had informed the PDP president on March 26 that Sobha Ram Gandhi, Additional District and Sessions ered and were discharged from various hospitals—20 will be the reflection of their desire, he said. staying there, news agency KNO reported while quoting her application for a passport was rejected on the basis Judge, Udhampur has been transferred and his services from Jammu Division and 155 from Valley. There are unnamed official. of the “adverse” police verification report. LG Calls Upon are placed at the disposal of the Chief Justice for his ap- 2293 covid-19 active cases—615 in Jammu and 1678 in The report further said that fire tenders reached the The passport officer also informed her that the CID of happiness centre. pointment as Registrar Judicial High Court Wing Jammu Kashmir. (With GNS inputs) spot and doused the flames before it could cause further the Union Territory had recommended against granting “In today’s times, when higher educational institu- vice Ms. Sonia Gupta. damage. a passport to her. Srinagar Placed tions are preparing themselves for the post-COVID-19 Ms. Kalpana Revo, Additional District Judge The official told KNO that there was no loss of life or The letter said Mehbooba can appeal against the by the COVID pandemic, recording 471 deaths and world at both the external and internal levels, the com- (Matrimonial), Jammu has been transferred and posted injuries reported in the incident decision at a higher forum provided by the Ministry of over 28,000 positive cases. ing up of Anandam Centre in IIM-Jammu is an important as Additional District & Sessions Judge, Rajouri vice Ms. External Affairs (MEA). The district has the highest number of active cases as step towards a stress-free campus, he said. Kusum Lata Pandita. 39 Vehicles Without Commenting on the rejection of her application, the on date at 985. The UT has nearly 2,300 active cases. Terming self-revelation an integral part of the S.C Kattal, Presiding Officer MACT, Srinagar has been JK vehicles duly registered with the authorities here. PDP president had said it shows the level of normalcy Srinagar district has recorded the highest number of ‘Gurukul’ tradition of education, the Lt Governor said repatriated from deputation and posted as Additional The official has reiterated that the vehicle owners are achieved in Kashmir. cases among the 20 districts of the UT on a daily basis for centres like Anandam have worldwide paved the way District & Sessions Judge, Udhampur vice Sobha Ram asked to complete the re-registration process of vehicles “The Passport Office refused to issue my passport most of last year, with Jammu city overtaking the sum- for education to become a vibrant force and to know Gandhi. brought from outside J&K U.T at an earliest. “Any such based on CID’’s report citing it as ‘’detrimental’’ to the se- mer capital occasionally. oneself. Jatinder Singh Jamwal, Additional District and vehicle if not transferred to the current owner besides curity of India. This is the level of normalcy achieved in The recent spike in positive cases has coincided with Sinha expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Sessions Judge, Kathua has been transferred and posted registered with local ARTO will be seized”, the official Kashmir since Aug 2019 that an ex-chief minister hold- increasing number of tourist arrivals. Narendra Modi for making untiring efforts in bringing as Special Judge, Anti Corruption (CBI Cases), Srinagar said. (GNS) ing a passport is a threat to the sovereignty of a mighty Dr Farooq Tests a balance in education and professional life, in the rou- vice Mohan Singh Parihar. Probe Ordered After nation,” she had tweeted. the entire family’s good health @OmarAbdullah,” tines of students and professionals through yoga and the Virender Singh Bhau, 2nd Additional District and was conducted to take stock of patient care, presence he tweeted. Omar Abdullah, also a former Jammu and Fit India Movement. Sessions Judge, Jammu has been transferred and posted Injured Councillor of staff and cleanliness, a spokesman said. Kashmir chief minister, promptly replied to Modi, say- He called upon the young generation to find the inner as Principal District & Sessions Judge, Bhaderwah vice Choudhary told Kashmir Observer. Inspection teams found the primary health centres ing, “My father and the rest of the family join me in joy