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Price: Rs.3 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 10 | Issue No: -16 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS J&K woos businesses with first Rijiju to inaugurate Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists indoor stadium in of its kind investors’ meet Jammu killed in encounter in Shopian Union Minister of JAMMU RISING Groups (SOG) of J&K po- J&K Global Investors’ Summit 2020 State for Sports Kiren SRINAGAR, JAN 20 lice, Army and CRPF at Rijiju will inaugurate Three Hizbul Mu- Wachi in Shopian on indoor sports complex jahideen (HM) militants, Monday morning. here on Tuesday at including a top com- He said as the forces Bhagwati Nagar. mander and police de- were sealing a particular The indoor sports serter, were on Monday area, militants hiding complex is constructed killed in an encounter there, fired at them with by the J&K State Sports which ensued when a Cor- automatic weapons. "The Council. don and Search Operation security forces retaliated ensuing in an encounter," "Mr Rijiju is arriving (CASO) was launched by security forces in south he added. here tomorrow as a part Kashmir district of The DGP said three mil- of outreach program Shopian. itants were killed in the along with other Union J&K Director General of exchange of fire, adding licemen. who breaks the law will be Ministers," said an offi- Police (DGP) Dilbagh huge cache of arms and He said the killing of dealt accordingly. cial. Singh said that a successful ammunition was recov- this group will help in Giving details during a „Turn to page 4 operation was conducted ered from the encounter bringing closure to the press conference here on NEW DELHI by security forces that led site. policy and regulatory en- Currently, Government families of civilians and Monday about the en- to the elimination of three He said that slain mili- With an intend to invite vironment, investment of J&K is developing 2 IT 1 held for passing policemen. counter, he said following militants, including a top tants have been identified investments to the newly opportunities in fourteen parks, ICD in Samba and Answering a question specific information about sensitive informa- HM commander, who was as Waseem Wani, a top formed UT of Jammu & focus sectors to boost have identified industrial whether it was difficult to presence of militants, a involved in the killing of HM commander, Adil Kashmir, the three-day manufacturing and em- land bank of over 6000 tion to ISI: Official kill one of their own (a de- joint CASO was launched eight people, including 4 Global Investors' Summit ployment generation in acre across 20 districts to A 23-year-old man was serter), he said anyone by Special Operations civilians and as many po- „Turn to page 4 2020 is scheduled in the the region. More than 350 develop State-of-the-Art arrested from Varanasi in a year 2020 which will be delegates from various Industrial Parks. Also, the joint operation by the Uttar held in Srinagar and sectors and leading organ- J&K Government has re- Pradesh anti-terrorism squad Jammu. The Pre-Summit isations participated in the moved the toll barrier to and military intelligence CDS Rawat says difficult to predict Investors' Meet & Curtain- event and more than 45 enable seamless inward sleuths for allegedly passing Raiser of the event held in B2G meetings took place. and outward movement of on sensitive information to ISI New Delhi on 20th Janu- The aim of the upcom- raw materials and goods. agents in Pakistan, an official war possibility with Pakistanxx ary. ing Global Investors' Sum- During the pre-summit said on Monday. THANJAVUR (TN), signed to us,” Gen Rawat Dr Jitendra Singh, Min- mit 2020 is to exhibit the investor's meet & curtain- Rashid Ahmad was picked JANUARY 20 said. ister of State (Indepen- different investment op- raiser, the state film along up on Sunday and a mobile Chief of Defence Staff The Chief of Defence dent Charge), Ministry of portunities available in with the focus sector pro- phone, which he used to send Gen Bipin Rawat on Mon- Staff (CDS) said his new Development of North the newly formed UT of files and policies were in- photographs and video clips of day said it was very diffi- role was aimed at integrat- Eastern Region, Minister J&K in different sectors troduced by Shri Manoj vital Army installations and cult to predict if a scenario ing defence systems and of State, Prime Minister's including Tourism, Film Kumar Dwivedi, Commis- CRPF camps to the Inter- of a war with Pakistan the three services (the Office, Government of In- Tourism, Horticulture & sioner/Secretary Indus- Services Intelligence (ISI) would emerge or not but Army, the Navy and the dia; Shri Girish Chandra Post Harvest Manage- tries & Commerce, J&K Murmu, Lieutenant Gov- ment, Agro and Food Pro- with the focus on the agents across the border, was all the defence services Indian Air Force). were prepared to take on It was for this reason the ernor, UT of Jammu & cessing, Mulberry produc- theme tag line; Explore „Turn to page 4 any challenge. post of CDS was created, Kashmir; Shri Kewal Ku- tion for silk, Health & (the opportunities in in- The top general, who in- he said. mar Sharma, Advisor to Pharmaceuticals, Manu- dustries, infrastructure, Traffic to ply from ducted the Sukhoi-30 “...we will keep moving Lieutenant Governor, facturing, IT/ ITes, Re- policies in the region), In- MKI squadron here, was dia and Pakistan. emerge. It is very difficult towards better integration J&K; Shri B V R Subrah- newable Energy, Infra- vest (in the new and exist- Jammu to Srinagar responding to a question “All the defence services to predict a scenario. But, and jointness,” Rawat, manyam, Chief Secretary structure and Real Estate, ing investment options); about any possibility of a are tasked to be prepared we are always prepared for were present at the event. Handloom and Handi- „Turn to page 4 for second day war emerging between In- for any option that may any task that may be as- „Turn to page 4 This event showcases craft and Education. One-way traffic will continue Those rejected by public spreading Petrol bomb hurled to ply from Jammu to Srina- After CDS Rawat, J&K DGP Supports gar for the second consecutive confusion, lies; people''s faith in us at CRPF bunker in day on Monday on the na- unshaken: Modi Pulwama, no tional highway, the only road damage done 'Establishing Deradicalisation Centres' connecting Kashmir valley to bless it. JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING comment, saying it will be youth, who have been welcome," the DGP said. with the rest of the country. "Those rejected by public in electoral politics and SRINAGAR, JAN 20 JAMMU, JAN 20 a good move. caught by the police, did On last Thursday, in an Meanwhile, over 2000 vehi- are no longer acceptable to Miscreants on Monday Dilbag Singh, the Direc- "In recent times, there not seem to talk sense address at the Raisina Dia- cles, mostly Heavy Motor Ve- the masses. They have hurled a petrol bomb at se- tor-General of Police, have been a lot of efforts sometimes. "At our end, logue, Gen Rawat, delving curity forces in Jammu from Pakistan and it's when we have got hold of into the situation in Kash- hicles (HMVs) carrying fruits, been left with few Jammu and Kashmir, on and Kashmir’s Pulwama Monday backed Chief of agencies to spur radicali- such youth, they don't mir, said girls and boys as are stranded on this side of the weapons. Spreading con- fusion and lies is one of district but there was no Defence Staff (CDS) Gen- sation in this area, some of seem to talk much sense at young as 10 and 12 years Jawahar tunnel for the past them... Then you let your damage done, police said. eral Bipin Rawat, who had our young minds have times," he said. are being radicalised in The petrol bomb was about a week. ”We allowed ecosystem fuel it. This is last Thursday claimed been affected by it and Singh said if an attempt the Valley which he de- NEW DELHI what we have often been lobbed towards a CRPF there were deradicalisa- have gone astray. If such a is made to set up a facility scribed as a matter of con- traffic from Jammu to Srina- Slamming the opposi- witnessing," he said. bunker at Newa in Pul- tion camps operating in facility (deradicalisation where experts in the sub- cern. tion parties and the gar on Sunday to clear vehi- Neither did Modi name wama Monday evening, a the country, adding it was centre) comes up, it ject and religious experts "These people "ecosystem" backing cles, including trucks carrying his rivals not did he refer police official said. necessary to isolate "com- should be welcomed," are part of it, it will help can still be isolated from them, Prime Minister to any issue during his He said there was no loss pletely radicalised" peo- DGP Dilbagh Singh told these youth. radicalisation in a gradual essentials, oil and LPG Narendra Modi on Mon- speech. But his comments of life or injury in the ex- ple. reporters in Srinagar. "It will be a good devel- way. But there are people day said those rejected by tankers,” a traffic police come against the back- plosion. (AGENCIES) Singh echoed Rawat's He said some of the opment and it should be „Turn to page 4 people in elections have drop of anti-CAA protests, HP: Kufri, Manali been left with few which have been backed weapons and were spread- continue to shiv- by opposition parties. His India among top 10 FDI recipients, attracts $49 bn inflows in 2019: UN ing confusion and lies. government has received NEW DELHI $1.41 trillion in 2018. India attracted an esti- said. Slowed down by slug- He asked the BJP work- er at sub-zero flak from many quarters India was among the This is against the back- mated $49 billion of FDI Despite this, the United gish Eurozone growth and ers to reach out to the pub- over this issue. top 10 recipients of For- drop of weaker macroeco- in 2019, a 16 per cent in- States remained the Brexit, European M&A temperatures lic more actively, adding In an apparent refer- eign Direct Investment in nomic performance and crease from the $42 bil- largest recipient of FDI, sales halved to $190 bil- SHIMLA: Cold wave persisted in that maintaining direct ence to the BJP''s nation- 2019, attracting $49 bil- policy uncertainty for in- lion recorded in 2018, it followed by China with lion. Deals targeting Himachal Pradesh on Monday communication with the wide pro-CAA drive, he lion in inflows, a 16 per vestors, including trade said. flows of $140 billion and United States companies with tourist hotspots Kufri and masses has always been said senior party leaders cent increase from the tensions, it said. The FDI flows to devel- Singapore with $110 bil- remained significant – ac- Manali shivering at sub-zero tem- the party''s strength. Modi have been speaking at 10- previous year, driving the Developing economies oped countries remained lion. counting for 31 per cent of peratures, the meteorological also said that the party will 15 programmes daily FDI growth in South Asia, continue to absorb more at a historically low level, China also saw zero- total M&As. department said. face more challenges in which are being attended according to a UN report than half of global FDI decreasing by a further 6 growth in FDI inflows. Its The fall in global cross- Kufri recorded a low of minus 3 the coming days than what by 50,000 to one lakh peo- released on Monday. flows. South Asia recorded per cent to an estimated FDI inflows in 2018 were border M&As sales was degrees Celsius, followed by it did while in the opposi- ple. The Global Investment a 10 per cent increase in $643 billion. $139 billion and stood at deepest in the services Manali (minus 2.8 degrees tion. "But this will not find a Trend Monitor report FDI to $60 billion and The FDI to the Euro- $140 billion in 2019. The sector (a 56 per cent de- Celsius), Shimla MET Centre Addressing an event at mention anywhere," he compiled by United Na- "this growth was driven by pean Union (EU) fell by 15 FDI in the UK was down 6 cline to $207 billion), fol- Director Manmohan Singh said. the party headquarters to lamented, adding that tions Conference on Trade India, with a 16 per cent per cent to $305 billion, per cent as Brexit un- lowed by manufacturing Lahaul-Spiti’s administrative cen- felicitate its newly-elected "this game will continue and Development (UNC- increase in inflows to an while there was zero- folded. (a 19 per cent decline to tre Keylong continued to be the president J P Nadda, Modi and so will we." TAD) states that the global estimated $49 billion. The growth of flows to United The report added that $249 billion) and primary coldest place in the state with the said the opposition''s Some people have ob- foreign direct investment majority went into serv- States, which received cross-border M&As de- sector (14 per cent decline minimum temperature settling at problem is not that BJP jections to the BJP''s remained flat in 2019 at ices industries, including $251 billion FDI in 2019, creased by 40 per cent in to $34 billion), the report minus 14.4 degrees Celsius, he was making any mistake „Turn to page 4 $1.39 trillion, a 1 per cent information technology," as compared to $254 bil- 2019 to $490 billion – the said. but that people continue „Turn to page 4 decline from a revised the report said. lion in 2018, the report lowest level since 2014. „Turn to page 4 CMYK CMYK CMYK 2 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 Adequate stock of food, essentials JTGC organizes Golf Caddies Steps being taken to bring Mughal Gardens Republic Cup -2020 on UNESCO heritage site: Secretary JKAACL available in Kashmir: Secy FCS&CA JAMMU RISING Later, trophies, JAMMU, JAN 20 mementos and certificates Jammu Tawi Golf were presented to winner, Course (JTGC) today runner-up and other play- organized Golf Caddies ers who were adjudged “Republic Cup -2020” best in different cate- here today. It is the first gories. tournament of its kind The overall winner tro- since the inception of phy was shared by JTGC. Khaddam Hussain and 32 Caddies of JTGC Muzaffar Hussain while participated in the tourna- as Jatin Sharma and ment, who were divided Sohan Lal were adjudged into 8 four-balls. as 1st and 2nd runner-up JAMMU RISING JKAACL and Department tive of the interaction was Complimenting the respectively. JAMMU, JAN 20 of Archives, Archeology to give nomination JAMMU RISING distribution of three further intensify the mar- winner, runner up and Similarly, Muzaffar Director, Archives & and Museums, here dossier for Mughal JAMMU, JAN 20 months advance ration ket checking and asked other players who were Hussain bagged the award Archeology, Muneer-ul- today. Gardens as world her- Secretary Food, Civil have been implemented them to constitute joint adjudged the best in dif- for the Straight Drive, Islam, who also holds the Islam said that con- itage sites at UNESCO, Supplies and Consumer in letter and spirit, teams of FCS&CA and ferent categories and par- while as Longest Drive charge of Secretary, crete efforts are needed for which consultation Affairs (FCS&CA), besides additional sup- LMD to keep a check on ticipants, Secretary JTGC award and Nearest to the Jammu and Kashmir to bring Mughal Gardens with stack holders of J&K Pandurang Kondbarao plies are in place to meet hoarding, profiteering Lal Chand said that the Pin award went to Arshad Academy of Art, Culture on world heritage site of is also being held. Pole today said that ample the further requirements and black marketing. aim of organizing this Ahmad and Mashooq and Languages (JKAA- UNESCO. He said the On the occasion, Abha stock of essential items is in these areas. While reviewing the tournament was to pro- Hussain respectively. CL), today said the department is taking ini- Narain Lambah gave a vide a platform to caddies Trophies were also pre- in place in Kashmir divi- It was said that 74309 stock position of LPG and department is taking tiatives to preserve and Power Point Presentation to showcase their talent. sented to players who sion while as efforts are metric tons of Rice and petroleum products in the steps to bring famed promote heritage treas- to brief about preserva- He said that Caddie is a played the best among underway to ensure its 4077 metric tons of Valley, the Secretary significant part who plays each four-ball category. Mughal Gardens of ure of the Valley. He said tion and promotion of proper distribution. Wheat/Flour are in place directed the concerned a vital role in the game of These include Khaddam Srinagar on the world that JKAACL is introduc- heritage sites, besides The Secretary said this in godowns of FCI and officers to take measures Golf and its promotion, Hussain, Arshad Ahmad, heritage site of UNESCO. ing film section besides initiatives being taken to while chairing a meeting FCS&CA of the Valley. to augment the supply adding that such tourna- Zakir Hussain, Abid He said this during an reviving Tehzeeb Mehal, bring heritage sites on here to review the status To curb price hike and position in the valley and ments would also be Hussain, Muzaffar interactive session with creation of Art Museum UNESCO map including of essential commodities hoarding of essentials, it add more carry trucks to organized in future for Hussain, Asif Hussain, renowned Conservation and digitization of liter- Mughal Garden, including LPG and petro- was revealed that the enhance the buffer stock providing platform and Jatin Sharma, Rohit Architect Abha Narain ary treasure. Burzuhama heritage site leum in the Kashmir department has carried position. He also directed exposure to the Caddies. Gupta and Saddar Din. Lambal organized by He said that the objec- and cold deserts culture. region. out regular market check- them to maintain close While reviewing the ing and realized a huge coordination with the offi- supply position of food amount of fine from the cers of different depart- grains in snow-bound erring traders. ments to ensure hassle- Div Com reviews availability of petroleum products areas, the meeting was The Secretary directed free movement of trucks JAMMU RISING NHA-1; Incharge Joint domestic LPG is not used informed that orders for the concerned officers to on the national highway. JAMMU, JAN 20 Director, Information for commercial purposes. The Divisional Department, General He further directed the Commissioner Kashmir, Manager, Food concerned authorities to Div Com chairs meeting to discuss Baseer Ahmad Khan Corporation of India, regularly feed SKIMS today chaired a meeting Jammu; State Level and other tertiary care of officers to discuss the Coordinator IOCL, J&K health institutions as per preparation of nomination dossier availability of LPG and Jammu; Area Sales need. JAMMU RISING Islam; Deputy Director on the subject, threadbare Petroleum products in Managers of LPG and The Div Com asked the JAMMU, JAN 20 Archives, Archaeology & discussions were held on snow affected areas of POL from HPCL, BPCL, representatives of oil The Divisional Museums, Mushtaq various aspects that need Kashmir division. IOCL and other con- companies to immediate- Commissioner Kashmir, Ahmed Beigh; to be looked into while The meeting was cerned officials. ly bring the issues and Baseer Ahmad Khan today Conservation Architect & preparing dossier. attended by Secretary, During the meeting problems, if any, to the convened a meeting to dis- Historic Building consult- Project consultant, Food Civil Supplies & took stock of availability notice of divisional cuss the preparation of ant, Abha Narain Lambah Abha Narain Lambah gave Consumer Affairs of the LPG and other administration so that nomination dossier for and Executive Director a detailed presentation (FCS&CA) PK Pole; petroleum products, bed- timely action is taken. listing of Mughal gardens Knight Frank, Deben regarding how to prepare a Inspector General, sides discussing short With regards to the on UNESCO’s list of World Moza. nomination dossier.She Traffic J&K, T.Namgyal; term as well as long term snow clearance meas- Heritage Sites. Abha Narain Lambah is informed the meeting that Director FCS&CA, measures to overcome ures, the Div Com direct- The meeting was the project consultant for among 38 World Heritage Kashmir; Medical NHW; SP Traffic Rural CON; Chief Engineer the scarcity of petroleum ed the concerned snow attended by Director the preparation of nomi- Sites located in India, J&K Superintendent, SKIMS; Kashmir; SP Traffic City Mechanical Engineering; products in the Valley. clearance agencies to Archives, Archaeology & nation dossier. has no such site in Additional Secretary Srinagar; Chief Deputy Controller LMD; The representatives of keep the snow clearance Museums, Muneer-ul- During the first meeting UNESCO’s list. FCS&CA; SSP Trafic Engineer,BRO, BEA- Project Director Ramban the oil companies mechanism intact while informed the meeting asking them to ensure that 70,000 LPG cylin- snow clearance on road CINEMA ders are available and the sides as well. Astrology stock is sufficient for a He directed the CE Aries : For no reason whatsoever, you may even more, says Ganesha. APSARA AUDI-1: 1. PATI PATNI AUR WOH - week. They informed that BRO, BEACON to visit 09:45 AM, 12:45 P.M., 03:45 PM., 06.45 P.M more Petrol and Diesel both sides of Banihal clam up today. Of course, you will give credit Libra : The clock ticks on, but chances are it APSARA AUDI-2: 1. THE BODY (2D) (HINDI) - tankers have arrived tunnel along with SSP to others wherever they’ve contributed. But can hardly beat you in the race, thanks to your 09.15 AM, 12:30 PM, 03:30 PM, 06:30 PM. while many more are on Traffic Rural Kashmir you need to be more generous than that, says prompt and sincere efforts. Today, you shall HARI THEATRE: COMMANDO-3 - 9.45 AM, way. and SSP National 12.30 PM, 3.30 PM, 6.30 PM. INDIRA AUDI-I: The Div Com asked the Highway, Jammu so that Ganesha, and share the secrets of your success be a paragon of excellence. However, Ganesha 1. MARDAANI 2 (HIN) - 10.00 AM, 2. THE BODY oil companies to push for the immediate measures with your compatriots. Also, do you really waves the red flag of caution: it always pays to 2D (HINDI) - 12.05 PM, 3. MARDAANI 2 need to buy that $100 wallet? be safe rather than sorry. Keep your eyes open (HIN) - 2.05 PM, 4. THE BODY 2D (HINDI) - 4.05 500 more trucks in next are taken by the agencies Taurus : It is about time that you stopped and pay attention to the fine print before PM, 5. 