9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer JKFA, women cricketers call on Advisor Khan 10 days Online International Training Programme concludes Govt Apportions Assets, Liabilities, Posts Of The Ten day online international training programme organized by Dryland Deputations of Jammu and Kashmir Football Association (JKFA) Erstwhile J&K State Between Twin UTs and women cricketers from Kashmir today called on Advisor to Agriculture Research Station (KD Farm), Rangreth SKUAST-Kashmir The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, in terms of Lieutenant Governor, Farooq Khan and discussed the present sports on “Climate Risk Assessment and its Management through Agro- section 84(3) read with section 85(2) of Jammu and Kashmir scenerio in Jammu and Kashmir. A deputation of JKFA led by its meteorological Approaches” concluded here today. Deputy Director Reorganization Act, 2019, is pleased to apportion the Assets, General Secretary, Bashir A Shah apprised the Advisor of the General (Education) ICAR and National Director | Page 05 Liabilities and Posts of the erstwhile State of Jammu and Kashmir present scenario of sports activities and | Page 07 between the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir | Page 03

SunDay, 01 November 2020 14, Rab-ul-Awal 1442 Hijri Published from Srinagar RNI No:JKENG/2012/43267 Vol:9 Issue No: 251 Pages:8 Rs.5.00 epaper: www.srinagarobserver.com

Pulwama Attack Truth LG Sinha Rules Out Job Policy For J&K Youth Revealed After Claims In Says Roadmap In Offing, Aims To Eradicate Unemployment In Five Years Pak Parliament: PM Modi Nasir Azam concrete plans and immediate execution. My idea of Institu- Srinagar: Jammu and Kash- tional Mechanism under Mis- mir’s Lieutenant Governor sion Youth is to ensure that we Manoj Sinha on Saturday said have a concrete framework and that an employment policy is a definite time-line to execute being framed by the UT adminis- it on the fertile ground that we tration and in the next five years, have prepared.” unemployment will be over. On the occasion, he also an- Speaking to the reporters on nounced that a seed fund of Rs the sidelines of a workshop on 200 crores has been earmarked Youth Engagement and Out- for creating initial infrastruc- reach at SKICC here, the LG ture and institutional support Sinha said that today big busi- for meeting the initial needs of ness houses of the country par- this programme. This amount, ticipated in the workshop and he said, would be used to cre- deliberated on what can be done ate a 'Centre of Excellence' and Agencies that the Pulwama attack to end the unemployment. “The infrastructure in districts to re- was used by a few to promote basic aim of today’s workshop alize our goals of making youth New Delhi: Prime Min- their own selfish political in- was to give proper counselling the leaders of success. ister Narendra Modi on terests and that the truth of to the youth. At the government The LG sought support of the Saturday said that the truth the incident revealed in the level, we are working on an em- was attended by top Industry in entrepreneurship, self-em- “In the past many initiatives national-level investors and in- behind last year's Pulwama Pakistan parliament has ex- ployment policy and in the next Heads from Ashok Leyland, ICI- ployability and create livelihood were taken to engage the youth dustry experts in creating robust attack has been revealed af- posed them. Though the PM five years, unemployment will CI foundation, Bombay Stock for the youth in a well curated here but all of them somehow infrastructure and employment ter the confession of a Paki- did not specifically name be over,” the LG said as per a lo- Exchange, Universities, IIMs/ and holistic manner. fell short of meeting all the re- avenues for the youth of the UT. stani minister in Parliament Pakistan and only said that cal news gathering agency. IITs and Policy Analysts from Addressing the gathering, quirements. There is a need to “We not only need your invest- and slammed the opposition 'claims made in Parliament A day long workshop on across the country. the LG said that the idea behind have an umbrella programme ments but your expertise as well, for raising questions in the of a neighbouring country' but Youth Engagement and Out- The outreach programme is the workshop is to create “insti- that dovetails all the resourc- which will help us realize the aftermath of it. the reference was obvious. reach in Union Territory of aimed to create opportunities tutional mechanism to empow- es meant for this purpose to dreams of prosperity,” he said. In a sensational admis- "The country can never for- Jammu and Kashmir organized and infrastructure for engaging er and groom our youngsters achieve the goal of youth em- “It is my aim to truly create a sion, senior Pakistani get that some people were not by J&K government was inau- youth, addressing their issues and to make them valuable for powerment and youth devel- stable policy and regulatory eco- minister Fawad Chaudhry saddened at the sacrifice of gurated by LG. The Workshop and concerns and empower them J&K as well as the country.” opment, he said. “I believe in system to business so | More on P2 Thursday admitted that his the security personnel during country was responsible for the Pulwama attack. At that the Pulwama attack in Jam- time, these people were only mu and Kashmir in 2019 that doing politics. I request them Investigation Into ...Roshni Act killed 40 CRPF personnel not to do such politics in the and brought the two coun- interest of the nation," the PM tries to the brink of a war. said addressing a gathering Killing of 3 BJP Workers Modi, who was speaking after visiting the Statue of Govt Implements HC Judgment on the occasion of Sardar Unity in Gujarat. Underway: DGP Principal Secy Revenue Tasked To Retrieve Entire Land In Six Months Vallabhbhai Patel's birth an- On February 14, 2019, 40 niversary, in Gujarat, said Central Reserve | More on P2 Agencies SO News Desk

Srinagar: Director General Jammu: The Jammu and of Police (DGP) Dilbagh Singh Kashmir Government has fi- on Saturday said that investi- nally decided to implement gation into the killings of three the High Court (HC) judg- COVID Claims 7 Lives, BJP leaders in south Kashmir's ment in which it declared Kulgam district is on its way to the Jammu and Kashmir its logical end as attackers have State Land (Vesting of Own- 455 Test Positive already been identified. ership to the Occupants) Jahangeer Ganaie to 37,789 including 35,434 recov- DGP who was speaking to Act, 2001 as amended from eries and 495 deaths. reporters on the sidelines of Na- time to time as unconstitu- Srinagar: The deadly Coro- The officials said that to- tional Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta few days back have been identi- tional, contrary to law and navirus has claimed seven lives tal number of active cases in Devas) that marks the anniver- fied and the investigation into the unsustainable. in Jammu and Kashmir in the Jammu and Kashmir are 6,419 sary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, at case is underway to its logical end. An order issued by Jam- last 24 hours taking the death including 4,559 from Kashmir Zewan Police headquarters, said He said police is investigating the mu and Kashmir Depart- toll up to 1,478 while 455 positive division and 1,860 from Jammu those attacked and killed three matter and soon attackers will be ment of Law, Justice and required to be issued. made there under as void cases were reported across the division. With 864 more recov- BJP leaders in Kulgam district taken to task. | More on P2 Parliamentary Affairs, with “Now, therefore, it is ab-initio,” the order states. Union Territory, pushing the eries, the tally of total re- the approval of Lieutenant hereby ordered that the He shall ensure that all the tally up to 94,785. coveries in Jammu and Governor, JKUT, stated that Principal Secretary to Gov- mutations done in further- Of the total 94,785 Kashmir has reached the Government has been ernment, Revenue Depart- ance of said Act are annulled. cases, 56,996 are to 86,888 which is Infiltration Along LoC Plugged found necessary that in or- ment shall pass an order The Principal Secretary to from Kashmir and 91.61 percent of the der to implement the judg- declaring all actions taken Government, Revenue De- 37,789 from Jammu total cases. To Large Extent: Army ment passed by the High under the Jammu and Kash- partment shall also work out division. Officials “Cases tested pos- Tasaduq Hussain Talking to reporters on the Court in PIL No. 19/2011 and mir State Land (Vesting a plan to retrieve the large told a local news itive in J&K include sidelines of the unity cricket cup other connected matters titled of Ownership to the Occu- tracts of State land vested un- gathering agency that 124 from Srinagar, 21 Kupwara: Army on Saturday grand finale at Hafruda area of Professor S.K. Bhalla Vs. State pants) Act, 2001, as amended der the Jammu and Kashmir among 455 new cases, from Budgam, 60 from said the situation in entire north north Kashmir’s Kupwara dis- of J&K and ors., directions are from time to time, and rules State Land | More on P2 294 belong to Kashmir divi- Baramulla, 08 from Pulwa- Kashmir was normal and the trict, General officer Command- sion while as 161 are from Jam- ma, 41 from Kupwara, 10 from security grid has an upper-hand ing (GOC) Kilo force, H S Sahi mu division, adding that the to- Anantnag, 09 from Bandipora, while infiltration along the LoC in said that the security forces with Now, therefore, it is hereby ordered that the Principal Secre- tal number of positive cases in 16 from Ganderbal, 03 from the ensuing year has been plugged the help of general public have tary to Government, Revenue Department shall pass an order declaring all actions tak- Kashmir division have reached Kulgam and 02 from Shopian in to a large extent compared to managed to normalize the situa- en under the Jammu and Kashmir State Land (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) to 56,966 including 51,454 recov- Kashmir division while as 161 previous years. He said all the tion. “The place that once served Act, 2001, as amended from time to time, and rules made there under as void ab-initio.” eries and 983 deaths while as to- from Jammu division include parameters of normalcy were as a hotspot of militancy is now tal number of positive cases in 110 from Jammu, 07 from Ra- prevailing in north Kashmir. busy in sports | More on P2 Jammu division have reached jouri, 07 | More on P2

297 Patients Party High Command Will Decide On New Land Law Will CFV Along Die in J&K in Participation in PAGD: JK Cong Chief Help To Create 13 Lakh IB in Kathua Oct Month Agencies Job Opportunities: BJP Agencies Jahangeer Ganaie Srinagar: Stating that Junaid Shah Jammu: Pakistan Rangers there was a need to come up violated the ceasefire by re- Srinagar: After witnessing a with a common platform to Srinagar: Bharatiya Ja- sorting to unprovoked firing huge surge in the month of Sep- fight against the repealing of nata Party (BJP) on Saturday on forward posts and villag- tember, the intensity of Covid-19 land law in the Union Territo- claimed that new land law es along the International pandemic in Jammu and Kash- ry, the Jammu and Kashmir would help to create 12 lakh job Border (IB) in Jammu and mir has decreased as positive Pradesh Congress Committee opportunities for youth of Jam- Kashmir’s Kathua district, cases reported in October month (JKPCC) chief, Ghulam Ah- mu and Kashmir. officials said on Saturday. are around half of the cases re- mad Mir on Saturday said that The Jammu and Kashmir However, there was no re- ported in month of September. any decision to join the newly land law was revised by the port of any casualty or dam- Moreover, the deaths reported formed Peoples’ Alliance for Centre last week as the Minis- age on the Indian side, they in October month also showed a Gupkar Declaration depends try of Home Affairs said no do- people that the new law will said. The firing from across significant dip as compared to the on the nod from the party high micile or permanent resident change the demography of the border started in Chan- deaths reported in September. command in New Delhi. assured, on the floor of the couldn't attend the first meet- certificate is required for pur- Kashmir. People are angry dwa, Mayari and Faqeera As per official data available Talking to reporters on the house that the land in J&K will ing as he was not keeping well, chasing non-agricultural land with regional parties who were in Hiranagar sector around with a local news gathering side-lines of the function here be protected, but they betrayed adding for the second meeting in the erstwhile state. playing politics over Article 9:45 PM on Friday, prompt- agency, 19,715 positive cases at party headquarters, Mir, ac- the people here by repealing of PAGD, he received the initi- Political parties have resisted 370. Nobody will be forced to ing effective retaliation by and 297 deaths were reported cording to a local news gathering the land law a few days ago. ation just before there hours of the move and have started taking sell his land to outsiders. If any the Border Security Force, in Jammu and Kashmir in the agency, said people across Jam- He added to fight against this the meet. “Congress is a nation- onto streets against this order. person wants he can sell on his the officials said. month of October. mu and Kashmir are anguished particular decision, there was a al party and it was not possible However, senior BJP leader will,” Yusuf told a local news The exchange of fire be- “Out of 19,715 positive cases, over the decision taken by the dire need to come up with a com- for me to attend the meeting Sofi Yusuf claimed that some gathering agency. tween the two sides contin- 11,197 cases are from Kashmir government three days back. mon platform in J&K. without taking the party high political parties were playing “This law will help the in- ued till 4:15 AM on Saturday. division while 8,518 are from He said after taking the un- Asked about the already command on board,” he said. politics on this issue for their dustrial sector to grow. If in- There was no report of any ca- Jammu division and out of 297 constitutional decision in Au- existing alliance by the main- He added that he had already vested interests. dustries are set up, 13 lakh job sualty or damage on the Indi- deaths, 144 are | More on P2 gust last year, the government stream leaders, Mir said he told the leaders to | More on P2 “Some politicians lie to opportunities | More on P2 an side, they said. (Agencies) Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /SundAY / 01 November 2020 News