and focus on ‘Balanced Life’ through Meditation and Ashok Kumar. Khalil Ahmed Choudhary, Additional BJP councillor Reyaz Ahmad Peer of Ningli and SPO in Harni and Chattral locked and low attendance at thanking you for your wishes and prayers @naren- Yoga in order to meet the modern day challenges. District and Sessions Judge, Anantnag has been trans- Shafqat Nazir of Mundji were killed after militants Mendhar SDH and Mankote PHC. dramodi ji.” Highlighting the significance of “Anandam- The ferred and posted as P.O. Fast Track Court, Jammu against opened fire upon them near the sub-district hospi- Officials found lack of cleanliness in the district hos- Farooq Abdullah (85), who received the first dose of a Center for Happiness”, the Lt Governor observed that the available vacancy. tal Sopore on Monday afternoon. Shams-ud-Din, who pital and asked the Medical Superintendent to take con- COVID-19 vaccine on March 2, is in isolation at his home. the new center emphasizes on holistic well-being of Chain Lal Bavoria, Additional District and Sessions was critically injured in the surprise militant attack, crete measures to improve it, the spokesman said. Doctors from the SKIMS Hospital checked his vitals and students, just like the Center for Meditation. Judge, Anti-Corruption, Jammu has been transferred and was taken to the district hospital Sopore for treatment. He said the inspection team reported absence of ma- also took blood samples for testing, officials said. If you are a teacher, your teaching method will change posted as Special Judge Anti-Corruption, Srinagar vice However, the doctors there referred him to Srinagar’s jority of the staff in Mandi SDH and Loran and Sawajian In his tweet, Omar Abdullah said, “My father has and if you are a student, your performance will be ex- Ravinder Nath Wattal. SMHS hospital for advanced treatment. PHCs. tested positive for COVID-19 and is showing some cellent. Competition, studies, and examinations will be- Ms. Masarat Shaheen, Registrar Judicial, High Court According to a police spokesperson, Lashkar-e-Taiba Similarly, many staff members were also found ab- symptoms.” come a celebration rather than stress, said the LG. Srinagar Wing has been transferred and posted as militants, including a foreigner carried out the attack. sent at many PHCs and CHCs. “I will be self-isolating along with other family mem- He also termed the Module of Mindfulness at Principal Judge, Family Court, Srinagar against the avail- The police identified one of the attackers as Mudasir The spokesman said the Deputy Commissioner took bers until we get ourselves tested. I request anyone who Workplace in the Management Development Program able vacancy. Pandit. serious view of the mass absenteeism and malfunction- has come in contact with us over the last few days to as important for developing perfect awareness amongst Ritesh Kumar Dubay, One Man Forest Authority is “However, further investigations are rigorously going of health institutions which are otherwise supposed take all the mandated precautions,” he said. the students. (With agency inputs) repatriated from deputation and posted as Additional ing on. IGP Kashmir also took serious note of the poor to function round the clock. Former chief ministers N Chandrababu Naidu and District & Sessions Judge, Anti-Corruption Jammu vice and inappropriate retaliation by the PSOs of protected MeT Predicts He ordered action against the absentees and the con- Mehbooba Mufti, among others, also wished for Farooq Chain Lal Bavoria. persons present on spot and directed SSP Sopore to put during the time, he said. trolling officers. Abdullah’s speedy recovery. Kamlesh Pandita, Principal District and Sessions four PSOs under suspension,” a police spokesperson said Gulmarg, the world famous skiing resort in north “A proper system of regular monitoring and supervi- Mehbooba replying to Omar Abdullah’s tweet said, Judge, Reasi is transferred and posted as Additional Monday. Kashmir’s Baramulla district, recorded a minimum tem- sion will be put in place to curb absenteeism in all gov- “Very sorry to hear that. Hope he (Farooq Abdullah) re- District and Sessions Judge, Kathua vice Jatinder Singh PSOs Should Have perature of 0.5 degree Celsius against 1.5 degree Celsius ernment offices, Inder Jeet said. covers soon.” on the previous night and received 13.6mm of rain. The