3D JUMANJI-THE (HIN) - 6.10 PM, 6. two days to avoid any to keep the road fully MARDANI 2 shortage. functional. He also asked running from your problems and stand up and signing any contract or paper. You’d be (HIN) -8.30 PM, 7. MUDDA 370 J&K (HIN) - He also asked the oil them to apply relevant face them, suggests Ganesha. Your loved ones surprised once you see the entire picture. 10.35 PM. INDIRA AUDI-II: 1. PATI PATNI AUR companies to depute chemicals on the frozen will bask in your material generosity today. Scorpio : It is likely that you shall learn an WOH - 9.45 AM, 2. 3D JUMANJI-THE (HIN) - their representatives at surface of the road so 12.15 PM, 3. PATI PATNI AUR WOH - 2.40 PM, 4. Patnitop, Ramban, that slippery conditions You will be magnanimous with the wallet to important lesson in life today. Remember that MARDAANI 2 (HIN) - 5.10 PM, 5. PATI PATNI Banihal and are avoided. impress members of the opposite sex. Don’t spite and envy beget enemies. Ganesha AUR WOH - 7.15 PM, 6. PATI PATNI AUR WOH - forget that time is also money, advises advises you to display some errors so as to 9.45 PM. PLATINUM CINEMAS AUDI-1: 1. THE Qazigundand to commu- To overcome the prob- nicate with the Div Com lem of slippery roads, the Ganesha. make you seem more human and BODY (HIN) - 9.30 AM, 2. JUMANJI 3D (HIN) - 11.20 PM, 3. MARDANI 2 (HIN) - 1.35 PM, 4. JU- office, IGP Traffic and Div Com instructed the Gemini : It is better for you to swim with the approachable. MANJI 3D (HIN) - 3.30 PM, 5. MARDANI 2 (HIN) Director FCS & CA about concerned to use chains current in all of today’s dealings, suggests Sagittarius : Going to private parties is a high - 5.45 PM, 6. PATI PATNI AUR WOH (HIN) - 7.45 the arrival of petroleum on the trucks and tankers Ganesha. This will help you effortlessly deal probability today. All in all, make the most of it PM, 7. MARDANI 2 (HIN) - 10.00 PM tankers on the daily tyersfrom Patnitop to PLATINUM CINEMAS AUDI-2 : 1. KITTY PARTY basis. Qazigund. He further with even the most morbid state of affairs. No as you get nostalgic with old friends and make (PUN) - 10:00 AM, 2. PATI PATNI AUR WOH The Div Com asked the said that any dereliction need to be a hero, today. Pleasure is the key plans with new ones. Moreover, relatives will (HIN) - 12:30 PM, 3. PATI PATNI AUR WOH (HIN) word for you. Your performance will be be pleased to meet you after a long time. - 3:00 PM, 4. PATI PATNI AUR WOH (HIN) - 5:30 concerned officials to on this count by any PM, 5. JUMANJI 3D(HIN)- 8:00 PM, 6. JUMANJI conduct extensive market trucker will be dealt with satisfying at work, and more than satisfying Capricorn : It’s time to prove your 3D (ENG) -10.15 PM. PLATINUM CINEMAS checks to ensure that under law. back home. extraordinary skills as a professional, says AUDI -3: 1. MARDANI 2 (HIN) - 10:00 AM, 2. Cancer : A shopping spree with your darling Ganesha. You will go out of your way, and even MARDANI 2 (HIN) - 12:00 PM, 3. KITTY PARTY is likely to be the highlight of the day, even double your efforts to accomplish set goals, (PUN) - 02:00 PM, 4. MARDANI 2 (HIN) - 4:20 Dir Horti inaugurates Fruit PM, 5. KITTY PARTY (HIN) - 6:10 PM, 6. MAR- though you will be paying for almost and chances are that you might succeed. DANI 2 (HIN)- 8:25 PM, 7. PATI PATNI AUR WOH everything. Though you have decided to be Family and friends will be glad that could take -10.25 PM. WAVE CINEMA-1. 1. MARDANI 2 Preservation & Utilization this lavish out of sheer love, your sweetheart out time to spend some happy hours with (U/A) - 10.05 AM, 12:30 PM, 2:50 PM, 5:15 PM, 2. PATI PATNI AUR WOH (U/A)- 7:40 PM, 3. will more than return the favour with a sweaty them. You will also let them know that they MARDANI 2 (U/A) -10.30. WAVE CINEMA-2. 1. Extension Centre in Budgam thank you ‘return gift’ in the evening. mean the world to you, and no matter what, JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL -3D- HINDI (U/A) - JAMMU RISING sion, the director direct- 9.30 AM, 2. PATI PATNI AUR (U/A) - 12:05 PM, 3. Leo : Seems today is just one of those days you will be there whenever they need you. JAMMU, JAN 20 ed for conducting short JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL -3D- HINDI (U/A) - when things simply refuse to go your way. It Aquarius : It’s a day you may want to spend 2:40 PM, 5.20 PM, 4. KITTY PARTY (PUN)- 8.00 Director duration training pro- happens to the best of us, says Ganesha, and with yourself. But it may still not bring the PM, 5. JUMANJI: THE NEXT LEVEL -3D- HINDI Horticulture, Kashmir grammes to motivate there isn’t much one can do about it except desired peace and tranquility. An unpleasant (U/A) - 10.35 AM. WAVE CINEMA-3: 1. THE Ajaz Ahmad Bhat today youth towards food pro- slog it out and find that hidden reserve of situation may force you to deal with reality, BODY (U/A) - 9:50 AM, 2. KITTY PARTY (PUN- inaugurated Fruit cessing sector. JABI) (U/A) - 12:10 PM, 3. THE moral support. On a brighter note, Ganesha says Ganesha. You now realise how much Preservation and He asked the fruit BODY (U/A) - 02:45 PM, 4. PANIPAT (U/A) - 4:55 Utilization Extension growers and youth to observes the possibility of you meeting the strength you derive from your devotion to PM, 5. THE BODY (U/A) - 08:20 PM, 6. PATI Centre in Budgam. avail benefits of the right person who shall help you rekindle your God. PATNI AUR WOH (U/A) -10.40 PM. Joint Director Centrally Sponsored imagination. Pisces : While you will need loads of moral PVR KC (JAMMU) Horticulture Kashmir, Schemes for establish- Virgo : The time today is ripe to venture into a support to keep your spirits up, you are also PATI PATNI AUR WOH (2D) (HINDI) - 12:25 PM, Chief Horticulture offi- ing fruit and vegetable new business. Projects that have been put-off likely to be blessed with the company of a 5:40 PM, 10.55 PM cer, District processing units. JUMANJI 2: THE NEXT LEVEL (3D WITH ENG Horticulture Officer, On the occasion, the will finally be completed. Looking into the person who is equipped to provide just that. SUB) (ENGLISH) - 8.00 PM week ahead, you are most likely to give Positive results will come your way as long as JUMANJI 2: THE NEXT LEVEL (3D) (HINDI) - 9.40 Budgam and other field director distributed 20 yourself an energy zap. Parties will be all fun you do not give up. Use your imagination and PM, 2.50 PM functionaries of the authority letters for and entertainment. Your kids will bring home creativity to surge ahead of the competition, MARDANI 2 (2D) (HINDI) - 10.00 AM, 3.15 PM, department were pres- procurement of 8.30 PM, 10.45 PM joy and pride and this will brighten the mood says Ganesha. ent. machinery under MIDH THE BODY (2D) (HINDI) -12.25 PM, 5.35 PM. Speaking on the occa- Scheme for applicants. 3 Daily Jammu Rising STATE Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 V.K Singh conducts public interaction Students Exchange Programme: Group of programme at Tikri Udhampur 110 J&K students leaves for Tamil Nadu JAMMU RISING area and Center government is JAMMU, JAN 20 endeavoring hard to establish a As part of public outreach pro- strong road network in the UT. gramme launched by the Center He called upon the officers to government for the Union make sincere and dedicated Territory of J&K, Minister of efforts towards taking the benefits State for Union Ministry of Road of all government schemes to the Transport and Highways General targeted sections of the society. (Retired) V. K Singh, conducted a "Government is determined to exhaustive public outreach pro- provide enhanced basic facilities gramme at Higher Secondary to people of the area at their School, Tikri, Udhampur here doorsteps" he affirmed while this morning . emphasizing the need of strong Commissioner Secretary, PWD coordination between the admin- (R&B) Department, Khurshid ment/up gradation of Tikri ucts of their respective depart- istration and the people for effec- Ahmed Shah, District Chanas road. He also inaugurated ments, interacted with the officers tive implementation of various Development Commissioner, various works of Rural and reviewed the progress of welfare and development pro- Udhampur, Dr. Piyush Singla, Development Department exe- these schemes on ground. grammes.Commissioner JAMMU RISING avenues and facilities of over 3000 students to var- Chief Engineer PWD, Jammu, cuted under 14th FC, PMAYG, While addressing the gather- Secretary highlighted the JAMMU, JAN 20 education across the coun- ious parts of country till Des Raj Bhagat, SSP, Rajiv SBM, MGNREGA etc in Tikri ing, Singh expressed satisfaction progress of various mega projects A group of 110 students, try. He stressed that such date and informed that Omparkash Pandey, ADDC, block of Udhampur district. over implementation of several and flagship schemes across the drawn from various gov- tours provide a platform Tamil Nadu is a pairing Ashok Kumar, BDC After inauguration, the government schemes in the dis- UT. BDC Chairman, Tikri, Nisha ernment schools of to students to know more state for J&K under EK Chairpersons, district officers Minister accompanied by trict. He appreciated the efforts of Sharma, projected several Chenab region districts, about their country, to Bharat Shreshth Bharat. besides Sarpanchs, Panchs, Commissioner Secretary and district administration towards demands including adequate today left for Tamil Nadu familiarize with the cul- Director School Former MLA, Udhampur and a District Development conservation of water and focus health facilities, Foot over bridge under Students Exchange ture and history of the Education Jammu, large number of prominent citi- Commissioner Udhampur had a on organic farming. at Tikri and Mand, Degree College Programme of Samagra nation and encourage Anuradha Gupta, also zens from different Panchayats round of stalls put up by various Singh said that Government is at Tikri, posting of Gynecologist Shiksha.The students them to make friends and interacted with the stu- were present in the programme . departments for generating committed to develop J&K UT etc.Earlier, Dr. Piyush Singla, were flagged off by interact with their coun- dents and expressed grati- Second day of outreach pro- awareness regarding different and numerous innovative steps highlighted the mega projects, Commissioner/Secretary terparts across other tude to the parents, who gramme witnessed overwhelming schemes launched by the are being initiated in this regard flagship schemes being executed School Education, states for a better expo- managed to send their participation of PRI representa- Government of India. which are yielding tangible in the district including Ropeway Hirdesh Kumar Singh sure.Later Dr. Arun children for the trip. The tives and general public who Singh also distributed cheques results. Project Patnitop, Solid Waste here from Teachers’ Manhas, State Project Children were highly jubi- Bhawan. The group of Director Samagra Shiksha, lant for the trip. Among evinced keen interest in this among old age pensioners besides Singh also interacted with the Management Project Mand and touring children, compris- who was also present, others present at the flag unique initiative of the govern- presenting golden cards to the public and had feedback of imple- Waste Disposal through Heat 250 ing students of High and interacted with the stu- off ceremony were Chief ment. beneficiaries under Ayushman mentation of various government Kg/hr at Sui-Jakhar (Udhampur), Higher Secondary levels, dents and appreciated the Education Officer- On the occasion, Gen (Retd) Bharat flagship scheme and giv- schemes on ground. He also inter- Pollution Abatement of Holy hail from Doda, Ramban efforts put in by teachers, Jammu, Kulbir Singh; V.K Singh inaugurated Veterinary ing away Mamta kits to newly acted with the beneficiaries of dif- River Devika, Yoga International born girls under BBBP and sports ferent schemes. He assured the and Kishtwar. who managed to escort Field Officer Samagra Hospital Building at Mand (Tikri) Convention Centre Mantalai, The Secretary, while these students in such Shiksha, Peerzada kits under Khelo India. gathering that all their demands and 1x3.15 MVA,33/11 KV receiv- National Highway (NH-44, NH- interacting with the stu- harsh weather conditions. Mushtaq; State The Union Minister of State, will be addressed on priority. ing station , Chak under R- 244), Medical College, Jal Jeevan dents, informed that the Dr. Manhas apprised Coordinator (Quality) while inspecting the stalls estab- Singh said that road connectiv- APDRP commissioned with a cost Mission, Jeevika Project, Land programme aims at to Commissioner Secretary Nazir Reshi and other sen- lished by different departments ity is the basic requirement for of Rs.251 lakh besides laying Bank for industries, Sakoon-e enable them to explore that Directorate of ior officers of School foundation stone for improve- highlighting schemes and prod- growth and development of an Awam etc. and know about new Samagra Shiksha has send Education Department. DC Samba finalizes Republic Day arrangements Beti Bachao Beti Padhao National Conference on Contemporary ethos of our state and dis- trict shall also be present- ed by the school children. campaign kick starts in Doda Trends in Humanities and Social Sciences For the general super- JAMMU RISING the scheme which aims at vision of the necessary JAMMU, JAN 20 empowerment of women arrangements, various District administration in general and girl child in Inaugurated at SMVD University Committees including in collaboration with ICDS particular. JAMMU RISING FOHSS highlighted the sig- and Jammu and Kashmir are screening committee for Department Doda today Speaking on the occa- JAMMU, JAN 17 nificance of organising such attending the conference. cultural items, parade organized a pledge cere- sion, ADC Doda highlight- Two day National events to provide platform to The keynote was delivered by squads committee, venue mony based on the theme ed the importance of edu- Conference on enthusiastic faculty members Prof. Rajneesh Arora, management committee, 'Save and Educate Girl cating and securing girl “Contemporary Trends in and research scholars for Director, English and hospitality and protocol Child' and signatory cam- child and urged for strict Humanities and Social sharing their research ideas. Foreign Language committee, prize selec- paign as a part of the week enforcement of relevant Sciences” has been inaugu- Participants from various University, Lucknow tion committee were con- long Beti Bachao Beti rules and regulations. rated at SMVD University on parts of India like Meghalaya, Campus. Dr. Isha Malhotra stituted under the overall Padhao campaign at ADC also convened a 20th January, 2020. The West Bengal, New Delhi, proposed the vote of thanks. supervision of the Sports Stadium Doda. meeting of District Level conference has been organ- Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana Additional Deputy Additional Deputy Task Force Committee to ised by the School of Commissioner Doda discuss several activities to OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT Commissioner Samba Languages and Literature to Kishori Lal Sharma was be carry out across the dis- SERICULTURE OFFICER SERICULTURE, JAMMU RISING Chief Education Officer inclusive of officers from promote use of Social the chief guest on the occa- trict during this upcoming JAMMU, JAN 20 samba, Chief Medical Sciences and Humanities; DEV. DEPARTMENT, REASI Police, Army, PWD and sion. week, which will put spe- District Development Officer, Executive Language Policy and English other Departments. Hundreds of students cial focus on generating EXTENSION NOTICE Commissioner samba Engineers PWD (R&B), Literature, Interaction Various other neces- including boys and girls, awareness regarding vari- Rohit Khajuria today con- PHE and PDD Division between literary, Linguistic Sub:- Extension of Tender Notice ( Dasti Quotation) sary arrangements were officers/officials of district ous laws meant welfare of and Social Science theories; vened a meeting of dis- Samba, besides other also discussed in the administration participat- girl child.Senior officers of of plantation of Hashote Nursery of District Reasi. Stylistics and English trict officers to chalk out District and Sector meeting which included ed in the program, besides the concerned depart- Due to poor response the sale of tender Notice under Language Teaching. The the final arrangements Officers were also present detailed security plan, many girl students high- ments were present on the inaugural session was graced No. DSOR/Tender/2019-2020/781-85 08 of January for peaceful and colourful in the meeting. drinking water facility at lighted the importance of occasion. celebrations of the forth- It was informed in the the venue, cleanliness with the presence of Padma 2020 is hereby extended upto 22/01/2020 and receipt coming Republic Day on meeting, that the main and sanitation, seating Education Department organizes Shree Prof. R.K. Sinha, date is 24/01/2020/ The terms & Conditions will 26th January 2020. function will be organized arrangement, traffic Hon’ble Vice Chancellor of the university who addressed remain same. Senior Superintendent in the Sports Stadium management, power sup- the participants and congrat- Sd/- of Police Samba, Shakti Samba where VVIP will ply etc. quiz competition in Kishtwar ulated Dr. Amitabh Vikram Pathak, Additional unfurl the Tricolour and DC directed the con- JAMMU RISING Chief Education Officer Distt. Sericulture Officer, JAMMU, JAN 20 Kishtwar.Principal DIET, Dwivedi, Coordinator, Dr. Deputy Commissioner take the salute of the cerned officers to ensure Sericulture Dev. Department, Vikas Gupta, Assistant March past contingents of Education department Principal HSS Girls, Isha Malhotra and Dr. better coordination for organized a district level Principal HSS, Paddar, Reasi Commissioner, Revenue JKP, JKAP, CRPF, FPF, Anurag Kumar, convener sof making effective arrange- quiz competition under Assistant Director the conference, for organis- Kulbhushan Khajuria, NCC and school children No: DSO/Reasi/Tender Notice/2019-20/846-47 ments pertaining to their Samagra Shiksha Abhiyan Planning besides officers ing such a wonderful event. District Informatics at 09:55 Hours, besides a Dt: 17-01-2020 departments for making at Higher Secondary of Education department Also, Prof. D. Officer Sanjeev Kapoor, colourful cultural pro- School Boys Kishtwar were present in the pro- DIP No:DIP/J-12513/19 National function a grand Mukhopadhyay, Dean District panchayat officer, gramme representing success. under the Chairmanship of gramme. Dt: 20-1-2020 Tuesday, Jan 21, 2020 4 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS FROM PAGE ONE

