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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 11 | Issue No: 137 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS Shri Amarnathji Yatra cancelled in wake of Covid-19 Pandemic Jammu and Kashmir reports 362 Terrorists fire shots at CRPF party in Online Darshan for Millions of fresh coronavirus cases, 10 fatalities J&K’s Shopian, no JAMMU RISING ported,03 from Jammu 2074 in Jammu division JAMMU, JUNE 21 Division and 07 from and 2188 in Kashmir divi- casualties reported Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir Division. sion. Terrorists opened fire at a Reported 362 New Covid- Moreover, 1224 more The Bulletin further said Naka party of Central Re- Devotees Worldwide to be LG COVID-19 patients have that out of 9537386 test 19 Cases (101 from serve Police Force (CRPF) JAMMU RISING It's important to save evening Aarti in online mode. He Jammu Division And 261 recovered and discharged results available, 9225230 in the Zainapora area of JAMMU, JUNE 21 said it would help them to pay their from Kashmir Division), from various hospitals in- samples have been tested Shopian district of Jammu In the wake of Covid-19 pan- people's lives. So, it is obeisance while also avoiding travel 1124 Recoveries & 10 cluding 264 from Jammu as negative till 21st June, and Kashmir on demic, J&K government has de- not advisable to hold and exposure. Deaths (03 from Jammu Division and 960 from 2021. Monday.No injuries or ca- cided that Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra, The meeting was informed that Division and 07 from Kashmir Division. Till date 2324018 per- sualties are reported yet, in- annual pilgrimage would be sym- and conduct this year's Shrine Board has put in place virtual Kashmir Division) 01 new confirmed case sons have been enlisted of mucormycosis has been for observation which in- formed CRPF in a state- bolic only however, all the tradi- pilgrimage in the larger and televised mechanism for live Total Cases: 312156, To- ment. tional religious rituals shall be per- Darshan of Aarti from the holy cave. tal Recoveries: 300135, reported today, bringing cluded 35242 persons in the cumulative no of con- home quarantine includ- “Terrorists fire shots at formed at the Holy Cave Shrine as public interest: Lt “It's important to save people's Active Cases:7759, Deaths: 4262 firmed cases to 25 in the ing facilities operated by Naka party of CRPF at per past practice. A threadbare dis- lives. So, it is not advisable to hold Governor The Government on UT of J&K. government, 7759 in iso- Babapora, Zainapora in cussion was held with the esteemed and conduct this year's pilgrimage in the larger public interest. Shri Monday informed that Besides this, 79.31 per- lation and 192276 in home Shopian District, no injury members of Shri Amarnathji Shrine Sinha, who is also Chairman of Shri Board including Swami Avdhe- Amarnathji Shrine Board is aware 362 new positive cases of cent of population above surveillance. Besides, reported,” CRPF statement Amarnathji Shrine Board subse- shanand Ji, Shri DC Raina, Dr. Devi quently held a detailed deliberations of and respect the sentiments of mil- novel Corona virus the age of 45 years has 2084479 persons have said. Prasad Shetty, Prof Anita with Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Ku- lions of devotees, and to keep the (COVID-19), 101 from been vaccinated across the completed their surveil- OPD services Billawariya, Shri Sudarshan Kumar, mar Mehta, DGP, Dilbag Singh, sentiments alive, the Board shall Jammu division and 261 Jammu and Kashmir. lance period. Prof. Vishwamurti Shashtri, Pt. Principal Secretary Home Shaleen continue the live telecast of morn- from Kashmir division, According to the daily Providing district-wise resuming in CD Bhajan Sopori, Dr. C.M. Seth and Kabra, and Principal Secretary to Lt ing and evening Aarti from the Holy have been reported today, Media Bulletin on novel breakup, the Bulletin said Mrs. Tripta Dhawan on the present Governor, Nitishwar Kumar, who is Cave shrine," the Lt Governor said. thus taking the total num- Corona virus (Covid-19), that Srinagar has 69227 Hospital Jammu Covid-19 situation before arriving also the CEO of Shrine Board, and The Lt Governor also stressed ber of positive cases in out of 312156 positive positive cases (including on the decision. directed that devotees should be en- upon the need to follow Covid Jammu and Kashmir to cases, 7759 are Active Pos- 79 cases reported today) from June 23 312156. Also, 10 COVID- itive, 300135 have recov- with 1290 Active Positive, Lieutenant Governor Manoj abled to attend to morning and „Turn to page 2 In view of the decline in 19 deaths have been re- ered and 4262 have died; „Turn to page 2 COVID-19 pandemic, the OPD services are being resumed in DC Jammu appeals people to keep CD Hospital Jammu by prior Good number of foreign terrorists appointment from June 23, 2021 (Wednesday). Appoint- following Covid Appropriate Behaviour ment for Monday shall be given JAMMU RISING outnumber the daily new lifted but night curfew is on Saturday. The OPDs will be JAMMU, JUNE 21 cases and decreasing still imposed from 8 pm to present in Kashmir: J&K DGP operational at the OPD Section Deputy Commissioner trend in positive cases 7am. He also said that JAMMU RISING keeping a distance. We on the situation in the val- from 10:00 am to 02:00 pm. Jammu, Anshul Garg to- continues. He informed shops have been allowed JAMMU, JUNE 21 have their details, accord- ley. "Infiltration has been The appointment will be given day appealed to the people that as recovery rate is to open for all days from Jammu and Kashmir's ing to which our opera- strictly kept under check by the CD&TB staff nominated to keep following the better than rate of new ac- 7am to 7 pm. He again ap- Director General of Police tions are launched," the this year. The understand- by the HoD CD & TB on the Covid Appropriate Behav- tive cases, the bed capac- pealed to the people to (DGP) Dilbag Singh on DGP said. One of the most ing at a high level on the iour along with other ity has been reduced. keep following the safety dedicated Sim No. 9541925371. Monday said a "good wanted terrorists, Mu- ceasefire pact between the guidelines including He also informed that SOPs/guidelines issued number" of foreign terror- dasir Pandit, and a Pak- Indian and Pakistani The dedicated number wearing masks, maintain- the sites for vaccination by the Administration as ists are present in the val- istani ultra were among armies has had a positive „Turn to page 2 ing social distancing and have been set up across they are for their own ben- ley, but they are "lying the three terrorists killed impact and we welcome hand hygiene, besides the district for the conven- efits and protection from low" and "keeping a dis- in an overnight encounter that. But it would be Covid death toll taking vaccination. ience of the people to scale Covid-19. tance". Addressing a press north Kashmir''s Bara- with security forces in So- wrong to claim that there Briefing media about up vaccination. He urged He informed that peo- conference at the Polie mulla district), including pore, police said on Mon- are no foreign terrorists. climbs to 202 in the current covid scenario the people to make online ple can also share their Control Room (PCR) here, one on Monday. Both day. The DGP said a strict They are here in good in district Jammu and fur- slot booking and get inocu- feedback and grievances he said only two foreign were from the Lashkar-e- check on infiltration and numbers and our opera- Ladakh, 22 fresh ther relaxation in the re- lated. on the official Twitter ac- terrorists have been killed Toiba (LeT), which clearly the understanding on the tions will target them in strictions, the Deputy The Deputy Commis- count of Deputy in Kashmir this year in indicates that foreign ter- ceasefire agreement be- the coming days," he said. cases Commissioner said that sioner said that weekend two encounters. "Both rorists are present here. tween India and Pakistan The COVID-19 death toll in recoveries continue to restrictions have been „Turn to page 2 were killed in Sopore (in They are lying low and have had a positive impact „Turn to page 2 Ladakh has climbed to 202 fol- lowing a fatality in Kargil, while Dr Jitendra Singh 22 fresh cases pushed the over- J&K: Minor reshuffle in Farooq Abdullah to meet party leaders tomorrow, all tally to 18,805 in the union calls for extending territory, officials said on Mon- administration; 16 officers transferred day after for consultations ahead of PM’s meeting day. The number of active cases drive-in Vaccination JAMMU RISING Land Records Manage- ment in the General Ad- JAMMU RISING leaders from Kargil to- volving the leaders of the in Ladakh has declined to 363, JAMMU, JUNE 21 ment Agency, has been ministration Department, facility JAMMU, JUNE 21 morrow and leaders from Union Territory. which includes 260 cases in Leh Jammu and Kashmir transferred and posted as has been posted as Special JAMMU RISING Ahead of Prime Minis- Jammu the day after to- “Gulam Ahmad Mir district and 103 cases in Kargil government on Monday Commissioner, Survey Secretary to the Govern- KATRA, JUNE 21 ter Narendra Modi’s meet- morrow. By Wednesday chaired a meeting of sen- and Land Records, J-K, district, they said. While 144 transferred an IAS and fif- ment, Cooperatives De- Union Minister Dr Ji- ing with Jammu and evening, Dr Abdullah will ior leaders of Congress of against an available va- partment. people died because of coron- teen JKAS officers in the tendra Singh today called Kashmir leaders on speak to you (media) on the Jammu region. We interest of administration cancy. “He shall continue Dr. Narupa Rai (JKA) avirus in Leh, 58 died in Kargil. for extending drive-in Vac- Thursday, National Con- this development.” discussed the invitation of with immediate effect. to hold the charge of the awaiting orders of adjust- cination facility, wherein ference leader Nasir Meanwhile, Jammu and the Prime Minister for the According to a govern- post of Additional CEO, ment in the General Ad- „Turn to page 2 the individual seeking vac- Aslam Wani said party Kashmir Congress presi- all-party meeting. Al- ment order issued here, Jammu and Kashmir ministration Department, cination has the option to chief Farooq Abdullah will dent Gulam Ahmad Mir though we have not got a Five shops gutted Kumar Rajeev Ranjan Land Records Manage- has been posted as Addi- drive-in to the nearest meet party leaders tomor- on Sunday chaired a meet- clear agenda for the meet- (IAS), Additional Secre- ment Agency, in addition tional Registrar, Coopera- row and the day after for ing of senior leaders of the ing, the Congress will rep- in fire in J&K’s tary to the Government, to his own duties, till fur- tives, Jammu, against an Vaccination centre in his or her own vehicle or consultations. party in the region to dis- resent the aspirations of Ramban Revenue Department, ther orders,” reads the or- available vacancy. Wani told reporters cuss the invitation of the people of Jammu and der. Abid Hussain (JKAS) transport and receive the Five makeshift shops holding additional charge here today, “Dr Farooq Prime Minister Modi for Rachna Sharma (JKAS) jab while sitting in the vehi- of Additional CEO, Abdullah will meet party an all-party meeting in- „Turn to page 2 were gutted in a blaze on Jammu and Kashmir awaiting orders of adjust- „Turn to page 2 cle itself. Thereafter, the Jammu-Srinagar national individual can be advised highway near Seri in to keep the vehicle parked Ramban district of Jammu Docs manage premature birth of quadruplet and wait there itself for the Chidambaram demands restoration of Jammu and Kashmir on mandatory 30 minutes of Monday, police said. Fire in private hospital, all COVID infection free observation period during which, if possible, he or statehood to Jammu and Kashmir broke out in one of the JAMMU RISING renowned paediatrician The team of doctors who she could also be served a NEW DELHI, JUNE 21 the Constitution cannot be signed an Instrument of roadside tin-roofed shops JAMMU, JUNE 21 from Jammu and Kash- supervised the prolonged light refreshment like a Seeking restoration of unmade by an Act of Par- Accession and acceded to around 5 am due to short At a time when the mir, who supervised the care of the mother as well pack of juice etc. He said, statehood for Jammu and liament, misinterpreting India. It must enjoy that circuit, Station House Offi- world is fighting against Neonatal care to the as the quads was lead by this experiment had been Kashmir, Congress leader and misusing the provi- status forever. J&K is not cer (SHO) Ramban, COVID pandemic, some quads, said, ?the rare birth Obstetric and Anesthesia very successfully tried with P Chidambaram on Mon- sions of the Constitution,” a piece of ‘real estate’. J&K smiles were spread across becomes all the more sig- team including Dr Sunil Pardeep Sharma said. He encouraging results in sev- day said Parliament he said. is ‘people’. Their rights by the team of Jammu nificant since the mother Chowdhary, Dr Jyotsana said police and fire service eral districts of the country should repeal the “offend- His remarks come and wishes must be re- based doctors, who man- ran into premature labour Lamba and Dr Sanam teams rushed to the spot and could also be repli- ing” laws in the upcoming ahead of the June 24 spected,” he said in a se- aged the premature birth in the 30th week of preg- whereas dedicated and ex- and put off the fire well in cated here, in order to Monsoon session and re- meeting convened by ries of tweets. of a quadruplet in a pri- nancy and had to be called perienced Neonatal team time. The shops destroyed make the vaccination drive store the status quo ante Prime Minister Narendra “In the Monsoon ses- vate hospital here. in for an emergency ce- under the supervision of in the blaze include an faster and more friendly. there. Modi where 14 political sion, Parliament should Moreover, all newly sarean section surgery?. Dr Mahajan, provided the While launching the He asserted that it is the leaders from Jammu and repeal the offending laws eatery and a tea stall, the born and the mother are The doctors successfully Neonatal care to the newly “Vaccines For All-Free For only way to draw the start- Kashmir, including four and restore the status quo officer said, adding three COVID infection free and managed the birth of born. All” programme from this ing line for a political reso- former chief ministers, ante in J&K. That is the of the gutted shops have healthy. quadruplets at SDDM ?Being prematurely holy town situated in lution of the Kashmir is- have been invited for only way to draw the start- been closed for quite some Talking to UNI on Mon- hospital in Channi Him- born, each newborn was sue talks. ing line for a political time. day, Dr Vikas Mahajan, a mat, Jammu. „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 “What was made under “J&K was a ‘state’ that „Turn to page 2 CMYK CMYK CMYK Jammu, Tuesday , June 22 2021, 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS FROM PAGE ONE OPD services resuming in CD Hospital Jammu justment in the General Administration Depart- be held at the Prime Minister’s residence on Thurs- COVID dedicated beds, 3074 Isolation beds where ment, has been posted as Additional Secretary to day, said officials. 