Jamwal. security lapse in Sopore attack. There were four PSOs “Saddened to learn about Farooq Abdullah Ji testing temperature was 1.3 degree Celsius above normal for the Sarfaraz Hussain Shah, present and had they retaliated, the militants would not positive for COVID-19. I wish him speedy recovery and place during this time of the year, the official added Principal District and Sessions have succeeded in their efforts,” the IGP Kashmir said as the best of health,” Naidu said. The meteorological department has forecast “isolated Judge, Bandipora has been per news agency KNO. People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone wished a light rain/thundershowers in Kashmir and Pirpanjal transferred and posted as He said that Municipal Committee chairman of speedy recovery for Farooq Abdullah. “Wishing Dr range of Jammu Division” in next 24 hours. Additional District Judge (Bank Sopore had not informed the police about the meeting. Farooq Sahib a speedy recovery in his fight against “There will be mainly dry weather on the plains of Cases), Jammu vice Ms. Nighat “So there was no additional deployment. But still four COVID,” he tweeted. Jammu division,” the official said. Sultana. PSOs were enough to retaliate which they didn’t,” the SASB Invites For next two days, the weather office has predicted Balbir Lal, Additional Kashmir police chief said. District Judge (Bank Cases) Kumar handed over invitations to Hindu Dharma “mainly dry weather.” As per the weekly forecast, there He said that police and other security forces will in- Srinagar has been transferred Acharya Sabha president Swami Avdheshanand Giri is possibility of isolated showers on April 2 and 4 besides tensify the anti-militancy operations and those involved and posted as P.O. Fast Track Ji Maharaj and Akhil Bharatiya Akhara Parishad chief widespread rains with possibility of 76-100% on April 5. in Sopore attack will be either be killed or arrested. “One Court for POCSO Cases, Jammu Swami Narendra Giri Ji Maharaj in Haridwar, a spokes- “There would be mainly dry weather till April 5,” the OGW has been arrested already and after interrogat- against the available vacancy. person said here. MeT official added. ing him, we have come to know that one LeT militant Ashwani Kumar, Additional Accompanied by Deputy CEO of SASB, Vikas Anand, Mudasir along with a foreigner carried out the attack,” HC Orders Major Sessions Judge, TADA/ POTA, Kumar is visiting Haridwar to invite acharyas and seers the IGP said. Sessions Judge Ramban has been transferred and Srinagar has been transferred of Sanatna Dharma to the yatra, he said. Asked whether vehicles with outside registration posted as Additional District & Sessions Judge, Jammu and posted as 1st Additional During a meeting of the SASB early this month, Lt numbers are being used by militants in J&K, the Kashmir vice Tahir Khursheed Raina. District & Sessions Judge, Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also the chairman of the police chief said that a few vehicles seized recently were Ms. Bala Jyoti, Member, J&K Special Tribunal Jammu Jammu vice Yash Paul Kotwal. shrine board, had asked for extending special invitations used by militants to carry out attacks on security forces has been transferred and posted as P.O. J&K Labour and Ms. Kusum Lata Pandita, to the Hindu Dharma Acharya Sabha, Akhara Parishad including the one used for “Lawaypora attack.” Industrial Tribunal against the available vacancy. Additional District and and prominent seers all over the country. “That’s why RTO has issued an order making it man- Shujat Ali Khan, Principal District & Sessions Judge Sessions Judge, Rajouri has The spokesman said the government is already un- datory for vehicles with outside registration to register Budgam has been transferred and posted as Member, been transferred and posted as dertaking preparations for an expected six lakh pilgrims the same within 15 days,” IGP Kumar said, adding that J&K Special Tribunal, Srinagar on deputation vice Ms. Principal Judge, Family Court this year with all COVID-related precautions and SOP. police will plug the loopholes in the days ahead and also Jeema Bashir. Jammu against the available 11 Wednesday | 31.03.2021 SPORTS Steve Smith Reveals He Japan Routs Mongolia Might Be Interested In Eight Members Of Indian 14-0 In World Cup Captaining Australia Again Boxing Squad