HDFC Bank Offers Cash Backs/Prizes Road to 270: Joe Biden Has Options, For Small And Medium Merchants To Donald Trump Walks Narrow Path Encourage Digital Transactions Florida: President Donald Trump and tighter, but there is recent precedent for a Hillsborough County, where Clinton beat Srinagar: With a view to the entire small and medium tomers," he said. Democratic challenger Joe Biden each has a Democrat carrying the state. In 2008, Barack him by about 41,000 votes. Hillsborough is further drive digital payment merchants in our network The largest private sector path to the 270 Electoral College votes need- Obama was the first Democrat to take it in next to — and shares a media market with adoption among the merchant across the country. This pro- lender is a leading player in ed to win the White House. Biden’s is appre- 32 years. Although he narrowly lost there — Pinellas County, the most populous coun- segment, HDFC Bank has gram is not just for merchants the merchant acquiring space ciably wider. in 2012, as did Clinton in 2016, waves of col- ty in the state to flip from Democratic in launched cashbacks/offers for based in metros, but also in in the country and as per re- The former vice president is competitive lege-educated newcomers are swelling its 2012 to Republican in 2016. small and medium sized mer- semi-urban and rural markets," cent media reports has set an in all the battleground states Trump carried booming suburbs, a boost to Biden’s chanc- Trump won some counties in the sur- chants across metro, semi ur- said Parag Rao, Country Head - aggressive target of increasing in 2016 and has put a handful of traditional es. rounding area by more than 60% of the vote, ban and rural markets. Payments, Consumer Finance, its network of small merchants Republican states, including Georgia and THE REST IS EXTRA and his campaign hopes it can further run The campaign, called ‘Tees Marketing and Digital Banking to 20 million in the next three Arizona, in play. That has Trump scram- There’s another scenario for Biden: a up the score with first-time and less regular pe Treat’, for merchants, be- at HDFC Bank. years. The bank is targeting bling to defend a wide swath of territory more comfortable Electoral College victory. voters in these places. gan in October will cover the He added that to further merchants with solutions on and putting the incumbent’s hopes for re- Should Biden win Michigan, Pennsylva- Trump planned to accompany first lady entire festive season till the deepen the adoption of var- accepting payments, provid- election on two of the most populous swing nia and Wisconsin, and either Arizona and Melania Trump when she votes Tuesday end of the year. This cam- ious digital payment forms ing value-added services like states, Florida and Pennsylvania. North Carolina, he would capture at least near Palm Beach County. The Trumps paign will cover more than 7 across India, it is important creating a simple website for A look at the most likely roads to victory: 290 electoral votes. moved their residence from reliably Demo- lakh traders and merchants that the merchant network them, taking care of their in- BIDEN TRUE NORTH He’s also competing for Ohio, which cratic New York to Florida last year. who are part of HDFC Bank are empowered with the best ventory and lending based on Biden can win an electoral majority most Trump won by 8 percentage points in 2016; PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE network across India. So mer- solution range and are also cash flows. simply by carrying the three states where Iowa, which Trump won by nearly 10 per- Even if Trump nets Florida and holds bat- chants using the Bank's Mer- encouraged and incentivised The Bank recently launched Trump stunned Democrat Hillary Clinton in centage points; and Georgia, which Trump tlegrounds he won in the South and South- chant App, QR code, PoS or for this change in behavior, as Festive Treats 2.0 campaign, 2016: Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin. carried by 5 percentage points. Victories in west, he would still be short of 270 electoral Payment gateways and across this change is a critical step to- where customers can avail of Those states were carried by Democrats those states would boost Biden’s electoral votes. all segments like - Electronics, wards Digital India. special deals on banking prod- for decades before 2016. They would give total above 300. The president is wagering much on Penn- Apparel, Grocery, Fuel etc, "The small and medium mer- ucts and over 1000 offers from Biden 279 electoral votes, as long as he wins Biden made two stops in Georgia this sylvania as the best chance of moving with- stand to win assured cashback chants form a critical backbone leading brands in India. Fur- all the other states in Clinton’s column. Un- past this week and on Friday had his first in striking distance of that threshold. After and prizes on volume build up, of our merchant network. If ther, the campaign also has der this scenario, Biden would not need to fall campaign visit to Iowa. He’s spent al- a trio of rallies this past week, Trump was EMI or Digital transactions. merchants are enthused about over 2000 hyper local offers win any other states Trump won in 2016. most $5 million but hasn’t visited Iowa since set to hold four more in the state on Satur- "This is a first for the Bank, using digital payment forms, it through tie-ups with local mer- The three northern industrial states have the state’s caucuses in February. Biden has day. where we are extending the fes- will give further push to usage chants across semi-urban and been Biden’s sharpest target for advertis- campaigned lightly in Ohio but has spent He’s been making stops across Pennsyl- tive treats campaign for even of electronic payments by cus- rural markets in India. (KNT) ing dollars. He spent almost $150 million — almost $7 million in advertising. Surveys vania, from counties outside Philadelphia, 30% of his total national ad spending since and operatives in both parties said the two the largest metro area, to the rural north- June — in the three, according to Kantar/ states were very close heading into the cam- west corner of the state. CMAG’s review for The Associated Press. paign’s final weekend. Among his upcoming stops: Bucks Coun- Rescue Efforts On As Earthquake The fiercest struggle among the three is in Oh, and remember Florida? The perenni- ty. It was once Philadelphia’s most GOP- Pennsylvania. Biden has had a slight advan- al battleground offers 29 electoral votes and heavy suburb but has been trending Dem- Death Toll Rises To 27 In Izmir, Turkey tage in most polls, while some suggest Trump is, per usual, exceedingly close. ocratic and is an example of the obstacles remains within striking distance. Biden, There’s one more big prize on the table: Trump is facing. He lost the county by less Turkey: Turkish rescue workers injured in Turkey, and the area tween the two countries, Turk- who was born in Scranton, claims some fa- Texas. Democrats have been eyeing the than 2 percentage points in 2016 and has searched through rubble for survi- had been hit by some 470 after- ish and Greek leaders exchanged vorite-son status in the state. Trump’s hopes state for years, but this is the first year in seen his standing in the suburbs steadily vors on Saturday, as the death toll shocks, the country’s disaster solidarity messages. have been boosted by Biden’s recent call for decades where it may really be within reach erode since then. from a powerful earthquake that agency said. “I just called President (Tayy- phasing out fossil fuels, though Biden has said for the party. Trump’s argument to Pennsylvania hit the Aegean Sea the previous af- In central Izmir, rescuers ip Erdogan) to offer my condo- he would not ban fracking. The state’s new battleground status high- voters was recharged after Biden, during ternoon rose to 27. were seeking to save a mother lences for the tragic loss of life SOUTH BY SOUTHWEST lights not just Trump’s struggles in the sub- their Oct. 22 debate, called for phasing out Officials in the city of Izmir and her four children from the from the earthquake that struck If Biden loses Pennsylvania, it would re- urbs, which are booming outside Texas’ ma- fossil fuels. That created an opportunity for said 25 people were killed in remains of a building. Relatives both our countries. Whatever quire him to find 11 electoral votes elsewhere. jor cities, but also his weaknesses in nearly Trump in a state with a robust natural gas coastal areas in Turkey’s west, waited outside another collapsed our differences, these are times Once reliably Republican Arizona, offer- every state with a diverse electorate. industry. while two teenagers - a boy and building. when our people need to stand ing exactly 11, and North Carolina, with 15, “Biden has more of an opportunity to win “Biden’s plan to abolish the entire U.S. oil a girl - died on the Greek island One Izmir resident, who didn’t together,” Greek Prime Minister are states Trump won four years ago that by a larger electoral number than Trump industry — you saw that?” Trump noted at a of Samos after a wall collapsed want to be named, said both her Kyriakos Mitsotakis tweeted. are well within Biden’s reach. does,” said Republican pollster Glen Bolger, rally last week in Lansing, Michigan, recall- on them. parents were still trapped. “I Erdogan responded in a tweet: Democrats are particularly bullish about who is surveying in several battleground ing Biden’s call for phasing renewable fuels At least 20 buildings in the city couldn’t get any news. I couldn’t “I offer my condolences to all Arizona, last carried by a Democrat in 1996. states but not for Trump’s campaign. “It in and fossil fuels out over time. “Will crip- were destroyed, authorities said, get any news,” the woman told of Greece on behalf of myself and Trump won the state in 2016 by 3.5 percent- doesn’t mean Trump can’t win.” ple our nation and send us into an absolute and the rescue work was punctu- Reuters, when asked about at- the Turkish people. Turkey, too, age points, the smallest margin in 20 years, TRUMP FLORIDA OR BUST deep depression.” ated by frequent aftershocks. tempts to reach them. is always ready to help Greece and this year, the Democrats’ Senate candi- Trump almost certainly cannot reach 270 THE REST ISN’T THE BEST Bulldozers were removing Search and rescue operations heal its wounds. That two neigh- date, former astronaut Mark Kelly, is run- electoral votes without carrying Florida, Even if Trump wins Florida and Pennsyl- debris from collapsed buildings, were complete in eight build- bours show solidarity in diffi- ning a strong race. where polls show a tight race. Some have vania, he would still be short of the magic and rescuers were dismantling ings, while operations continued cult times is more valuable than The Arizona alternative supposes, as suggested a slight Biden advantage. number if he can’t carry most of the states walls to reach those stuck under in nine others, officials said. many things in life.” most of Biden’s paths do, that he also wins Trump’s rally Thursday in Florida was he won in 2016. the rubble, television images The leaders of Turkey and Turkey is crossed by fault lines Nevada, last carried by a Republican in his third campaign trip to the state this He could nose ahead in Ohio, long one of and videos showed. Greece - caught up in a bitter and is prone to earthquakes. Coop- 2004. Trump has campaigned in the state, month, underscoring why Florida is so im- his strongest states, but would still need to Environment Minister Murat dispute over exploration rights eration between the two countries though Democrats say they are comfortable portant to his reelection. He plans to return cobble together a series of states he won in Kurum said some 100 people had in the eastern Mediterranean - after a devastating earthquake in with their prospects there. before Tuesday’s election. 2016, such as Iowa, and some he lost narrow- been rescued so far. spoke by phone late on Friday. 1999 led to a period of warmer ties The race for North Carolina appears His stop Thursday was in swing-voting ly and continues to trail. More than 800 people were In a rare show of warmth be- between them. ....From the Front Page

LG Sinha Rules activities which reflects normalcy,” he said the Roshni Act, 2001; the valuation of the land; recoveries and 32 deaths are from Udhampur, gust last year is the main common agenda. “We as per a local news gathering agency. the amounts paid by the beneficiary; the orders 2,655 including 2,489 recoveries and 46 deaths are part of these common agendas. But there that they can build for scale and create a thriv- The GoC said that with the cooperation of passed under the Roshni Act; and the persons in are from Doda, 2,447 including 2,352 recoveries can be differences in the language being used ing start-up ecosystem which is inherently entre- the general public, security agencies have man- whose favour the vesting was done and also ... fur- and 31 deaths are from Kathua, 2,253 including while fighting for the cause,” he added. preneurial in approach, creating local jobs and aged to normalize the situation in entire north ther transfers, if any, recognized and accepted by 2,021 recoveries and 22 deaths are from Poonch, Meanwhile, Congress observed Indira Gand- employment.” Kashmir. “Some years back, infiltrated mili- the authorities. 2,174 including 1,879 recoveries and 25 deaths hi’s death anniversary as Kissan Adhikar Divas The LG said that almost 65 percent of Jammu tants used the same route (Hafrada) to enter the Complete identities of all influential persons are from Samba, 1,915 including 1,804 recover- at Srinagar Party Office and flayed Modi Govt and Kashmir’s population is under the age of 35 valley and now the same place is being used for (including ministers, legislators, bureaucrats, ies and 14 deaths are from Kishtwar, 1,596 in- for adopting anti-farmer policies. The party also years. “So, on one hand we have a demographic sports events,” he said. government officials, police officers, business- cluding 1,504 recoveries and 13 deaths are from paid tributes to Sardar Valla Bahai Patel on his dividend like the rest of the country, but on the He said that this area in the past has wit- men etc.) their relatives or persons holding Ramban and 1,277 including 1,182 recoveries birth anniversary and recalled his services to the other we have faced many challenges; systemic nessed encounters and today “we are not benami for them, who have derived benefit and 08 deaths are from Reasi. Nation. unemployment and joblessness along with the talking about militants in Hafruda, Kupwara under the Roshni Act, 2001/ Roshni Rules 2007 As per the daily information bulletin, 656,702 JKPCC paid floral tributes to former Prime absence of holistic development of the youth,” but about the youth involvement in sports and/or occupy State lands. persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under ob- Minister Indira Gandhi on her 36th death anni- he said. “The Youth of J&K will be benefited events that would last for 15 days. This signifies The said action shall be completed within a servation while 15,895 persons have been kept versary. The party described her assassination from the programme through creation of op- that the situation is normal in Kupwara.” period of one month. under home quarantine besides that 6,419 per- as a great loss. portunities in the field of Sports, Livelihood The GoC Victor Force said that the army The Divisional Commissioners, Jammu as sons are in isolation. According to the bulletin, Mir who presided over the meeting lauded generation, Recreation, Education, Counselling started a series of sports events in the past three well as Kashmir, shall place on record before 587,737 persons have completed surveillance the selfless services and sacrifices of Indira to effectively support and encourage young in- months that includes different games with par- the High Court district-wise full details of the period and 45,173 persons are under home sur- Gandhi to the Nation and said her immense dividuals to shape their future as per their as- ticipation of girls and boys at village level and encroached State land not covered by the Rosh- veillance besides that so far results of 2,303,954 contributions to the inclusive development of pirations.” (KNO) at the district level too. ni Act, Rules, Scheme(s), order(s) which contin- samples are available. Nation shall always be remembered. Pulwama Attack The competence and caliber of Kashmiri ues to be under illegal occupation; the full iden- Out of 2,303,954 the number of samples tested India made remarkable achievements under youth is seen in such tournaments and the tity and particulars of the land and person(s)/ negative stands at 2,209,169 while 94,785 have the strong leadership of the Indira, who even Police Force personnel were killed when a army will encourage and keep holding more entities encroaching the same. The Revenue tested positive, among them 6,419 are active, scarified her life for the integrity and prestige car laden with explosives had hit a convoy of ve- similar sports events in future too, he said. Secretary shall ensure that this information is 86,888 persons have recovered and 1,478 persons of the Nation, he said, adding that India has lost hicles carrying security personnel on the Jam- The GOC said that the prevailing normal- also posted on the website. have died. (KNO) a great statesman and a leader of masses un- mu-Srinagar highway at Lethpora in Pulwama. cy has to continue so that the youth are able The action taken in the aforesaid matter 297 Patients der the assassination of Indira Gandhi, whose The Prime Minister further stressed on the to exhibit their talent and achieve what they shall be shared by the Revenue Department dream was to make India as powerful country, need for all countries to unite against militan- aim and the aim to organize such events is to with the General Administration Department from Kashmir division and 297 are from Jam- which happened due to her tireless efforts. “She cy, during his speech. He also said that our involve youth and tell people that the situation on a weekly basis. mu division,” the data states. is credited of giving a befitting reply to the en- country and the world continued to face a chal- is normal. COVID Claims Pertinently, 37,373 positive cases and 478 emies, thereby sending a strong message to the lenge from those who backed militancy. “The parameters of normalcy are prevailing deaths were reported in J&K in the month of world that India would not compromise on its PM’s strong remarks came, in the backdrop in north Kashmir which depicts the situation from Udhampur, 01 from Doda, 08 from Kath- September alone, highest since the pandemic integrity and sovereignty,” he said. of an attack, nearly a week after an incident of is under control”, he said. “Some incidents ua, 06 from Poonch, 06 from Samba, 06 from outbreak. JKPCC President said Indira Gandhi worked beheading of a teacher in France. will continue to happen like the arrest of mili- Kishtwar, 06 from Ramban and 04 from Reasi,” “17,339 positive cases and 326 deaths were tirelessly, bringing the country at par with the PM Modi also spoke on the Kashmir issue in tant associates and surrender of local militants officials disclosed. reported in J&K in the month of August,” the fast developing countries in the world, If India Gujarat. “Today, Kashmir has moved on a new while the infiltration has been thwarted com- Notably, in the last 24 hours, seven persons figures suggest. Moreover, 12,862 positive cas- was one among the powerful Nations that is path of development. Whether it is restoration pletely in the ensuing year.” who were tested positive for COVID-19 have es and 276 deaths were reported in J&K in the because of the Congress Party and its strong of peace in the Northeast, or the steps being tak- To a question about the rehabilitation policy died which include five from Kashmir division month of July. leadership, who did their utmost to make the en for development there, today the country is for the militants, the GOC said that a surrender and two from Jammu division. As per the official data available, in the first Country self-reliant in every field, Mir added. establishing new dimensions of unity”, the PM policy is already there while recommendations As per media bulletin, patients who have 115 days (from March 08-June 30) 7,497 positive We are observing the death anniversary of said. (Agencies) for a fresh one have been sent which is with the died include four from Srinagar and one from cases and 101 Covid-19 related deaths were wit- our beloved leader as Kissan Adhikar Divas to Investigation Into Government of India. “The approval and nod is Pulwama in Kashmir division while two deaths nessed in Jammu and Kashmir extend full support to farmers (Kissans), who awaited,” he said. (KNO) from Jammu division include two from Jammu Interestingly, the first case of the COVID-19 were feeding the entire country by dropping To a query, he said it is a good omen that Govt Implements district. pandemic in India was reported on 30 January their sweat and blood to ensure that people did youth who had joined militant ranks have un- As per officials figures, 19,369 positive cases 2020, originating from China. not sleep empty stomach, Congress Party vows derstood the consequences of bloodshed. “It is (Vesting of Ownership to the Occupants) Act, including 357 deaths and 17,551 recoveries are Slowly, the pandemic spread to various to intensify its fight against the anti-farmer pol- good that youth are leaving arms and accepting 2001 in a time bound manner. from Srinagar, 5,995 including 94 deaths and states and union territories including the union icies of Modi Govt, Mir said. (KNO) surrender offers during encounters. They (mil- Principal Secretary to Government, Revenue 5,626 recoveries are from Budgam, 6,006 includ- territory of Jammu & Kashmir. Two suspected New Land Law itants) have perceived the repercussions of vio- Department shall also work out the modalities ing 4,470 recoveries and 145 deaths are from cases with high virus load were detected and lence and are coming back to homes”, he said. and plan to evict encroachers from such State Baramulla, 4,656 including 4,378 recoveries and isolated on March 4 in Government Medical will be created for youth of Jammu and Kash- DGP added that nowadays youth are taking Land and retrieve the State land within a period 81 deaths are from Pulwama, 4,460 including 73 College, Jammu. One of them became the first mir. We welcome this decision by the Centre,” part in sports activities with zeal and passion. of six months. Principal Secretary to Govern- deaths and 3,963 recoveries are from Kupwara, confirmed positive case on 9 March 2020. Both he said. “We are ready to provide a peaceful path to ment, Revenue Department shall work out mo- 4,234 including 3,940 recoveries and 74 deaths individuals had a travel history of outside J&K. In replying to People’s Democratic Party those who want to shun the path of militancy”, dalities for handling the money received for these are from Anantnag, 4,040cases including 3,795 (KNO) chief Mehbooba Mufti statement that India DGP said. lands after annulment. and 46 deaths are from Bandipora, 3,549 in- should fight with China not with Kashmir, he About the Ekta Divas, he said that since past The Principal Secretary to Government, Reve- cluding 3,312 recoveries and 32 deaths are from Party High Command said, “She is already confused after many lead- six years, the day is observed across all States/ nue Department shall ensure that information re- Ganderbal, 2,485 including 2,349 recoveries and fix the second meeting of the alliance after No- ers resigned from her party. We want to end dy- UTs. “Today a grand parade was held in Zewan garding district wise State land as on 1st January, 46 deaths are from Kulgam and 2,202 including vember 10 or 15 so that they can talk with the cen- nastic rule in J&K. India is a powerful nation where contingents of all the security agencies 2001 are complied and posted on the official web- 2,070 recoveries and 35 deaths are from Shopi- tral leadership about it. “The central leadership of and can fight against any nation.” and the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) took site as well as NIC website with the details of the an. Congress is currently busy in Bihar elections and it “Anyone can differ on certain issues but we part,” the DGP said, adding that on this day, State land which was in illegal and unauthorized In Jammu division, 17,568 including 16,561 was not possible to talk about these issues,” he said. won’t tolerate anti-national statements. We re- tributes are paid to Sardar Valabhai Patel also. occupation of person(s)/ entities with full identity recoveries and 257 deaths are from Jammu He further added that Congress and the exist- quest the government to put these leaders into (KINS) of encroachers and particulars of the land. district, 3,197 including 3,085 recoveries and 47 ing alliance of mainstream leaders have many jail who give anti-national statements,” Yusuf Infiltration Along The details of the applications received under deaths are from Rajouri, 2,707 including 2,557 common agendas and decisions taken in Au- said. (KINS) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 01 NOVEMBER I 2020 OBSERVER 03

Govt apportions assets, liabilities, posts DIPR organizes mega cultural event at Dumping park Kangan of erstwhile J&K state between twin UTs SO NEWS DESK