2603 beds are vacant and 279 ICU beds where from June 23 the Government, ARI and Trainings Department. Among the top leaders who got the invitation in- 220are vacant beds in Kashmir division. There are 9541925371will be operational from 10:00 am to 04:00 Ms. Vinakshi Koul (JKAS), Registrar, GCET, clude former Chief Ministers Farooq Abdullah and a total of 6048 COVID dedicated beds, 5357 Isola- pm on all working days for fixing the appointments. The to- Jammu, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Mehbooba Mufti. Home Minister Amit Shah along tion beds with 4752beds vacant and 691 ICU beds Labour Commissioner, Jammu, against an avail- with 559vacant beds in the Union Territory of tal number of appointments shall not be more than 25 pa- with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and top able vacancy. security officials had met in the national capital on Jammu and Kashmir. tients per day which is subject to revision considering the Prem Singh (JKAS), awaiting orders of adjust- Friday to discuss various issues regarding Jammu The Central Government is continuously moni- future trend of COVID-19 pandemic. At all cost Covid Ap- ment in the General Administration Department, and Kashmir with Lt Governor Manoj Sinha and toring the evolving situation of Covid-19 in the propriate Behaviour shall be observed by everyone in the has been posted as General Manager, DIC, Kathua, senior officials. Union Territory and is providing allnecessary sup- department/section of the hospital including registration relieving Puneet Sharma, JKAS, ADDC, Kathua of In August 2019, the Centre abrogated Article 370 port towards effective containment of the spread and OPD area. Each patient will be accompanied by not the additional charge of the post. that gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir and of Covid-19 and better clinical management of pos- more than one attendant, who must be wearing proper face Mohammad Ashraf (JKAS), awaiting orders of also bifurcated the erstwhile state into two union itive cases. adjustment in the General Department Administra- masks. The patients are advised to attend the OPD by prior territories – Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The government has also started free tele-con- tion, has been posted as Joint Director, Employ- sultation general OPD services by appointment only, failing which they may be liable not to be The Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation Act ment, Jammu, against an available vacancy. 2019 notified by the government on August 9, 2019, Specialists/MBBS Doctors for the residents of J&K examined by the doctors in OPD. Amreet Singh (JKAS), Additional Secretary to the paved the way for the creation of two Union Territo- under National Tele-consultation Service. People Government, Housing and Urban Development De- ries: Jammu and Kashmir, which will have a legisla- can avail these services from Home by registering Covid death toll climbs to 202 in partment, has been transferred and posted as ture and Ladakh, without it. The Act provides that online on web portal https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. Deputy Labour Commissioner (Central), against an the number of seats in the legislative assembly of The services are available on Monday to Saturday Ladakh, 22 fresh cases available vacancy. Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir shall be in- from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People can also down- One death has been reported from Leh, they said. As per the Hamida Akhter (JKAS), awaiting orders of ad- load and install e-sanjeevani OPD app from google justment in the office of Divisional Commissioner, creased from 107 to 114, and delimitation of the media bulletin released by the Directorate of Health Ser- constituencies will be determined by the Election play store. vices, Ladakh, a total of 22 new positive cases of Covid were Kashmir, has been posted as General Manager, To ensure public convenience and avoid chaos & DIC, Srinagar. Commission. reported in the UT on Sunday. Out of the total positive re- panic crowding at tertiary care hospitals, COVID-19 Surinder Paul Sharma (JKAS), Deputy Secretary to Chidambaram demands restoration ports, 21 were reported in Leh and one in Kargil. They said a Triage Facility has been started in Jammu at (i) the Government, Finance Department, has trans- of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir Chest Disease Hospital, Jammu (opposite GMC total of 90 patients were also discharged after successful resolution of the Kashmir issue,” the former ferred and posted as General Manager, DIC, Samba, Hospital Complex, Jammu, Triage CD Hospital union minister said. treatment, taking the number of those cured to 19,240, against an available vacancy Jammu Contact No.-9541925371, 0191-2561000), Chidambaram noted that one should remember which accounts for over 97 per cent of the total cases. Out of (ii) Govt Hospital Gandhinagar (Old Block) Con- Jammu Docs manage premature birth of that the “dismembering” of J&K has been chal- the total patients cured, 77 patients were discharged in Leh tact No.0191-2459300 and in Srinagar at (i) Na- and 13 in Kargil. quadruplet in private hospital, all COVID infec- lenged in the Supreme Court and the cases are tional Institute of Technology Campus, Hazratbal, pending for nearly 2 years. Online Darshan for Millions of Devotees tion free Srinagar, Contact No. 9419006991& (ii) SKIMS- “Congress Party’s position, reiterated yesterday, JVC Bemina, Contact No. 7006617821, that shall Worldwide to be LG between one and 1.2 kg in weight and needed in- that full Statehood must be restored to J&K should act as “first arrival point” for screening of any protocol on the significant and pious days like tensive care for around 1.5 to 2 months care at the clear any doubt or ambiguity,” he also said. COVID +ve patient intending to get admitted in Pratham Pooja, Samapan Pooja. He further stressed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU),? asserted the The Congress had on Sunday said it is committed Govt. Medical College Jammu/ Srinagar & Associ- that saints visiting the Shrine cave to perform Aarti paediatrician further adding that all four of them to restoration of full statehood for Jammu and ated Hospitals, SKIMS Soura and other identified as per “Shastra” would follow Covid appropriate be- have been safely discharged with no complications Kashmir and the prime minister and the BJP should dedicated COVID Hospitals under Directorate of haviour. from the hospital. accept this demand in the interest of Constitution Health Services Jammu/ Kashmir. Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board CEO, Nitishwar The hospital management and parents of quads, and democracy. For COVID +ve cases in periphery areas and dis- Kumar, said, the Shrine Board have made the hailing from Poonch, have lauded the doctors for Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala tricts other than Jammu/ Srinagar, the triage point arrangements for the mace of Lord Shiva- Chhari professionalism and adherence to high standards said depriving Jammu and Kashmir full statehood shall be the concerned District Hospital / New Mubarak' to be taken to the holy cave on 22nd Au- in providing health care to the family. and not allowing its people to elect their own repre- GMCs (Doda/ Kathua/ Rajouri/ Baramulla/ gust, when the yatra is to conclude coinciding with ?The birth of the quadruplets took place at a time sentatives is a direct attack on democracy and the Anantnag). Admission of such patients from these the festival of Raksha Bandhan. when Jammu, often in news for its lack of health- constitutional principles. districts to GMC Jammu/ Srinagar, SKIMS Soura “Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board has been assessing care infrastructure and was battling with the peak of The Central government abrogated the state’s etc shall be strictly on referral basis only. the Covid situation in the Union Territory and the the second wave of Covid-19 pandemic,? expressed special status and bifurcated it into UTs on August 5, Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing facility for country. Our focus is on containing the pandemic a local on hearing news at the hospital. 2019. The erstwhile state has been under the Cen- COVID-19 has been started outside the emergency and strengthening health infrastructure,” he ob- Dr Jitendra Singh calls for extending drive- tre’s rule since June 2018. of GMC Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very served. Jammu and Kashmir reports 362 fresh coron- useful for segregation of patients in emergency The CEO, Nitishwar Kumar said that both morn- in Vaccination facility wing of GMC Jammu. ing telecast of Aarti at 6 AM and evening Aarti at 5 the lap of Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, the Minis- avirus cases, 10 fatalities Meanwhile, a 24x7 COVID Control Room has been set up for redressal of the grievances related to PM, each for 30 minutes, is to be live-streamed on ter said, it is an occasion for all of us, particularly the 67117 recovered (including 189 cases recovered COVID-19 positive patients admitted in the Associ- Shri Amarnath ji Shrine board official website and youth, to take a pledge (Sankalp) to accomplish the today), 820 deaths; Baramulla has 23025 positive ated Hospitals of Government Medical College, the app specifically dedicated for the devotees. world’s largest Free Vaccination Drive initiated by cases (including 14 cases reported today)with 536 Jammu and Government Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, The devotees can pay their virtual obeisance to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and set an example active Positive, 22213 recovered (including 194 Jammu. Patients or attendants can call at 0191– the Holy Ice Lingam online through the Shrine for other countries. He also instructed the adminis- cases recovered today), 276 deaths; Budgam re- 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: 0191-258 Board’s link www.shriamarnathjishrine.com/Aar- tration to make the Vaccination drive more hos- ported 22332 positive cases (including 37 cases re- tiLive.html. The same may also be streamed ported today)with 638 active positive cases, 21943 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258 4292 / pitable by arranging separate waiting and holding 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance. through the Shrine Board’s mobile based applica- zones, and during the holding period of 30 minutes recovered (including 90 cases recovered today), 201 tion which may be downloaded through the link deaths; Pulwama has 14700 positive cases (includ- The bulletin has informed the people that, the the health workers or doctor present there could of- best way to protect themselves from COVID-19 is http://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com. fer COVID awareness tips and if possible, also use ing 21 cases reported today)with 621 Active Posi- ncog.shriamarnath from the Google play store. tive, 13891 recovered (including 108 cases recov- by maintaining physical distance of at least 2 meter audio-video means for this purpose. from others, frequently cleaning hands with an al- Good number of foreign terrorists present While appreciating J&K administration and the ered today)and 188 deaths; Kupwara has 13578 positive cases (including 22 cases reported today), cohol based hand sanitizer or washing them with in Kashmir: J&K DGP Health & Medical Education Department, Dr Jiten- 543 Active Positive, 12875 recoveries (including 70 soap and water and following good respiratory eti- Asked whether there was any active terrorist in dra Singh said,the target of over 76% vaccination cases recovered today), 160 deaths; Anantnag dis- quette and hygiene. Srinagar, the DGP said there was "no big presence" has already been achieved in the Union Territory of trict has 15845 positive cases (including 44 cases As a measure for social distancing in public of ultras in the city. "We have a couple of people Jammu & Kashmir and by June end, a target of reported today)with 442 Active Positive, 15206 re- places and workplaces wearing a face cover is com- who are moving around the city outskirts and also 100% will be achieved for the age group of 45 plus going to the neighbouring districts. We have been covered (including 121 cases recovered today), 197 pulsory. and a target of around 50% for 18 to 45 age group tracking their movements. "It is a fact that one or deaths; Bandipora has 9170 positive cases (includ- The bulletin again explained that early detection will be achieved by July end. Lauding the role of two incidents have taken place in Srinagar city. ing 11 cases reported today), with 244 Active Positive of COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so youth in today’s world, he emphasized that the That is possible in the kind of scenario that we have and 8827 recoveries (including 68 cases recovered we need to be responsible for the well-being of our- youth has an important role to play in the vaccina- in big cities where a lot of movement takes place. today), 99 deaths; Ganderbal has 9457 positive selves and everyone around us. “Not disclosing tion campaign and it can be more successful with We cannot filter every movement, but I assure you cases (including 13 cases reported today) with 218 symptoms could put life of individuals and their that in the near future, we will launch some more their dedicated wholesome participation. Active Positive, 9163 recoveries (including 50 cases families at risk. In case of symptoms like fever, good operations in Srinagar city," he said. On a Dr. Jitendra Singh further praised the efforts of recovered today) and 76 deaths; Kulgam has 10907 cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do question about the annual Amarnath Yatra, Singh administration and the health authorities in the positive cases (including 18 cases reported not fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek said the security forces have put the basic security COVID-19 vaccination process, saying J&K is only today)with 311 Active Positive, 10483 recoveries medical advice”. apparatus in place and are prepared, but the deci- after Kerala to have vaccinated more population (including 53 cases recovered today) and 113 deaths Advisory has further exhorted upon the people sion on the pilgrimage has to be taken by the Amar- and it is by their efforts that Weyan village in Bandi- while as Shopian has 5536 positive cases (includ- not to step out of home, unless absolutely neces- nath Shrine Board. The Jammu and Kashmir police pora became the first village in the country achiev- ing 02 cases reported today), 40 active positive sary. “If you have to move out for unavoidable rea- chief also informed that the culprits behind the ing 100 percent vaccination target. cases, 5438 recoveries (including 17 cases recov- sons, ensure that you wear a mask and practice so- killing of an off-duty policeman in the Eidgah area of Emphasizing the importance of “Vaccine for All”, ered today) and 58 deaths. cial distancing, personal hygiene and frequent the city last week were identified. "They will be Dr Jitendra Singh said, it is the responsibility of not hand washing with soap and water.” brought to justice very soon," he said. Read more only the government, but also of the civil society to Similarly, Jammu has 52243 positive cases (in- In case of any emergency people can avail free at: http://www.jammulinksnews.com/newsde- turn the vaccination drive into a mass campaign. cluding 09 cases reported today) with 869 active ambulance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by call- tail/255965/Jammu-Links-News- Giving all credit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi positive cases, 50250recoveries (including 98 cases ing on toll-free number 108 while as pregnant Good_number_of_foreign_terrorists_present_in_ for the pre-emptive decisions and steps taken by recovered today), 1124 deaths; Udhampur has 11091 women and sick infants can avail free ambulance Kashmir_J&K_DGP Copyright © Jammu Links him, he noted that on the very first day when vacci- positive cases (including 10cases reported today), services by dialling toll-free number 102. News nation began in the country, over six crore people 113active positive cases, 10847 recoveries (includ- People can