In Turkey Qualifying Fixture Agencies qualifying, which is scheduled to start in September. Test Positive For COVID-19 SEOUL: Japan stayed perfect in Takumi Minamino, Yuya World Cup qualifying on Tuesday Osako, Daichi Kamada and Hide- Press Trust of India by routing Mongolia 14-0. masa Morita all scored in the The Japanese scored five goals first half, along with an own-goal NEW DELHI: Eight members of in the first half and added nine from Mongolia defender Khash- an Indian boxing squad, including more in the second. The team Erdene Tuyaa. three pugilists, tested positive for leads Group F with 15 points from Osako ended up with a hat COVID-19 during a competition five matches. A victory over Myan- trick, while Sho Inagaki, Junya Ito trip to Turkey and have been quar- mar in June will secure first place and Kyogo Furuhashi scored two antined in Istanbul. in the group and a spot in the third goals each. Takuma Asano also Commonwealth Games sil- round of Asian qualifying. scored. ver-medallist Gaurav Solanki Later Tuesday, Saudi Arabia The game had been sched- (57kg), Prayag Chouhan (75kg) will face Palestine in the only uled to take place in Mongolia and Brijesh Yadav (81kg) tested other qualifying match from the but was changed because of the positive for the virus a week back, Asian region. coronavirus pandemic. The Asian Press Trust of India lia wanted and it was what was leading to them being quaran- The eight group winners and Football Confederation decided best for the team at the time, it's tined following the event which four best second-place teams this month to play all remaining NEW DELHI: Steve Smith says he certainly something I would be ended on March 19. will advance to the third round of Group F matches in Japan. is interested in becoming Aus- interested in now, that's for sure," Coaches Dharmendra Yadav tralia captain once again if the he added. and Santosh Birmole, physiothera- opportunity comes, asserting Smith acknowledged that the pists Shikha Kedia and Dr Umesh that he has learnt to live with the scandal will forever be attached along with video analyst Nitin Ku- Chelsea To Face Porto In damage caused to his career and to his name and he will not let mar are the others in isolation, a reputation by the 2018 ball-tam- that get in the way of assuming team source told PTI. CL Quarter-Finals At A pering scandal. leadership again. They were in Istanbul to com- The 31-year-old Smith served "I'm always going to have to pete in the Bosphorus Tournament. a one-year ban from playing and live with Cape Town regardless Solanki had claimed the lone med- for the tournament were Lalith wal (69kg) and Pooja Saini (75kg). Neutral Venue In Spain was disqualified from leading of whether I lead again or not. It's al—a bronze—among men. Prasad (52kg), Shiva Thapa (63kg), The ones who have tested posi- Australia for two years because of always there," he said. Among women, Nikhat Zareen Duryodhan Singh Negi (69kg), Na- tive will have to wait for at least Agencies of Sevilla and hosted Champions his role in the incident in which "I've been through all that now. (51kg) had also fetched a bronze man Tanwar (91kg) and Krishnan one more week before they un- League games earlier this season. Australians were caught using Time keeps moving forward, and helping India finish with two Sharma (+91kg). The women’s dergo a fresh COVID-19 test to NYON (SWITZERLAND): Chelsea Porto is technically the home sandpaper to alter the condition I've learnt so much the last few medals overall. group featured Zareen, Sonia Lath- ascertain their recovery and clear and Porto will play both legs of team for the first leg. UEFA has of the ball against South Africa. years about myself and grown as The others who travelled er (57kg), Parveen (60kg), Jyoti Gre- the passage for a flight home. the Champions League quarter- previously said the away goals "I've certainly had a lot of time to a human being. finals in neutral Spain because of rule will apply even when games think about it and I guess now I've "I feel as though I'd be in a bet- travel restrictions related to the are played at neutral venues. Be- got to a point where if the opportu- ter place if the opportunity did coronavirus pandemic. cause of travel limits between nity did come up again I would be come up. If it doesn't, that's fine as ‘Rohit Sharma-Shikhar Dhawan Best Option UEFA