SO NEWS DESK territories as the case may be in the of the Jammu and Kashmir Re-or- the Ministry of Home Affairs, Gov- GANDERBAL: The Cul- context of their usage. ganization Act, 2019, the Central ernment of India vide No. tural unit of Department of JAMMU: The Lieutenant Governor According to a notification issued Government, vide Order No. 11014/05/2014-K-I/K-III dated Information and Public Re- of Jammu and Kashmir, in terms of in this regard, section 84 and 85 of 11014/5/2014-K-I/III dated 09.09.2020, 28.10.2020 conveyed to issue neces- lation (DIPR), Kashmir today section 84(3) read with section 85(2) Jammu and Kashmir Re-organization constituted an Advisory Committee sary orders in terms of Jammu and organized a colourful cul- of Jammu and Kashmir Reorganiza- Act, 2019 provided for apportionment under the Chairmanship of Sanjay Kashmir Re-organization Act, 2019; tural programme in col- tion Act, 2019, is pleased to apportion of Assets and Liabilities of the erst- Mitra, IAS (Retired) which submit- and the Lieutenant Governor of laboration with the district the Assets, Liabilities and Posts of while State of Jammu and Kashmir ted its report to the Ministry of Home Jammu and Kashmir accepted the Administration Ganderbal the erstwhile State of Jammu and between the Union Territory of Affairs, Government of India. The recommendations of the Advisory at Dumping Park, Kangan. Kashmir between the Union Terri- Jammu and Kashmir and Union Ter- comments of the Government of Committee as per the agreements On the occasion, Deputy with the purpose to bring tertain the audience through tory of Jammu and Kashmir and ritory of Ladakh; and section 85 of Jammu and Kashmir and Govern- arrived at between Union territory Commissioner Ganderbal, back joy and happiness on their unique performances Union territory of Ladakh as per the Jammu and Kashmir Re-orga- ment of Ladakh were sought on the of J&K and Union Territory of La- Shafqat Iqbal was Chief Guest the faces of people after sev- which were highly appreci- Annexures A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and nization Act, 2019 provided for es- recommendations of the Advisory dakh as conveyed by Ministry of and SSP Ganderbal, Khalil eral months of covid pan- ated by the gathering. I to the notification issued in this tablishment of one or more Advi- Committee by the Ministry of Home Home Affairs vide afore-stated com- Poswal was Guest of Honour. demic. The programme was Among others, the event regard. sory Committees for apportionment Affairs, Government of India. The munication. The program witnessed organized under strict adher- was attended by ADC Gan- All references to the Union Ter- of Assets, Rights and Liabilities of Ministry of Home Affairs, Govern- The notification further added that overwhelming participation ence to COVID SOPs. derbal, Farooq Ahmed Baba, ritories of Jammu and Kashmir or the Companies and Corporations ment of India, held consultations with this apportionment shall be in force of the prominent persons of During the programme a DSP Ganderbal, Program Ladakh shall mean the geographical constituted for the State of Jammu the Union Territory of J&K and Union with effect from 31.10.2020. The an- the district besides a huge variety of cultural pro- Officer ICDS, SDM Kangan, area represented by the respective and Kashmir between Union Terri- Territory of Ladakh and based on nexures mentioned above have been gathering of locals from ad- grammes including folk songs CPO, BDC Chairperson Gund Union territories or shall mean the tory of J&K and UT of Ladakh. the agreements between the Union enclosed herewith for necessary joining areas. and skits were presented by and other officers from dis- respective Governments of the Union Also, in terms of section 84 and 85 Territory of J&K and UT of Ladakh, reference. The program was organized the renowned artists to en- trict administration.

Splendid Oath Ceremony Students in Baramulla Anguish Over 5th Shaikh-ul-Alam Memorial Of Newly Elected Body of BAR Lecture held at KU association Held Shifting of Examination Center IMRAN NAIKOO put the credibility of our in- for students of the area, it is perintendent of the exam to stitution at stake”. GHSS located farther from the main collect examination materi- BARAMULLA: The Board Laridora has been the exam road”. He added, “There is als in case snowfall takes of School Education Baram- centre for the past 5 years in no reason to shift the exam place, on the other hand, GHS ulla has shifted the 10th Class the area and is convenient to centre to a High School that Taripora comes under the exam centre from Govt. commute to the students of was built a couple years ago jurisdiction of Police station Higher Secondary School the area. A student, Masrat and doesn’t even have prop- Sheeri which is convenient (GHSS) of Laridora to Govt. said, “Me and my friends are er facilities”. He further said for the superintendent to High School (GHS) Taripora angry about it, the exam cen- that the Board officials are commute and collect the ex- without any logical reasons. tre is quite far our home, it giving lame excuses like amination material and bring Principal of GHSS Lari- is going to be difficult to snowfall will create problems it to the school on time”. dora said that he doesn’t even travel such distance in this for the Superintendent. “Snow When news agency asked know why the centre for exam cold weather, Higher Second- fall has been a part and par- about the difficulties students has been shifter to GHS, de- ary School Laridora should cel of Kashmir as well as will face in travelling to GHS spite the fact that all the conduct these exams instead Laridora since the beginning Taripora for exams, he said, required facilities are avail- cause I don’t want to walk of times. No superintendent “It is only around 2km from able here. too much and get tired before ever complained about it”. GHSS Laridora, I don’t think SO NEWS DESK Urdu, Banaras Hindu Uni- JUNAID GULZAR Azam said that it is a welcome “We have a Specially abled exams”. Sarpanch Halqa When contacted, Assistant it will be difficult for any one versity, presided over the step as Bar association Shop- student who will face im- Laridora Irshad Khan said Secretary BOSE Baramulla, to travel this distance but still SRINAGAR: The 5th Shai- lecture session, while Prof SHOPIAN:Today a splendid ian has elected their body mense difficulties in travel- that BOSE, without stating Showkat Ahmed said, “There if the Police station Sheeri kh-ul-Alam Memorial Lec- Shafeeqa Parveen, former oath ceremony were held at as every section of society ing to the centre decided by any logical reasons, has de- is a technical problem, GHSS agrees to keep the examina- ture was held at the Univer- director DDE and Prof Mush- Shopian and the newly needs their representation the board,” He further asked, cided to conduct the upcom- Laridora comes under the tion material with them, we sity of Kashmir on Saturday. taq Ahmad, Dean Open and elected body of Bar associa- body so that they can repre- “Why make these children ing 10th class exams at High jurisdiction of police station have no issues in conducting Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat Distance Learning, Univer- tion takes oath to remain sent their demands and sug- suffer?” School Taripora. “The school Chandoosa which will be the exams at GHSS Laridora Ahmad was chief guest on sity of Kashmir, were the sincere and loyal to their gestions in front of admin- He said, “Such move will (GHS) is too far to commute difficult to reach for the su- ”.(KNB) the occasion. guests of honour. designated position. Presi- istration. In his remarks, Prof Talat Prof Mohammad Shahid dent Bar Association advo- Son of A Lawyer Imtiyaz underscored the significance Hussain, former chairper- cate Shabir Ahmad Kullay Ahmad (Who had been killed of holding special lectures son, Centre of Indian Lan- in his oath speech said that before couple of years ) has on themes of importance for guages, JNU, presented the the lawyers are one of the been encouraged and fa- students and researchers Memorial Lecture, which, constructive aspect of soci- cilitated by a martyred Onslaught on rights of J&K people continues alike. among others, was attended ety and lawyers have to act certificate in this oath cer- “Inviting eminent scholars by research scholars and very much positive in bring- emony the slain Adv Imtiyaz and experts from different students from different de- ing positive changes in so- Ahmad efficiency and his unabated, alleges Tarigami fields of study to talk on vi- partments of the University ciety. contribution towards Bar tal issues is one of the im- of Kashmir and the Central Principal Session Judge has been memorialized and AGENCIES The new land laws notified gains and advancement made tion of J&K and revoking portant ways to share knowl- University of Kashmir. And other District Officers the son of a senior lawyer on October 27, like the new by the peasantry and their Articles 370 and 35A was to edge and expertise,” he said, Prof Hussain talked at and police officers were Re- Ab Majeed Mir ( who were SRINAGAR: The Communist domicile rules notified in children over the decades, change the demography of asserting that memorial length about the history of main Present on Said Oath president of Bar Shopian Party of India (M) senior April, do nothing to assure Tarigami said in a statement Jammu and Kashmir. Now lectures are a fitting tribute Urdu drama, its features and Ceremony. Apart from that since from last 2 decades) leader M Y Tarigami on Sat- the people of J&K that their here this afternoon. with such laws everything to the great legacy of revered kinds, while deliberating District register officer has been also facilitated with urday alleged that onslaught concerns on demographic He said just days after the becomes clearer. From Au- saints, erudite scholars and upon stage, radio and televi- Shahnawaz Ah Boda also a certificate and also his by the BJP government at change are being taken into Centre opened land of J&K gust 5, 2019, the BJP govern- intellectuals who have con- sion dramas as well as the remains present. service towards Bar has been the centre on the basic and consideration, he said adding for outsiders, the J&K ad- ment’s actions in J&K have tributed vastly in the promo- contemporary relevance of Lawyers of District Shop- memorialized. democratic rights of the instead the BJP government ministration has transferred smacked of hubris, as if to tion of knowledge and infor- the Urdu drama. ian Recently elected Their Principal And Session people continued unabated wants to convey to the people 24 thousand kanals of land say, “we do what we do because mation. Prof Tariq Ahmad Chisti, Body In which Advocate Judge Shopian Skinder e since Jammu and Kashmir of J&K there that they are to the Industries and Com- we can”. That may win some The online-cum-offline Director DDE, delivered the Shabir Ahmad Kullay has Azam, Chief Judicial Mag- Reorganization Act was completely incidental to its merce Department for so- elections for the BJP, but it lecture titled “Urdu Drama: welcome address. been elected as president of istrate Shopian Ab Qayoom implemented on this day last plans for the one-year-old called investment purposes is not a solution to the long- Fikri wa Fanni Abaad” was Prof Salahudiin Tak, Prof Bar Association Shopian Mir, Munsif Judge Shopian year. Union Territory. while almost an equal land standing problems in Kash- organised by the varsity’s Parveen, Prof Mushtaq and Advocate Faisal Ahmad Lubna Sultan, Munsif/ Addl. He said a State with special It is important to under- will be notified shortly fol- mir. He said even after one Directorate of Distance Prof Sujaan Kour also spoke Turray as Vice president Mobile Magistrate Shopian status was divided and de- stand as to who will buy land lowing clearance from the year and three months of the Education (DDE) in col- on various aspects of the and Advocate Umar Ali has Majid Farooq mir,Registrar, prived of its status without in the erstwhile state of J&K Forest Department to 65 big legislations pushed through laboration with the Nation- lecture. Dr Altaf Anjum been elected as General Police and other higher of- any reference to the opinion now. The new land laws will corporate houses to set up parliament, the people of al Council for Promotion of conducted proceedings of secretary. ficials of judiciary and ad- of its people which is in bla- allow large land sharks and their units. Jammu & Kashmir are denied Urdu Language (NCPUL). the lecture session, while Principal And Session vocate remain present on tant violation of Article 3 of corporate to play their game Former MLA said the inten- their democratic rights as Prof Naseem Ahmad, for- Dr Habeebullah Shah deliv- Judge Shopian Skindar e the said occasion. the Constitution. which will be a ruin of the tion to abolish the Constitu- citizens of this country. mer Head, Department of ered a vote of thanks. Police celebrated Rastriya Ekta Dewas across valley

SO NEWS DESK Ifroz Ahmad-JKPS took the salute on tively to the society in eradication of At conclusion, SP Handwara inter- Parade and administered oath of unity various social evils and maintain com- acted with the NOKs of Police Martyrs SRINAGAR: Police celebrated Restri- to the police officers and Jawans. He munal harmony. and expressed his sympathy with them, ya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day also highlighted the vision, dedication The pledge ceremony was followed by He assured them every possible help across valley. In Awantipora, Police and role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in March Past by various contingents of whenever required. celebrated "Rastriya Ekta Dewas/Na- uniting the country and making it as Police & security forces. In Anantnag, Police celebrated "Ras- tional Unity Day" at DPL Awantipora. present Independent India. After the Parade an event “Run for triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" SSP Awantipora Tahir Saleem-JKPS The pledge ceremony was followed by Unity” was organized and flagged-off at DPL Anantnag. SSP Anantnag Sand- took the salute on Parade and admin- March Past by the various contingents by ASP Bandipora in which 500 par- eep Choudhary-IPS took the salute on istered oath of unity to the police officers of Police and security forces. ticipants from all age groups partici- Parade and administered oath of unity and Jawans. He also highlighted the C.O 162 Bn CRPF, C.O 98 Bn and senior pated. The “Run for Unity” started from to the police officers and Jawans. He vision, dedication and role of Sardar police officers were also present on the S. K Stadium Bandipora to Patushay also highlighted the importance of Na- Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting the coun- occasion. Bandipora. tional oneness and paid rich tribute to try and making it as present Independent In Ganderbal, Police celebrated "Ras- After the conclusion of the event, the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting India. triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" presentation ceremony was held at S.K the country. The pledge ceremony was followed by at Qamaria ground. SSP Ganderbal Shri Stadium Bandipora. On the presentation The pledge ceremony was followed by March Past by the contingents of J&K Khalil Ahmad Poswal-JKPS took the ceremony, SSP Bandipora in his address March Past by the contingents of J&K Police, Armed Police, CRPF, SSB, & salute on Parade and administered oath to the participants appreciated the en- Police and Armed Police. SDRF. of unity to the police officers and Jawa- thusiasm shown by every participant, In Kulgam, Police celebrated "Ras- After the Parade an event “Run for ns. He also highlighted the importance and administered oath of unity to the Unity” was organized and flagged-off who were part of the Run for Unity, and triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" Unity” was organized and flagged off of National oneness and paid rich trib- police officers and Jawans. He also by SSP Sopore in which participants in displaying their commitment, spirit at DPL Kulgam. DySP DAR Kulgam by SSP Awantipora in which more than ute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unit- highlighted the importance of Nation- from all age groups participated. The to complete the run. Shri Sheikh Tahir Amin-JKPS took the 102 participants participated. The “Run ing the country. al oneness and paid rich tribute to Sar- “Run for Unity” started from Railway The “Run for Unity” event was fol- salute on Parade and administered oath for Unity” started from DPL Awanti- The pledge ceremony was followed by dar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting the road Amargrah to Seer Crossing. lowed by prize distribution among the of unity to the police officers and Jawa- pora Crossing to Y-junction Barsoo and March Past by the contingents of J&K country. After the conclusion of the Run for participants. Among the top winners, ns. He also highlighted the vision, back to DPL. Police, CRPF, BSF and Home Guard. The pledge ceremony was followed by Unity, the presentation ceremony was Gulbadan Hikmatyar of Lar Ganderbal dedication and role of Sardar Vallabh- The “Run for Unity” event was followed ASP Ganderbal Shri Feroz Yehya-JKPS March Past by the contingents of J&K held at Railway Station Sopore. On the won the first prize of cash Rs 10,000, bhai Patel in uniting the country and by prize distribution and refreshment and senior police officers were also pres- Police, Armed Police and CRPF. presentation ceremony, SSP Sopore in Umar Farooq Bhat of Hazratbal Srinagar making it as present Independent India. was also served the participants. ent on the occasion. ASP Pulwama Shri Tanveer Ahmad his brief address to the participants won the second prize of cash Rs 5000 The pledge ceremony was followed by In Shopian, Police celebrated "Ras- In Budgam, Police celebrated "Ras- and senior police officers were also pres- appreciated them in making the event and Umer Hamid of Sheikhpora Budgam March Past by the various contingents triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" ent on the occasion. successful. He also appreciated the en- won the third prize of cash Rs 3000. of J&K Police, Armed police, CRPF and at DPL Shopian. ASP Shopian Arif Amin at DPL Budgam. SP Budgam Shri Amod In Sopore, Police celebrated "Ras- thusiasm shown by very young kids, Similarly, in girls Muskan Shabnan Home Guard. Shah-JKPS took the salute on Parade Ashok Nagpuri-IPS took the salute on triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" who were also part of the event. won the first cash prize of Rs 5000. In Baramulla, Police celebrated "Ras- and administered oath of unity to the Parade and administered oath of unity at DPL Sopore. SSP Sopore Shri. Javaid The “Run for Unity” event was followed In Handwara, Police celebrated "Ras- triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" police officers and Jawans. He also to the police officers and Jawans. He Iqbal-JKPS took the salute on Parade by prize distribution among the par- triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" at DPL Baramulla. SSP Baramulla Ab- highlighted the vision, dedication and said that the Iron Man of India devoted and administered oath of unity to the ticipants. at DPL Handwara. SP Handwara Dr.G.V. dul Qayoom-JKPS took the salute on role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unit- his entire life to the nation & welfare police officers and Jawans. He also In Bandipora, Police celebrated "Ras- Sundeep Chakravarthy-IPS took the Parade and administered oath of unity ing the country and making it as pres- of its people. highlighted the vision, dedication and triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" salute on Parade and administered oath to the police officers and Jawans. He ent Independent India. The pledge ceremony was followed by role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in unit- at DPL Bandipora. SSP Bandipora Shri. of unity to the police officers and Jawa- also highlighted the importance of Na- The pledge ceremony was followed by March Past by the contingents of J&K ing the country and making it as pres- Rahul Malik-IPS took the salute on Pa- ns. He said that the Iron Man of India tional oneness and paid rich tribute to March Past by the contingents of J&K Police & Armed Police. ent Independent India. rade and administered oath of unity to devoted his entire life to the nation & Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in uniting Police & Armed Police. In Pulwama, Police celebrated "Ras- The pledge ceremony was followed by the police officers and Jawans. He also welfare of its people. the country. In Kupwara, Police celebrated "Ras- triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" March Past by various contingents of highlighted the importance of Nation- The pledge ceremony was followed by The pledge ceremony was followed by triya Ekta Dewas/National Unity Day" at DPL Pulwama. SP Pulwama Ashish Police & security forces. al Unity Day and exhorted upon the March Past by the contingents of J&K March Past by the contingents of J&K at DPL Kupwara. ASP Kupwara Shri Mishra-IPS took the salute on Parade After the Parade an event “Run for jawans and officers to contribute posi- Police, Armed Police & CAPF. Police and Armed Police. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 01 NOVEMBER I 2020 EDIT POLITICS IS EVERYWHERE