Rijiju to inaugurate indoor stadium in Jammu connecting Union Territory (UT) Ladakh with Kashmir and 98- HP: Kufri, Manali continue to shiver first in a foreign nation, and it is also looking at expand- He added that during his visit, Mr Rijiju will also km-long Mughal road, linking Shopian in south Kashmir with ing its presence. “Every nation looks at its security from a strategic per- inaugurate indoor stadium near Yatri Niwas at at sub-zero temperatures Rajouri and Poonch in Jammu region, and Anantnag-Kisht- spective. Oceans are meant for freedom of navigation. Bhagwati Nagar on Tuesday morning. added. Another tribal district, Kinnaur’s Kalpa, recorded a low of minus war road also remained closed for the past 41 days on Sun- 6.8 degrees Celsius. And therefore wherever you find any country which has The stadium was completed in one year at an day, due to snow and slippery conditions. (agencis) The minimum temperature in Dalhousie was 0.8 degrees Celsius while interest in a particular area, it will attempt to come to that estimated cost of Rs 4 crore. that in state capital Shimla was 1.5 degrees Celsius. area to dominate the area more so for the freedom of It has been constructed in 16,500 square feet J&K woos businesses with first of its kind The MET centre has forecast rains, snowfall in middle and the higher navigation,” he told reporters. area having height of 40 feet. hills as well as thundershowers in the plains and lower hills of the state Further, pointing to aspects like protection of trade The stadium will have multipurpose hall besides investors’ meet till January 22. (agencies) in sea routes by any country, he said: “Therefore, I don’t changing rooms, manager room, conference Hall Grow (prosper via incentives and strategic advantages think we should look at it particularly from that per- and other facilities. in key sectors). After CDS Rawat, J&K DGP Supports spective (a pointer to perceived threat from China).” On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor of J&K, Shri 'Establishing Deradicalisation Centres' Also, he said the navies were operating in this area (indi- 1 held for passing sensitive information to ISI: Girish Chandra Murmu said, “Inspired by the Prime cating IOR) only because of freedom of navigation. Minister’s vision of organizing the Global Investors’ who have been completely radicalised. These people The top general also referred to facets like piracy that Official need to be taken out separately, possibly taken to some recovered from him, the official said. Summit in Gujarat, the J&K Government took a deci- can disrupt movement of merchant ships. sion of showcasing J&K’s potential for investment de-radicalisation camps," he said. Preliminary investigation revealed that he had been to Gen Rawat said containing radicalisation is key to effec- Those rejected by public spreading confu- Pakistan twice, according to the official. (AGENCIES) through a summit. The Global Investors’ Meet, with the theme of EXPLORE, INVEST & GROW, is a platform tively combat terrorism, adding radicalised young people sion, lies; people''s faith in us unshaken: that will bring together senior entrepreneurs, leaders were involved in pelting security forces with stones in Traffic to ply from Jammu to Srinagar for second from corporate sector across the country, senior poli- Kashmir. Modi Identifying radicalisation is a major challenge, he said, cymakers, development agencies, investors from across ideals, and party workers should not hope for these day the world and local businessmen. We intend to take a adding it can be countered with an effective programme. "You got to start looking at where the radicalisation is critics to change their stand, Modi said, adding "This official said. leap forward in making Jammu and Kashmir an eco- group has never been with us and will not be with us." nomic paradise for investors and I would like to invite taking place. Who are the people involved in radicalising He said that today also, traffic will ply from Jammu to Srinagar the people? It is happening in schools, universities, from The BJP is not here for a short period, but will serve the you all to take the lead in setting up your enterprises in country for a long time to come, he added. and no vehicle will be allowed from opposite direction. How- Jammu & Kashmir”. religious places and sites, and then there are a group of people who are spreading this," he said. Asserting that despite attempts by the Opposition to ever, he said Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) were allowed to He also added, "Today’s Pre-Summit Investors’ In- "spread confusion and lies", people''s faith in the BJP teraction has been organized to deliberate with you all on The former Army chief said it was important to isolate cross Nagrota before 1100 hrs and HMVs, to move in the after- people who have been radicalised. and his government have remained "unshaken", Modi desired initiatives for creating an investor-friendly said. The party has returned to power with a bigger noon. "You have to start isolating these people gradually and ecosystem and make you interested in J&K. I have mandate in the 2019 Lok Sabha polls despite its rivals Traffic on the highway was allowed to ply from Srinagar to brought along senior officers from the Government to then start a counter-radicalisation programme by iden- tifying people who have been radicalised and to what de- fighting with their full strength, he added. Jammu on Friday and Saturday. About 7000 vehicles, includ- discuss these further with you during the rest of the day". gree. ing HMVs, which were stranded on the Highway, were cleared "You have to segregate them... Then look at those who He asserted that one of the biggest events of democracy Shri Jitendra Singh congratulated Lieutenant Gover- was that people gave the BJP a bigger mandate after during these two days. He admitted that some vehicles re- nor of J&K, Shri Girish Chandra Murmu for taking such have been completely radicalised. First target them and then also start looking at the future, like what we have handing it a majority, the first for a non-Congress party, mained stranded. initiative at the right time and right place. He said, in 2014. PTI “Prime Minister’s indulgence in the J&K region is lead- seen in Kashmir," he said. However, about 2000 HMVs and other vehicles are stranded ing to a lot of development in various sectors”. Rawat's statement sparked outrage, with CPI-M leader on this side of the tunnel. Truckers alleged that they were Shri B V R Subrahmanyam, Chief Secretary, Jammu & Sitaram Yechury and AIMIM chief Asaduddian Owaisi India among top 10 FDI recipients, condemning the former Army chief's suggestion. stranded on the highway for the past about a week. They further Kashmir, said, “ Jammu & Kashmir is little known about alleged that traffic police personnel deployed on the highway are the places except what we have seen in the films, it is CDS Rawat says difficult to pre- attracts $49 bn inflows in 2019: UN quite different what we know. J&K is not a backward In particular, sales of assets related to financial and in- allowing only those vehicles, who pay bribe. place but it has the brightest and skilled people. I have dict war possibility with Pakistan surance activities and chemicals fell sharply. The de- Drivers of trucks and oil tankers said it took about two weeks to read in a book that, people in J&K don’t die from the cline in M&A values was driven also by a lower number disease but from the old age. 90% of Apples are pro- who was appointed the country’s first Chief of Defence reach Srinagar from Jammu and equal number of days or Staff on December 30 last year, added. of megadeals. In 2019, there were 30 megadeals above $5 duced in the country which makes it number one in In- On strengthening the Air base here, Air Chief Marshal billion compared to 39 in 2018, it said. more to reach back to Jammu. dia”. Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria said it will undertake Looking ahead, UNCTAD expects the FDI flows to ”Let authorities allow traffic from one side for two consecu- Key government officials like Shri Ravinder Kumar, the role of the southern peninsula’s air defence. rise moderately in 2020, as current projections show MD, JKTPO and many other prominent dignitaries tive days to avoid traffic jam,” they said, adding but no vehicle The Indian Air Force commissioned a squadron of the global economy to improve somewhat from its were present at the event. Sukhoi-30 MKI at the Air Force Station here, the first weakest performance since the global financial crisis in should be allowed from the opposite direction. The event was organised by Jammu and Kashmir such base in south India for the high-profile fighter jets, 2009. However, a senior traffic police official refuted the truckers al- Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), a nodal agency seen as a game changer in guarding the strategically im- Corporate profits are expected to remain high and for Government of J&K along with Media Partner Price- legation and said since the road remain slippery in the morning portant Indian Ocean Region (IOR). signs of waning trade tensions emerge. However, the waterhouseCoopers (PwC), Confederation of Indian In- and evening hours, drivers are driving their vehicles very The ‘Tigersharks’ squadron of Sukhoi-30 MKI jets in- decrease of announced greenfield projects by 22 per dustry (CII) as the National Partner and Ernst & Young as tegrated with the BrahMos cruise missiles was inducted cent – an indicator of future trends, high geopolitical slowly particularly between Qazigund to Ramban. the knowledge partner. in the presence of the Air Chief and top officials. risks and concerns about a further shift towards pro- We are allowing HMVs and other vehicles without any dis- Three Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists The Su-30 MKI is a state-of-the-art all weather multi- tectionist policies temper expectations. crimination or favour, he said. There is a forecast for fresh role fighter aircraft capable of undertaking varied air The report said that GDP growth, gross fixed capital snowfall in the region during the next 24 hours which could killed in encounter in Shopian defence, ground attack and maritime missions. formation and trade are projected to rise, both at the Rawat also downplayed the question of China’s grow- global level and, especially, in several large emerging again affect air and surface traffic. The highway frequently Sheikh, a police deserter and Jahingir. ing presence in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) and said markets. gets closed due to landslides and snowfall, leading to acute He said that Sheikh was responsible for looting eight every nation looked at its security from a strategic per- weapons, including seven AK47 rifles and a pistol, from Such an improvement in macroeconomic conditions shortage of essentials, particularly vegetables, meat, chicken and spective. could prompt MNEs to resume investments in produc- the residence of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Gen Rawat, answering a question on how Chinese other eatables. MLA Ajaz Mir from Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar on Sep- tive assets, given also their easy access to cheap money, presence in the Indian Ocean posed a threat to India, the fact that corporate profits are expected to remain The prices of commodities are also going up due to frequent sus- tember 29, 2018. said every nation looked at its security from a stratgeic Mr Singh said Waseem was an active militant since solid in 2020, and hopes for waning trade tensions be- pension of traffic on the highway, which has become a daily rou- perspective. tween the United States and China, it said. 2017 and was involved in many militancy related cases. While the squadron here is expected to give a thrust to tine since the National Highway Authority of India ( NHAI) However, significant risks persist, including high debt "19 FIRs have been registered against him, including India’s capabilities for dominance especially in the IOR, accumulation among emerging and developing started road widening, particularly between Ramban and killing of four civilians and as many policemen," he said. China’s presence in the same region is on the rise. He further said that Sheikh was also involved in the economies, geopolitical risks and concerns about a fur- Ramsu. Meanwhile, the 434-km-long highway, the only road The Dragon nation already has a military base at the killing of the civilians. strategically located Djibouti at the horn of Africa, its ther shift towards protectionist policies, it added. Education, health & employment main SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's petition against Delhi HC order focus of govt: Arjun Munda at Reasi NEW DELHI, JANU- ARY 20: The Supreme ernment departments were present monitoring of progress," he Court on Monday dis- at the public outreach meeting. added.On the request of Secretary missed convict Pawan Ku- The Union Minister reiterated the Tribal Affairs, Munda also agreed to mar Gupta’s petition government’s resolve for holistic allow ST students of the district to against a Delhi High Court development of J&K in line with apply for scholarships in offline order rejecting his claim other parts of India. "Creation of mode. avenues of self employment for the Later, the Union Minister present- that he was juvenile at the youth, besides expansion of educa- ed pension orders and certificates to time of committing the tion, health and other basic services local beneficiaries. crime on December 16, to every nook and corner of J&K is He also inaugurated newly con- 2012. getting focused attention of the gov- structed road from Zero Morh to A three-judge Bench of ernment," he added . Malad via Gun Kolsar and launched Justice R Banumathi, Jus- The Union Minister further the construction work of a well at tice Ashok Bhushan and announced that the government has Jerri panchayat, one pond each in Justice AS Bopanna re- Mehta contended. fore being thrown out on set the target of providing a house to panchayat Saloon and panchayat jected Pawan’s plea saying After hearing Singh and the road. She died on De- all poor households of the country, Porakotla. his claim had repeatedly before 75th Independence Day of Earlier, the DC presented a Mehta, the top court re- cember 29, 2012, at a hos- India. detailed resume on the developmen- been considered by courts jected Pawan’s claim. pital in Singapore. Responding to the local demands, tal profile of the district to the Union at various levels. A Delhi court had on There were six accused REASI, JANUARY 20: Union Pouni, during his visit to this moun- the Union Minister assured to devel- Minister. She also highlighted the Pawan -- who is sched- Friday issued fresh death in the case. One of them, Minister for Tribal Affairs, Arjun tainous district, the Union Minister op a Tribal Cluster in the district. He pilgrim and adventure tourism uled to be executed along warrants for February 1 Ram Singh, allegedly com- Munda today said that advancement sought full involvement of local also assured further assistance for potential in the district. She further with three other convicts of education, health and employ- administration in meeting the tar- against the four convicts -- mitted suicide in Tihar development of Gujjar, Bakerwal informed that the district has around on February 1 at Tihar Jail ment sectors are main focus areas of gets of central schemes. Vinay Sharma (26), Jail while the lone juvenile and other scheduled tribe communi- 28% tribal population and 40% for- here -- can file a mercy pe- Mukesh Kumar (32), Ak- accused was convicted by centre government's development Secretary Tribal Affairs, Abdul ties of the UT. "Developmental proj- est cover. Potential for wind energy plan. Majid Bhat and Deputy tition before the Presi- shay Kumar Singh (31) a juvenile justice board ects are progressing at an accelerated generation in the district was also dent. Chairing a public outreach meet- Commissioner Indu Kanwal Chib, pace after the formation of the UT emphasised by the DC. and Pawan (25) after Pres- and later released from a Pawan’s counsel AP ing here at STC Talwara in block besides all district level heads of gov- with time-bound reviews and close ident Ram Nath Kovind reformatory after three Singh had claimed that rejected the mercy peti- years. there was additional ma- tion of Mukesh. The top court in its 2017 terial to show that he was The top court had on verdict had upheld the Shiv Sena MLA, Aurangabad deputy a juvenile at the time of January 14 dismissed the capital punishment commission of the offence. curative petitions of Vinay awarded to them by the Solicitor General Tushar and Mukesh against their Delhi High Court and the Mehta pointed out that conviction and death trial court. mayor booked for beating party worker Pawan’s birth certificate penalty. The two other Dismissing his plea, the was on record before the convicts -- Akshay and high court had noted that AURANGABAD, Former Shiv Sena cor- Police Hanumant Bhap- IPC, another police official Mayor Rajendra Janjal, sessions court in 2013 Pawan -- have not yet filed Pawan had earlier raised JANUARY 20: An FIR porator Sushil Khedkar kar said. said. along with Shirsat, beat when his claim of juvenil- curative petitions before the juvenility claim in his has been registered earlier alleged that Shir- Shirsat and Janjal had Khedkar on Saturday al- me up. I was admitted to a ity was rejected. Even his the Supreme Court. review petition against the against Shiv Sena MLA sat, the MLA from Au- been charged under Sec- leged that Shirsat had government hospital,” parents had admitted that The 23-year-old para- death penalty awarded to Sanjay Shirsat and Au- rangabad West, and Jan- tions 323, 324 (voluntar- been pressing him for long Khedkar claimed and later he was a major, he submit- medic student was bru- him in the case before the rangabad Deputy Mayor jal, who is also from the ily causing hurt), 504 (in- over the road work tender approached Vedant Nagar ted. tally gang-raped on the in- apex court which had dis- Rajendra Janjal after a Sena, along with other tentional insult with in Satara area of Au- police station to file a case. “It would be a travesty of former corporator alleged workers hit him on Satur- intent to provoke breach rangabad. Shirsat and Janjal have tervening night of missed his plea on July 9 justice if he is allowed to that they thrashed him for day over the tender issue. of peace), 506 (criminal “The MLA told me not denied the allegations and December 16-17, 2012, in- last year. He had claimed raise this claim at this submitting bid for a road “An offence has been intimidation), 143 (unlaw- to submit a bid for the ten- claimed that Khedkar was side a running bus in that as per his school cer- stage after all courts have tender, an official said on registered in the case,” As- ful assembly), 147, 148 der which is worth Rs 2.25 beaten up by party work- south Delhi by six men tificate his date of birth already rejected it once,” Monday. sistant Commissioner of and 149 (rioting) of the crore, but I did. Deputy ers. and severely assaulted be- was October 8, 1996. 