said Tuesday the Ramón England and Portugal, Arsenal and keen," Smith told 'News Corp'. well and I'd support whoever is in Sánchez-Pizjuán Stadium in Se- Benfica were previously forced to The ball-tampering scandal led charge the same way I've support- ville will stage the games on April play in Rome and Athens when to a review of the team's win-at- ed (Test captain) Tim (Paine) and For T20 World Cup,’ Says Former Selector 7 and 13. The venue is the home they met in the Europa League. all-cost approach to the game. Finchy (ODI captain Aaron Finch)." Smith returned to help Austra- Paine has been under fire ever Press Trust of India lia win the Ashes in 2019 after since Australia lost a high-stakes his ban ended but has resolutely Test series to an injury-plagued NEW DELHI: India should stick to Virat Kohli-Led Royal avoided the subject of captaincy. India earlier this year. Finch, on the experienced opening combina- "If it was what Cricket Austra- the other hand, has turned 34. tion of Rohit Sharma and Shikhar Challengers Bangalore Sign Dhawan in the T20 World Cup, feels former selector Sarandeep Three-Year Deal With Puma Singh, calling the duo the "best op- Pakistan Football Stares tion" despite skipper Virat Kohli's recent interest in the slot. At Long Ban From FIFA Sarandeep, whose term ended with India's historic win in Australia earlier this year, also gave his take on After Forced Take Over split captaincy, asserting the issue was Press Trust of India Committee and a new set-up was never even discussed in his time as announced by FIFA late last year to Kohli performed in all three formats. KARACHI: Pakistan football is hold elections by June 2021. After the T20 series win against staring at a long-term ban from But last Saturday, things went England, Kohli had said he will the FIFA after a forced take over out of control as a PFF group, led open in the IPL raising the possibil- of the national federation head- by Ashfaq Hussain, broke in and ity of him opening with Rohit in the the trio remains the best option in ODIs, Shreyas got injured so Rishabh quarters in Lahore by a group forcibly took over the Football World Cup. Dhawan was dropped limited overs format," Sarandeep said. played. When he is back, KL should which won the last elections but House in Lahore. after the opening game of the series "Kuldeep, for example, has not be the wicketkeeper because he annulled by the world governing According to sources, they and Ishan Kishan was picked ahead got a lot of opportunities and seems has been keeping wickets for a long Press Trust of India ing in a media release. body of the sport. also manhandled and harassed of him in one of the games. Kohli down on confidence. He needs to be time and is doing a fine job." Puma will now have exclu- The world body has now giv- the staff, kept them under and Rohit opened in the final T20. backed. Chahal was also replaced in Sarandeep also believes there is NEW DELHI: Indian Premier sive retailing rights to RCB’s take en until Wednesday for the PFF forcible confinement and took "It was surprising. He (Dhawan) the recent T20s against England by no place for Krunal Pandya in the League (IPL) side Royal Challengers down and replica jerseys, adding group, led by Ashfaq Hussain, to personal belongings and items did well in the IPL, he did well in Rahul Chahar and did not play the ODI team if Hardik is not bowling. Bangalore (RCB) on Tuesday signed pan-India merchandise reach for vacate the Football House and by force. Australia. Whenever he plays he following ODIs. "If we talk about ODIs, if Hardik a strategic long-term partnership the franchise across retail and e- give its control back to the FIFA According to the FIFA-appoint- performs. He is mentally very strong. "Though there is a lot of competi- is not bowling, Krunal can't be your with global sports brand Puma. commerce channels. Normalization Committee headed Pakistan Football Federation May be they want to try out options tion, Chahal and Kuldeep should play fifth bowler. He batted beautifully Under the terms of the deal, "We are excited to partner with ed by Haroon Malik. Normalisation Committee, all but in my view the left-hand right- together. They have still have a lot of but Krunal can't give you 10 overs, Puma will be the official kit part- RCB, one of the most popular teams “If the government’s sports these actions