so-called enlightened are busy in put- ting their views forth and trying to assert their dominance. Once a person told that there was no Article 370 in reality. It was a hollow structure with- out any life. In this way, economic life SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD is under the supervision of politics. Third and last are educational insti- [email protected]. tutions. Students often discuss politics EDITORIAL if they come to school after a long break. olitics has its origin in Greek. (The Author is Graduate Student and writes They, in advance, bade goodbye for an- Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer “ views are his own) It is defined accordingly, de- other year because they know that either pending up on the nature of schools or colleges or universities don’t Pgovernment. It is generally open or we won’t be alive to go to school defined as the study of government. It again. The new textbooks discuss about can also be defined as who owns power Jammu and Kashmir's special status. and how. Apart from these, it is defined Students are drawn back to those days DAY-LONG POWER as the distribution of power among dif- when, in the guise of security, something ferent organs of the government. Politics nice was snatched away from us. They in negative sense is taken as a dirty vividly remember that it was Monday, game where loyalties often shift from August 5, when all the communication SHUTDOWNS one place to another or from one party are cent percent chances of trampling their knowledge by their ingenuity. Old channels were barred. Happiness of the to another. Moreover, it can be called of political ethics that refrain a leader people in Kashmir, more or less have previous day i.e., Sunday was lost. They he day-long power shut- as the art of possible.SRINAGAR So, it has many from opting that very path that brings been under the charming influence of talk of School life where they are only dimensions. It is a broad concept that development. In this article, I will try Sheikh Abdullah and Bakshi Ghulam promoted and studied. So, here politics SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 04 OCTOBER I 2020 downs in different areas encompassesOBSERVER manySRINAGAR things in it. But in my best to show where politics is found. Muhammad. They know only these two has fixed its roots firm. 04 the present circumstances, politics has First is social. Our social life is sub- persons. In short, our all social institu- In short, we can say that the Universe EDIT have caused immense hard- assumedOBSERVER a miserable shape. It only means ordinate to politics. Every one from tions have become the platforms for has become the soft target of politics. SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 04 OCTOBER I 2020 04 bloodshed, hysteria, frustration, hate child to old, is busy in politics. Children politics. It is quite difficult to come out of its EDIT ships to the people across speech, hot ears and cold wars. If we are well aware not only about the Prime Second is economic. When ever any intoxication until and unless politics talk of Jammu and Kashmir, the situ- Minister of the countrySRINAGAR and the Chief Shopkeeper opens his shop, first thing don’t become source of security and T SRINAGAR /THURSDAY / 23 JULY I 2020 Jammu and Kashmir.NEWS The work of ation is no different. Every issue is seen Minister of theOBSERVER state or union territory 03 he says is that politics has ruined us. development. If it persists as it is, there many industrialists and others whose in political domain. In politics, we call but they also know their biographies He knows that his stay at his shop is are cent percent chances that politics it “ politics is found in non-political minutely. They know how an incident short. There will be a political upheav- will devour everyone and everything. trade is solely dependent on electric- domains”. Every part of Jammu and of minute nature can result in a nucle- al and he will be left at the mercy of God Let us hope for the best. Kashmir is caught in the quagmire of ar war. They are well aware of the per- to fulfill his basic needs. I often go to ity is getting affected due to the day- dirty politics. Yes, when the main mo- sons who are hell-bent upon to disturb Lalchowk. Generally, I come across (The Author is Graduate Student long power shutdowns. The govern- tive of politics is fan following and earn- peace and Harmony. They criticize them many shops where there is a discussion and writesRegularly for “ Srinagar ing money by hook or by crook, there by making videos over them. They test about politics going on. Illiterate and Observer “ views are his own) ment has been releasing statements Schools and Covid times almost on a regular basis, in which it announces the power shutdown Remember ! in different areas. The people have suffered the most due to such a shutEDITORIAL- MANIFEST THECovid EMBEDDED too can attend FLOWER the School down and have been seeking an EDITORIAL then it has to face the environmental KIDS ARE like flowers , blooming, colorful by nature alternative to it. Although these conditions which may support or oppose , genetically diverse, immunologically contrasting to its growth. The manifestation of the shutdowns are aimed to ensure ad- flower depends upon how the seed will every other child. So the needs too are variable . face the situations. Facing the good and Hence Expanded considerations on planning equate power supply in the upcom- hard times there comes a time when and preparing schools before opening are needed with ing winters, but the government finally the embedded flower from the healthcare experts on board. DR.MUDASIR NASIR SHAMASREHMAN seed blooms. Sometimes the seed/plant seems in dilemma vis-à-vis provid- couldn’t bear the adverse environmen- Five questions need to be answered. [email protected] tal conditions and let the flower die ing uninterrupted power supply this internally. As per Dr.iqbal the human year as the report published in a “MITA-DE APNI HASTI KO AGAR being is similar to that seed all the po- 1. What about students who may be unable to wear KUCHe are MARTABA in that part CHAHIYE, of the world where those tential, goodness, knowledge is already mask properly ? local daily has put the question mark KIat DANA the Helm KHAAK of Educational MEI MIL KARaffairs are yet present within him/her which needs 2. What about students with special healthcare needs GULto decideO GULZAAR over minor HOTA issuesHAI”. like the fee to be manifested. Every human being already low on immunity ? over the claims being made by the structure and staff salaries during lock- is also embedded with an inner beauty 3.What about students with different abilities going WFrom the inception of life a man always Talking from the philosophical & jobs and put some hay infront of us i.e which he can manifest after the suc- down, not to talk about proper planning to open schools. to school deserving extra support and care ? government itself to ensure adequate quests to find the real path of life, to psychological perspectives the self re- the sum amout of salaries and in real- cessful journey of pleasures and pains. It's quite obvious that parents become anxious and 4. What about staff awareness on recognizing signs electricity for the first time in the comprehend the real meaning of life, alization is the sole aim of the life and ity sucks our abilities, our innovative After the person faces the hardships doubtful aboutto understand decision the to openpurpose schools. of life. For it should be the aim of entire education. ideas i.e why they are developed and in life the embedded goodness gets and symptoms of COVID-19 & screening in schools ? Valley in the upcoming winter seaSuch- hastythis orders purpose can and meaninghave huge a man ramifications strives The on real purpose of the education is to ownes the inventions and we are the mainfested. The person if follows the 5. What about critical time during school bus, lunch public health.hard, School leaves noEducation stone unturned Department ideation- needsdevelop to the pure subjectivity of an in- slaves of the invention. Are we on the example of a seed, first an individual break, washroom spaces ? son. Nonetheless, the governmentanswer manyally& questions sensationally. before Sometimessuch a drastic he step.dividual. To draw out the hidden po- right track by following this way? Why has to mingle-up with the dust i.e to should consider curtailing the sched- chooses the path of Education, sometimes tential that creator has embedded in today being so elite & affulent a man adopt the simplicity and austerity in The many benefits of in-person schooling should be Check themorality Risks and first sometimes materialism. human body so that a person can make and the societies are more peaceless life, then he should shun the cover of intensely weighed against the risks posed by COVID-19. ule from a day-long shutdown to But, in this intensive and confused era wise and pro-social decisions, can dif- and chaotic? conceit, ego & arrogance, after that he of competition where rationality has ferentiate between legtimate & illegti- Scientific knowledge is all based on has to deal with the circumstances, he It needs to be Planned and organized by taking Experts half day so that the people who areLowest Riskdominated : the ground, all the efforts mateness, can positively reinforce the objectivity. Its an internalising process. has to face the number of afflictions on board. getting affected with it will not faceVirtual classesof a perfection and activities. finder finally goes in society and makeSchedule it peaceful. of We online should & inclassit stops interactions. the flows of subjectivity. It makes either economically,socially, physi- No studentvain, mixing because at the anytime. market of reality has first make this point clear that educa- a person believes what he emprically Severecally, Risk morally, : politically, butin all such Don't be in haste hardships. The day-long power shutMax- usebeen of online shattered, portals ignorance like iszoom. on the field. tion is not pouringModerate in but pouring Risk : out & rationally experiences, prepares him Conventionalsituations hemethod has to standof teaching. firm & posi- Educators need to be educated about risks involved. down is also affecting the residen- All the metaphysical relams (sources process. LookingHybrid towards Learning our current methods. for practicality and develops in him the Schooltive, attendance sometimes the compulsory. external conditions School can be a Superspreader. Minimalof Risk:reality) have loss their market values educational systemMost which students produces in in-class an learningcontradictory attitude towards non- In schoolmay force activities him/her and to compromise events. and as such entities cant fill our physical abundunce of technical beings. Prepares scientific values; like abstract, tran- stop the progress of manifestation like tial places and to curtail it wouldSmall groupsneeds ofwhich in-person is the sole classes. of todays man an individual forLess the proffessionalparticipation ser in- virtualscendence, learning. spirit. in short makes a Studentsthe mistakes mix freely we performbetween because classes. of (The Author can be reached at put an end to the sufferings of peoNo- mixing& of of todays different education, groups. metaphysical vices and also createsLarge theattendance job opportu in- activitiesperson & rational.events. Studentsour ill-desires & teachers and freelythe availabily share ofobjects. the [email protected]) topics can’t develop us technically. To- nities. This current system is planned So what else should be the purpose resources, but a single mistakes in a ple especially those who belong to day we hold a belief that metaphysics conspiracy to suck the blood of human- of education? As per the philosophy of way can burn down the whole process. creates the hypocrites, irrationalists ity. It’s a western mission to dominate Dr.Allama.Iqbal which is based on islam. To conclude its clear that the chapter the poor section of the society. There and radicalists who are threat to sci- over the world and as their philosophy Every human being is bestowed by a of real education has been closed. Today’s is a need to listen to the public griev- entific progress, because the metaphy- is that, we are superior to all other certain kind of ability by thelone creator education is only the western and tech- sicians live selflessly. Keeping in view humans and we have the right to exploit within their spirits; the divine spark nical it aims to fullfill our physiological ances at this juncture and ensure the above ideas the rationalists are other humans in whatsoever way we (rooh or self), which iqbal in his own needs. It’s the formal way of huamn working day and night to frame the wish. As they can’t use the direct meth- semantic called the ‘khudi’. Its that exploitation and social chaos. Todays their sufferings are mitigated well antithesis policies that can regulate ods of exploitation so they choosed the spirit/khudi which is responsible for education is the corruption in uniform. on time and they could heave a sigh the metaphysical influence and in con- honeytraps i.echanged the economicAn human elegy elevation.A prosperity to of life BaghdadThe identification of real education is trast new theories, new educational and educationalpolicies & strategies already lies in that divine element if social justice, social order, peace etc. of relief. The decision in this regard strategies, economic structure, scien- according to their own benefits. Inthe taken care properly, if practiced prop- Prepare yourself in such a way which tific value structure is being imple- similar ways the horsethat is being erly. An epitome of that elevation is like Dr.Iqbal has said: houriya, too. I would walk across the bridge, Do the ruling crooks even know these areas should be taken keeping both the mented to stop this influence. But, where exploited by his owner regularly and of a seed wherein the flower already are we heading towards? Can we find in return the horse gets only some least lies but needs a proper phenomenn/ “KHUDI KOsneaking KAR BULAND a look at Abu Nawas street flow- and people exist? issues including the departmental the meaning and purpose of our life in stuffs of survival (food grains) rest of process to get manifest, after passing ITNA KI HARing TAQDEEER gracefully SE along the riverbank, before I soon reached Souq al-Haraj. On the as well as the public grievances in rationalism & scientific approaches? the earning is being utilised by the through the lot of internal and external enteringPEHLE, al-Tahrir Square where Iraqi dusty shelves of its antiquities shops, Bagh- What is the fundamental reality of life? owner. In this contemporary era we hardships. Like at first stepthe seed KHUDA BANDEsculptor SE Jawad KHUD Salim’s Freedom Monument dad’s history was on sale. When Baghdadi view. Where is this current system of educa- also have been reined like that horse gets mingled with dust. Then shuns POOCHE KE BATA TERI RAZA Nabil Salih is stretched against a background of palm families escape war and violence enabled tion moving towards? they create the relams; companies & down the cover and sprouts out of soil, trees. KYA HAI”. or orchestrated by the post-invasion po- ALJAZEERA The bridge, however, was closed late last litical elites, they sell their belongings for year to safeguard corrupt politicians oc- a song. One can find anything in Souq al- n January 1948, flocks of Iraqi students, cupying luxurious palaces in the 10 square Haraj: From vintage Swiss watches, gram- POLUR FALLSworkers and Baghdad’s & destitute MANNAVANUR poured LAKE- KODAIKANAL kilometres of confiscated land known as ophones and “Made in Iraq” soap bars, to into the streets of the capital to protest the “Green Zone”. porcelain tableware and telephone direc- against the Portsmouth treaty amid Stray dogs scurry through Souq al-Haraj tories from a time when listed names did SHREEVATS SANJAY I this place is totally away from the bles such as carrots, cauliflower, picnic spot. Apart from picnic and deteriorating living conditions. The treaty, in Baghdad, Iraq on September 7, 2020. [Nabil not so easily become just a number in some city crowd. Hiking and trekking op- cabbage, peas, potatoes and even walks, one can also go for coracle in the words of Palestinian historian Han- portunities are available. broccoli, French and butter beans rides. Forest departmentSalih/Al offers Jazeera] cor- casualty toll. Polur Falls (Pulavicharu Falls) na Batatu, was a disguised extension of the Mannavanur Lake are cultivated. acle ride with a Asnominal I walked charge. across Jisr al-Shuhada, I Owner of an antiquities shop displays Pulavicharu Falls is a beautiful cas- Anglo-Iraqi Treaty of 1930 which “virtu- Undeniably the most serene place The Southern Regional Research Horse riding is thoughtalso a popular about activ these- barriers and exclusions, his wares at Souq al-Haraj in Baghdad, Iraq cading waterfalls located in Polur ally reduced Iraq into an appendage of the that you can visit before reaching Centre, which is a regional centre of ity to do here. about what had become of my city. I wan- on September 7, 2020. [Nabil Salih/Al Jazeera] village that comes under Kodai- British Empire”. Polur Falls from Kodaikanal, Man- the Central Sheep & Wool Research How to reachdered through the zigzag alleys of Jadid Across al-Rasheed street just off al- kanal taluk. While remaining large- Many protesters, including the students navanur Lake is nothing less than a Institute (CSWRI), a premier insti- Polur Falls Hasanis located Pasha at about neighbourhood near al-Hay- Maidan square, scavengers sat on the ground ly unknown, Pulavicharu falls has a nature’s paradise. This lake, as the tution of the Indian Council of Agri- 44 kms from Kodaikanal. It is well great potential to become one of the who played a key role in what came to be name suggest is located in Manna- cultural Research ( ICAR), New Del- connected throughder Khanaroadways. mosque, The looking at the anti- selling everything from second-hand pow- highlights of Kodaikanal. known as al-Wathba Uprising, were killed, vanur village, which is around 11 hi is located at Mannavanur. The nearest railwayquated station buildings.is in Kodai er adapters to worn flip-flops and ancient The surrounding areas around wounded and arrested in a relentless cam- gathered to mournkms away the fromdead: Polur Falls. extendingSRRC was founded an empty on 16 palmNovember and mumblingRoad (80 kms). TheThe nearest distinctive Airport shanasheel, the balconies radios. A scene befitting the reports of the waterfalls are filled with views paign of repression that culminated in a “Do you knowThis or do picturesque you not know lake, can be pleas1965 and for has help. been Plastic active forwaste over littered is Madurai the (135 decoratedkms). in beautiful wooden latticework, poverty pouring out of our computer screens, of pristine mountain beauty with bloody crackdown on January 27. That day, that victims’seen wounds as you aredrive a downmouth? to the vil- banks45 years. of Itthe is river.located Government 30 kms away SUVs withMannavanur are Lake rapidly is located vanishing. at Some buildings have refuting a false image of stability and pros- some breathtaking views of the Pal- security forces opened fire on protesters A mouth unlikelage and that the of drivean impostor to the lake is tintedfrom Kodaikanal. windows lined This centreup the is sidewalks, the about while 32 kms frombeen Kodaikanal. demolished It is to make way for ugly com- perity often propagated by the state and its ani hills. This falls has become one on a bridge over the Tigris river, later to be nor like he whoequally implores. enchanting with eucalyptus obeseanimal guards science snarledresearch atcentre the tuk-tuk un- driverswell connected mercialthrough edificesroadways. erected in complete disre- rich media parrots. of the finest highlights of the Ko- and pine trees surrounding the road der ICAR for both Tamil Nadu and The nearest railway station is in daikanal tourism experience as the named Jisr al-Shuhada (Martyrs Bridge) It shouts at onthe both poor the and sides. hungry: As Mannavanur whoKerala. tried The to centre ferry breeds passengers sheep and over theKodai one- Road (80gard kms). of The municipality nearest regulations with the Soon there will be nothing of old Baghdad road to the waterfalls covers some in memory of the fallen. shed your bloodLake is and located you inside shall a be sheep fed. farm, wayrabbits bridge for wool for and a few meat, banknotes. including Airport is Maduraihelp (135 of kms).hefty bribes. Others have been left left to see or sell, I thought to myself. of the most attractive destinations water runningBetween along its course.300 and The 400 protestershave healing were properties by theAnd local yells atflocks the subservient:of sheeps can be seen grazing Angora,In Iraq, Chinchilla, some are White above Giant the law, others to decay, leaning on adjacent buildings on “They told me of the hills. water catchmentkilled andarea woundedof this falls that dayvillagers. in Baghdad. The best time to visithumiliate the thearound villains the area. and This you place shall is bealso areand crushedothers. by its enforcers. (The Authorthe verge is a Regionalof collapse. that they had demolished Sindibad Cin- This being seasonal water¬falls, originatesAmong from evergreen the victims rainfor was- Jafar,falls the is youngest during the south¬westhonoured.” mon- known for the vegetables cultiva- ButThe justarea likearound 1948, Mannavanur the public would notDirector (South)As India I walked tourism, through the narrow alley- ema What a loss!” has magnificent, clean mountain ests, unpolluted,brother and of Iraq’sis believed venerated to poetsoon Muhammad from July to December.Al-Hayder Also Khanation. Here mosque a wide onarray al-Rashid of vegeta - takeLake it. is Since perfect October for relaxing 2019, theas downtroddena ways, scrawnyChennai.) stray dogs roamed, while The late Iraqi poet Sargoun Boulous wrote Mahdi al-Jawahiri. street in Baghdad, Iraq on September 7, youth have taken to the streets once again unmasked men served kebabs to their un- these lines, lamenting the decay of an On the morning of the third day of mourn- 2020. [Nabil Salih/Al Jazeera] to protest political and economic oppres- masked clientele in squalid restaurants. iconic film theatre in Baghdad. (THE VIEWS EXPRESSEDing, al-Jawahiri BY locked THE AUTHORS himself inside ARE THEIRa PERSONALOn a recent AND walk MAY to downtown NOT ACCORD Baghdad, WITH THOSEsion. This OF time,SRINAGAR public anger OBSERVER) poured out on Outside, on the sidewalks, old men puffed I wonder what he would say about today’s small room in al-Hayder Khana neighbour- as I crossed Jisr al-Shuhada, I thought of another bridge – Jisr al-Jumhouriya (the on their cigarettes and sipped istikanat of Iraq if he had been alive, if he could amble hood and wept with “unprecedented howl- these events of 1948. I looked around and Republic Bridge), a 30-minute walk from sweet hot cardamom tea, sitting quietly by down the sidewalks of downtown Baghdad, Printer, Publisher, Owner &ing”. Editor: Parvaiz Ahmad Khan Exe. Editor: Rajasaw Muzamil that the , conditions Published todayFrom: are Dadi no Kadal differ - Tanki PoraJisr al-Shuhada.D.C Office Road, Srinagar Kashmir -190001,stagnant sewage. where no smile adorns the faces of the little With the image of Jafar covered in blood ent than those that sparked al-Wathba Up- It is there that last autumn, security I kept thinking that every mayor of Bagh- girls who sell chewing gum that no one Cell No: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530seared into his memory, Tele/Fax: al-Jawahiri 0194-2486069 wrote Printedrising: at : Khidmatpoverty, negligence,Offset Press greed, The Bund and Srinagarforces Regd relentlessly : JKNP-177 fired RNI No: live JKENG/2012/43267 rounds and dad placed in charge by his or her corrupt buys and desperate youth push handcarts an elegy he recited that afternoon from the injustice. skull-piercing tear gas grenades directly party since the 2003 US invasion should be past the homeless, who hallucinate in damp rooftop of al-Hayder Khana mosque, near Impoverished elderly were sitting on the at protesters. taken to court for the ghastly cannibalisa- corners, unseen. Jisr al-Shuhada, to a large crowd that had sidewalk. Like robots, they stared ahead, I used to enjoy strolling on Jisr al-Jum- tion of the city. But is there justice in Iraq? What lines of pain would he write? Jamal Khashoggi, the human