also call on toll-free national helpline had received the inoculation, which is more than ing31 cases recovered today)and131deaths; Rajouri number 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers J&K: Minor reshuffle in administra- the total population of many of the European coun- has 10565 positive cases (including 15 cases re- 0191- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, tion; 16 officers transferred tries. ported today)with 254active positive, 10097recov- 0191-2674444, 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Divi- Dr Jitendra Singh further said that India under eries (including 24 cases recovered today)and sion), 0194-2440283 & 0194-2430581 (For Kash- Joint Director, Education (Central), Kashmir, has mir Division) for support, guidance, and response been transferred and posted as Additional Commis- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the distinction of 214deaths; Doda has 6645 positive cases (includ- having one of the fastest COVID vaccination drives ing 27cases reported today)with688Active positive, to health-related queries on Novel Corona virus sioner in the office of Divisional Commissioner, Disease (COVID-19). Kashmir. in the world, in spite of the constraints like the huge 5849recovered (including 62 cases recovered to- population of 135 crores and heterogeneous char- day)and 108deaths; Kathua has 9156 positive cases The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of Babu Ram (JKAS) awaiting orders of adjustment Indian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing in the General Administration Department, has acter of the nation. (including 01 cases reported today), 88 active pos- The Minister again insisted to follow all the SOPs, itive cases, 8919recovered(including 10cases re- AYUSH Medicines having immunity boosting, im- been posted as Additional Secretary to the Govern- muno-modulator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti- ment, Labour and Employment Department. take all the necessary precautions and follow the covered today) and 149deaths; Kishtwar has 4342 stress, metabolism regulator, anti-allergic, anti- Tazayun Mukhtar (JKAS) General Manager, DIC, COVID 19 appropriate behaviour in letter and spirit positive cases (including 08 cases reported pyretic, anti-tussives, bronchodilator, etc. Srinagar, has been transferred and posted as Joint even after receiving the COVID 19 vaccine. today)with 124 Active Positive, 4177 recoveries (in- Properties during the COVID-19 pandemic. The de- Director, Industries and Commerce (S&M), Kash- The Minister also said that despite the COVID 19 cluding 12 cases recovered today)and41 deaths; partment so far has provided medicine to 20.04 mir, against an available vacancy. “She shall also pandemic, the development works didn’t stop as Samba has 7037 positive cases (including 01 cases lakh people that include various frontline workers, hold the charge of the post of Director, Industries this Government is steadfast to take development reported today)with 98 active positive cases, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary person- and Commerce, Kashmir, in addition to her own to every remote corner of the Union Territory with- 6821recoveries (including 21cases recovered to- als and general masses. Moreover, preventive duties, till further orders.” out discrimination of any kind. day)and 118 deaths; Poonch has 5978 positive measures and Yoga therapies are also being advised Rakesh Kumar (JKAS), awaiting orders of adjust- The meeting was attended by senior officers of cases (including 09 cases reported to the people to take care of lifestyle/mental disor- ment in the General Administration Department, administration and Health & Medical Education today)with318active positive, 5573recoveries (in- ders so that physical and mental health is ensured has been posted as Additional Secretary to the Gov- Department. DDC Chairman Saraf Singh, Vice cluding 01 cases recovered today)and 87 deaths; ernment, Housing and Urban Development Depart- Ramban has 5743 positive cases (including 13cases during this pandemic. Chairman Adv Sadia, Municipal President Katra Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories is- ment. Shashi Gupta, Municipal President Reasi Sudesh reported today)with216 active positive cases, 5467 Masrat Hashim (JKAS), Registrar, District Srina- recoveries and 60 deaths while Reasi has 5579 pos- sued by the government from time to time and rely Kumar, Katra Vice President Ajay Baru, former only on the information released by the government gar, has been transferred and posted as Chief Ex- Minister Ajay Nanda, former MLA Baldev Sharma, itive (including 08 cases reported today)with 108 ecutive Officer, Tourism Development Authority, active positive cases, 5429 recoveries (including05 through the daily media bulletin to print and elec- senior leaders Sheel Mangotra, Kuldeep Dubey, tronic media. Pahalgam. Kabla Singh, BDCs and Sarpanches from different cases recovered today)and 42 deaths. According to the bulletin, among the total 312156 People are also advised to refrain from spreading “Syed Hanief Balkhi, ADC, Srinagar, shall hold parts of the district, prominent citizens and others positive cases in J&K, 21962have been reported as rumors and pay no heed to them at the same time. the charge of the post of Registrar, District Srinagar, were present on the occasion. in addition to his own duties, till further orders,” Farooq Abdullah to meet party leaders tomorrow, day travelers while 290194as others. DC Jammu appeals people to keep following the order said. The Bulletin said that the breakup represents after for consultations ahead of PM’s meeting districts from which the patients have been traced Covid Appropriate Behaviour Sunil Kumar (JKAS), Additional Secretary to the Kashmir,” former MLC and Congress spokesper- or are ordinarily residing. Government, Department of Disaster Management, son Ravinder Sharma said. Commissioner "@dcjammuofficial" or through Relief, Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, has been The bulletin added that there are 2695 COVID Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla has telephon- Facebook "District Administration Jammu" and transferred and posted as Regional Transport Of- dedicated beds, 2283 Isolation beds with 2149va- ically invited leaders of various political parties in "District Information Center Jammu". ficer, Kathua (Har: Lakhanpur). cant beds and 412 ICU beds where 339 beds are va- Jammu and Kashmir to participate in a meeting to Sunaina Sharma (JKAS), awaiting orders of ad- cant in Jammu division while there are 3353 NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 International Yoga Day celebrated by Confederation protests against non-implementation of BWWA at sector Head Quarter BSF Rajouri SC/ST Act, submits memorandum to DGP JAMMU RISING Where after, a magistrate, JAMMU, JUNE 21 Mohd Saleem, was present as a All India Confederation of SC nominee of the DGP who ac- ST OBC Organisations held a cepted the memorandum, ad- peaceful protest at Ambedkar dressed to DGP highlighting the Chowk Jammu, today to show issues raised by Confederation. resentment against non-imple- Kalsotra also said that the po- mentation of the SC/ST Atroci- lice department should make all ties Act. In the past, cases of the officers from high to low Caste based Atrocities are rising level, aware about the provisions in J&K. Recent instances from of SC/ST Atrocities Act so that it Udhampur and Akhnoor were can be implemented. A formal purely of caste discrimination training, awareness drive would but the police did not register benefit the officers and ulti- them under SC/ST Atrocities mately the public as well. Kalso- Act. tra also demanded that both the RK Kalsotra, State President cases, Udhampur and Akhnoor, Confederation, said that post ab- people in hospitals. Even after sent in peaceful way. Slogans should be registered under rogation of Article 370, SC/ST this, the authorities have failed raised included, Implement SC/ST Act as soon as possible. Atrocities Act was made applica- to book the culprits under SC/ST SC/ST Act fully, Caste Atrocities Cadre from Jammu, Akhnoor, ble to J&K but even after that Act. There are other instances ko register karo, Justice delayed Marh, R S Pura, Bishnah, Vijay- cases are not registered under from Ramnagar, Samba, Kisht- is Justice denied, among others. pur and Nagrota participated JAMMU RISING pated with full of enthusi- exending her Greetings to the act because of lack of ac- war and other places. Youth are Members of various cadre and prominent among them JAMMU, JUNE 21 asm, energy and excite- families of BSF personnel countability shown by the police murdered, women are harassed, units who joined the protest were Sardari Lal Bangotra, S BWWA (BSF Wives ment. During all the and people of country. In department. He added that the people in position of authority marched from Ambedkar Chowk Narinder Singh Khalsa, Shahi Welfare Association) has Covid_19 and social dis- her message, she state Supreme Court of India explic- are abused. And in all such in- till DGP Office but were stopped Syal, ML Chadgal, Sub Tarsem observed the 7th "Inter- tancing norms has been that yoga has a prime role itly mentioned that all cases of stances the role of police hasn't by the Police Department which Mottan, Ramesh Sarmal, national Yoga day' on 21 complied. in Enhancing mental & public humiliation should be been supportive. included SHO Trikuta nagar insp Rangesh Chander, Bansi Lal, Sat june 2021,with the Smt Vijaya sindhu w/o physical fitness and en- registered under the act but the Kalsotra said that at the site, Deepak Pathania, SHO Gandhi Pal Bhagat,Shafi Bajjad, S Hara- theme" Yoga for wellness " sh D S Sindhu, Comman- courages wives of BSF instances of Akhnoor and Ud- many people who had joined nagar insp Bharat Sharma, sis Kranti, Jang Bahadur At SHQ BSF Rajouri cam- dant (Adm), BWWA SHQ personnel to perform hampur have seen not only public protested against such callous SDPO south dysp PK Mengi un- Valmiki, Rajesh Kumar, Rakesh pus, in which wives of BSF Rajouri, initiate the yoga exercise for a health- humiliation but also physical behaviour of the authorities and der the supervision of SP South Bassan, Mukesh Bhagat, Madan BSF personnel partici- International yaga day ier life style. and mental harassment putting raised slogans to show the dis- Deepak Digra. Sarngal and Karan Raja Centre Government should prepare in Balwant Thakur takes over the world's advance for possible third Covid-19 wave JAMMU RISING was shut down for a few months, meet full demand requirements. biggest Cultural Centre as Director JAMMU, JUNE 21 the biggest toll of the second wave Amidst the chaos, the best thing JAMMU RISING 2000 by Late Shri Atal Bihari Vaj- Speaking Union, Urdu Speaking In a statement AAP Leader and was in terms of a demand shock— that happened in the second wave JAMMU, JUNE 21 payee, former Prime Minister of India Union and different Cultural Insti- social activist Gurmeet Singh urge loss of mobility, discretionary was the vaccination drive. Though Eminent theatre director of India and Dr Navin Chandra Ramgoolam, tutions of the country for pro- the centre Government to make spending and employment besides the spread of infection has been Padamshree Balwant Thakur today the Prime Minister of Mauritius. The grammes, conferences, lectures and preparations in advance, to effec- inventory accumulation, according showing a declining trend in the took over the world's biggest cultural Centre promotes bilateral cultural literary forums held at its premises. tively deal with a possible third wave to the Reserve Bank of India. Fur- second wave since June , it is cer- centre of India abroad as director. linkages and awareness between In- The Centre acts as a venue for the of Covid-19. ther, several parts of rural India wit- tainly not the end of Covid-19. Even Popularly known as Indira Gandhi dia and Mauritius by organizing cul- activities of Indian Women's Associ- Singh said that, Central Govern- nessed Covid-19 cases in the second a single case of infection left unno- Centre of Indian Culture is based in tural programmes, cultural semi- ation, Indo-Mauritian Cultural or- ment should need to gauge basic wave, unlike in the first. Conse- ticed could spread and repeat the Port Louis, Mauritius. Prior to this nars, workshops and trainings ganizations, Indian Alumni Associ- needs and taking proactive measure quently, commodities like vegeta- whole cycle of adversity. The Cen- Balwant Thakur served as the Cul- engaging India based great masters, ation and Sahitya Samvad Goshthi to prioritise vaccinations for the bles, pulses and coffee supplies tre Government must focus on driv- tural Diplomat of India to South professionals and trainers for Yoga, for their monthly events. It has been people of the country and also learn were affected. During the second ing awareness and creating infra- Africa and headed the Swami Hindi, & Sanskrit and in performing organizing functions for launch of from the past experiences, adopt wave, there was a dearth of oxygen. structure towards promoting Vivekananda Cultural Centre based Arts such as; Hindustani Classical books in Hindi and other Indian lan- best practices and conducted tech- However, due to cylinder and citizen-driven responsiveness, and in the city of Johannesburg. Known Vocal Music, Tabla and Kathak guages by Mauritian authors. The nology-led awareness campaigns tanker shortages, the demands also play a vital role to contain the as the magic man of theatre and dec- dance. Centre also arranges Kavi-Samme- on the importance of vaccination. weren’t met on time. Oxygen was pandemic and the general public orated with Padamshree and the IGCIC has a very well-equipped Li- lans where young Mauritian poets He said first wave created a supply transported via trains and flights needs to cooperate and abide by the Highest Indian honour in perform- brary with a wide range of books on recite their poems in Hindi and other problem as the transportation sector but on many occasions failed to rules, Singh Said. ing arts, Balwant Thakur has also the Indian art, culture, literature and Indian languages. credit of having held various presti- other subjects with several maga- The Centre also has special 'Out- Ajeet Bhagat demand Anti Cortuption Bureau (ACB) inquiry gious cultural positions including the zines and books in English, Hindi, reach Programme' where teachers of Secretary Art, Culture and languages Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Marathi. There IGCIC are deputed to visit schools Jammu & Kashmir and Regional Di- are books on Indian History, Cul- and cultural organizations at various in Public Health Engineering (PHE) Division Kishtwar rector of the ICCR Centres of Jammu ture, Music & Dance, Fiction, Inter- places in Mauritius. The entire area of and Srinagar. national Relations, Yoga etc. Refer- the IGCIC is 20000 sq.m with a JAMMU RISING water supply scheme have been of all out going SEs, Executive Engi- It's a matter of pride and prestige ence section in the library also unique structure reflecting the JAMMU, JUNE 21 misapprated which is amounting to neers, AEEs, JEs be checked as for the people of Jammu & Kashmir houses collection of dictionaries, en- beauty of the Indian architecture in a Senior Social Activist Ajeet Bha- crores rupees this bungling has they have made huge property in particular and for the community cyclopedia and Year Books, CDs and lush green layout and has the biggest gat alleged the misappropration of caused due to the corrupt officials worth crores of rupees and the case of the artists of India in general that DVDs on Indian Art Films, Docu- auditorium of Mauritius with a large funds in Public Health Engineering of Public Health Engineering may kindly be forward to Anti Cor- one amongst them is now heading mentaries and Classics. Popular In- stage, a large Foyer for gatherings. In ( PHE ) Division Kishtwar. Bhagat (PHE) Division District Kishtwar ruption Bureau (ACB). Bhagat re- World's biggest Cultural Centre of dian Cinema is screened once every addition to this a multipurpose hall said that the Public Health Engi- who are deputed for laying of wa- quested to kindly investigate the India. month which is free to viewers at IG- with approx. 