were illegal and hand combination of Rohit and Dha- potential," said Sarandeep, who played he is a good T20 player but when it ner of RCB from the upcoming in the Indian Premier League. Our minister does not intervene and could lead to a long term ban on wan is the best option for the India at three Tests and five ODIs for India. comes to ODIs, he doesn't have the season of the league. similar brand ethos coupled with resolve this issue Pakistan foot- Pakistan football. World Cup," Sarandeep told PTI. Pant has surpassed Wriddhiman skill to challenge the batsmen. Puma already has an on-going as- the team's growing fan base and ball could be banned for a very Ashfaq Hussain told a newspa- "You can't judge him on basis of Saha as the number one keeper in "So, if Krunal plays, Hardik needs sociation with RCB skipper Virat Kohli. extensive social following makes long time from all international per that he didn’t care about any one match. He did well in ODIs after Tests and has also become the pre- to bowl. If one bowler is hit or in- "It’s great to welcome PUMA RCB our ideal partner on the crick- competitions,” a member of the FIFA ban but only about reviving that. The IPL will decide a lot of the ferred option in T20s following his jured there is no extra option if to the RCB family! A global brand et pitch,” said Abhishek Ganguly, normalization committee said on the game in Pakistan. team. There are no easy places in stellar success in all three formats in Hardik doesn't bowl. His workload with a strong sporting vision managing director, Puma India and Tuesday. He also complained that the the team. Ishan Kishan too will need the last four months. has to be managed too but you have and great quality products, their Southeast Asia. He said if FIFA imposes a ban, Normalization Committee had to do exceptionally well to make the "No praise will be enough for to play proper bowlers," said the extensive distribution network RCB will take on defending the PFF will not get any fund failed to hold elections on time team," he added. Pant. He had some fitness issues, 41-year-old former off-spinner. through offline and online chan- champions Mumbai Indians in the from the world body, leaving the and their members were involved He also said that K L Rahul should worked on that and worked on On the issue of spilt captaincy, nels will ensure fans have access tournament opener to be played sport in the country in a finan- in politics. continue keeping in the ODIs and the his shot selection. If you expect a Sarandeep said the it was not even to RCB merchandise across the at the MA Chidambaram Stadium cial mess and development proj- Haroon Malik, who heads the in-form Rishabh Pant will have to wait 21-year-old to play like a 30-year- discussed in his tenure. country," Kohli was quoted as say- in Chennai on April 9. ects on hold. Normalization Committee, made for his turn when Shreyas Iyer returns. old, it is tough to start with. You see "Spilt captaincy is needed when Pakistan football has been in it clear that FIFA only recognises The IPL beginning April 9 will Hardik (Pandya), the way he bats your captain is not performing but turmoil for the last three years them. decided bulk of the spots for the now with experience, same thing he (Kohli) is the only player to aver- ever since it was reported that Soon after taking over the World Cup squad and Sarandeep has been seen in Pant now in the age more than 50 in all formats. If he India Women Captain government officials had started Football House, the Ashfaq group feels Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep last six months or so. isn't performing in one format you interfering in the affairs of the na- announced postponement of the Yadav, who became India's go to pair "He was out of the team which can take the leadership pressure off Harmanpreet Kaur Tests tional federation. National Women's Champion- in the middle overs after the 2017 was good for him. There is a right him and give it to someone else. FIFA had appointed a Normal- ships being held in Karachi and Champions Trophy, are no more time and right ball to hit. The way "Just because he has not won Positive For COVID-19 ization Committee in 2019 to said it would be resumed under a sure starters in the T20 or ODI for- he played in Australia, it shows he an IPL you can't remove him from hold elections after a long