There I could neither apply for asylum nor We first made contact on what was just an- obtain a work permit. So after spending a few other ordinary morning for me, watching the months there, I decided to leave. I tried to travel aeroplanes, and listening to the garbled flight to Ecuador and Cambodia but was refused entry announcements, checking my cheap mobile phone and sent back to Malaysia, where I was also not every once and a while for an update. REVOLUTION allowed in. The phone was a lifeline, and a temperamen- Hassan Al Kontar Red is common. That is how I got stuck at the airport in Kuala tal one, as it turned on and off whenever it want- Rebels are good omen. ALJAZEERA Lumpur for months. ed, and my fear was it would die completely, and My story first appeared in the Arabic-language leave me cut-off from the outside world. Status quo is to hate. n the anniversary of Jamal Khashoggi’s media. I found the public response dishearten- That morning, I noticed some unusual activ- Death is our common fate. murder, many will reminisce again ing. Reading even a handful of comments on ity on my Twitter account: there was a surge in Make pens swords. about him as a journalist and a public social media was enough to make me want to comments about my case. As it turned out, Jamal Challenge the worldly lords. Ofigure, a dissident and a victim of a avoid the glare of the media altogether even if it had just followed me and shared one of my posts The Sun is blazing. ghastly crime. But on the day of his death, I re- was the only thing stopping the immigration on Twitter. Winds of change are gazing. member him as Jamal, the human being. authorities from sweeping me under the rug This was a big deal for me. While much of the Make your sighs a song. My first contact with him came during my altogether, and sending me into detention, or world came to know Jamal through his grisly own moment in the media spotlight in 2018. Per- worse – back to Syria, where I would face deten- death, in the Arab world, his name had been well Be bold enough to fight against the wrong. haps you saw the headlines in April of that year: tion or death. known for years. Smithies are producing fire. “Syrian refugee stuck in Malaysia airport”. Those few who paid attention to my story were We knew him first as a consultant for the Our veins resemble like a wire. My misfortune began in 2011, when war broke bullying me online, questioning what I was say- Saudi monarchy, a man with plenty of power and Sleeping is death. out in my country. At that time, I was working ing, accusing me of being a coward, a traitor and luxury at his fingertips. Living is more than breath. in the UAE and decided to stay away from the an extremist, and altogether showing no sympa- Then as he grew unsatisfied with his role as Sleep when job is done. war. I did not join the fight, simply because I thy for my situation. a supporter of such authority, he became an Till then remain on run. didn’t believe in it, I refused to be a part of a kill- To the rest of the world, which had grown tired outspoken, at times controversial commentator, ing machine, to kill my own brothers and destroy of the Syrian tragedy by then, I was yet another who started to say “no” in his own way, using Heavens won’t help you. my own house. faceless Syrian refugee, rendered homeless by his pen. Without moisture, act like dew. Soon, however, I lost my work permit and be- the war. It was this well-known figure who decided to Lords are dead. came illegal. Despite my best efforts to lay low, But there was one person, one journalist, who bring attention – sympathetic attention – to my Histories are to be read. I was detained in October 2017 and deported to saw me as a human being and felt my pain. He misfortune when so many others had treated me Fight against tyranny. Malaysia, as it was one of a few countries giving gave me the strength I needed to push forward. with indifference or hostility. This was not in Not to divide between binary. Syrians visas on arrival. His name was Jamal Khashoggi. response to any outreach on my side. Syed Mustafa Ahmad

(THE VIEWS EXPRESSED BY THE AUTHORS ARE THEIR PERSONAL AND MAY NOT ACCORD WITH THOSE OF SRINAGAR OBSERVER)

Printer, Publisher, Owner & Editor: Parvaiz Ahmad Khan Exe. Editor: Raja Muzamil , Published From: Dadi Kadal Tanki Pora D.C Office Road, Srinagar Kashmir -190001, Cell No: +91-9419007532,+91-9419007530 Tele/Fax: 0194-2486069 Printed at : Khidmat Offset Press The Bund Srinagar Regd : JKNP-177 RNI No: JKENG/2012/43267 SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 01 NOVEMBER I 2020 OBSERVER 0305 Lt Governor pays rich Div Com reviews 10 days Online International progress on Mubark Mandi Training Programme concludes tributes to Sardar Patel Heritage Complex SO NEWS DESK on his Birth Anniversary SRINAGAR: The Ten day online international training SO NEWS DESK letters in the world political programme organized by history. Dryland Agriculture Re- SRINAGAR: Lieutenant On the occasion of Rash- search Station (KD Farm), Governor, Manoj Sinha today triya Ekta Diwas, which is Rangreth SKUAST-Kashmir paid rich tributes to Sardar being observed to mark the on “Climate Risk Assessment Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniversary of Sardar and its Management through Birth Anniversary. Patel, I call upon all the Agro-meteorological Ap- Remembering Sardar Pa- citizens of J&K, specially the proaches” concluded here tel, the Lt Governor observed people. His contribution to- Youth to strive towards today. that the Iron Man of India wards paving a strong foun- strengthening the unity and Deputy Director General devoted his entire life to the dation for united India will integrity of the Nation, said (Education) ICAR and Na- nation and welfare of its always be written in golden the Lt Governor. tional Director (NAHEP) The guests and partici- Mushtaq Ahmad, Director SO NEWS DESK work progress. He also asked Prof. R.C Aggarwal was the pants were formally wel- Research SKUAST-K and Dr. concerned officers to expedite Chief Guest on the valedic- comed by Dr. M.Anwar Bhat, N.A Ganai, Director Plan- JAMMU: Divisional Com- the work on various compo- tory function. He congratu- Professor & Head, Division ning and PI NAHEP SKUAST- missioner Jammu, Sanjeev nents of the project for its lated SKUAST-K for organiz- of Agronomy. Dr. Latief Ah- K. Verma today reviewed the timely completion. ing the training of mad, Course Director of the More than 330 participants COVID-19: Govt evacuates status of conservation and Later, in another meeting international standard, international training pro- attended the training pro- restoration work of Mubark of revenue officers, the Di- which was well timed and gramme presented the train- gramme from twenty four Mandi heritage complex here visional Commissioner re- much needed under the ing report and policy recom- states of India and seven 7, 54,006 stranded JK residents at a meeting with concerned viewed the progress on land changing scenario and in- mendations before the countries representing 65 officers. acquisition cases for various creased frequency of climate dignitaries. Dr. S. Sheraz universities including stu- SO NEWS DESK The meeting was attended development works risks. He also impressed upon Mahdi, Co-Course Director dents and faculties besides by Executive Director, The meeting was attended large-scale climate aware- of training programme an- local participation from JAMMU: The Jammu and Mubark Mandi Heritage by ADC Jammu, SDM North ness, as climate change has chored the proceedings of SKUAST-Kashmir. Kashmir Government has complex, Deepika K Sharma Jammu, Custodian Jammu, become a reality. The great- the training programme. Guest speakers from Ohio evacuated about 7,54,006 JK besides Engineers of execut- Assistant Commissioner est threat to the future of During the event, besides State University USA, CIM- residents, stranded in other ing agencies. central and other concerned human kind is not a nuclear the distribution of e-certif- MYT Mexico, NoAA Centre parts of the country due to Executive director ap- while Deputy Commis- holocaust, a conflict or ter- icates, training manual USA, ICARDA Egypt, Can- COVID lockdown, via prised the Div Com about sioner Samba attended the rorism, but rather the glob- comprising of twelve chapters ada, ICRISAT Hyderabad, Lakhanpur and through the works taken up for pres- meeting through video con- al climate change, he ob- from invited eminent speak- IMD, IIT Bhubneshwar, special trains and buses till ervation and conservation ferencing. The Div Com served. ers was also released. ICAR-CRIDA, NRSC-ISRO date amid strict observance of the prestigious historical sought details of each land Director ICAR-CRIDA, The training programme Hyderabad, TNAU-Coim- of all necessary guidelines complex. She informed him acquisition case of district Prof. M. Maheswari laid was inaugurated on 20th batore and UAS Dharwad and Standard Operating that the work on the various Samba and Jammu. The thrust on the need of contin- October 2020 by Prof (Dr.) delivered their talks on Procedures. As per the official about 6,13,714 persons from from October 30 to October sections is in progress and concerned officers apprised gency crop planning and Rattan Lal, World Food Prize various thematic aspects data received in this regard, other states and UTs includ- 31 mornings while 134 trains being monitored regularly. the Div Com about the pres- initiation of micro-level agro- Winner 2020 and Distin- of the training programme the Jammu and Kashmir ing 937 from abroad have been have reached Jammu with The Divisional Commis- ent status and ongoing pro- advisories to the farming guished Professor of Soil to address the issues of cli- administration has received evacuated by the government a total of 124,596 stranded sioner asked the Executive cedure. community. PI NAHEP Science, Ohio State Univer- mate risks and find out ways 155 special trains at Jammu through Lakhanpur till date. passengers belonging to dif- Director to hold a meeting The Div Com asked the SKUAST-K congratulated sity USA. and means for its manage- and Udhampur railway sta- As per the detailed break- ferent districts so far while with concerned officers and concerned officers to expedite the organizers and empha- The other invited guests ment through agro meteo- tions from different states up of the figures, about 6489 15,696 passengers have executing agencies and re- the process of land acquisi- sized on climate smart farm- to the programme include rological approaches to and UTs, so far, with about stranded passengers have reached Udhampur in 21 solve all the bottlenecks tion and follow all pending ing to maximize the farming Dr. Ch.Srinivasa, Director minimize climate related 1,40,292 passengers while entered through Lakhanpur special trains, so far. which are hampering the cases for early resolution. income. NAARM Hyderabad; Dr. disasters.

DIPR bids adieu to Madhu DDC Kupwara reviews arrangements Dr. Renu Sharma takes Bala, Mohammad Rashid additional charge of SO NEWS DESK organised a function to ac- for AA examination cord a warm farewell to Director Family Welfare, JAMMU: Department of Mohammad Rashid, Senior SO NEWS DESK to provide a list of private Information and Public Re- Cultural Assistant on his videographers who shall be lations today organised an retirement. KUPWARA: District Devel- engaged for video coverage MCH & Immunization impressive function to accord Mohammad Rashid has opment Commissioner (DDC), of each examination centre. farewell to Madhu Bala, Head attained superannuation Kupwara , Anshul Garg today Besides, the Chief Educa- Assistant in Joint Director- after rendering more than convened a meeting of con- tion Officer was directed to ate Information, Jammu, on 40 years of Government ser- cerned officers to review the provide a list of 1000 teachers her superannuation. vice in the Information De- arrangements being put in for randomization to appoint Officers of the Information partment. place for smooth conduct of as invigilators. Department lauded the con- He was given a warm fare- OMR based objective type The Additional Deputy tribution of the retiree and well at a function attended written examination for Commissioner Kupwara, highlighted her achieve- by BDC Chairperson Rajouri, various District Cadre Posts ment Educational Institu- vigilator for 24 students. Nazir Ahmad Lone, Chief ments. They wished her a Darbar Chowdhary, BDC of Accounts tions, 3 Government Degree Moreover, Magistrates shall Education Officer, principles happy, healthy and prosper- Chairperson Qila Darhal, Assistant(AA),Panchayat Colleges, 2 ITIs, one JNV and also be appointed at all 36 of JNV, College, Superinten- ous post-retirement life after Khaliq Firdoz, District In- held by J&K Service Selection 12 Private Educational In- examination centres, while dent ITI, District Information rendering such a long and formation Officer, Rajouri, Board. stitutions. 12 flying squads shall also Officer and other concerned unblemished tenure of ser- Narinder Kumar, staff mem- During the meeting, It was Also, It was decided that be appointed, besides, 12 were present. vice. bers of the District Informa- given out that the examina- 36 Superintendents and 280 nodal officers for private Later, the DDC also re- Other staff members were tion Centre and others. tion shall be held on Novem- supervisors shall be engaged educational institutions to viewed the arrangements for SO NEWS DESK different capacities in the also present on the occasion. They wished him a healthy ber 10, (Tuesday) from 12 noon for the purpose, besides re- facilitate the students. JNV examination being Health Department and is Meanwhile, District In- and prosperous post-retire- to 2pm at 36 examination quired invigilators as per Meanwhile, the District conducted at 13 Centres in JAMMU: Director Health known as a dedicated and formation Centre Rajouri ment life. centres, including 18 Govern- the requirement of one in- Information Officer was asked the district. Services Jammu, Dr. Renu hard working Officer. Sharma today took addi- Director Health Services tional charge of Director Jammu is working as Dy. Family Welfare, MCH & Im- Director Head Quarter, munization, J&K upon su- Health Services Jammu, perannuation of Dr. Chan- with the additional charge Principal Secretary Agriculture Agriculture Deptt, Kashmir der Prakash, outgoing of Director Health Services Director Family Welfare. Jammu. Dr. Renu Sharma is a 1985 With multiple charges, Production visits Jablipora Fruit Mandi batch Medical Officer and DHS Jammu is actively in- organizes Workshop did her graduation from volved in the management SO NEWS DESK Marketing Kashmir and ers to register themselves. GMC Jammu followed by of COVID-19 in Jammu Divi- Chief Horticulture Officer, Meanwhile, the Secretary post graduation in ENT in sion and has remained in ANANTNAG: Principal Anantnag accompanied him. asked the fruit growers to 1996. the forefront in the war Secretary, Agriculture Pro- On the occasion, the Sec- sell their produce under MIS She has also worked in against the pandemic. duction Department J&K, retary was apprised about at approved rates, adding Navin Kumar Chowdhary the preparations for the that money will be trans- today visited Jablipora Fruit implementation of the Mar- ferred through DBT in their Mandi Anantnag to take ket Intervention Scheme in bank accounts. stock of the progress of con- the district. Further, He directed all struction of the Fruit Man- He was informed that 96 the stakeholders to ensure GMC braces for resuming di and to review the progress fruit growers have registered electricity, drinking water of Market Intervention themselves for the said & other basic requirements, routine surgeries in MCH, AHs Scheme. scheme for selling their pro- besides completion of the DDC Anantnag K.K Sidha, duce and efforts are being roads leading to Mandi to Director Horticulture & done to persuade more grow- facilitate the growers.