250 seating space, a neering (PHE) Division Kishtwar ter pipes and the out going SEs/ mater as the department con- The IGCIC (Indira Gandhi Centre CIC. The IGCIC associates itself with Seminar Room with seating capac- drawn Lakhs of rupees for the Executive Engineers, AEEs, JEs cerned has also drawn Lakhs of ru- of Indian Culture) at Phoenix, Port Mauritius-India Friendship Society, ity of 100 an Exhibition Gallery to ex- maintenace of demaged at various and other some high ups are in- pees against survey heads. Louis was inaugurated on March 11, Socio-cultural Organizations, Hindi hibit Paintings, sculptures etc. places in town Kishtwar in partic- volved in the Nehar Naigadh Nal- Bhagat further requested that all ular an in villages in general there is laha water supply scandal which the Staff of Public Health Engi- acute shortage of drinking water in has caused huge lass to the state ex- neering the area for which the people have chequre. that there is an acute PHE Division Kishtwar/Sub Di- ISM Directorate celebrates 7th International to fetch drinking water after cover- shortage of drinking water in Kisht- vision Kishtwar be reshuffled so ing long distance. war District and its adjoining ar- that the Nehar Naigadh Nallaha Bhagat Said that the funds uti- eas. Water Supply Scheme could be Yoga Day at Unani Hospital Shalteng lized on Nehar Naigadh Nallaha Bhagat said that the properties completed at an earliest. JAMMU RISING science of mindfulness, based on Common Yoga departments like ICDS, JAMMU, JUNE 21 awareness and conscious- Protocol prepared by the Di- NHM, Directorate of Health Joining 7th International ness.Directorate of ISM rectorate of ISM, J&K, in a Services Jammu and Kash- Yoga Day celebration being (Ayush) had already function held on 18th of June mir, Youth Services and Yoga helps in maintaining physical, held across the Union Terri- launched celebration of Yoga 2021 at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar Sports, PRIs, School Educa- tory of Jammu and Kashmir, week from 14th of June 2021 which was telecast on TV tion Department, Higher Director Indian Systems of wherein video documen- channels and social media Education Departments, mental & spiritual health: Div Com Medicine (ISM), J&K, Dr Mo- taries depicting utility of Yoga platforms. NGOs were held wherein han Singh, today launched the in the prevalent health crisis Additional Chief Secretary, discussions on utility of JAMMU RISING global event at Government and various other health Health & Medical Education, Yoga in various fields was JAMMU, JUNE 21 Unani Hospital Shalteng, Sri- challenges of day to day life Atal Dulloo, who has been in- deliberated with a purpose Jammu and Kashmir nagar. demonstrating health pro- strumental in making the to integrate Yoga in differ- Sports Council today or- The event witnessed practi- motion and disease preven- celebration of International ent spheres of life.Director ganised a Yoga session at cal sessions on Common Yoga tion aspects of Yoga were dis- Day of Yoga a great success, ISM, while addressing the the Lawns of Hari Niwas Protocol (CYP) conducted by played. The experts said that Yoga plays an im- participants at Government Jammu to mark the cele- yoga specialists who delivered elaborately explained Yoga portant role in prevention of Unani Hospital Shalteng, bration of 7th Interna- informative lectures and for prevention of Covid-19, diseases, promotion of said that due to the initiative tional Yoga Day 2021. demonstrations to the staff of Yoga for Covid Care, Yoga for health and holistic wellbeing of our Prime Minister, Divisional Commis- the hospital and ISM Direc- life style disorders, Yoga for of a person. He said that Narendra Modi, the United sioner Jammu, Dr Raghav torate amid strict observance respiratory disorder, Yoga for Yoga maintains harmony be- Nations General Assembly Langer was the Chief Guest of COVID protocols. mental health, Suryana- tween the body and mind of (UNGA) had taken a his- on the occasion. Pertinently, as per the maskar and Shatkarma be- persons and is useful in man- toric decision in 2014 to de- The participants per- guidelines of Ministry of sides other health benefits. aging lifestyle disorders, clare 21st of June as an In- formed yoga Asanas and AYUSH and current year’s Besides, various fun activi- mental stress and wellbeing, ternational Day of Yoga. He pranayamas under the theme “Be with Yoga, Be at ties focusing on students and especially improving respi- stated that Ayush fraternity guidance of yoga experts Home” due to prevailing youth like slogan competi- ratory health and immunity has the responsibility to en- and amid strict adherence COVID-19 pandemic, most tion, jingle competition, during this ongoing COVID- courage people for practic- to Covid Safety protocols. of the activities were organ- asana-pranayama competi- 19.Dulloo stressed on the ing yoga from their homes The Div Com, while ized from various virtual plat- tion, quiz competitions and need to carry forward the during the present situa- speaking on the occasion, forms. essay writing competitions Yoga awareness to every tion. said that doing Yoga helps taining Physical, mental On the occasion, ISM Sharma; Divisional Sports The Yoga specialists and were also organized at divi- nook and corner of the UT The winners of various ac- in maintaining physical, and Spiritual health, espe- AYUSH immunity boost- Officer, Ashok Singh; Chief Medical Officers of ISM high- sional level through virtual by involving common peo- tivities would be awarded mental as well as spiritual cially in the time of Pan- ers were distributed Accounts Officer, Zaffar mode ple through PRIs and other with e-certificates and prizes health of a person. He lighted that Yoga has always demic. among the students, par- Iqbal; Dr. Sandeep Bhagat Pertinently, Lieutenant organizations. He further besides will be promoted at urged the people to make been instrumental towards Other dignitaries also ticipants. from ISM besides other of- Governor, Manoj Sinha, un- stated that multidisciplinary various social media plat- yoga a routine in their life maintaining a healthy mind highlighted the impor- Additional Deputy Com- ficers were present on the veiled Yoga videos in Dogri discussions and webinars in forms and website of the Di- for staying fit and main- and soul since time immemo- tance of Yoga. missioner Jammu, Satish occasion. rial and it is the traditional and Kashmiri languages collaboration with other line rectorate of AYUSH, J&K. Daily Jammu Rising 4 NEWS Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Advisor Baseer Khan reviews functioning Principal Secretary YSS urges participants to be of Tourism Development Authorities ambassadors of the department in propagating “Be JAMMU RISING JAMMU, JUNE 21 Advisor to Lieutenant with Yoga, Be at Home” message Governor, Baseer Ahmad JAMMU RISING Khan today chaired a meet- JAMMU, JUNE 21 ing to review functioning of The Department of all the Tourism Develop- Youth Services and Sports ment Authorities in Jammu (YSS) celebrated 7th Inter- and Kashmir. national Day of Yoga with The meeting was at- great fervor and enthusi- tended by Secretary asm in Botanical Garden at Tourism Sarmad Hafeez, sector has been designated tions and take strict cog- Administrative department the foot hills of Zabarwan Director Tourism Depart- as a priority sector for Covid nizance of any violation tak- within ten days. that provided an ideal am- ment Kashmir Dr G. N. Itoo, vaccination and was in- ing place in their areas of ju- Advisor took a brief from bience to the event. Managing Director JKTDC formed by the Secretary risdiction. each CEO about the facili- The serene atmosphere Nisar Ahmad Wani, CEOs Tourism that 85 percent of The Advisor directed the ties available at the tourist pervaded every being there of all Tourism Development people associated with the CEO’s that they should spots and discussed in de- and the quietude allowed Authorities and General travel trade have been vac- maintain inventories of their tail the works plans, status the participants to synchro- Manager Cable Car Corpo- cinated. Emphasising that infrastructure and come up of Master plans, Status of nize their body, mind and pants about the essence of and District Officer, Srina- and spiritual wellbeing. He ration. Officers from there is no dearth of vac- with a concept plan delineat- STPs, Tourist grievance re- soul. Although yoga is itself Yogic exercises and there- gar, Balbir Singh also par- also emphasized upon Jammu attended the meet- cines, Advisor asked the offi- ing each and every parame- dress mechanism, wayside a COVID compliant activity after held a 45 minute prac- ticipated in the Yoga ses- them to further motivate ing through video confer- cers to ensure that 100 per- ter determining the short- amenities and new initia- yet a minimum participa- tice session with demon- sion. and involve their family encing. cent of the people associated comings so that a road map is tives taken for improving tion of students, officers stration of different Yoga The yoga asanas were members in yoga to fulfill During the meeting, the with the trade should be formalized and adopted to tourist service. He stressed and officials was allowed asanas. The message “Be demonstrated by the profi- the dream of making India Advisor passed on direc- vaccinated for maximum improve upon all the aspects on the quality infrastruc- on physical mode in the with Yoga, Be at Home” cient Yoga Instructor of the Fit.Most of the pro- tions to the CEOs for im- security. He also said that it for betterment of the tourist ture and future plans of event. was disseminated among department, Mohammad grammes were conducted provement of services in is heartening to see people resorts and to enhance the each development author- Preceding to the Interna- the masses through differ- Tahir. online in about 285 blocks their respective areas for the are following Covid appro- tourist experiences. ity. tional Day of Yoga, the De- ent social media platforms Principal Secretary urged and district headquarters better experience of priate behaviour and have Emphasising upon the The Advisor also asked partment of Youth Services besides hoardings and ban- upon the participants to be of Jammu and Kashmir; tourists. He said that CEOs started going to tourist spots concept paper he directed the CEOs to focus on adven- & Sports started organizing ners. the ambassadors of the de- cutting across all the age need to be self driven and but we must not lower our the CEOs from both the di- ture tourism and keep ad- practice sessions a week Principal Secretary partment in carrying for- groups, thousands of citi- take initiatives for improv- guard under any circum- visions to submit it within a venture equipments avail- before to make 7th Interna- Youth Services & Sports, ward the message “Be with zens, students, officers and ing services, besides explor- stances regarding Covid pro- week encompassing all the able at the tourist locations tional Day of Yoga a memo- Alok Kumar, accompanied Yoga, Be at Home” and officials participated in the ing new tourist destinations. tocols and officers should re- details like infrastructure, for purpose of hiring to the rable event. by Joint Director YS&S, make Yoga a daily routine celebrations through both He also directed them to main proactive in ensuring tourism potential, short and tourists interested in ad- The Yoga Instructors ini- Kashmir, Bashir Ahmad for their physical, mental virtual and physical mode. display the relevant infor- that Covid measures are long term plans, accommo- venture tourism. tially briefed the partici- mation like contact num- taken meticulously. dation, connectivity, sani- The Advisor also directed bers of the officers. Also, The Advisor said that the tation among other things the officers to strictly adhere complaint boxes should be idea of conceiving Develop- of their respective Authori- to the given timelines and installed at the designated ment Authorities was to ties. He said that this would complete their respective 7th International Yoga Day locations at all the tourist have systematic develop- give us an idea about the projects within the stipu- destinations. He said that ment of tourist locations and whole tourism sector in all lated time. He asked the au- the public utilities at the exploration of new destina- respects and we will be in a thorities to work in a coor- tourist spots should be in tions. He said that the CEOs better position to evaluate dinated manner and working order, neat and of the Development Author- the situation and prepare expedite the works of the celebrations held across Valley clean and proper mecha- ities are the custodians of our way forward. He di- ongoing projects under JAMMU RISING Bandipora police and stu- nism should be in place for their respective master plans rected both the Directors of PMDP and other centrally JAMMU,JUNE 21 dents of several educational garbage disposal and and they should remain vigi- Tourism Kashmir as well as sponsored projects so that 7th International Yoga institutes participated in the sewage treatment. lant in all respects. He di- Jammu to compile the in- they are completed within Day celebrations were held event while several other offi- He said that the Tourism rected them to report viola- formation and send it to the the given timelines. across the UTof J&K. The cers performed yoga at event, orgnanized by Sports home amid COVID19 pan- Council at TRC received well demic protocols and con- YS&S celebrates 7th Intl. Day of response by the public. Ow- nected through video con- ing to Covid-19 SOPs, the ferencing as as per the number of participants was Common Yoga Protocol is- restricted and all the neces- sued by the Ministry of Yoga at Khel Gaon Nagrota sary steps were taken to ad- AYUSH, Government of In- her to the Government dia. JAMMU RISING guidelines. BARAMULLA: To mark JAMMU, JUNE 21 Junaid Azim Matoo, the celebration of Interna- Mayor, SMC was the chief tional Yoga Day 2021 being In connection with the guest at one of the events observed every year on 21st celebration of 7th Interna- held at TRC of June, a special yoga event tional Day of Yoga, Depart- Football/Cricket ground collaboration with Depart- ers initially briefed about was today organized here at ment of Youth Services and Srinagar. ment of Youth Services and the essence of Yogic exer- Government Boys Higher Ms Nuzhat Gull, Secretary Sports and AYUSH and cises on the health of indi- Secondary School Bara- Sports (YS&S) today organ- J&K Sports Council ex- NYK today organized a viduals. mulla in which students ised an impressive function pressed her gratitude to the function in connection with The event was inaugu- from several educational in- in this regard at Khel Gaon entire administration, Dig- celebration of 7th Interna- rated by DC Shopian in stitutions, among other con- Nagrota here. nitaries, Officers, officials tional Day of Yoga with the presence of Assistant Com- cerned stakeholders, partic- Advisor to Lieutenant and media fraternity for theme"Be with Yoga,Be at missioner, Revenue, District ipated with overwhelming Governor, Farooq Khan was turning to the venues early Home" Information Officer zeal and enthusiasm. This year’s theme is ‘Be with the chief guest on the occa- morning and making this The function was joined Shopian, District AYUSH event a grand success. by the Chairperson DDC Officer, District Youth Yoga, Be at Home’. sion