5 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 DDC Budgam reviews ongoing DDC Kulgam tours R-Day: DDC Bandipora developmental projects Nooorabad reviews arrangements JAMMU RISING Various deputations at JAMMU, JAN 20 Watoo, Manzgam and JAMMU RISING District Development Aasnoor apprised about JAMMU, JAN 20 Commissioner, Kulgam their grievances and issues District Development Showkat Aijaz Bhat today and put forth various de- Commissioner visited Noorabad area to mands. Bandipora, Shahbaz take stock of snow clear- While giving patient Ahmad Mirza, today con- ance operation, availabil- hearing to the issues and vened a meeting of offi- ity of essentials and grievances of people a cers to review Republic restoration of power sup- number of demands and Day arrangements in the ply. issues were redressed on- district. The DDC visited Watoo, the spot.He directed the The meeting was JAMMU RISING FCS&CA, General ing agencies including Aasnoor, Manzgam, Avil, officers to ensure that attended by ADC JAMMU, JAN 20 Manager FCI, ADC JKPCC, Police Housing K.B.Pora, Batpora, Lisar- grievances are redressed Bandipora, ACR District Development Budgam, CPO Budgam, Board, SICOP and others pora, Yaroo, D.H.Pora, Ni- on fast track basis. Bandipora, Joint Commissioner, Budgam SE Hydraulics, ACD, to ensure speedy comple- hama and adjoining ar- The DDC was informed Director Planning, Chief Tariq Hussain Ganaie ACR, Executive Engineers tion of projects. eas. that snow has been cleared Education Officer today said that most of the from PDD, R&B and PHE, The DDC also reviewed En-route, he interacted from all major and inner Bandipora, Executive works taken under B2V2 besides other concerned developmental works with the locals and sought roads water and power Engineers of R&B and ambitious programme were present in the meet- being executed by various feedback regarding avail- supply has also been re- PHE, besides other con- will be completed by end- ing. agencies under approved ability of essentials and stored across the District. cerned. ing February. The meeting was Capex budget and direct- status of snow clearance. The DDC was accompa- The meeting was These remarks were informed that 60 per cent ed the officers to redouble The DDC also inspected nied by were ACR, CMO, informed that contin- made by the DDC during a works being executed by their efforts and ensure various ration distribution Executive Engineers of gents of JKP, IRP, CRPF, Stadium Bandipora while seating arrangements, meeting of officers to RDD have been complet- works are completed centers to take stock of R&B,PHE, PMGSY and NCC, students of various similar functions will be electricity, drinking review the progress of ed while under languish- these works within fixed distribution process and Mechanical department, educational institutions conducted at sub-divi- water supply, sanitation, works under B2V2, Capex ing projects60 percent timeframe. availability of food grains. besides other concerned. will participate in march sion and Tehsil levels medical aid facility, traf- Budget and languishing works have been complet- He directed the con- past parade and various also. fic management and projects across the dis- ed and work is in full cerned officers to make cultural programmes will The meeting was parking facility at the trict. swing on other 115 proj- coordinated efforts to set- Samagra Shikhsa screens be presented by artists informed that the merito- venue. Additional Secretary ects including school tle all the land acquisition and school children on rious students and The DDC directed the FCS&CA, Director buildings, training centers disputes concerning Special “Kanno Dekhi Movie” for the occasion. employees will be felici- concerned officers to FCS&CA Kashmir, and health institutions. developmental projects It was given out that tated for their outstand- ensure that all arrange- District officers of He directed all execut- and seeding under NFSA. special children the main function includ- ing performance on the ments are in place for the JAMMU RISING tion is taking innovative steps ing full dress rehearsal occasion. smooth conduct of the JAMMU, JAN 20 to benefit students in a holistic will held at Sports The meeting discussed event. A special Kanno Dekhi way. ”Our focus is to provide Movie “Lage Raho Munna equal platform for children R-Day: DDC Kupwara Bhai”- for visually impaired from all quarters of society for children, was today screened their education” he added. Union MoS lays foundation stones by Directorate of Samagra He urged the parents, who Shiksha in association with had come along the children, Radio Mirchi 98.3 FM, here to obtain maximum benefits finalizes arrangements from the existing schemes of for roads at Marh, Bhalwal at Platinum Cineplex, Palm Samagra Shiksha, for better JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING to venue. was entrusted with secu- Islands, Canal Road. educational support of their JAMMU, JAN 20 The Assistant rity arrangements. The movie is specially de- JAMMU, JAN 20 wards. The secretary asked Union Minister of District Development Commissioner Revenue Information Department signed with background the officers of Samagra Shik- State for Women and Commissioner, Kupwara, was directed to laisewith will facilitate proper voice narrations, which help sha to organise more events Anshul Garg, today con- concerned departmental Public Addressing System visually impaired persons to and programmes that help in Child Development, understand the storyline and vened a meeting of offi- heads to ensure proper and media coverage of the overall development of ‘Chil- Susree Debasree enjoy the movie through ears. dren with Special Need’ Choudhari, today laid cers to finalize arrange- arrangement, besides event. Manager SRTC This is modern technology ments for smooth con- monitor the seating was asked to make ade- (CWSN) in future as well. foundation stones for intervention developed for Later, State Project Director construction of roads duct of Republic Day cele- arrangements and snow quate transport arrange- facilitation of Persons with Samagra Shiksha, Dr. Arun from Machine Domana brations in the district. clearance at the venue. ment. Disabilities so as to provide Manhas, congratulated the to Chibba Chak in Block The DDC directed the ThePDD & PHE The meeting also them with a platform of in- whole team of Inclusive Ed- officers to ensure fault departments were direct- finalised other arrange- clusiveness. Bhalwal Jammu and ucation and Radio Mirchi Around 200 children from Lahori Chak, Gajnasoo free arrangements for ed to ensure uninterrupt- ments including refresh- 98.5, who successfully organ- smooth conduct of the ed power and water sup- ment, illumination, various government and pri- Bazaar to Rathua in ized the programme in an or- Block Marh. event. ply and were asked to deployment of magis- vate schools watched the spe- ganized manner. Dr. Manhas While addressing the The meeting was keep genset and water trates, and availability of cial movie. While, most of the students were visually im- offered his special thanks to gathering at Marh, the informed, that main func- tanker available at the fire-tenders. Radio Mirchi for promoting paired, other children also Union MoS said that the tion will be held at event. The meeting was the event on-air through their participated in the event. Government of India is ple of Jammu and separate schools for District Police Lines The DDC directed informed that Republic Radio for a wider outreach of Children were jubilant and according special focus Kashmir with emphasis physically challenged (DPL) Kupwara, starting CMO to keep ambulance Day function will be held the event. Dr. Manhas re- delighted to watch the special on ensuring better basic on unattended and inac- community and all other with Shania Vadan fol- and first aid available at Sub divisional level at movie as it was first ever ex- vealed that Directorate of services to people of cessible parts. She also facilities which are appli- lowed by flag hoisting and while MED & EO Handwara, Karnah and perience for many to sit in the Samagra Shiksha has been Jammu and Kashmir. made a mention of other cable in different states march past by contin- Municipality were asked Lolab also.The Assistant theatre. During the interval, taking various steps for the welfare of Children with Spe- She said Integrated people friendly centrally and UTs for welfare of gents of JKP, JKAP, IRP, to keep snow clearance Commissioner Revenue, an interactive musical pro- cial Needs and as a result Child Development sponsored schemes these specially abled per- BSF, CRPF, FPF, HG and machines and manpower Bashir Ahmad Bhat; Joint gramme was organized by their enrolment in both gov- Services is an ambitious including Mid Day Meal, sons.Director General, school children. available in case of snow- Director Planning, Abdul Nishant and other RJs of Ra- dio Mirchi. ernment as well as private initiative of Center gov- Pulse Polio, Child Women & Child The DDC asked R&B fall on both days of Majeed; District Officers, Commissioner/Secretary schools of J&K is increasing. ernment which provides Protection and Development, Mir Tariq Department to ensure rehearsal and main func- besides senior officers of School Education, Hirdesh Citing a best practice, Dr. food, pre-school educa- Development, Ujawala, Ali, Deputy proper patching of the tion. police, CRPF were pres- Kumar also attended the Manhas expressed his grati- tion, primary healthcare, Beti Bachao Beti Padao Commissioner Jammu, roads and paths leading The police department ent in the meeting. event and interacted with tude to Jammu Sanskriti immunization, health and connected schemes. Sushma Chauhan, children present. School, where more than 40 check up and referral Later, various deputa- Chairman Block CWSN have been enrolled The Secretary lauded the services to children and tions called on the Development Committee initiative taken by Samagra and provided education at Sub-division, Tehsil level Monitoring their mothers. She high- Minister and submitted a Marh, Surinder Kumar Shiksha and Radio Mirchi for par with non-CWSN. Dr. lighted various develop- memorandum of their besides other senior offi- the special children. Arun, while mentioning demands and problems cers of concerned depart- Hirdesh, while addressing about Special Educators, also ment programmes and Committees constituted in B’la to the MoS which includ- ments, representatives of the children and the media expressed his thanks to all schemes being launched ed issues like 4 percent PRIs and locals were sion, the DC asked the nom- persons, revealed that De- those who were involved in by the government of inated officers to work in partment of School Educa- organising the programme. India for welfare of peo- reservation quota and present on the occasion. coordination so that the people may not face any inconvenience. He also directed to put in place a Union MoS Sarangi dedicates several viable mechanism with regard to the snow clear- ance by mobilize men and machinery. development project to rural populace Meanwhile, it was JAMMU RISING emphasized the need of collabo- informed that round the JAMMU, JAN 20 rative efforts of all stakeholders clock control rooms have Union Minister of State for including concerned officers and been established at Sub- Animal Husbandry, Dairying & PRI members besides the pub- division and Tehsil levels Fisheries, Micro, Small and lic. He asked for raising massive where people can register Medium Enterprises, Partap awareness regarding these their complaints and griev- Chandra Sarangi, today said that schemes for optimum coverage ances. the Union Government is of beneficiaries. He congratulat- SE PDD, ACR, SDMs, endeavoring hard towards all ed the people for getting EXNs of PDD, PHE and round development of every part Government Degree College at other line departments, of Jammu and Kashmir with Ramkot being established with Tehsildars other concerned emphasis on unreached areas. an estimated cost of Rs. 12 crore. officers attended the meet- Union MoS, while addressing Earlier, the MoS inaugurated ing. Later, the DC chaired a a mammoth gathering during a stalls of various departments separate meeting of con- public outreach program at structed with a cost of Rs. 49.50 tributing 5 LPG connections including Horticulture, Sheep cerned SDMs, Tehsildars Ramkot in Billawar Sub Division lakh, PMGSY road links from among the beneficiaries under Husbandry, Agriculture, JAMMU RISING essential services in the dis- and other executive magis- of Kathua district, spoke about Kandharnu to Nand, Dhar Road Ujjawala Yojana. Handicrafts and Social Welfare JAMMU, JAN 20 trict. trates to discuss various numerous reformatory steps to Bardhata completed with a Highlighting the benefits of exhibiting farming implements, Deputy Commissioner The meeting was measures with regard to which are being initiated to cost of Rs. 219.34 lakh and Rs. several central welfare schemes, high yielding seeds and other Baramulla Dr G N Itoo informed that the commit- timely restoration of essen- ensure that inhabitants of every 142.52 lakh and link road from the MoS said that Prime products and schemes. today convened a meeting tees at the Sub divisional tial services. part of J&K gets enhanced basic Dhar Road constructed with a Minister, Narendra Modi, is tak- District Development of officers to constitute level willbe headed by the The DC directed the mag- services for leading a dignified cost of Rs. 6.86 lakh under ing keen interest towards mak- Commissioner, O P Bhagat, pre- Monitoring Committees at concerned ADC and SDM istrates to intensify market life. MGNREGA. ing sure that benefit of all devel- sented a brief profile of the dis- Sub-division and Tehsil while at Tehsil level it will be checking to curb the men- On the occasion, Union MoS The Minster also presented 6 opment and welfare schemes trict before the MoS and spelled level with the mandate to chaired by concerned ace of profiteering, hoarding dedicated several development cheques worth Rs. 2.55 lakh to could percolate to the downtrod- out the progress achieved, so far, monitor the snow clearance Tehsildar. and black marketing in the projects including Common beneficiaries of Marriage den and deserving segments of under various schemes in the measures and restoration of Speaking on the occa- district. Facility Centre at Ramkote con- Assistance Scheme besides dis- the society. In this regard, he district. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 EDITORIAL Students are protesting because NO RELIEF of our education, not despite it n a major setback to the tele- agitation. Police violence at ally engrossed in academics is a Challenging this narrative is It is extremely important Noumaan Anwer AMU and Jamia Millia Islamia dangerous mischaracterisa- crucial for the continuing that the larger populace under- com sector, the Supreme Court In the midst of growing and mob attack on students at tion. It allows the casting of unity of students in the face of stand the fundamental link be- on Thursday rejected a petition protests against the CAA, JNU triggered the protests. campuses that are centres of an increasingly repressive gov- tween the classroom and the I NRC, and the unleashing of vi- Therefore, the government has robust opposition as ideologi- ernment. I believe that meet- protest. The student protest filed by telcos seeking a review of its olence against university stu- sought to characterise such in- cally-motivated “anti-na- ing this challenge must also in- slogan “lado padhai karne ko, dents, protests on campuses stitutions as recurring centres tional” spaces. In the govern- volve changing the way in padho samaj badalne ko” October 2019 order that had upheld like IIT Kharagpur, IIM of political dispute — their stu- ment’s opinion, the which many Indians think demonstrates that this demand the government’s definition of what Ahmedabad, IISc Bangalore, dents, distracted by activism long-present culture of protest about higher education. Uni- has long been a component of and St Stephen’s College, and ideology, academically in- at institutions such as JNU versities cannot simply be seen what higher education ought to constitutes adjusted gross revenue Delhi have surprised many, comparable with those at IITs, and JMI represents the dan- as imparters of formal knowl- be. That eminent institutions given they are considered pre- IIMs, and St Stephen’s. A bi- gerous degradation of these edge. Education shapes one’s are protesting should not be an (AGR). Telcos will now have to pay dominantly apolitical spaces. nary has been created between universities. This argument is worldview, and therefore, anomaly that arises only when Media coverage surrounding the “good” student, focused on confirmed by repeatedly plays a fundamental role in circumstances are extremely around Rs 1.47 trillion, which the protest and class boycott at academics, and the “bad” stu- stressing that the duty of a stu- constructing a student’s per- dire — it should be seen as an includes interest, penalties, and my college, St Stephen’s, on dent who protests needlessly, dent is to study and succeed spectives, including on politics. inalienable consequence of January 8 has largely focused based on which university they professionally. Those committed to under- young citizens’ advanced un- interest on penalties by January 23. on the college’s non-participa- attend. Through this logic, the gov- standing Indian business, derstanding of their political tion in Delhi University Stu- “Good” students have voiced ernment seeks to divide stu- economy, and history must environments. Bharti Airtel, which is reportedly dent Union elections, and its their dissent on many occa- dents, especially when its plat- channelise what they learn in The concern that the country reputation as an institution sions, including against the form and policies are being so classrooms into their views on is being divided has been considering filing a curative plea, that focuses on academic abrogation of Article 370, the widely questioned. That stu- the nation and its current state voiced most strongly by young faces an estimated demand of Rs achievement. The career-ori- Transgender Bill and the NRC dents at institutions such as St of affairs. That students are on people. No concerned ob- ented “high achievers” en- in Assam. While there is no Stephen’s are participating in the streets, leading fellow citi- server ought to weaken their 35,586 crore, while Vodafone Idea is rolled in such “institutions of denying that protests of the and organising protests is wor- zens against divisive, fearmon- voice. Be they from JNU or excellence” are presumed to be scale and significance of the rying — the “good” student is gering forces is majorly be- IIT, Jamia or St Stephen’s, expected to pay around Rs 53,038 “above” the fractious politics recent one at St Stephen’s now out on the streets, using cause their education has students should be seen as of campuses such as JNU. rarely happen on such cam- the mechanism of the protest, imbibed in them an unbreach- equals leading the long march crore — significantly higher than its This conception is a formi- puses, the idea that it repre- alongside the answer script, to able sense of justice, of equality, against discrimination, dis- current market capitalisation. dable element of the govern- sents a moment of awakening express her opinions on the of morality, and of the right to unity, and repression as a con- ment’s response to the recent among overachievers gener- nation’s politics. dissent. sequence of their education. Notwithstanding the provisions already made by telcos towards Understand the CAA — it is a humanitarian legislation these payments, the verdict will add izenship to religiously perse- series of amendments in the Schedule provides exclusive Modi has taken up this cause, strain to their already precarious Arjun Ram Meghwal cuted minorities of Pakistan, citizenship rules to favour the powers to Parliament to legis- these parties have done a Afghanistan and Bangladesh. Hindu minorities, where were late on matters related to “cit- volte-face. financial position, impairing their The historic Citizenship Manmohan Singh, then an these voices who are now izenship, naturalisation and The Opposition and extrem- Amendment Bill was passed Opposition leader, had advo- terming the CAA as an assault aliens”. It is tragic to note, ist organisations like the Pop- ability to make fresh investments, in Parliament’s winter ses- cated a more liberal approach on secularism in India and therefore, that the chief min- ular Front of India (PFI) have and perhaps even their viability. sion and has received the for granting Indian citizen- against Article 14 of the Con- isters belonging to Opposition created the illusion that citi- President’s assent. This move ship to minorities in stitution? parties, despite taking the zenship won’t be granted to A cash-strapped government, faced by the Centre will give long Bangladesh. The Citizenship In its 159th report on the oath for bearing true faith and Muslims, but that is far from overdue-relief to the reli- Amendment Rules 2004 Citizenship (Amendment) allegiance to the Constitution, the truth. Muslims will con- with the unenviable task of having to giously persecuted minorities were notified by the Ministry Bill, 2011, the Parliamentary are making a mockery of it by tinue to get citizenship under of Pakistan, Bangladesh, and of Home Affairs on February Standing Committee On publicly expressing their ill- the Citizenship Act. It is perti- find resources to stimulate a slowing Afghanistan. While these mi- 28. 