SO NEWS DESK in doubling the farmers in- nies, J&K and Ladakh, Haa- come by 2022. He added that mid Bukhari emphasized on SRINAGAR: Agriculture in order to give required the team Production and Farmers impetus to increase farmers’ Approach to comprehen- DPEO Kupwara convenes election meeting Welfare Department, Kash- income, formation of Farm- sively help the farmers to SO NEWS DESK tion. The Principal also said mir in collaboration with er Interest Groups (FIGs), transform themselves into that the Liquid Oxygen Plant PHD-CCI today organized besides, Farmer Producer agro-entrepreneurs. JAMMU: Principal, Govern- shall be made functional an interactive meeting/ Organizations (FPOs) is the Meanwhile, Co-chairman, ment Medical College, within a week’s time posi- workshop on formation/ only everlasting solution, PHD-CCI Kashmir, M Jammu, Dr. Shashi Sudhan tively. Meanwhile, Dr Shashi promotion of Farmer Pro- which is designed for eco- Showkat Chowdhary assured Sharma today chaired a Sudan, while giving the ducer Organizations (FPO’s) nomic prosperity of the farm- that market linkage of the meeting regarding restart details regarding Covid in agriculture and other al- ers by way of transforming agriculture produce will be of routine surgeries in the patients, informed that GMC lied sector at Directorate of agriculture into a remu- provided to the FPOs for Operation Theatres of GMH, has total 56 positive patients Agriculture, Kashmir. nerative venture and farm- earning better remunerative SMGS Hospital and Super out of which 15 are in isola- The programme was held ers into agri-entrepreneurs. prices. Specialty Hospital, Jammu tion ward, 12 are in CCU, under the chairmanship of Meanwhile, Director Ag- Experts from PHD and from November 2. 19 in ward no 3 and 10 in Director Agriculture, Kash- riculture reiterated that the NABARD shared informa- Head of departments of HDU. Out of 56 patients, 40 mir, Altaf Aijaz Andrabi. present policies of govern- tion on promotion and work- Surgery, Orthopaedic, Ob- are on oxygen support, while On the occasion, Director ment including formation ing of FPOs with the par- stetric and Gynecology, 11 patients have been pro- SO NEWS DESK election in the district. nation to yield better results Agriculture, Kashmir pre- of FPOs are best suited to ticipants. The meeting was CTVS, Urology, Neurosur- vided with bipap facility. The DDC gave directions at ground level. He also di- sented a detailed Power Point UT of J&K as the region is attended by Registrar of gery, Ophthalmology agreed The Chest Disease hospital KUPWAR A: District Devel- to the concerned officers to rected them to make sure Presentation regarding ag- endowed with speciality/ Companies J&K and Ladakh, to re-start the routine sur- has 7 patients she said and opment Commissioner, Kup- finalise the lists of polling that all the process is done ricultural activities and niche crops viz. muskbudji Syed Haamid Bukhari, Co geries in their respective informed that one death has wara, Anshul Garg, who is Stations and polling locations in a free , fair and transpar- formation of FPOs for increas- (scented rice), red rice (zagg), Chairman PHD CCI Kashmir Operation Theatres. been reported in GMC in also District Panchayat Elec- with all basic facilities avail- ent manner. ing the income of low and sweet corn and baby corn in M. Showkat Chowdhary, State The Principal instructed the last 24 hours. tion Officer today convened able there and submit the The Deputy District Elec- marginal farmers. He said maize, saffron with G.I. cer- Expert Agri Business (PHD- the Medical Superintendent, The Principal GMC in- a meeting of concerned of- same within two days posi- tion Officer Kupwara, Bashir that the rural sector will be tification, Rajmash, Bas- CCI) Bilal Ahmad Kawoosa, Maternity and Child Health formed that a total 684 cyl- ficers to review the arrange- tively. Ahmad Bhat gave a detailed transformed by the constitu- mati rice, Organic honey, Representative of NABARD Care Hospital, Gandhi inders including 668 in GMC ments for upcoming Pan- The directions were given summary of activities regard- tion of Farm Produce Orga- Apple, Cherry, Walnut, Al- Dr. Asif Ahmad Bhat, Project Nagar, Jammu and other and 16 in CDH were con- chayat By-Election of vacant for updating electoral rolls ing the election process. nizations besides creating mond etc and with export Coordinator Mushrooms HoDs to submit the require- sumed in the last 24 hours. Sarpanch, Panch and District also. Assistant Commissioner new avenues for the develop- potential, great demand and Farooq Ahmad Shah, all ment of machinery, equip- She also added that GMC Development Council seats. Speaking at the occasion, Development, District Pan- ment of the farm sector. relevance in national and Chief Agriculture Officers ments and other infrastruc- has a buffer stock of around The meeting discussed the DDC stressed upon the chayat Officer, concerned While envisioning benefits international markets. of Kashmir Division and ture for its further 1107 cylinders and CDH has various issues and arrange- concerned officers to work officers and officials were of FPOs, Andrabi said that While speaking on the oc- representatives of selected submission to the J&K a buffer stock of 60 oxygen ments for smooth conduct of in tandem and extra coordi- present in the meeting. formation of FPOs will help casion, Registrar of Compa- FPO’s. Medical Supplies Corpora- cylinders. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 01 NOVEMBER I 2020 NATIONAL Congress will return to power in MP Respect for women to be inculcated in Uttar Pardesh after assembly bypolls: Kamal Nath school boys

New Delhi: Former Madhya Pradesh leging that “Bada Bhai-Chhota Bhai” Lucknow: With the aim to Chief Minister Kamal Nath, whose (Nath and Digvijaya Singh) has set up teach boys in Uttar Pradesh 15-month-old Congress government a transfer industry in the state, and that they should respect a collapsed in March this year and led claimed that the maximum number of woman, the Yogi Adityanath to the BJP’s return to the helm, has transfers were done on his (Scindia’s) government has gone in for expressed confidence that voters will recommendation and he has a list of a paradigm shift in the sylla- remove the saffron party from pow- it. bus for basic and secondary er in the upcoming assembly bypolls On being asked about the Con- education. as things have “worsened” under its gress’s allegations that MLAs were The plan is being imple- rule. offered crores of rupees to switch over mented under 'Mission Shak- Bypolls to 28 Assembly constituen- and whether his party has any evi- ti' which is aimed to give cies in the state will be held on No- dence to support the claim, Nath said, more importance and em- vember 3. “There is no need of any proof. Peo- power the 'half-population'. In order to return to power in the ple understand everything and they The state government is mov- state, the Congress has to win all 28 know it…” ing towards making women seats, while the ruling BJP only needs “I understand people a lot. I contest self-reliant, confident, and nine seats to reach the majority mark polls and don’t go the Rajya Sabha ensuring their safety and re- of 116 in the 230-member House. bypolls”. lapse of the Kamal Nath government way. I have spent 40 years among peo- spect. “I have full faith in people and Speaking about it, he said, “Which in March. ple and I know them,” the nine-time In the first phase of the voters of the state, especially from post or position this star campaigner Days before quitting the Congress, Lok Sabha MP from Chhindwara said campaign till October 25, these 28 seats. They are aware that has? The EC had not given me any no- Scindia, while addressing a rally in when asked whether his party will get the higher education depart- Education has been hailed were given training in mar- the (BJP) government, which came to tice, nor had it asked me about it. Why Tikamgarh, had threatened that he support from people. ment has created awareness by parents. Social worker tial arts through both online power by trading people’s mandate, they are doing this in the last two days would hit the streets if the party’s On the bitter battle of words wit- among 5,57,883 students in Varsha Verma said that this and offline workshops. has not been able to change anything of campaigning only they know.” manifesto was not fulfilled by the Ka- nessed during the bypoll campaign 6,349 colleges through webi- is an important decision of Apart from this, 2,57,407 in the last seven months. But the Congress leader defended mal Nath-led government. this time, Nath said, “Since they have nar, awareness programmes the Yogi government which girls participated in Essay, The farmers’ condition has wors- his use of the word “item”. Reacting to his threat later, Nath nothing to say about development, and competitions. will change the thinking of Poster, Slogan and Quiz ened and unemployment has in- “I was in Lok Sabha for so many had then said, “Toh utar jayein sadak they have started this to divert peo- A micro plan is being pre- boys. In the culture of India competitions. 2,42,036 girl creased…people understand every- years. There it is mentioned in the par (Let him hit the streets if he wants ple’s attention.” pared for the second phase of where Goddess 'Shakti' is students and 14,364 teachers thing,” Nath told PTI on Friday night. agenda sheet, item number 1, item to).” “They can’t say anything in the the campaign under which worshipped, there will be from 2,731 colleges partic- “Voters in MP are simple, naive number 2… That was on my mind. I When asked about his reply to Scin- name of development. People had a dedicated portal will be real respect for girls. With ipated in physical health and poor, but they are very intelli- did not say it to disrespect anyone,” he dia, Nath said what else would he voted them out in November 2018. In launched and information this decision, the seeds of enhancement and nutrition gent,” he said, adding that they will said. “Yet, I had said that if someone have said in such a situation. the last seven months also they have about the programmes being moral values will be sown awareness programmes. In take a right decision. feels insulted, then I express regret,” “If someone says that he will hit the not done anything in terms of devel- run by all the departments in the students. The syllabus a webinar related to gender He said the Congress will return to the former chief minister added. streets and when the same question opment. Therefore, they are trying to will be uploaded on it. The will inform about the life of equality, domestic violence power in the state after the counting Nath also claimed that Congress was asked to me, then I have to say divert attention,” he added. portal will provide all the great women personalities of protection, POCSO Act, wom- of bypoll votes on November 10. leader Rahul Gandhi did not express go ahead and do it. What else should I Replying to a question on the BJP’s necessary information and India, success stories, gender en's helpline, 1,783 experts Replying to a query about how disapproval about him in particular say?” Nath said. allegation that the Nath government schemes being run for wom- equality and security-related in 2,986 colleges informed many seats the Congress expects to after the episode, but only said disre- According to Scindia’s six loyalist did not fulfil the promise of loan waiv- en and girls. issues. 3,13,996 students about these win in the bypolls, Nath said, “I don’t spectful language should not be used ministers, who were among the 22 leg- er made to the farmers, Nath said, Moreover, the maximum Under Mission Shakti, issues. Anshumali Sharma, believe in announcing such things. against women. islators who quit the party in March “Chouhan was lying for months about participation of women in awareness programmes were Special Officer and State Liai- (CM) Shivraj Singh Chouhan is an ex- On the BJP’s demand for apology this year, Nath’s remark was the last it when we were in power. But in the public welfare schemes will organised in various colleges son Officer, NSS, Department pert in it.” from him over the remark, Nath said, straw that triggered the fall of his gov- Vidhan Sabha they themselves have be ensured. Imparting skill of Uttar Pradesh for nine of Higher Education, said The Congress leader has been facing “It is not anyone’s demand. I do what ernment. presented a figure that agriculture development training for days. The programmes were that under Mission Shakti, criticism for using the term “item” I feel is right and proper, because it When asked whether he tried to loans of 27 lakh farmers were waived! increasing employment op- organised in 6,349 colleges in programmes were organized against a woman MP minister during (disrespecting the woman minister) speak to Scindia after that, Nath said, Now who is wrong, they or me?” portunities will also be em- which 5,57,383 girls and boys, by the Higher Education De- the bypoll campaign. was never my intention.” “We used to talk quite often then. I For the first time in the history of phasised. and 1,46,177 teachers took an partment on issues related to The Election Commission on Fri- Senior leader Jyotiraditya Scindia’s had good relationship with him. But Madhya Pradesh, 28 by-polls are be- The decision to include oath to ensure women's safe- gender equality, protection day revoked Nath’s star campaigner rebellion against the Congress and the now there is no point in going back on ing held simultaneously because of women empowerment in ty and respect. from domestic violence, POC- status for “repeated violations of the resignation of 22 MLAs of his party in those old things.” switching over of 25 Congress MLAs the curriculum of Basic Meanwhile, 4,46,355 female SO and women helpline in model code while campaigning for the Madhya Pradesh had led to the col- Nath also slammed Scindia for al- to the BJP. Education and Secondary students from 3,007 colleges various colleges. IANS

Sukhbir urges Police calling scribes for interrogation, making India’s COVID-19 case fatality Modi to get Kartarpur them wait for long hours: 2 prominent media orgs rate falls below 1.5 per cent New Delhi: India’s COVID-19 the CFR has dropped to 1.49 Corridor reopened New Delhi: Two prominent The Press Association case fatality rate (CFR) fell be- per cent as on date. Also, 23 media organisations have and the Press Club of India low 1.5 per cent on Saturday, states and UTs have CFR claimed that some journal- said they wish to make it the Union Health Ministry lower than the national aver- ists are being frequently very clear that journalists said, crediting the Centre-led age,” it said. The Centre-led summoned to police stations will fully cooperate with the strategy of ‘test, trace, track strategy of ‘test, trace, track in Delhi for interrogation in investigating agencies and and treat’ for keeping corona- and treat’ has focused on cases of arrests of their col- the best possible way is to virus-related deaths low and effective containment strat- leagues and made to wait for contact the journalists con- within manageable numbers. egy, aggressive testing and hours, seriously hampering cerned and interrogate them Deaths per million popula- standardised clinical man- their normal professional in a mutually agreed and tion in the country stand at agement protocols based on duties. convenient date, time and a very low level of 88, it said. a comprehensive Standard In a memorandum to Union the venue. The Ministry said 23 states of Care approach which in- Home Minister Amit Shah, “The venue can be either and union territories in the cludes the use of anticoagu- the Press Association and the near his home or office and country have a CFR lower lants and non-invasive oxy- Press Club of India also said for interrogation by the in- The two media bodies said it should be completed in a than the national average, gen, the statement said. that they have no intention to vestigative agencies in con- the journalists were asked stipulated time so that the while 65 per cent of the total The effective implementa- New Delhi: Shiromani Aka- wara Darbar Sahib as well create any hurdle in the pro- nection with cases of arrests routine questions and let journalists can perform their deaths so far were recorded tion of the strategy by state li Dal (SAD) president Sukh- as visit the hallowed area cess of investigation but jour- of fellow journalists. off in the night or after long professional duties also. in five states. and UT governments has re- bir Singh Badal on Friday where Guru Sahib made a nalists should be contacted “It has been observed that hours, with directions to “We have no intention to A total of 551 deaths were sulted in early identification, requested Prime Minister living practicing agriculture to interrogate in a mutually the journalists, most of them them to appear again. create any hurdle in the pro- reported the previous day, prompt isolation and timely Narendra Modi to intervene for 18 years. agreed and convenient date, accredited to the Government “In our view this creates cess of investigation and (are) according to the Ministry. clinical management of hos- and direct the Land Ports “The Pakistan govern- time and the venue. of India, are called to police hurdles in discharging their in fact of the view that truth There is a steady and con- pitalised cases, it said. Authority of India (LPAI) to ment had opened the corri- “It was brought to our stations and made to wait for professional duties, especial- should prevail in the case, sistent decline in the number “These have ensured that reopen the Kartarpur Cor- dor for travel and permis- notice that some of the jour- hours seriously hampering ly in view of the pandemic guilty should be punished of daily deaths, the Ministry India’s COVID mortality is ridor to facilitate Sikh pil- sion for the same was only nalists are frequently sum- their normal professional du- crisis created by COVID-19,” and let the law takes its own said in a statement. kept low and within manage- grims wishing to visit Kar- awaited from the Indian gov- moned to the police stations ties,” the memorandum said. they said. course,” they said. PTI “On a progressive decline, able numbers,” it added. tarpur Sahib in Pakistan on ernment,” he said. the 551st birth anniversary The SAD president said of Guru Nanak Dev. prominent pilgrimage sites The corridor — which across the world, which were allows Indian pilgrims to partially or fully closed due undertake visa-free travel to the COVID-19 pandemic, Rajasthan govt introduces 3 bills to negate Union Minister Santosh to the Kartarpur Sahib gu- have been reopened. He said rudwara — was closed on history was made last year impact of Centre’s farm laws Gangwar’s wife, 6 family members March 16 due to the Covid-19 when the Indian government pandemic. decided to open the corridor Jaipur: The Rajasthan government Commerce (Promotion and Facili- country. test positive for COVID-19 In a letter to the Prime and it was inaugurated by on Saturday introduced three bills tation and Rajasthan Amendment) In the Farmers (Empowerment Minister, the SAD president the prime minister on No- in the Assembly to negate the im- Bill 2020. and Protection) Agreement on Bareilly (UP): Union Labour Min- also urged him to allow visa vember 9 on the eve of the pact of the farm laws enacted by the He also introduced the Code of Price Assurance and Farm Services ister Santosh Gangwar said on Sat- free pilgrimage to ensure 550th birth anniversary of Centre recently.The move comes Procedure (Rajasthan Amendment) (Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, a urday that his wife and six other those who do not possess Guru Nanak Dev. after the Punjab Assembly, earlier Bill, 2020, on the first day of the provision states: “Provided further family members have tested posi- passports could also access “Thousands of devotees this month, adopted a resolution Assembly session. A number of that no Farming Agreement for the tive for the novel coronavirus. the corridor. He said easy visited the final resting place against the farm laws and unani- provisions to protect the interests sale or purchase of a crop shall be The 71-year-old minister too un- access should be given to of Guru Sahib in the months mously passed four bills to counter of farmers, including the sale or valid unless the price paid for such derwent test for COVID-19 and his the pilgrims while enforc- following this before the cor- the Centre’s contentious legisla- purchase of a crop under the farm- agricultural produce is equal to, or report came negative. ing health protocols keeping ridor was closed temporar- tions. ing agreement on a price equal or greater than, the prevailing Min- Gangwar, who is the parlia- in view Guru Nanak Dev’s ily on March 16 this year. I Rajasthan’s Parliamentary Af- greater than minimum support imum Support Prices, announced mentarian from Bareilly in Uttar birth anniversary on No- will be grateful if you could fairs Minister Shanti Dhariwal price and imprisonment of three to by the Central Government for that Pradesh, told reporters here that vember 30. intervene in this matter con- introduced the Essential Com- seven years for harassment of farm- crop.” his family members had recently Sukhbir said that there sidering that restrictions on modities (Special Provisions and ers, have been included in the bills. Apart from a few other amend- gone to Delhi where they contract- was an overwhelming senti- paying obeisance at places of Rajasthan Amendment) Bill, 2020; The Congress leadership has ments, three new sections have ed the infection. ment in the Sikh community worship have been relaxed the Farmers (Empowerment and suggested that states, where it is been added as special provisions All of them have been admitted to sure, he said. that the Kartarpur Corri- across the country. This will Protection) Agreement on Price in power, should pass laws of their for Rajasthan, providing for pun- the ESI Hospital in Faridabad. The union labour and employ- dor should be reopened at also be in keeping with the Assurance and Farm Services (Ra- own to counter the central legisla- ishment for harassment of farmers The cook of the family has also ment minister said some officials of the earliest so that devotees wishes of the Sikh communi- jasthan Amendment) Bill, 2020; and tions that had triggered farmers’ and powers to the state government taken ill and has been admitted to his ministry have also tested posi- could pay obeisance at Gurd- ty,” the letter added. the Farmers Produce Trade and protests in several parts of the to give directions. a hospital as a precautionary mea- tive for the virus. PTI