while as Director Gen- Meanwhile, the health de- Syed Abdul Bari Andrabi, Sports Officer and other Event was organised by eral, Youth Services & partment, Srinagar also or- Deputy Commissioner Pul- concerned. Department of Youth Ser- Sports, Dr. Saleem-ur- ganized similar event here wama ,Baseer ul Choudary Meanwhile the Self Help vices and Sports Baramulla Rehman was also present at with the theme "BE WITH ,all District officers and em- Groups registered under in which Deputy Commis- the event. YOGA, BE AT HOME. ployees of various depart- National Rural Livelihood sioner Baramulla Bhupinder Addressing the partici- The session was organized ments including NYK who Mission also celebrated Kumar presided over as the as per the guidelines of Min- performed Yoga Asnas fol- Yoga day at all blocks of the chief guest. pants, Advisor Khan said istry of AYUSH Govt of In- lowing all the SOP's . district. SSP Baramulla Rayees that this Yoga Day remains dia and the COVID 19 KUPWARA: Interna- KULGAM: International Ahmad Bhat, District Youth remarkable throughout the SOP's. The event was con- tional Yoga Day was cele- Day of Yoga 2021 with a Services and Sports Officer, Globe and India is known our daily routine so that we YSS, Assistant Director YSS, the programme. All the par- ducted by Dr Asif Kundan- brated across district Kup- theme, "Be with Yoga Be at Principal GHSS, district and world over as Yog Guru. can stay healthy and fit. DYSSO Jammu and other ticipants followed required gar, Dr Rehana (Yoga ther- wara with zeal and Home" celebrated at Kul- sectoral officers among The Advisor said that we District Youth Officer, officials of the department SOP’s and Covid guidelines apist) and Dr Ruhail John. enthusiasm. Apart from gam today. other concerned functionar- ies participated in the event. all should do Yoga not only Jammu, Sukhdev Raj besides teachers and stu- while performing various It was telecasted live participation of school chil- The Yoga sessions were through Zoom Meeting dren in 24 blocks of the dis- organized by District Ad- GANDERBAL: Depart- on Yoga day but include it in Sharma, Deputy Director dents also participated in Yoga exercises. where in more than 100 par- trict, people from different ministration Kulgam in col- ment of Youth Services & ticipants joined the session. walks of life including laboration with AYUSH and Sports and Department of Assistant District Medical women, adults and youth, Youth Services and Sports ISM&H (AYUSH) Gander- DC inspects implementation of Covid Officer Srinagar Dr Ruksana participated in various yoga Department. bal today jointly organized Jabeen presented vote of events held in the district. Similar Yoga session held District level 7th Interna- thanks .She appreciated all The theme of this year’s In- in premises of mini-secre- tional Day of Yoga in the the participants including ternational Yoga Day is ‘Be tariat Kulgam today. lawns of Mini Secretariat safety protocols in Ramban Town medical officers of Srinagar with Yoga, be at Home’. The Deputy Commis- Ganderbal in which officials district The main official event sioner Kulgam Dr. Bilal of district administration JAMMU RISING MV Act rules and orders is- ANANTNAG:- The de- which was organized by De- Mohi-Ud-Din-Bhat also participants. sued by the DDMA. He JAMMU,JUNE 21 partment of Youth Services partment of AYUSH Kup- participated in Yoga session Additional District Devel- asked the transport unions Deputy Commissioner, and Sports in collaboration wara and District Youth Ser- and performed various yog opment Commissioner Gan- to implement all orders and Ramban, Mussarat Islam with Nehru Yuva Kendra vices & Sports department Asanes. derbal, Muzafar Ahmed was preventative measures is- visited several location in (NYK) Anantnag organised Kupwara was held at Boys The session was also at- the chief Guest on the occa- sued by the Authorities town Ramban to inspect the main event at sports sta- Higher Secondary School tended by staff of AYUSH sion along with Additional from time-to-time to con- implementation of Covid-19 dium Anantnag where stu- Kupwara. Department, Physical Deputy Commissioner, Fa- safety protocols and adher- tain the spread of deadly dents, volunteers and offi- On the occasion, Assistant teachers and other staff of rooq Ahmad Baba. ence of SoPs, here today. coronavirus. cials participated amid strict District Medical Officer Youth services sports De- District Youth Services & ARTO, Shafqat Majid and Meanwhile, the enforce- observance of Covid SOPs. (ADMO) Kupwara Dr. Fa- partment besides students Sports Officer Shafkat Iqbal, other concerned officers ac- ment teams also realized Additional Deputy Com- rooq Iqbal and District and employees participated District Nodal officer companied him. fines from people for vio- missioner, Ghulam Hassan Youth Services & Sports in this Yoga Session. ISM&H Mushtaq Ahmad, During the inspection, the The DC visited the Bus of authorized seating capac- lating orders like roaming Sheikh presided over the (DYS&S) Officer, Jinterder BANDIPORA: Deputy activity Incharge DYSSO DC reviewed the implemen- stand and adjoining market ity, besides observance of without face masks and not event as Chief Guest and ad- Singh was present. Commissioner Bandipora Ganderbal, Mohammad tation of orders issued by and interacted with traders the Covid protocols in busi- maintaining social distance. ministered oath/pledge to The International Yoga Dr Owais Ahmad led the cel- Maqbool & other staff mem- the District Disaster Man- and transporters. He asked ness establishments. They impressed upon peo- the participants. Day was also celebrated at ebrations of the Interna- bers were present on the oc- agement Authority, Ram- them to adhere to all guide- The DC directed the ple to wear masks, wash The event was also at- TRC Kupwara and Dak Ban- tional Yoga Day by practic- casion. ban for passenger vehicles, lines issued by the Admin- ARTO to take strict action hands, maintain social dis- tended by District Youth glow Kupwara in which peo- ing yoga at SK Stadium BUDGAM: District Youth shops and other business istration including plying of against transporters for tance and take vaccine Services & Sports Officer, ple from different walks of Bandipora on Monday Services & Sports Office establishments. passenger vehicles at 50% overcharging, violating of doses. Mushtaq Ahmad, District life participated with zeal morning. Budgam Organized an event Youth Coordinator, Khalil and enthusiasm. A simple yet impressive on the occasion of 7th Inter- Ahmad Mir, Zonal Physical SHOPIAN: - Youth Ser- programme was organized national Yoga Day at Sports Education Officer Bashir vices & Sports Department which was attended by Joint Stadium Budgam, which Power shutdown Ahmad, students from var- Shopian in collaboration Director Planning Imtiyaz witnessed participation of huge number of Students. JAMMU RISING power supply to Chack Desa, Manke shall remain affected on June 22 and ious educational institu- with Indian Systems of Ahmad, District Nodal Offi- On the occasion, different JAMMU,JUNE 21 Talab, Durga Nagar and Shiv Nagar 23 from 6 am to 10 am.Likewise, the tions, volunteers and field Medicine, AYUSH today cer ISM, Dr Reyaz Ahmad, expert Yoga teachers ini- Superintending Engineer (Distrib- shall remain affected on June 23 from power supply to Jarai Chowk, Foot functionaries of the con- Organized 7th International DySP Headquarters Dr Mo- tially briefed about the ution) JPDCL O&M Circle, Kathua has 6 am to 10 am.Similarly, the power Bridge, Ward No. 10, 11, PHE and Old cerned departments. Yoga Day at Bohrihallan hammad Idrees, DySP DAR PULWAMA :-District Ad- Shopian. On the occasion, Ishfaq Alam, officers of essence of Yogic exercises informed that for execution of works supply to Jarai Chowk, Foot Bridge, Bus Stand shall remain affected on ministration Pulwama in different expert Yoga teach- Youth Service and Sports , for the health of individuals. under RA-PDRP Part-B Scheme, the Ward No. 10, 11 and Old Bus Stand June 24 from 6 am to 10 am. 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 International Yoga Day celebrated across Jammu Division JAMMU RISING day(2021)” on the theme “Yoga at participants by following proper ited gathering and adherence to JAMMU,JUNE 21 Home and Yoga With Family”. Social Distancing and wearing Covid appropriate behavior were International Yoga Day-2021 was Nikhil Sharma from Nikhil Yoga Face Masks. Yoga trainers from organized to mark the celebration celebrated today across Jammu Di- Centre, Reasi and Jyoti Chandok AYUSH demonstrated various of 7th International Day of Yoga. vision by holding virtual and actual from Shri Ram Ashram Public Yoga Asanas as per the Common In this series, live yoga sessions yoga sessions, webinars and other School, Amritsar were the Yoga ex- Yoga Protocol. Dr Rajan Sharma were organized by the AYUSH activities. perts and Advocate Raj Kumar demonstrated and elaborated the Medical Officers in the premises Jammu and Kashmir Sports acted as a moderator in this online Yoga Asanas along with Dr Kavita of Govt. Ayurvedic Hospital, Council celebrated 7th Interna- program. Thakur under the supervision of Ranbireshwar Temple complex tional yoga Day at green field Rekha Kapoor Nischal, Secre- Dr Rajeev Sharma, ADMO Ra- and another session was organ- Gandhi Nagar in collaboration with tary, District Legal Services Author- jouri. The National Youth Volun- ized in collaboration with 166 Bat- AYUSH. ity, Reasi highlighted the impor- teers of Nehru Yuva Kendra, Ra- talion CRPF, Sidhra. Mayor Jammu Municipal Corpo- tance of Yoga in the present time of jouri were present in large Nehru Yuva Kendra Jammu cel- ration, Chander Mohan Gupta, was Covid-19 Pandemic. The Yoga ex- strength along with the Field staff ebrated 7th International day of the chief Guest, while Deputy perts talked about the benefits of of DYSSO Rajouri. Yoga with great zeal and gaiety in Mayor, Purnima Sharma was the Yoga in daily life and taught the The Deputy Commissioner Ra- all 20 blocks of district Jammu guest of honour. participants about different Yoga jouri, while addressing the gath- and 7 blocks of District Samba. Over 20 students participated in Asanas. ering appreciated the joint efforts Over 14300 persons participated the event organized by the J&K At Udhampur: To commemorate of Concerned participating De- in the week-long massive cam- Sports Council. The Participants the 7th International Yoga Day, a partments and said that Yoga is paign to mobilize and motivate were informed about the benefits of yoga camp was organized by Dis- not a One Day Event. youth and community to actively yoga. trict Administration Udhampur In At Poonch: The seventh Inter- participate in International Yoga. Mayor JMC said that Yoga is not collaboration with District Sports national Day of Yoga was cele- The Main function of 7th Inter- merely a physical exercise. Yoga Council Jammu and Kashmir and NGOs celebrated 7th International A number of Students, Morning brated with enthusiasm and zeal national Yoga Day was organized works on all aspects of a person, in- Indian systems of Medicine depart- Day of Yoga 2021 by hosting virtual Walkers and Senior Citizens of in District Poonch. The main func- at Gurha Slathia Stadium in col- cluding physical, mental, financial ment (ISM) on the theme ‘Yoga for and off line Yoga Sessions at Dis- Samba town participated in the tion was organized at District laboration with Guidance and motion, psychic, and spiritual. well being.’ trict headquarter and all block main function at Veer Bhoomi park Sports Stadium, where Deputy Counselling Cell for youth devel- The participants performed Yoga Deputy Commissioner, Indu headquarters by following all SOPs. and performed various Asanas by Commissioner, Inder Jeet and opment in which more than 100 asanas under the guidance of a Yoga Kanwal Chib was the chief guest, Department of ISM/AYUSH un- adhering to Covid protocol. The other functionaries of the District persons from different walks of instructor. The yogic drill included while Additional District Develop- der the supervision of District yoga demonstrations were given by Administration and civil society life participated amid adherence yogic jogging, several forms of ment Commissioner, Kanta Devi Nodal Officer AYUSH Dr Tariq trained staff. members took part in Yoga ses- of all the SOPs and guidelines of pranayama, tadasana, vriksasana, was guest of honour. Hussain organised yoga session in The functions were organized un- sion by following covid safety pro- covid19. padahastasana, ardha chakrasana In her address, the DC said that the premises of DC office Kishtwar der the supervision of District tocols. Educational Institutions in Ra- and many more. Medicine kits dis- yoga is an invaluable gift of India to in which 21 participants performed Youth Services and sports officer Speaking on the occasion, the jouri celebrated 7th International tributed among students and par- the world. “It brings harmony in all different Asanas as per the Com- Samba Kiran Jyoti along with field Deputy Commissioner urged the Yoga Day in all the 15 Educational ticipated. walks of life and helps in disease mon Yogic Protocol under the guid- staff members. people to embrace yoga by making Zones of district Rajouri. On the occasion, Purnima prevention, health promotion and ance of Yogi Anil Thakur. At Rajouri: The 7th Interna- it part of daily routine, asserting As per the reports from different Sharma told students about the im- management of stress and anxiety Besides, a felicitation programme tional Day of Yoga was celebrated that the focus must be wellness as zones 27133 students and 3214 portance and need of practicing besides helping to prevent many for the ISM Doctors and paramed- at PWD Dak Bungalow, Rajouri well as protection from illness es- staff members took part in the Yoga to stay fit and healthy. lifestyle related disorders.” ical staff who played an important with full Zeal and Fervour by fol- pecially in the current scenario of Yoga Activities online as well as Divisional Sports Officer, Ashok The DC also appreciated the ef- role in the management and miti- lowing Covid Appropriate Behav- Covid19 Pandemic. off line under the supervision of Singh; Manager Sports Council, SP forts of ISM department Udhampur gation of the pandemic during the iours. Directorate of Indian Systems Yoga expert instructors. Singh; Satish Gupta; Medical rep- for organizing Yoga sessions since 2nd surge was also held on the oc- The program was jointly organ- of Medicine (AYUSH) J&K, under In Zone Thanamandi Yoga Day resentatives from Ayurvedic Hos- 17th May 2021 for Covid-19 patients casion. ised by the Ministry of AYUSH, the guidance of Director Indian was celebrated in the premises of pital Jammu; coaches and staff and providing them immunity Furthermore the students who Nehru Yuva Kendra Rajouri, Min- Systems of Medicine AYUSH J&K, Government Girls Higher second- were presents on the occasion. booster, immune modulator and took part in the online yoga compe- istry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mohan Singh organized vari- ary School by observing all the At Ramban: Like other parts of Ayush medicines. tition during the yoga week ahead District Youth Services and Sports ous Common Yoga Protocol pro- COVID SOPs. the world, 7th International Yoga Similarly, International Yoga Day of world Yoga day were also felici- Office Rajouri and District Infor- grams through offline and online Similarly Zonal Level Yoga Day Day was celebrated in the district was also celebrated at Sub Division tated by the chief guest. mation Centre, Rajouri. mode. All the programs were or- was also celebrated in Govern- Ramban with great enthusiasm. In Chenani, Ramnagar, Dudu and Meanwhile, the Department of Deputy Commissioner, Rajesh ganized under the supervision of ment Boys Higher Secondary view of COVID-19 pandemic, most