2004 and published in Home Affairs under the chair- will and expressing their re- nent to note that over the last economy, will undoubtedly welcome norities have welcomed the the Extraordinary Gazette of manship of M Venkaiah luctance to to implement the five years more than 3,000 Act, it is surprising that the India on March 1, 2004. The Naidu highlighted the failure CAA — this is nothing but refugees from Pakistan, the verdict. Yet its myopic approach Congress and several other district collectors of Ra- of former Prime Minister In- petty votebank politics. Arti- Afghanistan and Bangladesh Opposition parties are jasthan and Gujarat were dira Gandhi to live up to the cles 245 and 256 of the Consti- got Indian citizenship, 566 of — its insistence on including rev- spreading rumours, which granted special powers to assurance of granting citizen- tution also oblige states to en- them were Muslims. It is also have led to violence in some confer Indian citizenship to ship to the West Pakistani sure compliance with the laws pertinent to point out that enue from non-core activities such parts of the country. Such at- “Pakistani Nationals of Mi- Hindu migrants to India. On made by Parliament. The dec- whenever the Opposition has as rent, dividend, and interest as tempts to spread rumours, nority Hindu community dis- August 10, 1949, in a Con- laration by the governments had to contend with the pop- create confusion and engage placed consequent to wars stituent Assembly discussion of Kerala, West Bengal, Mad- ularity of PM Narendra Modi, part of AGR — may end up creating in vote bank politics have, of between India and Pakistan in on citizenship, B R Ambedkar hya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, the nation has witnessed at- course, been the hallmark of the years 1965 and 1971” for pointed out: “It is not possible Rajasthan and Maharashtra tempts — unsuccessful ones — a duopoly structure, with a weak the Congress party. It, there- one year from the operational- to cover every kind of case for a that these states will not im- to mislead the people. These second player. Statements from fore, becomes imperative to isation of the rules. limited purpose, namely, the plement the CAA is, therefore, include the brouhaha over the revisit the developments The period of applicability of purpose of conferring citizen- unconstitutional. Even then, “Rafale deal”, “Award Wapsi”, both partners that Vodafone Idea which led to the enactment of these rules was extended by ship on the date of commence- while framing the CAA’s rules, “intolerance” and the historic the Act. the Manmohan Singh-led ment of the Constitution. If the government is considering CAA. may have to shut shop unless relief The Congress and a few UPA by gazette notifications there is any category of people experts’ suggestions to make My appeal to all country- other Opposition parties in 2004 and 2005 — first by who are left out by the provi- the Act operational. men is to understand the is granted from the Supreme Court have been describing the two years and then by three sions contained in this Item No 27 (Entry 34) of the CAA — it is a humanitarian order underline the seriousness of CAA as an assault on secular years. The Modi government amendment, we have given Congress party’s manifesto for legislation. In a vibrant values; they have fomented has taken the cue from the the power to Parliament sub- the Rajasthan Assembly elec- democracy like India, it is this prospect. The ripple effects of a unrest across the country in UPA government: CAA, 2019 sequently to make provision tion 2018 clearly promises cit- never easy to mislead the citi- the name of saving the Con- further eases the procedure for them.” izenship and rehabilitation for zenry. The millions of BJP telco shutting down will be felt stitution. In its present form, for conferring citizenship to In India’s federal structure, refugees from Pakistan. The karyakartas are reaching out the Act doesn’t violate Article not only Hindu but also Sikh, states have a constitutional Congress and other parties to every household to bust across the banking sector still strug- 14 of the Constitution. In Jain, Christian, Buddhist and obligation to implement the have advocated the cause of the myths created by the Op- gling under bad loans. Whether or 2003, the NDA government Parsi communities from the Citizenship Amendment Act, religiously-persecuted mi- position. It is important for under the leadership of Atal three neighbouring countries. 2019 as passed by Parliament. norities from time to time for every individual to partici- not consumers benefit from such a Bihari Vajpayee took the first The question that inevitably As per Article 246 of the Con- vote bank politics. However, pate in this endeavour so that step towards the legal formal- arises is: When the Congress stitution, the 17th entry under once the BJP government led the country’s democracy is market structure does not seem to isation of a policy to grant cit- government was bringing a the Union List of the Seventh by Prime Minister Narendra strengthened. have been factored into the govern- ment’s consideration. View From The Neighbourhood: Jingoism and talks In December last year, telcos had should be no illusions; unless A new culture? get themselves admitted to own hand. Last year, announced tariff hikes, bringing an Aakash Joshi the core issues affecting the “President Gotabaya Ra- hospital; they recover upon Bangladesh witnessed a se- Pakistan-India relationship japaksa (GR),” says the edi- being bailed out. But neither ries of mob lynchings that end to the brutal price war. But that Patience, it appears, has its are addressed, a mere photo torial on January 16 in The politicians nor other people shook the nation to the core. seemingly coordinated action is limits. In its January 18 edito- op between the two leaders Island, “has decided to put should be arrested and re- While the trend died down rial, Dawn appears almost will be of little use.” At the an end to the practice of ar- manded unless there is ir- near the end of 2019, it is sad unlikely to be sufficient for the sec- annoyed at the invitation by centre of these “core issues” rests being made even in situ- refutable evidence to prove to see this most heinous of tor’s long-term sustainability. And India to Pakistan for the are New Delhi’s actions on ations where they are not that they are bent on pervert- acts resurface, with four peo- Shanghai Cooperation Or- the constitutional status of called for.” Instructions to ing the course of justice.” ple having lost their lives in though the government had previ- ganisation (SCO) summit, to Kashmir as well as the clamp- this end have reportedly GR’s call to end this culture, separate incidences through- ously provided telcos a two-year be held later this year. In def- down on communications, been given to Sri Lanka’s po- whether for politicians or or- out the country. In Jessore, erence to consistency per- politics and alleged human lice chief. The newspaper dinary people, “is welcome”. three men were lynched as moratorium on spectrum payments, haps — the newspaper has rights violations in the state. welcomes the development, Mobs and justice they were suspected to be more needs to be done. There are always favoured talks as the In addition, there are now understandably so. Unfortunately, Pakistan, cattle thieves; in Savar a 40- only solution to the issues “Islamophobic” laws against The “selective” efficiency of Bangladesh and India share year-old was beaten to death, suggestions that the government between India and Pakistan Muslims in India and “the the Sri Lankan police in cer- more than just a rich history, while a 14-year-old was bru- could opt for a staggered payment — the editorial does pay lip- recent bellicose, anti-Pak- tain matters has been a cause culture and many other tally tortured by a group of service to the fact that the in- istan statements by Indian for concern in that country affinities. In all three coun- people in Gaibandha.” plan. But this is not a solution. The vitation is a departure from generals have further poi- for some time. With nearly tries, the lynching mob has But the editorial, some- government should begin by giving New Delhi’s overall reticence soned the atmosphere”. every political change of made what the editorial in what disturbingly, also qual- and jingoism. Given that the “If there is to be peace,” guard in Colombo, there has Dhaka Tribune calls a ifies its condemnation: “The up its demand of interest and penal- sidelines of multilateral says the editorial, “such jin- been some targeting of polit- “mockery of justice”. In fact that the public is forcing ties — around 75 per cent of the AGR events can help informal goism must be reined in”. ical workers. In addition, 2019, from students to ordi- its way into the position of talks “the prospect of Pak- The editorial does reiterate given the state of most pris- nary people, Bangladesh has judge, jury, and executioner dues are on account of penalty, istan’s participation in the that dialogue is the only way ons and judicial delays, the been witness to the mob and indicates that they are wary interest, and interest on penalties. It SCO summit. has brought up forward for the Subconti- fact of an arrest is dire pun- its variety so-called justice — of the police. To simply pun- the possibility of forward nent. “Pakistan has over the ishment in itself. much like in India and Pak- ish those who are carrying should then undertake a review of movement where the cur- past few years taken several The very top of the political istan. out these lynchings, then, the current regulatory regime, espe- rently frozen bilateral ties steps for peace, yet the re- class, though, has been im- While the end of the year would be a half measure, as between the two countries sponse from the other side mune to this in Sri Lanka: saw a decline in the number it does nothing to strike at cially its position on licence fees, are concerned”. has been less than enthusias- “Some of them have the re- of attacks, the sheer fact of the heart of why people feel But after this drab note of tic. The SCO summit can markable ability to fall sick at this phenomenon is some- the need to take the law into spectrum usage charges, and pric- optimism, the editorial is- prove to be a chance to will. This, they do when they thing to bemoan: “No one their own hands in the first ing. sues a caution: “There change things for the better.” are about to be arrested and can take the law into their place.” 7 Daily Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 The success in the box office continues for Mahesh Babu’s Salireru Neekevvaru Shraddha Kapoor creating an illusion of grandeur Shradhha Kapoor is one of the most tal- Mahesh Babu's recent ented actresses of Bollywood, she has cre- release Salireru Neekev- ated a sensation not just with her per- varu has made a special formances but also with her singing place in everyones heart skills, not to mention she is a graceful and has at the box office as dancer. She is posh, classy and attractive well. that defines her latest Instagram post 'Sarileru Neekevvaru', where the diva wore a stunning ensem- which translates to nobody ble; it is a white bralette and blazer shrug can match you, is a story with a yellow accordion skirt. that revolves around an White and yellow are two broken and contrasting colors that bring out a combi- Army Major played by nation of harmony and grandeur. She Mahesh Babu. The super- wore this outfit with ankle-strap nude stars character has been heels. The neckpiece with starry pendant loved by all and also giving is by Bansri Mehta Jewellery designs that its own spin there is also add a twinkle to the outfits. The glassy comedy thats involved in highlighted nude makeup rejuvenates her it. The movie has done im- face. The sleek, center-parted hairdo mensely great and hulking brightens her face done by Nikita Menon. fanbase of the actor has She is styled by celebrity stylist Namrata definitely proved it by the Deepak. numbers. Shraddha Kapoor fans are impatiently waiting for her next dance drama movie The movie has crossed 'Street dancer 3D' that stars Varun the 100 crore mark in its Dhawan, Nora Fatehi, Prabhu Deva, first week minting a total Sonam Bajwa, Raghav Juyal and Puneet of 105.56 crores and has Pathak along with her. The film is di- recieved alot of apprecia- rected by Remo D'Souza and produced by tion for the action se- Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and quences and the comedy as Lizelle D'Souza and will release on 24th well. Sarileru Neekevvaru Jan 2020. is jointly bankrolled by Shraddha will also be seen in Ahmed Anil Sunkara, Dil Raju and Khan's action thriller movie Baaghi 3 Mahesh Babu under their along with Tiger Shroff and Ritesh Desh- mukh in lead roles. 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The makers have stayed true and authentic in the way the Daniel film is being made by the National award winning direc- Weber in a tor, Amit Ravindernath Sharma, and did not want this to romantic come in the way. Keerthy and the makers came to an amica- ble decision of her not being a part of the film and to collab- photo- orate in the future. shoot PriyaMani who was recently seen in the lead role in Ama- zon Prime Videos show - The Family Man, where she's won praise all across for her portrayal in the female lead role. She will also be seen playing the lead role in the Telegu remake of the much acclaimed Dhanush film, 'Asuran' and will be es- saying the role of Sasikala in the highly anticipated Kan- gana Ranaut starrer, Thalaivi. Produced by Zee Studios,Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta, the film is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma of 'Badhai Ho' fame , screenplay and dialogues are written by Saiwyn Quadros and Ritesh Shah respectively. The film is set to release on 27th November 2020. Hrithik Roshans’s Super 30 co-star A star studded affair at special screening Mrunal Thakur has to say about him of ZEE5's Never Kiss Your Best Friend Hrithik Roshan's Super 30 co-star Mrunal Thakur has shared how it was an ethereal Never Kiss Your Best experience to work with the superstar who Friend is ZEE5's upcoming Original starring Anya has cast a spell all across with his stellar Singh and Nakuul Mehta. It performances in Super 30 and WAR. is adapted from Sumrit In a recent interview, the actress who was Shahi best-selling novel by seen alongside Hrithik in the movie Super 30 the same name. Never Kiss shared, "I remember when I was doing Your Best Friend is all set to press junket with Hrithik Roshan for Super stream ?from 20 January 30 he was the same when Kaho Naa Pyaar 2020? only on ZEE5. hai released but after the release after those The makers of the show three hours after people watched his first hosted a special preview for film after the premiere people started look- the media, cast, and crew ing at him in a very different way he never along with their guests. Pre- forgot the fact that he had all the caliber sent at the event was the star that's why the fact that you should be able to cast of the show Nakuul deal with your success and failure this is the Mehta, Anya Singh, Shuchi- biggest thing I have learned from him and I tra Krishnamoorthu, Rituraj will always be grateful and thankful He is a Singh, Arif Khan (Director), wonderful man`. Sarita A Tanwar and Niraj Candidly telling us all previously, Mrunal Kothari (Producers) Thakur is a fan of Hrithik Roshan. Seeing Television and Bollywood the actor transform into the character of stars like Ravi Dubey, Anand Kumar took Mrunal to a complete Drashti Dhami, Harleen surprise and she is overwhelmed by the way Sethi, Sanaya Irani, Karan- Hrithik has turned out to be a true inspira- vir Grover, Adhayan tion even in real life. Suman, Pooja Gor, Ankur Not just his co-stars but the whole world Rathee, Raj Singh Arora and wsa all praises for Hrithik who has shone many more also graced the away with his promising and soulful per- red carpet with their pres- formances in Super 30 as Anand Kumar. The ence and celebrated industry's who's who to the critics, everyone Nakuul's birthday. is hailing Super 30 for Hrithik's characteri- The story is about two best zation. friends, reconnecting after a Essaying the role of real-life teacher long separation and the ex- Anand Kumar in Super 30, Hrithik Roshan istence of a curious history has been receiving appreciation from all between them, grappling across for capturing the gestures with ut- with their complicated feel- ings for each other. It plays most perfection which even, Anand Kumar across two timelines; their himself commended Hrithik for imbibing his youth when their friendship soul in his character. Following which was the highlight of both Hrithik was seen as Agent Kabir in the their lives and their adult- blockbuster movie WAR which went on to hood when they meet after become the highest grossing movie of 2019. years of separation. 8 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 Can Budget 2020 help tackle tax disputes? Life Insurance: Individuals

NEW DELHI “The functioning of the tax ad- After rationalisation of the ministration needs to be broken corporation tax rates, India Inc is up into tax policy/administra- can buy policy for others looking at the upcoming Budget tion and tax compliance/imple- NEW DELHI for a blueprint of a credible dis- mentation,” says Butani. The principal advantage pute resolution system that Housing both functions under of buying Ulips online is proactively addresses ways and the Department of Revenue that they come with low or means to avoid tax disputes and leads to conflict-of-interest sit- no allocation charges as litigation. uations, say experts. there is no intermediary In case of a dispute, what busi- On some issues the same set of cost involved. nesses look for is greater cer- officials become responsible for Also, the buying jour- tainty in the mechanism for out- tax policy, who also have over- ney for the customer, of-court settlements and a sight on tax assessments, they when purchasing Ulips time-bound litigation process. add. online, is more straight- By the end of the reporting Experts highlight the need for forward. year 2017-18, taxes pertaining to greater accountability for field He enjoys easy access to officers so that they act judi- income, services, and excise the information required ciously while fulfilling their as- locked up in disputes were to make a purchase deci- pegged at Rs777,322 crore. sessment and audit roles. Similarly, there has to be sion. The maximum number of cases at the Authority of Ad- tax officials. ing liabilities, and the ex- mium plan or a regular greater accountability in the sys- However, you may buy cases (70 per cent) is stuck in lit- vance Ruling (AAR) where some Another measure that has pected rate of inflation, premium plan should de- tem when the first appellate au- a Ulip through any chan- along with the ever-evolv- pend upon one's life goals, igation with the Commissioner matters are pending for three- been under the consideration of thority adjudicates upon dis- nel you are comfortable ing financial needs of your the amount to be in- of Income-Tax (Appeals); four years. the government is setting up of putes on points of law and facts. with. family before you make a vested, and the term of around 20 per cent are in vari- This despite the guidance in a litigation management unit to “In the past two decades, the Both online and offline purchase. the policy. ous tribunals, and the remain- the law to dispose-off cases manage the entire tax litigation role of the first appellate forum Ulips have similar fea- What are the benefits of Other than one's own ing in high courts and the within six months. process, right from deciding in has been reduced to a stamping tures and benefits struc- a regular premium and a name, in whose name can Supreme Court. “This one single measure will which cases the appeals ought to authority,” says Butani. ture and are designed to single premium plan? an individual buy life and The Economic Survey 2018-19 go a long way in providing be filed to devising the strategy Insofar as tax treaty disputes achieve long-term finan- greater certainty and unclogging to defend a case, according to are concerned, experts are not in How should I decide health insurance policies? had noted that the revenue de- cial goals. whether to go for a regu- You can buy a life insur- potential disputes in the sys- sources. favour of residents of treaty partment is the largest litigant, I had bought a term lar premium or a single ance policy on someone tem,” says Kapadia. This was suggested by the Di- partners being subjected to the even though it loses 65 per cent plan with a Rs 50 lakh premium plan? else's life only if you have of its cases. Officials note that the govern- rect Tax Code (DTC) panel. long-drawn court process in In- cover in 2008. Today the dia. Regular premium plans an insurable interest or To curb tax litigation, the gov- ment has been examining a me- For transfer pricing cases, a premiums for the same “India should review its treaty are about systematically expect financial loss from diation mechanism between tax- separate functional assessments sum assured are much ernment has been upping the position to embrace a manda- paying premiums at regu- that person's death. payers and the CBDT to reduce unit may be set up, government threshold for filing appeals in tory arbitration process in deal- cheaper than my existing lar intervals - annually, This is the condition life tax litigation. officials said. tax disputes. ing with disputes under double policy, say, by around Rs half-yearly, quarterly, or insurance companies look Last year, the Central Board of Under this, taxpayers may be The immunity scheme of tax treaties,” says Butani. 