drawn new management and organizing mat. Kuldeep has also lost his place has gained a lot of experience. He is India captaincy. He is also the fit- out dispute between opposing committee. in the T20 squad. picking and choosing. test player and captain. Rohit is groups in the PFF and a number A number of leading women "The two spinners can still do the "He can give you 10 years in there to lead the side in his ab- of court cases. players have voiced their concern job. They are proper spinners. Once Test cricket, Saha cannot and has sence but there is no reason to Interestingly, politics came to over the damage being caused to Ravindra Jadeja is back from injury, become the number one choice. In replace Virat." the fore even in the Normalization Pakistan football. PCB CEO Wasim Khan Seeks One Year Extension, According To Reports Press Trust of India A reliable source said Wasim Khan apparently wanted an extension as in KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board 2021, 22 and 23 Pakistan has invited CEO Wasim Khan has sought a one- top teams like England, Australia and year extension in his contract which New Zealand to tour the country for ends in February next year. a full series in the next two years and According to a report in the "Dai- the CEO wants to be there to oversee ly Dawn" newspaper, the PCB Board this achievement. of Governors at its meeting held in England has not visited Pakistan Karachi earlier this month discussed since 2006 while Australia's last and reviewed Wasim Khan's move visit to Pakistan was in 1998. for a one-year extension in his origi- Mani and Wasim, who is pres- nal three-year contract. ently said to be visiting his fam- The report said that the BOG are in ily in the UK, are also awaiting favor of giving the extension but put an inquiry report from two top report came positive today morn- off any final decision or announce- infectious disease specialists on Press Trust of India ing. She had mild fever since four ment, till patron-in-chief Prime Wednesday after the abrupt post- days so thought it was best to get Minister Imran Khan decides about ponement of the PSL 6 on March PATIALA: The Indian women's tested. She is doing fine other- PCB chairman Ehsan Mani's future 2 due to rising cases of Covid-19 T20 team captain Harmanpreet wise and should recover soon," a whether to extend his three-year among the franchise players and Kaur has tested positive for CO- source close to the player told PTI. tenure ending in September this year. officials in Karachi. VID-19 and is experiencing mild "She was getting tested regu- According to the contract signed All eyes are on the PCB bigwigs symptoms. larly during the South Africa se- with Wasim, the PCB can extend his to see what action they take on Kaur, who did not play in the ries so she must have caught the tenure by one year before the end of the inquiry report as many be- T20 series against South Africa virus after that only," the source his first tenure which ends in Febru- ask Ehsan Mani to carry on after Sep- sim while the former himself can- chief], I will think about it and will lieve that Pakistan cricket faced in Lucknow after injuring herself added. Kaur had shown decent ary 2022. tember this year it would create an not get extension as PCB chairman then decide," Mani had said when embarrassment due to the PSL in the fifth ODI on March 17, got form in the ODIs scoring a half- The PCB had to decide on his ex- awkward situation in the board. after September 2021. recently asked about his future plans. 6 postponement because of the herself tested on Monday after century and a 40. tension in February 2021, but it put off The report said that BOG mem- "I have almost achieved the tar- "I will have to see if I can contrib- negligence of some officials in developing mild fever. India, who returned to inter- the matter because many members bers felt it will not look appropriate gets which I set in September 2018 ute anything further or not as I don't enforcing the bio-cure bubble "She is self-isolating at home. national cricket after 12 months, felt that if the Prime Minister didn't if Mani gives the extension to Wa- and if I am asked to continue [as PCB eye the seat." properly. She got tested yesterday and the lost both the ODI and T20 series. K K Wednesday | 31.03.2021 Y

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