Basantgarh of District Udhampur. Youth Services and sports Depart- Kumar Shavan and Sheema Nabi Assistant Director ISM Dr. Rakesh School Nowshera. of the people participated in virtual Meanwhile, District Legal Ser- ment Kishtwar also facilitated the Qasba, SSP Rajouri and Pawan Kumar Raina and Medical Super- Chief Education Officer, Rajouri yoga sessions which were organized vices Authority, Udhampur, in col- participation of more than seven Kumar Parihar, ADDC Rajouri intendent Govt. Ayurvedic Hospi- , Gulzar Hussain Chowdhary also by the various departments and in- laboration with Bhartiya Yog thousand (7000) people through also graced the occasion and per- tal/Divisional Nodal Officer IDY connected online and highlighted stitutions. Sansthan celebrated “Interna- virtual and offline mode. The stu- formed various Yoga Asanas. Jammu, Dr. Vandana Dogra. the importance of Yoga for living The Deputy Commissioner, Ram- tional Yoga Day” by holding an on- dents, nonstudents and senior citi- The program was attended by Many live programs with lim- a fit and healthy life. ban, Mussarat Islam also partici- line one day Workshop on “COVID zens both male and female joined pated in yoga session held in the 19 Pandemic, Mental Health and the session from blocks Bunjwah, premises of District Administrative Yoga” with utmost fervor and en- Drabshalla, Trigam, Kishtwar, Complex and Maitra Park which thusiasm. Thakrayi, Palmar, Nagseni, Padder, was organized with a limited gather- The online event was held under Mughal Maidan & Chatroo and ing by Department of Indian Sys- the guidance of Justice Ali Moham- made the event a grand success, in- tem of Medicines and Youth Ser- mad Magrey, Executive Chairman formed DYSSO Kishtwar Kharati vices and Sports respectively amid J&K legal Services Authority, M.K Lal Sharma. strict Covid protocols . Sharma Member Secretary JK- In another event, District level President, Municipal Council, SLSA, Yash Paul Bourney Chair- Centre For Women, Mahila Shakti Ramban, Sunita Sumbria, DDC man DLSA Udhampur and under Kendra celebrated International Councilor, Rakesh Thakur, Nodal the overall Supervision of Rajni Yoga Day specially meant for Officer, Dr. Sanjay Chadha, Sharma Sub Judge/ Secretary women and girl children at AWC DYSSO, Dharmveer Singh, District DLSA Udhampur, Sarkoot. YOGA coordinator, Dr. Masood The virtual Workshop was at- At Doda The Department of In- Iqbal Zargar, Yoga demonstrators tended by Judicial officers, J.D dian System of Medicines (AYUSH) and staff members also participated Slathia President Bar Association Doda in collaboration with District in the yoga events. Udhampur, Members of the Bar As- Administration celebrated 7th In- At District Police Lines Ramban: sociation Udhampur ,Police offi- ternational Day of Yoga amid strict To celebrate the international Yoga cers, Yoga Experts of Bhartiya Yog observance of COVID 19 SOPs at Day, a yoga session was held at the Sansthan, Dr. Suresh Gupta, Senior District Headquarter and in all sub District Police Lines Ramban amid vice president, Mohini Sharma divisions and tehsils of the District. observance of Covid protocols. Prantiya Sadasya, Demonstrators, Today's event also marked the con- The Yoga session was attended by Chazzu Ram, Upkaar Singh, S.K clusion of weeklong events related the Senior Superintendent of Po- Gandotra, Panel Lawyers, PLVs to YOGA Week celebrations. lice, PD Nitya besides other senior and students of colleges, govern- The main session was held with police officers and Jawans. ment and private schools. limited participation of 10 persons Speaking on the occasion, the SSP Earlier, the Programme was inau- in compliance of Covid protocol. said that word yoga has been de- gurated with the welcome address However, it was streamed live and rived from the Sanskrit language of DLSA Secretary(Sub judge), Ra- was attended by scores of partici- which means to unite. This implies jni Sharma. pants live. Yoga therapist Nidhi the union of mind, body and soul. At Kathua: The district adminis- Padha demonstrated Yoga Asanas. She advised all police personnel tration Kathua organized a function Similar events were held in Medical to practice yoga on a daily basis to to celebrate 7th International Yoga block Bhaderwah, Gundoh, Ghat maintain their mental and physical Day in the morning hours on the and Assar by following strict well being. theme" Yoga for wellness". COVID 19 guidelines while con- Similar programme was also held Deputy Commissioner, Rahul Ya- ducting YOGA events. in Government Degree College, dav, SSP R C Kotwal, ACR Sanjeev At Samba: District administra- Ukhral on the theme of “Yoga for Seointra , ADMO ( ISM) Dr Ajay tion Samba along with the Depart- wellbeing” in collaboration with In- Kumar Tikko and officers and staff ment of Youth services and Sports dian Science Congress Association- of ISM Ayush Kathua participated organized Yoga programme at dif- Jammu chapter under the flagship in the Yoga session. ferent locations across the district. programme “Azadi ka Amrut Mo- Hundreds of people joined the The main programme was held at hotsav”. yoga sessions through Zoom meet- Veer Bhumi Park, Samba town and At Reasi District Youth Service ing platform besides arrangements inaugurated by Deputy Commis- and Sports Reasi under the super- were also made for live broadcast sioner, Anuradha Gupta. A colourful vision of District Development on official Facebook pages of Dis- and rhythmic demonstration of dif- Commissioner, Charandeep Singh trict Administration and ISM ferent Yogic Asanas were per- celebrated 7th International Yoga Ayush Kathua. formed on the occasion. Day. Assistant Commissioner Rev- Government Polytechnic College The event saw remembrance of enue, Sanjay Badyal was the chief Kathua also organised an Online the glorified heritage including in- guest. Yoga session to mark International spirational stories & songs on Free- Around 850 yoga enthusiasts Yoga Day in which all the staff and dom fighters. participated in the Yoga session students participated. Speaking on the occasion, the held on the occasion, including on- At Kishtwar: District Administra- Deputy Commissioner said the line, by following COVID SOPs. tion Kishtwar headed by Deputy whole world is celebrating Interna- District Legal Services Authority, Commissioner, Ashok Sharma in tional Day of Yoga and accordingly Reasi under the guidance and su- collaboration with Department of everyone has made yoga as their pervision of R.N. Watal, the Chair- ISM/ AYUSH, Department of daily life routine. She further said man organized an Online Program Youth Services and Sports Kisht- that the theme of the programme at 7:45am in the morning to ob- war, Department of Education, “be with yoga, be at home” has tran- serve “7th International Yoga Mahila Shakti Kendra and other scended across the borders. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 EDITORIAL China has become a maritime Centre to Restore J&K Statehood power. It’s time India caught up rime Minister Narendra Modi Arun Prakash ble maritime/industrial capabilities. stated objective of ensuring that all major ing, and coastal trade, apart from ports, In this context, the yawning gap be- ports would be connected to the Golden cargo-handling and other capacities. will discuss restoring Jammu hile early signs of China’s tween the maritime capabilities of China Highway Quadrilateral through a net- However, a reading of the MA-2020 and Kashmir (J&K)’s statehood “maritime awakening” had and India is shown by this example. work of expressways, facilitating coun- document served to seriously under- P Wemerged with its 2004 De- China laid down its first indigenous air- try-wide goods traffic to-and-from ports. mine its credibility on two counts. when he meets mainstream political fence White Paper (DWP), most China- craft-carrier in 2015 and commissioned it It was abandoned within months, follow- Firstly, it had set extremely unrealistic parties from the region on Thursday — watchers were sceptical when Hu Jintao in 2018 — an astonishing ing the declaration of the general elec- targets; aiming to increase in just 7-8 declared at the 2012 Party Conference industrial/technological feat. Work on tion. years shipbuilding capacity by five times a significant milestone that India’s top that China aimed to become “a maritime India’s first indigenous aircraft-carrier The UPA government, which won of- and enhancing cargo throughput in In- leadership has set its eyes on after great power”. Scepticism gave way to ap- commenced in 2009 and in 2021, the fice in 2004, replaced Sagarmala with dian ports by four times. Secondly, it months of strategising by National prehension as it became clear that Hu’s ship awaits completion. The roots of this the National Maritime Development showed clear signs of confusion in the announcement was underpinned by a debility are not far to seek. India Plan (NMDP) in 2005. While the stated ministry, citing itself as “a roadmap to Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, time-bound programme for acquiring launched its first “maritime modernisa- aim of the NMDP-2005, much like that guide this ministry” in one place, while CNN-News18 has learnt from official the full gamut of maritime capabilities. tion” plan, bearing the catchy title of of Sagarmala, was to “develop India’s stating elsewhere that it was “more an Today, China has not only overtaken the “Sagarmala” in 2003, almost simultane- maritime sector”, it was actually con- agenda for consideration, rather than sources. US Navy in numbers, it is also the world’s ously with China. But its focus was limited fined to modernisation of port infra- agenda for action”. Predictably, MA- The sources, who are privy to the top ship-producing nation, with the to port development and road/rail con- structure and enhancement of rail-road 2020 failed to achieve anything of sub- developments, said J&K will be grant- largest merchant navy, coast-guard and nectivity. connectivity to these ports. To fulfil these stance before it was overtaken by the fishing fleet/maritime militia in the Politicians, however, assumed that goals, the NMDP included 276 projects next plan. ed statehood soon, as promised in the world. Sagarmala was a panacea for all of In- at an investment of Rs 1,00,339 crore. The NDA government that came to past by PM Modi and home minister The competition between China and dia’s maritime shortcomings and sold it to Progress of the plan, however, re- power in 2014 followed the earlier prac- India in the economic and military the public as such. The exclusive focus of mained tardy. Seven years after its com- tice, and having terminated MA-2020, Amit Shah, but there will be no talks spheres, no matter how asymmetric, successive governments on port develop- mencement, the Lok Sabha was informed revived the Sagarmala project. Like all on restoring the region’s special status. makes it inevitable that the two will re- ment has led to gross neglect of other that only 82 of the 276 projects had been its predecessors, Sagarmala-2015 also On August 5, 2019, the central govern- main rivals in the Asian strategic space. critical components of India’s maritime completed, while 30 had been dropped focusses on modernising ports and en- Having weathered the Covid-19 pan- capability. These include merchant ship- and 66 were still in the planning stage. hancing connectivity. This version of ment withdrew J&K’s special status demic with limited economic impact, ping, shipbuilding, ship repair, seabed In 2011, the UPA government decided to Sagarmala held out greater hope because under the Article 370 and bifurcated China has reaffirmed its revanchist exploration and fisheries etc; all of which abandon the NMDP-2005 and replaced it it had a structured, progress-monitoring agenda via its refusal to resume the status have implications for India’s maritime with a new 10-year plan titled Maritime framework. However, data from the Min- the erstwhile state into two Union quo ante in Eastern Ladakh. An econom- security as well as its “blue economy”. It is Agenda 2010-2020 (MA-2020). While istry of Shipping’s Sagarmala Project Territories — J&K with a legislative ically strong, expansionist, and militaris- instructive to follow the trajectory of the Sagarmala-2003 and NMDP-2005 Tracker, updated until September 2019, tic China will use the Maritime Silk Sagarmala because it is illustrative of In- were focused mainly on port moderni- shows a project completion rate no better assembly and Ladakh without one. Route initiative to expand its sphere of dia’s “sea blindness” as well as political sation and enhancing rail-road connec- than past trends. Tellingly, while the The historic move led to the imposi- influence and ensure dominance in the myopia and bureaucratic ineptitude. tivity, MA-2020, ostensibly, had a much plan aimed to create 40 lakh direct jobs tion of restrictions on several political Indo-Pacific. The PLA Navy’s crucial role Sagarmala, in its first avatar, was an- broader scope. It envisaged an outlay of and 60 lakh indirect jobs, in 2019, the in this endeavour, clearly spelt out in nounced in August 2003 by the Vaj- Rs 5 lakh crore to achieve quantum government admitted that only 10,000 leaders and activists in the Kashmir China’s 2019 DWP, relies on its formida- payee-led NDA government with the jumps in shipping tonnage, shipbuild- jobs had been created. Valley. Gradually, authorities lifted the curbs and released politicians under detention. The June 24 meeting in this backdrop How yoga helps both the mind and body stay healthy is significant, as it is being viewed as Sri M eventually for those who are pranayama at the age of 10 and I the body and simple medita- ernment came to power. The ready to go all the way, recog- have stayed healthy, physically tion to tackle fear and depres- stupendous efforts made by the beginning of direct talks between iven that June 21 is the nise the divine element within and mentally fit in over seven sion. These were the key fac- Prime Minister Modi, who the Valley’s leadership and the Centre International Day of the core of one’s consciousness. decades of my journey of life. tors. himself is a regular practi- at this scale. GYoga, as declared by This is the state called This brings us to the present Today, yoga is an interna- tioner of yoga, in boosting the the United Nations General As- “samadhi”. phase of the Covid-19 pandemic, tional buzzword. From Tim- awareness of the ancient sci- Representatives of regional power- sembly, it would be in order to Now, reserving the state of which we are still passing buktu to Hollywood, yoga is ence of yoga has made it popu- houses such as the Peoples Democratic take a look at the science of samadhi for those rare ones who through, though, there are clear practised with enthusiasm. lar among the masses. yoga. wish to spiritually evolve, I signs that the wave is slowly and Thanks to Prime Minister The interest in yoga has Party (PDP) and the National Yoga is one of the treasures would like to draw your atten- surely curving downwards. Narendra Modi on whose pro- grown in leaps and bounds. It Conference (NC), as well as those from that has been given to the world tion to the fact that even for From the time the pandemic posal the United Nations in has become a global trend. And by this ancient land called those who are not interested in began, I have used internet 2015 declared June 21, which I am sure seeing the positive the Centre’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Bharat — India. the spiritual and metaphysical, channels, reached out to hun- marks the summer solstice (the results of yogic practice, its Party (BJP) and the Congress, among As early as the Upanishadic yoga has much to offer in terms dreds of people and taught the longest day of the year in the popularity will grow further. times — at least a thousand of good physical health