4,000. My policy term is even monthly, thereby en- for.Having established Direct Taxes (CBDT) raised the allowed to opt for negotiated waiving penalty for revising re- The Tax Administration Re- 30 years. Can I discon- abling a policyholder to the insurable interest, you threshold for filing appeals in settlement before a group of turns is also aimed at reducing form Commission had also rec- tinue my current term save smaller sums over can buy a life insurance tax disputes for the Income Tax commissioners once they re- litigation, they said. ommended the introduction of plan and buy a new the long term. policy for a family mem- Appellate Tribunal from Rs20 ceive the draft order. To nip the issue of tax disputes arbitration and conciliation in one?You can either dis- This helps a person ac- ber, which may include lakh to Rs50 lakh, for high court “Mediation mechanism will in the bud, many experts feel, the Income Tax Act. continue your current quire a disciplined ap- your spouse, children, from Rs50 lakh to Rs1 crore, and help develop a level of trust be- the drafting of tax laws needs Disputes involving simple plan, or you can buy an proach towards investing and grandchildren. questions of fact should be re- the Supreme Court from Rs1 tween a taxpayer and the admin- greater attention. additional term plan to for one's goals, and is You can also buy a pol- crore to Rs2 crore. istration which will not only “They are drafted following in- ferred for conciliation, while ensure you have adequate those involving a mixed ques- ideal for individuals who icy where there is a busi- According to Sudhir Kapadia, bring down litigation but also adequate consultation with cover for your current life have a regular income ness relationship, like em- help improve compliance,” an businesses and as a result, they tion of law and fact should be re- stage. partner & national tax leader at ferred for arbitration, say ex- stream.On the other ployer-employee, key official said. are one-sided,” says Mukesh Bu- One's decision to opt for EY, there is a scope of improving perts. hand, a single premium man, business partner, the speed of settlement at the The United Nations’ commit- tani, managing partner, BMR a new policy should not be plan requires a policy- lender, and borrower. It is a common practice in based on the premium to Settlement Commission where tee on domestic dispute resolu- Legal. countries like the UK, Australia, holder to invest a lump Similarly, for health in- be paid alone. 50 per cent of the cases are tion last year also advocated ad- Further, the government has the US, where many tax disputes sum at one go with a long- surance policies, you can pending. ministrative mediation to make some tough decisions are settled out of court through It is essential to know, term horizon in mind. buy a policy in the name Experts point out it is impor- procedure to facilitate commu- on matters relating to reforming facilitated discussion or media- understand, and then Such plans are ideal for of spouse and children de- tant to speed up disposal of nications between taxpayers and the tax administration system. tion. compare the features of those individuals who pending on the features of the product, the coverage typically get paid for proj- the plan.Alternatively, it offers, and whether it ects and in a lump sum you can include your meets your current and are unsure of paying spouse and dependent lifestyle and life stage premiums at regular in- children in the same pol- Let's pray we see closure of bad loans needs. tervals. icy where you are the life Do factor in your The choice, however, of assured, with individual NEW DELHI that forced banks to lend for lifestyle expenses, exist- Recently, the Reserve Bank of projects without the core compe- opting for a single pre- sum insured for them. India conducted the second tence. phase of Operation Twist by si- They are extremely slow learn- 63 Indian billionaires' wealth more than Budget 2018 multaneous buying and selling ers of the tricks of the trade; the NEW DELHI lion people or the bottom under-taxing the wealthi- government securities. leisurely development of the cor- The combined total 70 per cent of the popula- est individuals and corpo- It bought long-tenure bonds porate bond market also did not wealth of 63 Indian bil- tion. rations, and failing to col- and sold short-term ones to help the cause. lionaires is higher than It will take a female do- lect revenues that could bring down the bond yields and A few are holding the Reddy the total Union budget for mestic worker 22,277 help lift the responsibility flatten the curve, narrowing the regime responsible for the cur- fiscal year 2018-19 which years to earn a top CEO of of care from women and term premium. rent troubles as the economy was at Rs 24.42 lakh a tech company makes in tackle poverty and inequal- The 10-year bond yield, which grew at over 9 per cent for three crore, according to a new one year. ity. rose to 6.8 per cent in the recent successive years then and the report from Oxfam re- With earnings pegged At the same time, gov- past fearing higher government credit growth was phenomenal, leased on Monday ahead at Rs 106 per second, ernments are under-fund- borrowing to bridge the widen- leading to overheating. of the World Economic (s)he will make more in 10 ing vital public services and ing fiscal deficit, is now hovering Then, of course, there was the Forum annual meeting in minutes than what the do- infrastructure that can help at 6.5 per cent. exaggerated response to the Davos. mestic worker will make reduce women and girls' Operation Twist 'managed' global crisis in the aftermath of The world's 2,153 bil- in one year. workload. bond yields, brought down the the Lehman collapse. How has the economy been policy rate to its historic low. cost of borrowing for the govern- And, finally, there are others lionaires have more Women and girls put in For example, invest- growing? In 2000, it was Rs That sowed the seeds of the ment and saved banks from who are blaming then prime wealth than the 4.6 billion 3.26 billion hours of un- ments in water and sanita- 20.13 trillion and in 2010, Rs problems that plagued the finan- treasury losses. minister Manmohan Singh and people who make up 60 paid care work each and tion, electricity, childcare, 64.78 trillion (both 2004-2005 cial sector for an entire decade, Banks, in fact, can make then RBI governor Raghuram per cent of the planet's every day -- a contribution healthcare could free up series). threatening to spill over to the money trading bonds but no- Rajan for the mess. population, the report to the Indian economy of women's time and improve The estimated size of the In- next. body knows how long the RBI India presents a unique case also showed. at least Rs 19 lakh crore a their quality of life. dian economy in 2020 is Rs 211 Former RBI governor Y V would continue the exercise and study of financial sector woes "Our broken economies year which is 20 times the "Governments created trillion (2011-2012 series). Reddy -- initially a much-dis- how much it would buy. spilling over to the real sector. are lining the pockets of entire education budget of the inequality crisis -- they Finally, a look at the pile of bad liked central banker for his re- Therein lies the challenge for And there is no Lehman or East billionaires and big busi- India in 2019 (Rs 93,000 must act now to end it. assets. fusal to open up the banking sec- the banks. Asian crisis to blame. It is self- ness at the expense of or- crore), the report said. They must ensure corpora- In March 2019, the gross non- tor -- turned into a hero after the What are their challenges in inflicted. dinary men and women. Direct public invest- tions and wealthy individ- performing assets of the Indian Lehman collapse for ring-fenc- the new decade? In the past too, Indian banks No wonder people are ments in the care econ- uals pay their fair share of banking sector was 9.1 per cent ing the Indian economy by not For the record, a decade ago, were saddled with bad assets, starting to question omy of two per cent of tax and increase invest- of the loans, the highest among opening up the sector. the 10-year bond yield was 7.59 but there has never been such a whether billionaires GDP will potentially cre- ment in public services and emerging markets. It may rise to In the current decade, there per cent and 11.22 per cent in De- crisis of confidence (which should even exist," said ate 11 million new jobs. infrastructure," said Behar. 9.9 per cent next year. has been partial opening up, but cember 1999. forced the RBI to issue a release Oxfam India CEO This would make up for "Governments must pri- The figure was 2.39 per cent in that is not the reason for the The gross annual government saying depositors's money is safe Amitabh Behar, who is in the 11 million jobs lost in oritise care as being as im- March 2009 and 14.6 per cent in enormous pain that the Indian borrowing figures for fiscal year in the banks). Davos to represent the 2018. portant as all other sectors March 1999. financial sector has been experi- 2000, 2010 and 2020 have been Has the central bank been too Oxfam confederation this Global inequality is in order to build more hu- After making provisions, the encing. Rs 99,630 crore, Rs 4.92 trillion aggressive in cleaning up the sys- year. shockingly entrenched and man economies that work net NPAs of the industry in Unlike in the past when only and Rs 7.1 trillion respectively. tem? The Oxfam's report ti- vast. for everyone, not just a for- March 2019 was 3.7 per cent, the banking sector bore the The kitty of bank credit, which Should it and the government tled 'Time to Care' along The number of billion- tunate few," he added. higher than 1.12 per cent in brunt, the problem has spread is Rs 99.25 trillion now, was Rs have thought of the solutions be- with India focussed sup- aires has doubled in the Oxfam is part of the March 2009 but much lower across the financial system -- to 29.42 trillon in 2009 and Rs 4.15 fore raising the red flags? plement shows how our last decade despite their Fight Inequality Alliance, a than 7.5 per cent in March 1999. non-banking finance companies, trillion in 1999. When bankers are hounded by sexist economies are fu- combined wealth having global coalition of civil so- Last decade started with enor- mutual funds and rating agen- The credit pile grew 609 per investigative agencies for credit elling the inequality crisis declined just in the last ciety organisations and ac- mous fiscal and monetary stim- cies. cent in the first decade and less decisions going wrong and de- -- enabling a wealthy elite year. tivists. It is organising ulus to ward off the feared im- There is a clamour for fiscal than half of it in the current faulters are treated like outcasts, to accumulate vast for- "The gap between rich events from January 18 to pact of the collapse of US stimulus even as monetary eas- decade. who will borrow money and who tunes at the expense of or- and poor cannot be re- 25 January in 30 coun- investment bank Lehman Broth- ing continues. The deposit portfolio of banks, will lend? dinary people and particu- solved without deliberate tries, including India, ers Holdings Inc. How did we get into the mess? which is Rs 1.31 trillion now, has The endgame in the politician- larly poor women and inequality-busting policies, Kenya, Mexico, Pakistan, The government went all out Probably, each decade has its grown 213 per cent in the current banker-corporate house nexus girls. and too few governments South Africa, Uganda and spending money and the RBI fol- own contribution. decade, roughly half the growth has not played out yet. The top one per cent of are committed to these," Britain to promote solu- lowed an ultra-loose monetary Some are blaming the aboli- in the first decade (from Rs 7.91 Once it does, the new land- Indians hold more than said Behar. tions to inequality and de- policy, flooding the system with tion of development financial in- trillion in 1999 to Rs 41.84 tril- scape for the Indian financial four times the amount of The report shows gov- mand that economies liquidity and bringing down the stitutions (DFIs) in the 1990s lion in 2009). system will emerge. wealth held by 953 mil- ernments are massively work for everyone. Owner & Editor Ashok Atri Ph: 0191-2464363 Mob. 9419192797, Printer & Publisher: Satish Mahajan Mob: Associate Editor Satish Mahajan 8717044445, 7889664902, Printed at Early Times Press Samadhian Road Jewel Chowk Jammu, Published at: H.No. 219 Sector 1 Housing Colony Channi Himmat Jammu. Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 9 Daily Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 Online information about Supplement may help burn probiotics often misleading fat long after exercise he many health benefits of s scientists have searching for honest an- regular exercise are well become increas- swers." Tknown. However, its impact Aingly interested Evidence is lacking on weight loss is less clear, as exercise in the role of gut bacteria, The researchers investi- increases appetite, potentially resulting so have the public. In paral- gated specific health in an increased calorie intake. lel with the microbiome's claims in more detail, A new study appearing in the journal rise to fame, probiotics checking these claims Metabolism presents a possible solu- have grown ever more against the Cochrane data- tion. popular. base. Although websites The research comes from the Scot- Probiotics are live or- make claims about probi- tish Universities Environmental Re- ganisms that manufactur- otics treating a range of search Centre, the Universities of Glas- ers add to a range of foods, ills, the evidence is se- gow and the West of Scotland, and most commonly yogurts. verely lacking. Imperial College in London, all of Their marketing informa- visibility and impact." ulatory issues or side ef- To date, evidence only which are in the United Kingdom. tion often contains an ar- First, the authors ana- fects for vulnerable indi- supports the use of probi- It suggests that adding a certain ap- ray of health claims, from lyzed the pages for "accu- viduals, such as those who otics to treat a handful of petite-suppressing supplement to improving digestive health racy and completeness." are immunocompro- conditions, including in- moderate exercise increases the like- to boosting the immune Next, they checked the in- mised. fectious diarrhea and lihood of weight loss, even without a system. formation against the Of the 150 webpages, necrotizing enterocolitis in change of diet. Probiotics are now big Cochrane library, which is only 40% mentioned that preterm infants. Even in The Biotechnology and Biological pasta they could eat wound up eating blood and gas samples. They collected business. In 2017, the pro- a database of evidence- the benefits of probiotics these cases, it is necessary Sciences Research Council provided 10% less than they usually would. these before breakfast, after breakfast, biotics market in the based medical informa- need more research, 35% for scientists to do more funding for this research. Their new study has revealed that and after lunch. United States was worth tion, including clinical tri- referenced scientific liter- research. A fascinating supplement IPE can enhance the weight loss ef- The participants who exercised more than $40 billion, ac- als and meta-analyses. ature, only 25% listed po- Overall, 93 of the 150 The study explored a supplement fects of a moderate exercise program while taking the placebo exhibited no cording to the authors of Prof. Goldman explains tential side effects, and just websites claimed that pro- called inulin-propionate ester (IPE). without requiring dietary changes. change to their fat oxidation levels af- the recent study. their approach: "We as- 15% mentioned regulatory biotics could enhance the Propionate is a short-chain fatty As Morrison explains, "What we've ter the trials. Claims and accuracy ex- sessed the first 150 web- provisions. immune system. In reality, acid produced in the digestion of di- been able to show for the first time is The group taking the IPE, however, amined pages brought up by a In the four categories as the authors explain, this etary fiber by gut microbes. It is a natu- that this latter effect continues when showed a significant increase in the As with many products Google search for 'probi- covered above, commer- "has been barely investi- ral and effective appetite suppressor. exercise is added to regular IPE in- burning of fat at rest, even 7 hours after today, online sales and otics' and recorded where cial websites scored low- gated in clinical trials." Propionate breaks down quickly in take." The study did not examine the their most recent dose of IPE. marketing play a signifi- they originated from and est. In Google's top 10 re- Similarly, a significant the body, so to strengthen its effect, effectiveness of a weight loss diet plus Limitations of the study cant role. With this in the diseases they men- sults, the scores were number of websites claim scientists have chemically bound it to exercises plus IPE. new study was small and its dura- mind, researchers from tioned. The scientific evi- higher. that probiotics might help inulin. This is a fiber common to garlic, The trial consisted of 20 women tion brief, so its conclusions require the Brighton and Sussex dence for health benefits of The authors explain that relieve mental disorders Jerusalem artichoke, chicory, and aged 25–45. Each had a body mass in- additional verification. Medical School in the probiotics against these Google's algorithms do a and reduce the risk of car- onion. The result is IPE. dex (BMI) greater than 25. The trial Study co-author Dalia Malkova United Kingdom and the diseases was then exam- relatively good job of en- diovascular disease. Again, As corresponding study author lasted for 4 weeks. says, "While these initial results are Université libre de Brux- ined for scientific rigor." suring that reliable health scientists have carried out Douglas Morrison notes, "There's a The team divided the participants promising, we should stress that there elles in Belgium assessed They published their portals come at the top of very little research into great deal of interest at the moment in into two groups of 10. Both groups are limitations to this study, which was online claims about these findings in the journal searches: in the top 10 these topics. how our gut microbiota affects our participated in moderate exercise conducted with a small group over just products for accuracy. Frontiers in Medicine. search entries in Google, In all, there were 325 health and well-being." programs. [4] weeks." To investigate, they col- The scientists found that reliable health portals took specific health claims on The scientists' previous research es- One group received a supplement "For example, we can't yet draw any lected information from the majority of the top 150 up the majority of slots. the webpages that the sci- tablished that the use of IPE as a di- of IPE, and the other received a conclusions about how the increased top-ranked webpages in websites were news-based However, as author entists investigated. Scien- etary supplement increased the rate at placebo supplement comprising cel- fat oxidation, combined with exercise, Google searches. Co-au- or commercial — 31% and Prof. Pietro Ghezzi ex- tific evidence substanti- which the body oxidizes, or burns, fat lulose. All participants maintained might affect participants' body com- thor Prof. Michel Goldman 43%, respectively. Overall, plains, "the fact that there ated only 23%, and 20% while at rest. their normal eating patterns through- position and body mass." explains that "often, the news and commercial sites is such a large amount of had no evidential support The research also found that IPE out the trial. The