Two years on, high power bills, no broadband for Chhattisgarh panchayats Government of Jammu and Kashmir OFFICE OF THE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT OFFICER (PURCHASER-I) New Delhi: IN ONE OF the er than that for the rest of The Indian Express had on nectivity) under the project. three rooms of the Panchayat the office. “Earlier, I would October 29 reported that Ch- Part of the fourth ring in SHER-I-KASHMRI INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, Bhawan in Khamtarai village pay a few hundred rupees. hattisgarh Infotech Promo- Arang block, work has been SOURA,SRINAGAR-190011 in Arang Block, about 50 kms In December 2019, after these tion Society, the nodal agency going on in the village for from Chhattisgarh capital devices were installed, it shot tasked with monitoring the over a year, Sahu said. FAX: 0194-2403929, 2403470 Email: Id: [email protected] Raipur, stands a wall-mount- up to Rs 1,320,” he told The In- project, had overruled deci- But the desktop in the pan- Sub:- 1st Extension of e-NIT invited for purchase of Medical Gas Cylinder to SKIMS. ed metal cabinet with two dian Express. sions of its two past CEOs, chayat office remains mostly Ref:- (i) e-NIT No.: SIMS 325 (P1st) Tender 05 of 2020, Dated: 28-09-2020. routers installed under the Rs The panchayat would and decided not to levy pen- switched off. “Our computer ii) Approval of Director, Dated: 30-10-2020. 3,057-crore rural broadband not mind the higher costs alty on Tata Projects despite operator (a village-level en- The above referred e-NIT bearing Tender ID:-2020_SKIMS_105636_1) regarding purchase of Medical Gas Cyl- connectivity project, Bharat- if services promised under the company not meeting mu- trepreneur or VLE) left and Net Phase II, awarded to Tata BharatNet were available to tually-agreed milestones. So now works at a shop in the inder to SKIMS is hereby extended as per the following schedule: Projects Ltd in July 2018. the villagers. “We bought wi- GBPS) free through WiFi in far, Tata Projects has twice city,” Sarpanch Sahu said. Last date of submission of online Bids 09-11-2020 (up to 2:00 pm) These devices — meant to fi-hotspot providers, but we 5,987 gram panchayats. This received extension of time- Even when the panchayat of- light up the village with the were not allowed to connect involved laying down Opti- line (EOT), first for a year in ficials want to operate e-gov- Date of opening of Technical Bid 13-11-2020 (At 2: oo Pm) internet — have now become them to the device installed,” cal Fibre Cable over 32,466 June 2019, and then for anoth- ernance portals, the 2 mbps Other terms & conditions of the tender shall remain same. a drag on the panchayat’s he said. km, installing hardware, and er six months, which expires speed hinders all tasks. “We finances. Poshan Sahu, Sar- Under Bharat Net Phase II, establishing a ring of connec- in December 2020. can’t even download a docu- panch of Khamtarai, said Tata Projects was required to tions instead of standalone Khamtarai is one of the ment, even on days we have No.SIMS-325-Cylinders -2020-8995-99-5575-77 Sd/- electricity consumption of ensure high-speed broadband connection for each gram 200-odd gram panchayats lit internet connectivity,” he Dated: 30-10-2020 Materials Management Officer Purchase I the devices is probably high- connectivity (1 GBPS to 10 panchayat. (primed for broadband con- said. SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 01 NOVEMBER I 2020 OBSERVER 0307

Kishenganga Power DC Kulgam reviews Station officers distribute JKFA, women cricketers arrangements for JKSSRB exams relief material call on Advisor Khan SO NEWS DESK of sports infrastructure and J&K football team Abdul other sports related activities Majid Kakroo and other office SRINAGAR: Deputations across J&K. He maintained bearers were also part of the of Jammu and Kashmir Foot- that the association has been deputation. Kakroo, the for- ball Association (JKFA) and instrumental in generating mer Indian football team women cricketers from Kash- the interest of youth in sports captain shared his valuable SO NEWS DESK other facilities for aspirants mir today called on Advisor related activities in JK and insights about the sports were discussed for smooth to Lieutenant Governor, shall continue with its en- scenario in the Valley and KULGAM: In order to ensure and transparent conduct of Farooq Khan and discussed deavors to promote sports developments taking place smooth conduct of forthcom- exams. the present sports scenerio and related activities in the with regard to football game. ing Jammu and Kashmir Meanwhile, DC stressed in Jammu and Kashmir. UT. Meanwhile, women crick- Service Selection Board to ensure strict adherence A deputation of JKFA led He said that the youth of eters also called on the Advi- exams, Deputy Commis- to SOPs in view of COVID-19 SO NEWS DESK people in distress. by its General Secretary, J&K is blessed with lot of sor and apprised him about sioner Kulgam, Showkat pandemic at all levels. Meanwhile, representa- Bashir A Shah apprised the potential and talent which the situational facts pertain- Aijaz Bhat today convened The meeting was attend- BANDIPORA: A team of tives of NHPC said the or- Advisor of the present sce- needs to be properly groomed ing to their field of activities. a meeting of officers, at mini- ed by, member JK - SSRB, officers of NHPC- Kishan- ganization is conducting its nario of sports activities and so that they can compete at Advisor Khan talked to Secretariat Kulgam. Khawaja Nazir Ahmad, ganga Power station lead by business in a socially respon- tournaments being organized facilities including the basic national and international them so as to grasp their role During the meeting, all ADDC, SDM Noorabad, Sub-Divisional Magistrate sible way by maintaining by the association besides amenities at such centres. level for which association and contribution towards the issues and requisite arrange- ADC ,ACR, JD-Planning, Gurez on Thursday distrib- high level of organizational the present state of prepara- The visiting deputation has to play a key role in iden- promotion of cricket among ments being put in place Nodal officers, Principals uted relief materials includ- integrity and ethical behav- tion for various upcoming also apprised the need about tifying such talent. youth particularly women including examination cen- of degree colleges, CEO, ing blankets and CGI sheets iour in conformity with sports events. the raising of sports infra- Advisor Khan observed from the Valley. He empha- ters, deploying of invigila- ARTO, Tehsildars and to fire victims of Gurez, expected standards of trans- The association requested structure and various sports there is a scope for establish- sized that notwithstanding tors, staff members and other officers. under Corporate Social Re- parency in reporting and Advisor Khan for revival of equipments at such sports ment of residential sports challenges women of J&K sponsibility. disclosing the performance various sports teams which centres/ fields which will academies, which shall host have been contributing a lot The team also interacted in all spheres of its activities, were patronized and spon- facilitate the participation infrastructure standards towards the development of with the fire-affected fami- demonstration of concern sored by different government and enhance the skills of and shall provide a reputable J&K their participation in lies and expressed solidar- for social welfare, adoption departments. They also re- sports persons from J&K. coaching so that the youth sports activities will augur ity with them. of best management prac- quested for maintenance and Speaking on the occasion, from J&K are able to fully well for the empowerment JKEDI Cricket Team emerges On the occasion, SDM tices and effective methods upgradation of various sports Advisor Khan reiterated release their potentials. of women folk and this shall Gurez appreciated the efforts to win the trust and confi- fields and sports centres be- commitment of the govern- Former International foot- serve inspiration to other as Runners-up of NHPC in helping the dence of all stakeholders. sides provisioning of various ment towards upgradation baller and present coach for women.

DC Pulwama visits District Hospital 'Naat e Mushaira' organized at • Hails the efforts of medical fraternity Khansahib, Budgam SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK PU LWAMA: Deputy Com- missioner, Pulwama, Dr BUDGAM: To celebrate Sufi Raghav Langer paid a sur- Tradition, a Naat-e-Mushai- prise visit to District Hospi- ra was held at Khansahib in tal Pulwama and had a de- collaboration with Shamas tailed inspection of the Faqir Cultural welfare soci- SO NEWS DESK and runner up teams with Isolation ward. ety Kalshipora, Budgam. trophies, sports uniforms During the inspection, DC The program commenced PAMPORE: The Jammu & and cash prizes. interacted with all the pa- with recitation of Naat writ- Kashmir Entrepreneurship The JKEDI cricket team tients and attendants and ten by Hakeem Aslam. Development Institute (JKE- played some exceptional enquired about the state of COVID patient care smooth- patients whereas 4182 patients Former Director Informa- tellectuals of Kashmir should sented their latest Naatiya DI) cricket team emerged as cricket through the tourna- health services, quality of ly. As many as 967 COVID were admitted in IPDs besides tion & PR J&K, Khawaja come forward to present Lit- poetry during the pro- Runners-up in the Police ment and made their place food and other amenities in positive patients have been 1101 routine LSCS. Farooq Renzushah was the erature of Aitqaad and iden- gramme. The galaxy Authors Martyr’s Memorial Cricket in the final. The final match the new IPD block of DH Pul- admitted in the designated As many as 200 surgeries Chief Guest of the pro- tify our Great Civilization. and Poets who recited their Tournament, which was held was played between JKEDI wama, which is designated isolation facility with 798 were conducted in available gramme. Renzushah said, scholars, naats included Mohammad at, cricket stadium Check & SCB ChakTral. as a specialized Isolation patients recovered besides facilities besides 1438 sessions On the occasion, Ren- Writers, Authors should come Shafi Shaheen, Mohad You- MiduraTral. Director JKEDI, G.M Dar ward. 11 deaths. The dedication and of dialysis were conducted zushah and Hakim Ashraf forward to promote treasure suf Akash Ghulam Mohidin The tournament started congratulated the team for Satisfied with the measures professionalism of doctors in the dialysis center at Dis- sahib renowned Mubalig & of literature scripted by our Mir, Jenab Masroor Sahib, on 21st October on eve of their good performance and taken by the Hospital man- reduced the referrals to trict Hospital. Khateeb and Sajadah Nisheen Kashmir based Awaliya's, Jenab Hakim Aslam, Ashiq Police Commemoration Day encouraged the team mem- agement, DC hailed the efforts minimum including opera- Deputy Commissioner of Holy shrine of Syed Saliha Buzargan Deen during the Mushtaq, Sheikh Abdullah and in total 16 teams par- bers to keep up their good of the medical fraternity tion of 45 COVID positive while hailing the efforts of Khansahib R.A released Sufi last seven centuries. Mubarki Sahib president ticipated in the tournament. performance in future. 'Apart including paramedics for LSCS. the medical fraternity said Aitqaad Book ‘Gul-e-Ahmar’ The function was organized Budgam Saqafati Markaz. The tournament was orga- from rendering dedicated their relentless efforts in 5838 patients were tested the selfless services of doc- Authored by Hakim Aslam. by Jenab Ashiq Mushtaq Renzushah said that today nized by Police District, public services, the employ- quality patient care. under RT PCR whereas 3622 tors have reposed the faith While speaking at presti- Sahib President Shams entire Kashmir celebrates Awantipora. ees of the Institute must It is worthwhile to mention tests were done under Rapid of the public in health Insti- gious Book release function Faqeer cultural Welfare so- Eid Meelad and every day At the valedictory cere- focus on overall personality that District hospital Pul- Antigen Test. tutions as the medical fra- KhanSahib, the abode of ciety in collaboration with hundreds of Spiritual dis- mony, Senior Superintendent development in order to chan- wama has been pivotal in Regarding Non-COVID ternity has exhibited profes- Aitqaad, the Khawaja Farooq Department of information coveries are witnessed which of Police, Awantipora, Tahir nelize their energy in a COVID mitigation measures patient care, doctors in OPDs sionalism in the times of Renzushah emphasized that Centre Budgam. further enriches the Sufism Saleem was the chief guest. positive manner', said the besides anchoring the non- have examined around 142110 adversity. authors, Scholars, Poets, in- Various Sufi Poets pre- tradition in Kashmir. He felicitated the winning Director.