and science of yoga, especially northern hemisphere), the In- Thanks once again to Naren- others, have been invited for the talks years ago — the science of yoga mental health. pranayama or the right way of ternational Yoga Day and made dra Modi for his exemplary ef- in Delhi. was taught and practised by the A few years ago, the WHO de- breathing and yogic techniques the world realise and experi- fort in promoting yoga which ac- sages. fined mind health and mental to boost one’s immunity and ence the prowess of the ancient tually is promoting health and In the meeting, the PM will discuss a Defined as the science of well-being as an integral part of prevent infection. I can vouch Indian science of holistic well- well-being, a fundamental right blueprint to begin the political process bringing together the human sound health in human beings — for the fact that those who did being. of every citizen. and divine from the Sanskrit an idea which the yogis have be- get infected and practised yoga The interest in yoga in India Enjoy good health and happi- in the Valley. According to the sources word yuj, essentially, yoga is the lieved in for thousands of years. certainly managed their condi- and across the world has grown ness on this International Day of CNN-News18 spoke to, the govern- training of the body and mind to Personally, I started the prac- tion better than those who did- in Himalayan proportions Yoga. ment is considering announcing state- stay healthy and tranquil and, tice of yoga asanas and n’t. Asanas and pranayama for since the Narendra Modi gov- hood for J&K, but the move might have to wait till a delimitation com- mission set up early last year submits How green are India’s agri-exports? its report. They said there will be no change in Ladakh’s status for now. Ashok Gulati , Ritika are heavily subsidised take of about 2,000 litres. during the seven years of Kalyan Yojana are leaking The developments come after months Juneja through cheap/free power In 2020-21, India exported the Modi government, agri- out and swelling rice ex- gri-exports for irrigation as well as fer- 7.5 million tonnes of sugar, exports have remained ports. of strategising by NSA Doval, who touched $41.8 bil- tilisers, especially urea. implying that at least 15 bil- lower than the level reached It is high time that policy- spearheaded the process and even A lion in FY 2020-21, Moreover, the export sub- lion cubic metres of water in FY2013-14 ($43.3 billion makers revisit the entire talked to separatists in the Valley in registering a growth of 18 sidy given by the govern- was exported through sugar (see Figure 2). That was gamut of rice and sugar sys- order to bring everyone on board. per cent over the previous ment to clear excessive do- alone. Another water guz- when the highest agri-trade tems from their MSP/FRP year. This has brought some mestic stocks of sugar has zler, rice, needs around surplus (exports minus im- to their production in an en- Though there have been local polls in cheer within government led many other sugar-ex- 3,000 to 5,000 litres of wa- ports) was generated ($27.8 vironmentally sustainable J&K after the Article 370 move, a for- circles and helped improve porting countries like Aus- ter for irrigating a kg, de- billion). That was also when manner. We must ensure ward step in restoring its statehood — domestic farm prices some- tralia, Brazil and Thailand pending upon topography. Indian agriculture was most that we produce more from as demanded by the Valley’s leader- what. However, even these to register a case against In- Taking an average of about globally integrated, with every drop of water. Also, at ship — will be watershed. exports fall much short of dia at the WTO, which India 4,000 litres of water per kg agri-trade (exports plus im- least in the case of rice, pro- the target of $60 billion that may find difficult to defend. of rice, and assuming that ports) touching 20 per cent curement will have to be The government sources said the PM the Narendra Modi govern- In the case of common rice, half of this gets recycled of the agri-GDP. It has slid limited to the needs of PDS, will also assure the parties that elec- ment set out to achieve by our earlier research shows back to groundwater, ex- to 13.5 per cent by FY2020- and within PDS, it is high tions in the region — pending since 2022. From a strategic point that power and fertiliser porting 17.7 million tonnes 21, indicating India is be- time to introduce the option 2018 — will be conducted soon. All of view, therefore, one must subsidies account for about of rice means that India has coming less globally com- of direct cash transfers. All ask whether this growth rate 15 per cent of its value in virtually exported 35.4 bil- petitive in exports and more these will go a long way to regional parties will participate in the can be sustained over a states like Punjab and lion cubic metres of water protectionist in imports, promote better diversifica- election process, which is expected longer period, and the im- Haryana. If these subsidies just through rice. Also, rice presumably in the name of tion of our agri-systems and after an ongoing delimitation exercise, plications it has for Indian are withdrawn or ratio- cultivation contributes to Atmanirbhar Bharat. It is better use of our scarce wa- they added. agriculture. To answer this nalised through direct in- more than 18 per cent of the high time to review current ter supplies and lesser GHG question, one needs to look come transfers to farmers, GHG emission generated agri-trade policies and ac- emissions. We could save on The delimitation commission seeks to at the composition of agri- rice will not be as preferred a from agriculture. companying tariff struc- the unproductive use of fi- redraw the electoral map of J&K by exports. crop with farmers as it is to- If we must continue with tures. A longer-term strat- nancial resources locked up creating more constituencies — a long- Amongst the various agri- day. rice exports of this magni- egy must also aim at in burgeoning grains stocks pending demand of parties in Jammu, commodity exports, rice The biggest concern with tude, the crop has to be conserving scarce resources with the FCI. These savings where the BJP is strong. The NC and ranks first with 17.7 million surging rice and sugar ex- farmed in a water-efficient of water and energy, and re- can be used for doubling in- tonnes valued at $8.8 bil- ports from India is on the manner and with a lower ducing the carbon footprint. vestments in agri R&D to the PDP are opposed to the delimita- lion, roughly 21 per cent of sustainability front. Policy- GHG (methane) footprint. Closer evaluation of non- improve productivity on a tion exercise. the total value of agri-ex- makers need to give serious Farming practices such as basmati exports exposes an- sustainable basis and im- Even after delimitation, there will not ports. It is followed by ma- thought to such concerns alternate wetting drying other interesting fact: These prove farming practices for be any major changes in the basic rine products ($6 billion), while chalking out a sus- (AWD), direct-seeded rice exports are actually sourced minimising carbon emis- spices ($4 billion), bovine tainable strategy for agri- (DSR) and micro-irrigation not only below-MSP but sions. An export-led strat- geography of J&K, the sources said. (buffalo) meat ($3.2 billion) exports. India is a water- will have to be taken up on a also below the average do- egy also needs to minimise The sources indicated that all parties and sugar ($2.8 billion (see stressed country with per war footing. Farmers may mestic mandi prices prevail- logistics costs by investing were likely to accept the government’s Figure 1). Environmental capita water availability of be incentivised and re- ing in the country after one in better infrastructure and proposal — and recommendations of sustainability concerns 1,544 cubic metres in 2011, warded to save water, adjusts for freight from logistics. Only then one can about rice and sugar, how- down from 5,178 cubic me- switch from paddy and mandi to port and loading ensure sharing the returns the delimitation commission — since ever, warrant a re-examina- tres in 1951. This is likely to sugar to other less water charges at the port. How of these investments with they “are convinced that they have to tion of the country’s export go down further to 1,140 cu- guzzler crops, and reduce does that happen? One pos- farmers to give them a bet- play role in the progress and develop- basket. bic metres by 2050. It is the carbon footprint. sibility is that a substantial ter deal in terms of higher ment of Kashmir.” Rice and sugar are well- well known that a kg of At a broader level of agri- part of supplies through the and more stable incomes. known water guzzlers. They sugar has a virtual water in- trade, it may be noted that PDS and the PM Garib 7 Daily Jammu Rising SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 World Test Championship final: Rain Rani Rampal to lead Indian women’s washes out first session of Day 4 hockey team in Tokyo Games BENGALURU, JUNE 21: India NEW DELHI, JUNE captain Sunil Chhetri has extended 21: India on Monday his contract with Bengaluru FC for named striker Rani Ram- another two years and will be with pal as skipper and Deep the Indian Super League side till Grace Ekka and Savita as 2023. two vice-captains of the The new deal will enable Chhetri, national women’s hockey who joined ‘the Blues’ in 2013, to ex- team for the upcoming tend his stay with the club into the Tokyo Olympics to be 10th season. held from July 23 to Au- Chhetri has made 203 appear- gust 8. ances for the club, scoring 101 goals India had last week an- in eight seasons. The 36-year-old nounced a 16-member has led the club since its inception team for the Tokyo Games in 2013 and has topped the goal- but refrained from nam- scoring charts in each of his eight ing the captain although it seasons with the Blues. was more or less certain “I’m really happy to have signed great moments with them,” said the Padma Shri, India’s fourth highest that Rani would lead the on for two more years at Bengaluru talismanic skipper. civilian honour. side. FC. The city is home now, and the Chhetri, a six-time AIFF Player of Chhetri has played 118 matches sults over the last few ship. this added responsibility “It is a huge honour to people at this club are like family to the Year, led the Blues to their first I- for India with 74 international goals years, including winning “I congratulate Rani on and have guided many lead the Indian team at me. It feels like just yesterday that I League title in 2013, and has since to his names, the third highest the Asia Cup in 2017, a sil- being named captain of youngsters in the core the Olympic Games. In signed for the first time here, and I won five more trophies with the among active players. ver medal at the Asian the Indian women’s group.” Justifying the these past years my role have to say the journey has been club, including the Federation Cup Ali Mabkhout (76 goals) of United Games in 2018, silver at hockey team for the logic behind having two as a captain was made nothing short of special,” Chhetri (2015, 2017), Indian Super League Arab Emirates has taken the second the 2018 Asian Champi- Olympic Games,” chief vice-captains, the easy with teammates who said. (2018-19) and Super Cup (2018). spot from Chhetri during the World ons Trophy as well as win- coach Sjoerd Marijne Spaniard said, “Having have shared the responsi- “I love this club, the supporters In addition to several other indi- Cup Qualifiers in Qatar earlier this ning the FIH Series Final said.“I also congratulate two vice-captains will also bilities as senior players,” and the city, all three of which I have vidual awards, Chhetri was named month. in 2019. Deep Grace Ekka and strengthen the core lead- Rani said in a statement a strong bond with, and I’m looking the Asian Football Confederation’s Bengaluru FC will face Eagles FC India also reached the Savita. All these three ership group for the fu- issued by Hockey India. forward to being part of many more Asian Icon in 2018 and the follow- of Maldives in a 2021 AFC Cup Play- quarterfinals of the 2018 players have been part of ture. Their experience ing year, he was conferred the off stage clash in August. Under Rani’s captaincy, FIH Women’s World Cup the leadership group for a and role will be of impor- the Indian team has in London for the first long time and have tance as we aim to achieve Up to 10,000 fans allowed at Tokyo achieved significant re- time under Rani’s leader- proven their abilities with good results in Tokyo.” Copa America: Venezuela hold 2020 venues, despite warnings Ecuador; Peru defeat Colombia TOKYO, JUNE 21: Up to 10,000 domestic spectators will be NEW DELHI, JUNE 21: from two games. Colombia allowed in Tokyo 2020 venues, Ronald Hernandez scored his remains at the second spot Olympics organisers said on Mon- first international goal in stop- with four points from three day, a decision that cuts against the page time to give Venezuela a games. recommendation of medical experts dramatic 2-2 draw against In the first half, Peru took who said holding the event without Ecuador in their Copa America the lead in the 17th minute as fans was the least risky option. clash on Sunday. Pena netted the ball into the The result means Ecuador goalpost. No more goals were The announcement ends months have one point from two scored in the first half and as a of speculation and highlights games in Group B and result, Peru went into half- Japan's determination to push on Venezuela have two points time with a 1-0 lead. with the Games and salvage the from three. Colombia got the equaliser multi-billion-dollar extravaganza With four of five teams go- in the 53rd minute as Miguel amid public opposition and deep ing through to the quarter-fi- Borja converted from the concern about a resurgence in infec- nals it promises a nail-biting penalty box and as a result, tions. finale in a group that also in- the scoreline became 1-1. The decision was widely expected sure the Games are beamed around tourism. Some 840,000 tickets cludes Brazil, Colombia and ing ahead six minutes before all three points Hernandez Colombia's Mina then after some recent comments by or- the world.Organisers are still con- have since been refunded, but the Peru. half-time when Ayrton Preci- got on the end of a 40-meter scored the goal inside his own ganisers and as the government's sidering whether to allow alcohol to caps mean another decrease, bring- Ecuador and Venezuela are ado scrambled a goal inside a pass into the box to loop a box, and eventually, Peru the only teams in South Amer- took the lead. No more goals own medical experts last week ap- be served in venues, Tokyo 2020 ing the total number down to 2.72 packed six-yard box. header past the stranded ica never to have won the were scored in the match, and peared resigned to the event going President Seiko Hashimoto said. million tickets, Muto said. Edson Castillo bulleted keeper. Copa America and although home a header after 51 min- Pena scores as Peru defeat as a result, Peru emerged tri- ahead with fans. Even as experts voiced concern, Capping the number of fans at the game in Rio did not lack umphant. Japan has largely avoided the kind Hashimoto had previously said she both the Olympics and Paralympics utes to equalise on his first in- Colombia goalmouth action the quality ternational start for Sergio Pena Peru will next take on of explosive coronavirus outbreaks was eyeing allowing up to 10,000 would reduce the expected positive of football on show did not Venezuela only for Ecuado- Sergio Pena got among the Ecuador on Thursday while fans. economic impact from the Games that have devastated other coun- suggest that might change this rian substitute Gonzalo Plata goal-scoring charts