researchers are seeking funding public will not go past the were the least reliable commercially-oriented in- to back them up. These suppresses the urge to consume high The researchers measured each for further trials of IPE, involving first 10 results — these will, sources of information as formation is problematic findings are important, as calorie foods. As an example, those person's resting fat oxidation levels more people and for a longer period of therefore, have a higher they rarely mentioned reg- for consumers who are the authors explain: who the researchers offered all the both before and after the trial using time. The surprising link between depression Does turmeric have anticancer properties? urmeric is a member of the ginger family. Native to TIndia and Southeast Asia, and the pursuit of happiness people have used turmeric root to ity. In the non-British group, 51% flavor their food for thousands of were European, 40% were Asian, 7% years. were African, and 2% were Aus- Historically, people associated tralian. turmeric with healing properties. The researchers also examined Even now, some hail turmeric as a the participants' ability to appreci- panacea for all ills. Recently, its pop- ate positive emotions, and they ularity has surged, as evidenced by looked to see whether or not symp- the recent turmeric latte fad. How- toms of mania had a role to play in ever, as with many things in life, the the association between happiness reality rarely matches the hype. value and depression. The chemical in turmeric that Again, the analysis found a signif- most interests medical researchers icant link between depressive symp- is a polyphenol called diferuloyl- toms and the pursuit of happiness. methane, which is more commonly Placing excessive emphasis on hap- called curcumin. Most of the re- piness also reduced a person's ability search into turmeric's potential cules that play a role in cancer, in- turmeric's or curcumin's anticancer to savor positive experiences. powers has focused on this chemi- cluding transcription factors, which properties in humans, and the hu- cal. are vital for DNA replication; growth man studies that have taken place eople may think that valu- from impaired attentional control, However, the team did not see the Turmeric as a healer? factors; cytokines, which are impor- have been small-scale. However, ing happiness leads to a which sees people focus heavily on same relationship with mania symp- Over the years, researchers have tant for cell signaling; and apoptotic aside from the difficulties and lim- happier life. However, new negative emotional events as well as toms. P pitted curcumin against a number proteins, which help control cell ited data, curcumin still has potential research has found that wanting to positive ones, to choosing ill-suited A cultural surprise of symptoms and conditions, in- death. as an anticancer treatment. feel happy can also have a negative emotional regulation strategies. However, researcher Dr. Julia cluding inflammation, metabolic Challenges remain Scientists are continuing to work outcome. People tend to perceive these Vogt explains that "one of the most syndrome, arthritis, liver disease, Alongside the discussions sur- on the problem. For instance, the Could focusing too much on happi- strategies as requiring less effort. interesting things we found was how obesity, and neurodegenerative dis- rounding curcumin's molecular in- authors mention two clinical trials ness actually lead to depression? They are based on "maladaptive" specific this was to [the] U.K. partic- eases, with varying levels of success. fluence over cancer pathways, the that are underway, both of which Previous studies have concluded mechanisms, such as avoidance or ipants who took part." Above all, though, scientists have authors also address the possible is- aim to "evaluate the therapeutic ef- that excessively valuing happiness suppression. "The relationship between valu- focused on cancer. According to the sues with using curcumin as a drug. fect of curcumin on the develop- can cause a person to feel less happy. To test these theories, the re- ing happiness and depressive symp- authors of the recent review, of the For instance, they explain that if a ment of primary and metastatic In some cases, it may even be associ- searchers handed several question- toms was seen far more significantly 12,595 papers that researchers pub- person takes curcumin orally — in a breast cancer, as well as to estimate ated with symptoms of depression. naires to a number of undergradu- in U.K. participants than those from lished on curcumin between 1924 turmeric latte, for example — the the risk of adverse events." Interestingly, there is a theory that ate university students based in the other nationalities or dual citizens," and 2018, 37% focus on cancer. body rapidly breaks it down into They also refer to other ongoing this negative relationship only oc- U.K. adds Dr. Vogt, who is a psychologist In the current review, which fea- metabolites. As a result, any active studies in humans that are evaluat- curs in the Western world — particu- The team assessed their answers at the University of Reading in the tures in the journal Nutrients, the ingredients are unlikely to reach the ing curcumin as a treatment for larly in the United States. using a number of emotional and U.K. authors mainly focused on cell sig- site of a tumor. prostate cancer, cervical cancer, and However, one 2015 study in the mental health scales, chosen for "We don't go so far as to test what naling pathways that play a role in With this in mind, some re- lung nodules, among other diseases. Journal of Experimental Psychology their reliability. those differences are, but there cancer's growth and development searchers are trying to design ways of The authors believe that curcumin found a positive association be- The first study involved measur- seems to be a significant divide be- and how turmeric might influence delivering curcumin into the body belongs to "the most promising tween happiness value and well-be- ing 151 students' levels of attentional tween English-speaking Western them. and protecting it from undergoing group of bioactive natural com- ing among Russian and East Asian control when faced with a variety of cultures and other cultures when it Treatment for cancer has im- metabolization. For instance, re- pounds, especially in the treatment populations. emotional events. comes to how our internal value of proved vastly over recent decades, searchers who encapsulated the of several cancer types." However, One reason for this cultural dis- The researchers also assessed experiencing happiness shapes our but there is still a long path to tread chemical within a protein nanoparti- their praise for curcumin as an an- crepancy could be that Western cul- suppression and reappraisal, which experiences and mood." before we can beat cancer. As the au- cle noted promising results in the ticancer hero is tempered by the real- tures have a habit of basing their are two differing emotional regula- "[T]his is the first time as far as thors note, "the search for innova- laboratory and in rats. ities that their review has unearthed, happiness levels on individual tion strategies. we're aware," notes Dr. Vogt, "that tive and more effective drugs" is still Although scientists have pub- and they end their paper on a low achievements, rather than universal The results showed a significant the U.K. experience of valuing happi- vital work. lished a great many papers on cur- note: goals. link between happiness value and ness has been looked at." In their review, the scientists paid cumin and cancer, there is a need for "[C]urcumin is not immune from Recent research, now appearing depressive symptoms via impaired Further studies with a long-term particular attention to research in- more work. Many of the studies in side effects, such as nausea, diar- in the Journal of Happiness Studies, attentional control and the use of focus will need to replicate the find- volving breast cancer, lung cancer, the current review are in vitro stud- rhea, headache, and yellow stool. looked deeper into this relationship. suppression to regulate emotions. ings before researchers can draw cancers of the blood, and cancers of ies, which means that the re- Moreover, it showed poor bioavail- Studying people in the United A larger sample of 299 students any conclusions on cause and effect. the digestive system. searchers conducted them in labo- ability due to the fact of low absorp- Kingdom took part in the second study. At- There is also a need to include The authors conclude that "cur- ratories using cells or tissues. tion, rapid metabolism, and sys- Focusing on the U.K., another tempting to duplicate its previous more male perspectives, as both of cumin represents a promising candi- Although this type of research is vital temic elimination that limit its Western population, the authors of findings, the team went one step fur- the recent studies had a significant date as an effective anticancer drug for understanding which interven- efficacy in diseases treatment. Fur- the new research used two separate ther by noting participants' national- male minority. With time, however, to be used alone or in combination tions may or may not influence can- ther studies and clinical trials in hu- studies to investigate potential ities. this field of research could help pre- with other drugs." cer, not all in vitro studies translate mans are needed to validate cur- causes of this negative association. Almost three-quarters were vent and treat conditions such as de- According to the review, curcumin to humans. cumin as an effective anticancer The researchers' theories ranged British, and 7% were dual national- pression. can influence a wide range of mole- Relatively few studies have tested agent." 10 Daily Jammu Rising SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 Ishant sustains injury before ICC ODI rankings: Kohli, Rohit consolidate top batting positions; Bumrah leads bowlers pack NEW DELHI bowlers after finishing Test squad announcement India captain Virat Kohli with four wickets in the se- and his deputy Rohit ries. Test squad for the New Zealand Sharma consolidated their He also scored 45 runs tour. top two positions in the in two innings and has Spearheading the Delhi attack batting chart, while pace gained four places in the against Vidarbha, the extent of the ace Jasprit Bumrah con- all-rounders' list to be 31-year-old's injury is not known, tinued to lead among ranked 10th. but Ishant looked in real pain as he bowlers in the ICC ODI Australian Steve Smith, hobbled off the ground with the help Rankings issued on Mon- who topped the series with of support staff. day. an aggregate of 229 runs The injury happened in the fifth Following their stellar including a knock of 131 in over of Vidarbha's second innings performances against Aus- the final ODI, has been re- and Ishant's third over. tralia in the just-concluded warded with a four-place It was a short delivery, which rival series, which India won 2- jump to 23rd position. skipper Faiz Fazal tried to pull but 1, Kohli (No.1) and Rohit David Warner, a for- the ball hit the pads, as Ishant vocif- tions in the batting rank- reach 50th position with (No.2) have strengthened merly top-ranked batsman erously appealed on the follow ings. an aggregate of 146 runs. their positions. in the format, has also through before slipping suddenly. Pakistan's Babar Azam Bumrah, who returned With 183 runs under his moved up one place to He was writhing in pain and is in third position with from injury in the Aus- belt against Australia, sixth while captain Aaron needed immediate medical help. Is- 829 points, the ICC said in tralia series, is atop the Kohli was the player-of- Finch has moved up one hant had taken three wickets for 45 a statement. bowlers chart with 764 the-series while Rohit was place into 10th. Wicket- runs in Vidarbha's first innings. Left-handed opener points, ahead of New a close second, garnering keeper Alex Carey is in 31st The veteran of 96 Tests is ex- Shikhar Dhawan has also Zealand left-arm pacer 171 runs in the rubber, in- position after gaining two pected to be in the Test squad for the gained seven slots to reach Trent Boult and cluding a match-winning slots. New Zealand tour and this is his last 15th position with 170 runs Afghanistan's Mujeeb Ur 119 in the deciding ODI in Leg-spinner Adam Ranji game of the season. in two innings, missing a Rahman. South Africa's Bengaluru on Sunday. Zampa's five wickets in the His next outing is supposed to be a chance to bat in Bengaluru Kagiso Rabada and Aus- Kohli (886 points) and series saw him advance 20 practice match in Hamilton but in after injuring his shoulder tralian Pat Cummins com- Rohit (868 points) have places to reach 37th posi- case the injury turns out to be seri- while fielding. plete the top five. gained two and three rat- tion, while Kane Richard- ous, he will be going to the National K L Rahul, who opened India all-rounder Ravin- NEW DELHI bowling during a Ranji Trophy ings points, respectively to son has moved from 77th Cricket Academy (NCA) for rehabil- in his place in the final dra Jadeja has moved up India's senior-most pacer Ishant game, in New Delhi, on Monday, occupy the top two posi- to 65th. Sharma hurt his ankle badly while just before the announcement of the itation. ODI, has gained 21 slots to two slots to be 27th among Virat Kohli's approach for New Zealand tour Four players called up to bolster NEW DELHI A series win against a strong Aus- tralia and the performance in New Zealand last year gives India a lot of con- beleaguered South Africa fidence ahead of a fresh tour beginning on January 24, said skipper Virat Kohli tersen, left-arm seam abeth with his side on the whose team will be aiming to put the bowler Beuran Hendricks, brink of defeat. Black Caps under pressure from the and all-rounder Andile There is growing specu- word go. Phehlukwayo will join the lation over the future of India will be playing five T20s, three team in Johannesburg on South Africa captain Faf ODIs and two Tests in New Zealand. Wednesday, and are ex- du Plessis and that of sev- They had beaten the hosts 4-1 in ODIs pected to stand a good eral others batsmen after before losing the T20 series 1-2. chance of playing when the poor form in the series. "We are taking a lot of confidence last Test at The Wanderers Squad: Faf du Plessis from our performance (in NZ) last year. begins on Friday. (captain), Temba Bavuma, We were very positive in how we played, South Africa have to do Quinton de Kock, Dean El- very sure of what we wanted to do. The without top bowler Kagiso gar, Zubayr Hamza, Beu- thing about playing away is if you're Rabada, suspended for the ran Hendricks, Keshav able to put the home team under pres- last test by the Interna- Maharaj, Pieter Malan, sure, you can enjoy your cricket," Kohli tional Cricket Council, and Anrich Nortje, Dane Pater- said on Sunday night, in Bengaluru, af- as well. We can't afford to ease into the "Last year (at home) after 2-0 up, we ter the seven-wicket win over Australia NEW DELHI Test against England after are considering other son, Keegan Petersen, series after two games, because then it thought we're definitely going to win Beleaguered South recalling four players on changes, coach Mark Andile Phehlukwayo, Ver- in the series-deciding third ODI. keeps getting tougher and tougher, so one of the three at home, but they Africa signalled the possi- Tuesday. Boucher admitted on non Philander, Dwaine "You have to win at home, there's that we'll look to make a mark in the first showed us that they understand these bility of wholesale changes Batsmen Temba Monday after the end of Pretorius, Rassie van der sort of feeling (for hosts). So if you bring game that we play," he said. conditions very well now (to win 3-2), to their team for the last Bavuma and Keegan Pe- the fourth day in Port Eliz- Dussen. out your A game, you can really put Kohli did not win a toss in the Aus- having played here a lot in the IPL and so them under pressure. That's what we tralia series but his team took that out many tours over the years," Kohli said. did last year, squeezed them in the mid- of the equation by adapting to situa- "So, although they had a stronger side What to expect at Australian Open on Day 2 dle overs, picked up wickets, spinners tions. (with Steve Smith and David Warner were outstanding. Looking forward to "We spoke after the World Cup the back) than last time, we thought if we NEW DELHI pleted on Tuesday with take that same intensity into the series." way we exited, you can't always look for play good enough, we can beat this Spain’s Rafael Nadal better weather forecast. Ahead of the New Zealand tour, Kohli a situation that should go your way at team. The only thing we needed to be will begin his quest for a In other men’s matches said it became even more important to the toss. If we like chasing as a team, it wary of was our body language and in- 20th Grand Slam title on Tuesday, US Open win the home series against Australia doesn't mean we press the panic button tent because that's Australia's strongest against Bolivia’s Hugo runner-up Daniil on Sunday. The team leaves for New if we lose the toss, we've to stay com- point." Dellien at the Australian Medvedev of Russia will Zealand on Monday night. posed enough to put in strong perform- "All the teams in the world are skilled Open, on Tuesday, while take on unseeded Ameri- "We spoke of that at the huddle, that organisers are confident can Frances Tiafoe, while ances." but these guys play with the intent of this is the last game we're playing in the "We've literally taken the toss out of making things happen every over you a rain-hit opening day Germany’s Alexander series and if we win, you go on a tour on will not hold up the tour- Zverev meets Italy’s context, and we're as prepared as possi- play against them. So you can't take a happy note. If you lose, it can go un- ble to do something the opposition asks your foot off the pedal at all, that's what nament. Marco Cecchinato and der the radar, you can brush it aside as World No. 1 Nadal, the local hope Nick Kyrgios us to do," he said. we've done in the last two games. The 'oh it's just one loss'." "That's been the difference, even if we partnerships that I mentioned today, reigning French and US plays another Italian in "But when you win and win under Open champion, has not Lorenzo Sonego. lose the toss, we have the belief that we even the singles were taken with in- pressure, the last two games were tough can play expressive cricket to get results tent," said Kohli. lifted the trophy at Mel- Among the women, wins, it boosts your confidence which bourne since his first tri- in the air over Melbourne fires.However, organis- second seed Karolina our way. The last six or eight months India raced to victory in the series- we're carrying forward," he said. have been a revelation and the younger deciding third ODI against Australia, umph at the hardcourt Park too with Monday’s ers were left with a differ- Pliskova of the Czech Re- On the limited overs leg of the New competition in 2009, but heavy rain likely to fur- ent headache as the in- public is in action against guys stepping up is a very good sign for courtesy fine knocks from Kohli him- Zealand tour, Kohli picked out the ar- Indian cricket." self and Rohit Sharma. They both could the 33-year-old is fresh ther improve conditions cessant downpour forced France’s Kristina Mlade- eas of improvement. for players after qualify- the cancellation of vari- The skipper loves playing against not stay till the end but the finishing and injury-free for the novic while Romania’s "Again, we want to bat well when we ing matches were af- ous opening round Australia as it brings the best out of him. touches were provided by Shreays Iyer, first time in many Simona Halep meets bat first and in case we're defending a fected by choking smoke matches on outer courts. He explained why he relishes the Aus- who remained unbeaten on 44. And the months. American Jennifer low total, we should be able to do that There will be freshness from Australia’s bush- They were set to be com- Brady. tralian challenge. skipper was all praise for Iyer. Aus Open: Serena, Federer clear first hurdle; Osaka tested NEW DELHI days helping contain the fires that have killed 29 people and millions of Serena Williams put aside her concerns about the air quality at Mel- animals. bourne Park as she breezed into the second round of the Australian Open on The rain also stopped play on the outside courts