'National Integration Day' Congress observes Indira Gandhi’s death One-way traffic resumes on observed across Kashmir Srinagar-Jammu highway anniversary as “Kissan Adhikar Divas after day-long maintenance SO NEWS DESK their services to uphold and preserve the unity, integ- SO NEWS DESK to ensure that people did not AGENCIES SRINAGAR: National In- rity and security of the nation sleep empty stomach, Congress tegration Day was today and to strive hard to spread SRINAGAR: Congress today Party vows to intensify its fight SRINAGAR: One-way traffic was on Saturday re- observed across the Kashmir this message among the fel- observed Indira Gandhi’s death against the anti-farmer poli- sumed on the national highway after remaining sus- valley to celebrate the birth low countrymen. anniversary as Kissan Adhikar cies of Modi Govt, Mir said. pended on Friday to allow maintenance of the only anniversary of Sardar Val- Also, in Pulwama, a grand Divas at Srinagar Party Office Congress also paid rich trib- all weather road connecting Kashmir valley with the labhbhai Patel. function was today organised and flayed Modi Govt for adopt- utes to Sarader Valla Bhai rest of the country. To commemorate the at DC office complex Pul- ing anti-farmer policies. Patel on his birth anniver- Meanwhile, the historic 86-km-long Mughal road Rashtriya Ekta Diwas on wama, to celebrate birth Congress also paid rich trib- sary and described him a strong and 434-km-long Srinagar-Leh highway are through the birth anniversary of anniversary of Iron Man of utes to Sardar Valla Bahai and visionary leader, who for traffic, a traffic police official told UNI this morn- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on his birth anniver- served the Nation to the best ing. He said after remaining closed on Friday to allow a pledge taking ceremony Patel, also, commemorated sary and recalled his services of his ability. agencies, responsible for the maintenance of the high- was held in the lawns of as 'National Integration Day' to the Nation. Those who addressed the way to undertake repair work, traffic was resumed Mini Secretariat Ganderbal, where Deputy Commis- The Jammu and Kashmir meeting included JKPCC Vice this morning. The authorities have already declared wherein District Develop- sioner, Pulwama, Dr Raghav Pradesh Congress Committee President Haji Ab. Rashid Dar, Friday a day of maintenance of the highway. No traf- ment Commissioner Gan- Langer administered oath (JKPCC) in a meeting of senior Gulzar Ahmad Wani, Bashir fic will be allowed on Fridays till November 30 as derbal, Shafqat Iqbal ad- to the participants. Party Leaders, District Pres- India made remarkable and sovereignty. JKPCC Ahmad Magrey, Gen Secretar- decided by the authorities, he said. ministered oath among Speaking on the occasion, idents and prominent Congress achievements under the strong President said Indira Gandhi ies Surinder Singh Channi, He said in view of movement of Darbar Move em- district officers and took the DDC highlighted the role Leaders and workers paid leadership of the Indira Ji, who worked tirelessly, bringing Shameema Iqbal, Gulam Nabi ployees from summer capital, Srinagar, to winter pledge to dedicate them- of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel floral tributes to Former Prime even scarified her life for the the country at par with the Mir Lasjan, District Presidents capital, Jammu, only down convoy would be allowed selves and their services in upholding the National Minister Smt. Indira Gandhi integrity and prestige of the fast developing countries in Haji Abdul Gani Khan,Haji on the highway. No vehicle was allowed from opposite to preserve the unity, in- Unity. He said the leader on her 36th death anniver- Nation. the world, If India was one Farooq Mir, Zahid Hussain direction, he said. tegrity and security of the worked on national integra- sary, which was observed by Mir said India has lost a great among the powerful Nations Jan, Imtiyaz Parray, Sahil The Darbar Move, seat of the government, including nation and to strive hard tion and devoted his life to the Party as Kissan Adhikar statesman and a leader of that is because of the Congress Farooq, Fayaz Ahmad Mir, the office of Lt Governor, his advisors and top bureau- to spread this message the nation. He emphasized Divas and described her as- masses under the assassina- Party and its strong leadership, Senior Leaders Mohd Iqbal crats, was closed in summer capital Srinagar on Fri- among the fellow country- that there should be the sassination as a great loss. tion of Smt. Indira Gandhi, who did their utmost to make Mir, Ali Mohd Mantoo, Sha- day to reopen in winter capital, Jammu, on November men. spirit of unification among JKPCC President G.A. Mir whose dream was to make the Country self-reliant in meema Mir, Umer Jan, Altaf 9. Spokesman said travelers are advised to follow Similar programme was us to ensure unity, integ- who presided over the meeting India as powerful country, every field, Mir added. Malik and others. Standard Operating Procedure issued by the govern- held at Bandipora where rity and security of the na- lauded the selfless services which happened due to her We are observing the death Senior party leaders, contest- ment to prevent spread of COVID-19. Deputy Commissioner, Ban- tion. and sacrifices of Smt. Indira tireless efforts. She is cred- anniversary of our beloved ing candidate, block presidents He said Mughal road, connecting Shopian in south dipora, Dr Owais Ahmad All the officers and officials Gandhi to the Nation and said ited of giving a befitting reply leader as Kissan Adhikar Di- and others party cadres were Kashmir with Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region administered pledge to the of district administration her immense contributions to the enemies, thereby send- vas to extend full support to present in the meeting and was also through for traffic. However, vehicles will officers at Conference Hall and members of civil society to the inclusive development ing a strong message to the farmers (Kissans), who were paid rich tributes to Smt. In- be allowed to ply between 1100 hrs to 1600 hrs on the Mini Secretariat Bandipora attended the oath ceremony. of Nation shall always be re- world that India would not feeding the entire country by dira Gandhi and Sardar road, which is seen as alternative to Srinagar-Jammu that was attended by all the Meanwhile, 'Rastriya Ekta membered. compromise on its integrity dropping their sweat and blood Valla Bhai Patel. highway. district Officers and officials. Divas'/ 'National Unity Day' The participants pledged to was also held at District dedicate themselves to pre- Budgam to celebrate 145th serve the unity, integrity Birth Anniversary of Sardar and security of the nation Walabhai Patel. and also strive hard to spread On the occasion, the Ad- 'National Integration Day' observed across Kashmir this message among fellow ditional Deputy Commis- countrymen. sioner, Budgam Dr. Nasir AGENCIES district officers and took pledge to the nation and also strive hard to uphold and preserve the unity, in- upholding the National Unity. He The National Unity Day Ahmad on behalf of District dedicate themselves and their ser- spread this message among fellow tegrity and security of the nation said the leader worked on national was also observed across all Administration adminis- SRINAGAR: National Integration vices to preserve the unity, integ- countrymen. and to strive hard to spread this integration and devoted his life to the Sub-Divisions and Teh- tered a pledge to all district/ Day was today observed across the rity and security of the nation and The National Unity Day was also message among the fellow country- the nation. He emphasized that there sil headquarters of the dis- Sectoral and zonal officers Kashmir valley to celebrate the to strive hard to spread this message observed across all the Sub-Divisions men. Also, in Pulwama, a grand should be the spirit of unification trict with great fervor that to work for unity and integ- birth anniversary of Sardar Val- among the fellow countrymen. and Tehsil headquarters of the function was today organised at DC among us to ensure unity, integ- witnessed participation of rity of the nation. He urged labhbhai Patel. Similar programme was held at district with great fervor that wit- office complex Pulwama, to celebrate rity and security of the nation. a large gathering of officials. upon all to deliver services According to news agency, to Bandipora where Deputy Commis- nessed participation of a large birth anniversary of Iron Man of The oath ceremony was attended In Kulgam pledge ceremo- with zeal and zest and dem- commemorate the Rashtriya Ekta sioner, Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad gathering of officials. India, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, by all the officers and officials of ny was held at mini-Secre- onstrate dedication and Diwas on the birth anniversary of administered pledge to the officers In Kulgam pledge ceremony was also, commemorated as 'National district administration and mem- tariat Kulgam where District honesty while performing Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel a pledge at Conference Hall Mini Secre- held at mini-Secretariat Kulgam Integration Day' where Deputy Com- bers of civil society. Development Commission- duty and implementing de- taking ceremony was held in the tariat Bandipora that was attended where District Development Com- missioner, Pulwama, Dr Raghav Meanwhile, 'Rastriya Ekta Divas'/ er Showkat Aijaz Bhat, ad- cisions. lawns of Mini Secretariat Gander- by all the district Officers and of- missioner Showkat Aijaz Bhat, Langer administered oath to the 'National Unity Day' was also held ministered oath among of- GM DIC Budgam and ACR bal, wherein District Development ficials. The participants pledged to administered oath among officers participants. Speaking on the oc- at District Budgam to celebrate ficers and all participants Budgam also attended the Commissioner Ganderbal, Shafqat dedicate themselves to preserve and all participants to dedicate casion, the DDC highlighted the 145th Birth Anniversary of Sardar to dedicate themselves and event as well. Iqbal administered oath among the unity, integrity and security of themselves and their services to role of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Walabhai Patel. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER SUNDAY 01 NOVEMBER 2020

CHRIS GAYLE, THE KINGS XI PUNJAB BATSMAN, has been fined 10 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the Dream11 Indian Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s match against Rajasthan Royals at Abu Dhabi Mr Gayle admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction. For Level 1 breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final and binding, CHRIS GAYLE fined 10 pc of his match fee, flung his bat after getting out on 99

he swashbuckling Chris Gayle has been fined 10 per wickets, flung his bat away in frustration after being dis- cent of his match fee for breaching the Indian Pre- missed in the final over by Jofra Archer. “Gayle admitted to mier League’s code of conduct during Kings XI Pun- the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s Code of Conduct and accept- Tjab’s match against Rajasthan Royals here. ed the sanction,” the IPL release stated. “For Level 1 breaches The IPL did not specify the exact incident for which he was of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision is final penalised but it is understood the Jamaican was penalised for and binding.” throwing his bat away in disgust after getting out for 99 at the Gayle became the first batsman to hit 1000 sixes in T20 Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Friday night. cricket after smashing eight during his stay. His knock, how- The Kings XI Punjab batsman has admitted to the offence ever, couldn’t help Punjab cross the line as Ben Stokes, Sanju and accepted the sanction. Samson, Steve Smith and Jos Buttler helped the Royals can- Requiring a run to complete his century, Gayle was ter to a seven-wicket win with 15 balls to spare. With the loss, cleaned up by a Jofra Archer yorker in KXIP’s last over and Punjab now need to win their final game against Chennai reacting to his dismissal, he tried to hit his bat on the ground Super Kings to have hopes of qualifying. They can, however, in frustration but the willow slipped from his hand and land- still go through even after a defeat if other results go their ed a few metres across the pitch. way. Royals moved to the fifth spot in the table after the win “Chris Gayle, the Kings XI Punjab batsman, has been fined and will take on Kolkata Knight Riders in their final game 10 per cent of his match-fee for breaching the Dream11 Indi- on November 1. Both Royals and Knight Riders need a win to an Premier League’s (IPL) Code of Conduct during his team’s have any hopes of sneaking into the playoffs. match against Rajasthan Royals at Abu Dhabi,” the IPL said Chris Gayle on Friday became the first batsman to get to 1,000 in a statement. sixes in T20 cricket history when he smashed the seventh of his “Mr Gayle admitted to the Level 1 offence 2.2 of the IPL’s eight sixes during his belligerent 99 against Kings XI Punjab in Code of Conduct and accepted the sanction. For Level 1 an Indian Premier League match here. breaches of the Code of Conduct, the Match Referee’s decision “Oh 1,000 sixes! I do not know the record (of 1,000 sixes). Still is final and binding,” it added. have to be hitting it well at the age of 41. Got to give thanks for The 41-year-old smashed eight sixes and six fours on the that,” said Gayle when told about his milestone. way to becoming the first player to score 1000 maximums in Gayle, 41, is way ahead of his nearest competitor, fellow West T20 cricket. Indian and a Mumbai Indians’ player Kieron Pollard, who has However, Gayle’s blazing effort went in vain as Rajasthan hit 690 sixes in T20 format and is 311 adrift of Gayle’s 1,001. Royals secured a seven-wicket victory. PTI The left-handed batsman, who was benched in the initial Chris Gayle has been fined 10 percent of his match fee for part of the tournament, has got starts in all the innings since beaching IPL’s Code of Conduct in the match against Rajas- his comeback to the XI. He had a highest score of 53 this season than Royals. before Friday’s knock. This was his third 50-plus score in six Gayle, who made 99 before Kings XI Punjab lost by seven matches in this IPL.

We still need to Amit Panghal, Babar warns Pakistan against Sanjeet strike gold at French do a bit to make the complacency in Zimbabwe ODIs boxing tourney play-offs: Smith

Abu Dhabi: A seven-wicket them well so this is a good RAWALPINDI: Pakistan mate the low-ranked Zimba- extremely talented “Haider desperation on our part to win over Kings XI Punjab sign. captain Babar Azam warned bwe, against the green shirts made an excellent debut in the win and win consistently. ensured Rajasthan Royals “Sanju started the tourna- his side shouldn’t take Zim- have won 52 of the 59 matches England T20 series. He always And considering these are maintained their new-found ment really well, then in the babwe lightly on eve of the in this format. plays attacking cricket and is Super League matches, each New Delhi: World sil- four-time Asian medallist momentum in the ongoing middle couldn’t get going, first of three One-day Inter- “Our aim is not only to win not afraid to go for quick runs. game becomes very crucial ver-medallist Amit Panghal Shiva Thapa (63kg), Sumit IPL but skipper Steve Smith but that is T20 cricket. You nationals at the Pindi Cricket the one-day series but also Abdullah takes little time in for both teams.” (52 kg) and Sanjeet (91 kg) Sangwan (81kg) and Satish acknowledged they still have got to keep trusting the Stadium here on Friday with the T20 games [against Zim- settling but he is capable of Zimbabwe have a good struck gold in their first Kumar (+91kg). All three of “need to do a bit” for keep- process,” Smith added. points at stake for both teams babwe] because we want to scoring quickly if the situation mix of experienced players competition after a corona- them lost in the semifinal ing their play-offs prospects Ben Stokes was the star in the newly-instituted World build confidence for matches demands,” the Pakistan said. in former captains Brendan virus-forced break, claiming stage. alive. performer for the team as he Cup Super League, which is against stronger teams which “These two are different type of Taylor, Sean Williams and the top honours at the Alexis This was the first interna- A few days before Friday smashed a breezy 50 and also the qualification process for Pakistan will play in the com- players and I like both of them. Elton Chigumbura as well as Vastine International Box- tional competition that Indi- night’s victory over KXIP, claimed two wickets. the 50-over mega event in ing months,” Babar said. “But Although they are not named the Pakistan-born Sikandar ing Tournament in Nantes, an boxers featured in since RR had beaten defending On the star England 2023. having said that we can’t take for the opening match, we Raza and paceman Blessing France. Amit, also an Asian the Olympic qualifiers in champions and this edition’s all-rounder, Smith said: The Zimbabwe series, Zimbabwe easy and my mes- will try them at some stage.” Muzarabani, who will be fea- Games champion besides be- Jordan in March. in-from team, Mumbai Indi- “Ben is a class player, plays which also features three sage to our players to give 110 Babar further revealed that turing for his country for the ing Commonwealth Games In that event, nine Indi- ans, by eight wickets. proper shots, hits balls in Twenty20 Internationals at percent because we are tar- untried leg-spinner Usman first time since 2018. Teams silver-medallist, defeated ans — five men and four “The season has ebbed and weird areas, and did a job the same venue, is the be- geting a whitewash to ensure Qadir — who was named in (from): American Rene Abraham women — qualified for the flowed, yes. Would have been with the ball too. One of the ginning of a busy season for Pakistan earn maximum the shortened 15-man squad PAKISTAN: Babar Azam 3-0 with a dominating perfor- Tokyo Olympics, postponed nice to have a couple of wins best in the world.” Pakistan who are also slated points in the Super League. on Thursday as cover for the (captain), Imam-ul-Haq, Abid mance on Friday night. to next year because of the in the middle. We still need Stokes, who was adjudged to host England and South Every match counts since unfit Shadab Khan who has Ali, Fakhar Zaman, Haris Sanjeet, a former India COVID-19 pandemic. to do a bit to make the play- the Man of the Match for his Africa. each point matters.” ruled out for the series open- Sohail, Mohammad Rizwan, Open gold-medallist, too, put The Indians’ competition offs, and we need things to go all-round show, said he came Zimbabwe skipper Cha- Recalling the last time Pa- er because of a leg injury — Iftikhar Ahmed, Khushdil up a clinical show to get past calendar as well as training our way,” Smith said at the into the game with the same mu Chibhabha, on the other kistan played Zimbabwe — will be given chance during Shah, Faheem Ashraf, Imad Frenchman Soheb Bouafia schedule has been severely presentation ceremony here. mentality as he did against hand, admitted that his side winning 5-0 in away one-day the series. Wasim, Usman Qadir, Wahab in his summit clash and se- hampered by the shutdown “Having said that, if that Mumbai Indians. is desperately looking to get series, Babar pointed out the Chibhabha, meanwhile, Riaz, Shaheen Shah Afridi, cure a gold. that followed the spread of happens, we are playing very “I think when you are in to winning ways after failing visiting side looks a bit stron- said Zimbabwe would adopt Haris Rauf, Musa Khan. In the 75-kg category, the pandemic which has good cricket,” he added. a position like we are, you to qualify for the 2019 World ger. “This time round, they aggressive approach in bat- ZIMBABWE: Chamu Asian silver-winner Ashish caused a bar on sparring at The Australian run-ma- have nothing to lose. We Cup in England. have several experienced ting to combat the threat of Chibhabha (captain), Faraz Kumar also claimed a gold the national camp in Patiala. chine was a happy man after are still hanging in. That During Thursday’s pre-se- players.” When asked how Pakistan bowlers such as Akram, Ryan Burl, Brian after his opponent, Amer- The camp resumed in Au- his side notched up back-to- is pleasing. The sixes are ries media conferences, both the players would react while Shaheen Shah Afridi and Wa- Chari, Tendai Chatara, Elton ican Joseph Gerome Hiks, gust amid strict health safety back wins but said they still always pleasing. I went in Babar and Chibhabha indi- playing behind closed doors, hab Riaz. Chigumbura, Tendai Chi- gave him a walkover due to protocols and was open to have a job at hand as they the same mentality like I cated they their teams would Babar remarked: “Obvious- “Unless we are able to dom- soro, Craig Ervine, Tinashe injury. only the Olympic-bound and face Kolkata Knight Riders did against MI. Wanted to play entertaining cricket de- ly it is something not in our inate the [Pakistan] bowl- Kamunhukamwe, Wesley However, Asian sil- hopefuls. in their final league match. go hard with the new ball,” spite the lack of crowd due to hands. But there is no doubt ing, there is no chance for Madhevere, Wellington Ma- ver-medallist Kavinder The Indians are currently On Sanju Samson’s run- Stokes said. the bio-secure bubble in wake we will all dearly miss our Zimbabwe to win matches. I sakadza, Carl Mumba, Rich- Singh Bisht (57 kg) settled on a 52-day training trip to out on 48 against KXIP, “We had a decent break of coronavirus (Covid-19) fans whose support always promise we are going to play mond Mutumbami, Blessing for a silver medal after going Europe during which they Smith said, “It was unfortu- from the last game. We nor- pandemic. help players gain inspiration. good cricket and are not here Muzarabani, Richard Ngar- down to local favourite Sam- have been primarily based nate, but you take positives mally have a quick turn- Babar, who will be leading Babar predicted bright just to compete,” Chibhabha ava, Sikandar Raza, Milton uel Kistohurry in a split 2-1 in Assisi, Italy. from every situation. It gave around. I cut down on the Pakistan for the first time in future for novice batsmen vowed. “We have been a side Shumba, Brendan Taylor, verdict. The boxers and their sup- Jos (Buttler) a chance to bat bowling part in the break to a One-day International, said Haider Ali and Abdullah which struggles in finishing Donald Tiripano, Sean Wil- India had earlier secured port staff left for the trip on after a five-day break. He hit remain fresh.” PTI the hosts wont’ underesti- Shafiq, while adding both are matches. But there is more liams. three bronze medals through October 15. PTI