on Monday which Monday to remain on course for a record-equalling 24th Grand Slam title. means that Williams might have to wait another day to find out whether she Buoyed by securing her first WTA title as a mother in Auckland two plays Slovenia’s Tamara Zidansek or South Korean wildcard Han Na-lae in weeks ago, the 38-year-old American great kept her stay out on Rod Laver the second round. Arena to a minimum with a 6-0 6-3 trouncing of Anastasia Potapova in Her victory over Russian teenager Potapova to kickstart her 19th cam- under an hour. paign at Melbourne Park was no great surprise given she has now lost only The air quality was officially rated good on Monday but Williams had once in 74 first-round matches at Grand Slams. not forgotten the choking smoke from Australia’s bushfires that greeted her “I felt like I started out really well, played really strong in the first set when she arrived in Melbourne earlier this week. and just building on that,” she said. “I definitely was concerned, and am. I think it changes every day,” the “So, I feel like I can still improve and get better throughout this tourna- eighth seed told reporters. ment, for sure. This is a good stepping stone for right now.” “There is a lot of factors on how it can change. That is still a concern for An eighth title at Melbourne Park would bring Williams level with Aus- pretty much everyone. Every day all the players and the tournament make tralian Margaret Court as the most prolific Grand Slam singles winner in the sure that all the players are updated on what the play conditions would be history of the game — a feat she said had been on her mind. like. “I think it’s factored a lot into my game, and now it’s just more or less “It’s literally every day, we are just waiting every day to see how the air about doing the best that Serena Williams can do,” she said. quality would be ... Today, it seemed normal. Yeah, it seemed pretty good... “Margaret Court was a wonderful, great champion. And now how great is It definitely felt like that. Serena Williams? Williams said she was particularly concerned because of the pulmonary “That’s it. That’s kind of what I have been thinking about the last couple embolism she suffered after giving birth to her daughter Olympia in 2017. of weeks and months. It definitely helps me relax a lot.” “I’m, like, ‘oh no, I’m already playing a little down than most people’,” she happens.” Defending champion Naomi Osaka overcame a patchy and error-prone added. The good news for Williams is that the outlook for the rest of tourna- performance to advance to the second round of the Australian Open with a “But we’ll see. Just have to focus on what happens and we’ll see what ment is promising, with the rain that has lashed Australia over the last few 6-2, 6-4 victory over Czech Marie Bouzkova. Daily Jammu Rising 11 NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 There really was no other SC rejects Nirbhaya convict's option: Harry after 'Megxit' plea claiming juvenility NEW DELHI Sussex, is already in Van- NEW DELHI there was no ground to in- every judicial forum and it penalty, scheduled for In his first personal couver Island in Canada The Supreme Court on terfere with the high court will be a travesty of justice February 1.A Delhi court statement on Sunday with the couple's eight- Monday rejected the plea order that rejected if the convict is allowed to on Friday issued fresh night after a formal split month-old son Archie and of a death row convict in Pawan's plea and his claim raise the clam of juvenility death warrants for Febru- from the royal family was Harry is expected to join the Nirbhaya gang rape was rightly rejected by the repeatedly and at this ary 1 against the four con- finalised by Queen Eliza- them soon. and murder case challeng- trial court as also the high point of time. victs -- Vinay Sharma (26), beth II over the weekend, Meanwhile, Harry will ing the Delhi high court or- court.Advocate A P Singh, He said the convict was Akshay Kumar Singh (31), the 35-year-old Duke of continue with his pending der which had dismissed appearing for Pawan, said 19-years-old at the time of Mukesh Kumar Singh (32) Sussex said when he and royal duties in the UK until his claim of being a juve- that as per his school leav- offence and there is a cer- and Pawan (25) -- in the his American actress wife the new agreement struck nile at the time of commis- ing certificate he was a mi- tified copy of his birth cer- case. were married they were with the palace kicks in sion of offence. nor at the time of the of- tificate as well as school A 23-year-old para- "excited" and "hopeful". from spring towards the A bench comprising Jus- fence and none of the leaving certificate which medic student, referred to He spoke of his "great end of March and the cou- tices R Banumathi, Ashok courts, including trial was taken on record by as Nirbhaya, was gang- sadness" at a decision ple begin their new finan- Bushan and A S Bopanna court and high court, ever each and every judicial fo- raped and brutally as- which he said was not cially independent roles. dismissed the plea of the considered his documents. rum. saulted on the intervening taken lightly and that the The couple intend to re- death row convict, Pawan Solicitor General Tushar Pawan had moved the night of December 16-17, UK would always be his pay 2.4 million pounds of Kumar Gupta, and upheld Mehta, appearing for apex court on Friday. He 2012, in a moving bus in home even as the couple talks after Harry and not been possible to con- UK taxpayer money for the Delhi High Court ver- Delhi police, said that his has also sought a direction south Delhi by six people divide their time between Meghan, 38, had an- tinue serving his grand- the refurbishment of dict. claim of juvenility was restraining the authorities before she was thrown out Canada and Britain. nounced plans earlier this mother, the 93-year-old Frogmore Cottage, which The apex court said considered at each and from executing the death on the road. "The decision that I month to step back from Queen, in any official ca- will remain their UK fam- have made for my wife the royal frontline and pacity without public ily home as they split their and I to step back, is not spend more time in North funding, Harry said he had time between Britain and one I made lightly," he America. to accept that reality but it Canada. Netaji's grand nephew wants said in a speech at a dinner "I was born into this life, did not change his com- The palace has declined event for charity Sente- and it is a great honour to mitment to his royal duty. to comment on security bale, co-founded by him in serve my country and the "Our hope was to con- arrangements and who 2006 to support those af- Queen...It has been our tinue serving the Queen, would foot that bill for the Muslims included in CAA fected by HIV in Lesotho privilege to serve you, and the Commonwealth, and couple in future, an issue NEW DELHI Muslims who had come to this and Botswana in southern we will continue to lead a my military associations, that has been at the centre An "atmosphere of fear" is being country before that date? There is a Africa. life of service," Harry said. but without public fund- of much of the debate created by both the ruling and oppo- confusion. The Centre must take "It was so many months Striking a personal tone, ing. Unfortunately, that since they announced sition parties over the new citizen- steps to remove that confusion," of talks after so many Harry told the gathering: wasn't possible. I've ac- their decision to step back ship law, West Bengal Bharatiya Bose said. years of challenges. And I "The UK is my home and a cepted this, knowing that as senior royals earlier this Janata Party vice president Chandra A few state BJP leaders declined know I haven't always got place that I love. That will it doesn't change who I am month. Bose said on Monday, and urged the to comment on Bose's statements. it right, but as far as this never change. or how committed I am," Harry and Meghan have Centre to grant citizenship even to Bose had pitched for the inclusion goes, there really was no "I have grown up feeling he said. issued their own update on Muslims under the amended Citi- of Muslims in the CAA earlier also. other option. What I want support from so many of "But I hope that helps their official Sussex Royal zenship act. "If CAA, 2019 is not related to any to make clear is we're not you, and I watched as you you understand what it website, which has been An "atmosphere of fear" is being religion why are we stating Hindu, walking away, and we cer- welcomed Meghan with had to come to, that I updated to remove refer- created by both the ruling and oppo- Sikh, Buddhists, Christians, Parsis tainly aren't walking away open arms as you saw me would step my family back ences to the HRH titles on sition parties over the new citizen- and Jains only! Why not include from you," he said. find the love and happi- from all I have ever the opening page. ship law, West Bengal Bharatiya Muslims as well? Let’s be transpar- In a visibly heartfelt ness that I had hoped for known, to take a step for- "We now plan to balance Janata Party vice president Chandra ent," he had tweeted last month. message, he said he all my life. I also know ward into what I hope can our time between the Bose said on Monday, and urged the "Don't equate India or compare it you've come to know me be a more peaceful life," wanted to share "the United Kingdom and Centre to grant citizenship even to some other leaders are creating con- with any other nation - as it's a na- truth" about the revela- well enough over all these the Prince added. North America, continu- Muslims under the amended Citi- tion open to all religions and com- years to trust that the Referring to the tragic fusion. tions of the last few weeks, ing to honour our duty to zenship act. "In order to deal with this, I think munities," he had said in another insisting that he was still woman I chose as my wife death of his mother Diana, The Queen, the Common- "Just because it (the law) has been tweet.West Bengal has been wit- upholds the same values Princess of Wales, in 1997 that this clause should be included the same old Harry they wealth, and our patron- passed by Parliament, it can't be (in the new law) that the CAA is not nessing relentless protests over the have known "but with a as I do. in a car crash in Paris, he ages. used to bulldoze people by ignoring CAA, a pan-India NRC and the up- "We both do everything added: "When I lost my based on religion....and Muslims clearer perspective". "This geographic bal- the protests. The same applies to op- should also be included in it," he dation of the National Population The speech came a day we can to fly the flag and mum 23 years ago, you ance will enable us to raise position parties which are deliber- Register, with Chief Minister Ma- carry out our roles for this took me under your wing. said. after the Buckingham our son with an apprecia- ately misleading the masses," he The Citizenship (Amendment) Act mata Banerjee leading the charge Palace announced that the country with pride. Once You've looked out for me tion for the royal tradition said. against the government on these Meghan and I were mar- for so long, but the media aims to provide Indian citizenship couple will be forsaking into which he was born, Bose, a grandnephew of Netaji to Hindus, Jains, Christians, Sikhs, livewire issues. their His and Her Royal ried, we were excited, we is a powerful force, and my while also providing our Subhas Chandra Bose, said Prime The protests, though initially very were hopeful, and we were hope is one day our collec- Buddhists and Parsis who entered Highness titles and no family with the space to Minister Narendra Modi and Union India on or before December 31, violent, have acquired a somewhat longer receive any share of here to serve. For those tive support for each other focus on the next chapter, Home Minister Amit Shah have cat- milder tone but are continuing. reasons, it brings me great can be more powerful be- 2014 from Bangladesh, Pakistan the Sovereign Grant, or including the launch of egorically noted the Citizenship and Afghanistan, having fled reli- Scuffles have been reported from the UK taxpayer funding sadness that it has come to cause this is so much big- our new charitable entity," (Amendment) Act is not based on several campuses including the this," he added. ger than just us." gious persecution in their countries. allocated to senior royals. the statement on their religion. "Now what will happens to the prestigious Jadavpur University and It followed weeks of Explaining how it had Meghan, the Duchess of website reads. However, statements made by Visva Bharati. SC declines stay on electoral Why these anti-CAA protests are historic NEW DELHI ing in Surat at the time) in 1985. bourhoods were in flames and ing sought to be rolled back is the I have lived through several agita- This was against reservations and Muslims were again being pun- legislation that is patently discrim- bond; seeks govt's reply tions of scale. I have vague memo- the urban middle class, including ished. inatory and violates India's Consti- ries of the Emergency. There was my friends, went door to door Two thousand Indians died after tution and treaties and agreements NEW DELHI Scheme on January 2, excitement in our Vile Parle East spreading the message against Dal- the BJP pulled down the mosque. that India has signed on to interna- The Supreme Court on 2018. neighbourhood in Bombay one its. The agitation that preceded the tionally. Monday sought response As per provisions of the night, but it was not long lived. Of course, the protestors were all vandalism was long and sustained, It is true that many of the protes- of the Centre and the Elec- scheme, electoral bonds There were no large numbers of Savarna. As usually happens in Gu- but it was not like the current one tors are Muslims who are afraid tion Commission on a plea may be purchased by a people on the streets in our area. jarat, this agitation turned into a and we will get to why that is so. that their rights are going to be seeking stay on the elec- person, who is a citizen of I remember a yellow coloured riot and for no reason Muslims You see, all the agitations in In- taken away from them. Their fear toral bond scheme meant India or incorporated or booklet being circulated by the were punished. dia have been for personal reasons. is legitimate. for funding political par- established in India. Janata Party which communicated A few years after that Mandal The Mandal and Mandir agitators But even here they are not asking ties. the ruling party. An individual can buy the atrocities that Indira Gandhi's erupted. There were two sorts of were agitating for themselves. for anything more than they al- The top court, however, Bhushan also referred to electoral bonds, either government was apparently inflict- protestors, those for and those Whether or not one agrees with ready have. They do not want reser- refused to grant an interim a document of the Reserve singly or jointly with other ing on its opponents. There was against the reservations. Because reservations, the fact is that both vations or a temple and have no stay on the electoral bond Bank of India while seek- individuals. one page which had a drawing of a Mandal empowered Savarnas sides in those agitations were other demand than they not be ha- scheme. ing stay of the scheme. Only political parties man with some cigarette burns. (many Indians do not realise that standing up for their own benefits. rassed. A bench comprising "We will see that. We are registered under Section The Emergency's atrocities were the C in OBC stands for class and There has never been a sustained This is why this protest is unique Chief Justice S A Bobde listing it after two weeks, 29A of the Representation committed mostly on the Con- not caste and that peasant Shudras mass movement in favour of the and this is why this protest has for and justices B R Gavai and the bench said. of the People Act, 1951 and gress's political opponents and the possess varna) they were able to Constitution before this one. Irom the first time made this govern- Surya Kant asked the Cen- Senior advocate Rakesh which secured not less media. The former were jailed and mass mobilise in a way that Dalits Sharmila was an individual on a ment uncertain and doubtful of tre and the Election Com- Dwivedi, appearing for the than one per cent of votes the latter were subjected to censor- could not. long protest in support of constitu- what to do next. It is not in full con- ship. And again, the upper castes tionalism and human rights. trol of the events that will follow mission to file their re- EC, said all these argu- polled in the last general This was a political battle fought protested the fact that their mo- This is millions of Indians stand- and that is worrying. sponses within two weeks ments have already been election to the House of for power, which broadly did not nopoly was being threatened. One ing up for values rather than an in- This is the reason why the world is on the interim application the People or the Legisla- advanced earlier and touch citizens. The Indian middle individual, named Goswami, set dividual gain. taking notice and has put the Modi filed by NGO 'Association tive Assembly of the State, sought four weeks’ time to class is usually willing to side with a himself on fire and became a sort Many of the protestors (like me) government under pressure. It is for Democratic Reforms' reply to the plea of the shall be eligible to receive dictator and was generally on In- of hero. have no interest in bringing down not only Mahathir Mohamed and for staying the scheme. NGO against the scheme. electoral bonds. dira's side. It has no bad memories Around the same time we had or damaging the government. It is US Congresswoman Pramila Jaya- Lawyer Prashant The government has As per the notification, of Emergency. another agitation, and this was the elected and it will serve out its term pal who are telling Modi to stop Bhushan, appearing for opened sale of electoral electoral bonds shall be The next period of agitation most dangerous of them all: Babri. and if Modi wins again then he will what he is doing in Kashmir and on the NGO, alleged that the bonds for 10 days for the encashed by an eligible po- came a decade after the Emergency In his autobiography, Lal serve out that third term too. citizenship. India presently has no scheme is a means for Delhi Assembly election. litical party only through a ended and this was Mandal. But Kishenchand Advani says there That is not the object of this agita- defence against the accusation that channelising unaccounted The government had no- bank account with an au- just before Mandal, there was an was no violence on his Rath Yatra's tion and it is not our concern. What it is bullying its own citizens. black money in favour of tified the Electoral Bond thorised bank. agitation in Gujarat (I was now liv- route, but all across India neigh- is being protested and what is be- 'Let's talk #WithoutFilter," PM to students at 'Pariksha Pe Charcha' NEW DELHI life."Was told I shouldn't attend Chandrayaan landing as there was no guar- "Speak to me hashtag without filter," he said at the interaction held at antee of success but I needed to be there," the prime minister said. the Talkatora Stadium in the country’s capital. Good marks in exams are not everything, he told the students in the inter- Modi said everyone should keep abreast of the latest technology but it action. "We have to come out of the thinking that exams are everything," the should not be allowed to govern lives. prime minister said. "We should have the strength to keep technology under our control and en- The PM also highlighted the importance of taking on extra-curricular ac- sure it does not waste our time. One room in our homes should be technol- tivities and said there is a growing tendency among parents to push their chil- ogy free. Whoever enters will not carry any gadgets," he told students while dren into activities considered "glamorous". stressing that exams are not everything. "Parents should take time out to find out what their children want to do in- The prime minister also urged students to spend their spare time with stead of pushing them into activities that are considered glamorous which the elderly. they can discuss in their conversations with their friends," he said. He also said students should not be afraid of failure and take it as a part of BACK PAGE Jammu, Tuesday January 21, 2020 12 Daily Jammu Rising