as Peru Colombia will lock horns tries, but the vaccine roll-out was Some of the country's top health by about 5% according to Nomura year. to race the length of the field defeated Colombia in the on- against Brazil on the same initially slow and the medical sys- experts on Friday said banning Research Institute's Takahide Ki- Ecuador had two-thirds of and give his side a 2-1 lead going Copa America here at day. tem pushed to the brink in some spectators would be the least risky uchi. both the possession and shots with 19 minutes remaining. Estadio Olimpico Pedro Lu- Earlier on Monday, places. option."It would be preferable to The announcement followed five- on goal but struggled to turn Enner Valencia should dovico on Monday. Venezuela and Ecuador that dominance into some- played out a 2-2 draw. The limit for the Games, sched- have no audience from the stand- way talks among Tokyo 2020 or- have cemented the victory Colombia's Yerry Mina also thing more meaningful Venezuela is at the fourth spot point of infectious disease control," ganisers, the Japanese government when he only had the keeper registered an own goal and as uled to begin on July 23, "will be set against a stuffy Venezuela. in the Group A standings with at 50% of venue capacity, up to a Haruka Sakamoto, a physician and and that of the capital, Tokyo, and to beat 12 minutes from time a result, Peru ended up win- They had not lost to but the Fenerbahce striker ning the match 2-1. With this two points while Ecuador is at maximum of 10,000 people", organ- researcher at Keio University, told the international Olympic and Par- Venezuela for six games dat- the fifth spot with just one isers said in a statement. Reuters before the decision. alympic committees. put his shot wide. win, Peru has risen to the ing back to 2011 and con- Just when it looked like third spot in Group A and the point. "I am concerned not just about Before the meeting, IOC Presi- But the cheering - for a victory or a trolled the first half before go- Ecuador would escape with side now has three points plucky underdog - will likely be the increase in the number of peo- dent Thomas Bach said the vaccina- quelled as shouting will be prohib- ple coming to watch the Olympics tion rate for athletes and officials ited. Organisers also said masks itself but also about the loosening residing in the Olympic village was would be required and spectators be of people's sense of urgency by host- now "well above 80%", exceeding England players agree 'blond bet' with Foden requested to travel directly to ven- ing the Olympics with spectators." the IOC's initial expectations. ues and go straight home. Some 65% of the public want the Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga NEW DELHI, JUNE den told TalkSport. Numbers could be further re- event postponed again or cancelled, has said he would not rule out hold- 21: England's Phil Foden "They all agreed so hope- duced after July 12, depending on a poll by broadcaster Asahi News ing the Summer Olympics without whether "quasi emergency" COVID- Network found. Nearly 70% said spectators if the capital was under said his team mates have fully, if we win it, you will 19 measures, due to expire the day they thought the Games would not a state of emergency for COVID-19. agreed to copy his dyed see everyone with the same before, are extended or due to any be held safely and securely, the poll "In the event a state of emergency blond hairstyle if they win haircut." other anti-infection measures in showed. was declared then we can't rule out the European Champi- "I think Romania did it force at the time, according to or- REVENUE SLASHED not having spectators," he told re- onship. where they all had the same ganisers. Ticket revenues are likely to be re- porters during a tour of vaccination Foden caused a stir on haircut so if we win it, I Spectators from overseas have al- duced by more than half from an sites in Tokyo on Monday. social media before the would make everyone get ready been banned. The national earlier expected 90 billion yen Last week, Suga decided to lift a tournament when he the same haircut." stadium, built for the 1964 Tokyo ($817.14 million), Tokyo 2020 CEO coronavirus state of emergency for shared a picture of him England face Czech Re- Olympics and due to host athletics Toshiro Muto told a briefing. Tokyo and eight other prefectures dyeing his short black hair, public in Tuesday's final and soccer this time, would have He said he wanted to discuss with that had suffered a resurgence. just as former England Group D match at Wemb- held 68,000 fans but now will be at a the Tokyo and national govern- The government retained less great Paul Gascoigne did ley. A draw would be sliver of that. ments on how to cover the shortfall. tough curbs for seven of the nine for Euro '96. mates to copy the hairstyle "If we win it, I told the enough to send them However, TV deals, such as that Initially organisers sold some prefectures, including Tokyo, until The 21-year-old said he if they capture their first team they had to get the through to the knockout with NBCUniversal for 17 nights of 4.48 million tickets and the govern- July 11, less than two weeks before had persuaded his team major trophy in 55 years. same haircut as me!" Fo- stages. U.S. primetime coverage, will en- ment had expected a windfall for the Games are set to open. 'Lack of match practice hurting Indian pacers in WTC final' NEW DELHI, JUNE 21: Former Kiwi pacer Simon England in a 2-1 series win at home in March. The pace trio of Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Sharma and Mo- two games against England ahead of the marquee clash. Doull feels lack of match practice in the run-up to the ongo- "But its hard to simulate match practice. You can try in hammed Shami failed to extract considerable amount of "...New Zealand went into their first Test match at Lord's ing World Test Championship final against New Zealand these intra-squad games but it just doesn't quite work and swing from the favourable Ageas Bowl conditions, unlike against England, they had the very same preparation that In- was hurting India's pace bowling attack. that's the key. It is genuinely hard to replace match practice their Kiwi counterparts. dia had coming into this Test match." Unlike New Zealand, who played two Tests against Eng- that makes you better and get you ready for those matches." Kyle Jamieson (5/31), Neil Wagner (2/40) and Trent "New Zealand were in Southampton for around 10-11 land before the WTC final, India have been devoid of match Doull made the statement in reference to Indian pacers Boult (2/47) used the seaming conditions well to bundle days, played intra-squad matches, training practices and practice ahead of the marquee clash. below-par display in New Zealand's first innings score of out India for a timid total in the rain-affected match. when they turned at Lord's they looked pretty set and ready The Virat Kohli-led side's last five-day match was against 101 for 2 in reply to India's 217 all out. Doull said New Zealand were definitely benefited by the to go." 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Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 08 Daily Jammu Rising NATIONAL Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Some 10,000 refugees fled to India, India celebrates 7th International Day of Yoga; Thailand from Myanmar: Secretary- President, Union ministers perform yoga General's Special Envoy tells UN UNITED NATIONS, armed clashes in ent challenges, Ro- JUNE 21: About 10,000 decades become zones of hingya continue under- refugees have fled from significant unrest. taking risky journeys Myanmar to India and “Nationwide clashes, across the Bay of Bengal Thailand as nationwide including in central and Andaman Sea,” Bur- clashes in the country led Myanmar and regions gener said. to "acute" new displace- bordering China, India The UN General As- ments of hundreds of and Thailand, have led sembly adopted the thousands of civilians, to acute new displace- draft resolution ‘The sit- Special Envoy of the UN ments of around uation in Myanmar' on Secretary-General on 1,75,000 civilians, and Friday with 119 member Myanmar has said, some 10,000 refugees states, including Myan- warning that the regional have fled to India and mar, voting in favour. threat of the crisis is real. Thailand. The regional Belarus was the sole “In my daily contacts threat of the crisis is country voting against with stakeholders in real,” she said, adding the resolution, while 36 Myanmar, I hear first- that “we must continue nations abstained. The NEW DELHI, JUNE 21: As tag ‘BeWithYogaBeAtHome’. nity against coronavirus,” Dr MoS Finance and Corporate Af- hand accounts about the to call for maximum re- nations which abstained India is celebrating the seventh In- President M Venkaiah Naidu Harsh Vardhan said. fairs, Anurag Thakur also took part dire situation. People straint and condemn all from voting include ternational Day of Yoga, President performs Yoga at his official resi- Union Defence Minister also in the celebrations and performed suffer from deprivation, forms of violence. The Myanmar's neighbours - Ram Nath Kovind, Vice President dence in Delhi with his wife Usha greeted the world on the occasion Yoga at his residence in Delhi. have no hope and live in risk of a large-scale civil India, Bangladesh, Venkaiah Naidu, several union to mark the occasion. of International Yoga Day and Union Minister Ravi Shankar ministers and citizens across the “This year’s theme ‘Yoga for well- fear,” Christine Schraner war is real.” Bhutan, China, Lao, urged people to integrate Yoga in Prasad performed Yoga in Patna. country performed Yoga on the oc- being’ reflects the need to practice daily lives. Goa Chief Minister Pramod Burgener, Special Envoy Burgener emphasised Nepal and Thailand. casion today. Yoga regularly for our holistic well- “Greetings to everyone on #Yo- Sawant also performed Yoga at of Secretary-General An- that as the region faces a Russia also abstained. However, the nation witnessed ness as yoga improves both our gaDay . Yoga is an ancient Indian Aguada Fort on the occasion of In- tonio Guterres on Myan- multi-dimensional crisis India abstained on the muted celebrations, and events physical and mental health,” practice that has now become ex- ternational Yoga Day. mar, told the UN General in the heart of Asia, “our General Assembly reso- were held virtually due to the tweeted the Vice President. tremely popular worldwide. Yoga This year, the theme of the occa- Assembly on Friday. In timely support and ac- lution, saying its views COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, helps a person in achieving greater sion is ‘Yoga For Wellness’, and will the absence of interna- tion is paramount”. have not been reflected President Ram Nath Kovind per- while addressing the nation on the mental and physical well-being. In- focus on practising Yoga for physi- formed yoga at the Rashtrapati occasion, announced the launch of tional action, civilians She also stressed that in the draft, which did tegrate Yoga in your daily life for cal and mental well-being. Bhavan. the M-Yoga app for yoga training all-around health and wellbeing. Since 2014, the occasion has are forming people's de- the international com- not get support even Taking on Twitter, the President videos that will be available world- #YogaForWellness,” he tweeted. been observed in mass gatherings fence forces, she said. munity must not forget from Myanmar's neigh- termed Yoga as ‘India’s great gifts to wide in different languages and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari in different parts of the country. They use self-made the Rohingya people as bouring countries and the world’. said that the application will play a performed Yoga as part of the The observation of IDY is a weapons and receive the situation of the Ro- New Delhi does not be- “International Day Of Yoga ‘great role’ in expanding yoga ‘Yoga An Indian Heritage’ Cam- global activity and the preparatory military training from hingya remains dire and lieve the resolution, greetings! Our ancient seers’ vision across the globe. paign in Maharashtra’s Nagpur. activities normally start 3-4 ethnic armed organisa- the General Assembly tabled hastily, is con- of bringing mind-body together to “Relevance of Yoga has increased Culture and Tourism Minister months before June 21. Millions of achieve holistic health and happi- during the COVID-19. Yoga has tions in their resistance must continue to be ducive to "aiding our Prahlad Singh Patel performed people are introduced to Yoga in ness has benefited millions over helped us to maintain our physical Yoga at Red Fort in the national the spirit of a mass movement as grounded on democratic seized on the issue as an joint efforts towards millennia. One of India’s great gifts and mental health. We should capital. part of IDY observation every year. solidarity. Multiple re- integral part of its en- strengthening demo- to the world, it can be especially make Yoga or other physical activi- Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Yoga celebrations were held vir- gions of the country gagement on Myanmar. cratic process” in Myan- helpful during Covid-19,” Presi- ties a part of our daily life. These Naqvi performed Yoga in Uttar tually last year as well due to the which have not seen “Highlighting persist- mar. dent Kovind tweeted with the has will help us to increase our immu- Pradesh’s Rampur. COVID-19 pandemic. Poll strategist Prashant Kishor meets Pawar Bihar man dupes foreigner According to sources, for- mer finance minister and now a TMC leader Yashwant of Rs 2.5 cr after befriending her on Facebook Sinha, Rashtriya Janata Dal JAIPUR, JUNE 21: The Ra- would contact her for further steps. get loans and to open fake accounts (RJD) leader Manoj Jha and jasthan Police have arrested a man for Thereafter, Gunjan received an email by using GST, ITR, PAN card, Aadhar Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) duping a woman of Rs 2.5 crore after from 'Foreign Exchange Department' card details. leader Sanjay Singh are also befriending her on Facebook as a for- after which she paid Rs 2.5 crore in He was working with some Niger- expected to call on Pawar on eign woman. different accounts shared by it in the ian nationals too to earn more com- Tuesday. The man arrested on Sunday has name of penalty imposed on expen- mission by opening fake accounts for Kishor, who had been part been identified as Neeraj Suri and sive gifts seized by custom offices them. of the BJP's 2014 Lok Sabha hails from Bihar. According to the po- which were bifurcated under differ- The accused used to gang up with campaign, later became a lice, he duped the woman by intro- ent categories, including the RBI fee, foreigners of Nigerian origin by send- poll strategist for several ducing himself as a foreign woman processing fee, advocate expense, etc. ing Facebook requests with fake iden- non-NDA parties. named Rebecca Christine on Face- After finding that she had been tities and entrap and cheat them on He had handled the poll book. duped, Gunjan then lodged a com- the pretext of giving gifts and huge NEW DELHI, JUNE the BJP. be held at Pawar's residence. strategy of the TMC in the Rebecca became a friend of Sawai plaint. amounts of reward. 21: Poll strategist Prashant The closed-door discus- Kishor, who was instru- West Bengal Assembly polls Madhopur resident Gunjan Sharma Deputy Inspector General of Police, To stay away from the grip of the Kishor on Monday met Na- sions between Kishor and mental in the Trinamool and for the DMK in the and told her that she is a widow and a SOG Sharat Kaviraj with his team police, the accused had opened offices tionalist Congress Party Pawar at the latter's resi- Congress' victory in the re- Tamil Nadu assembly elec- cancer patient and owns a property traced the addresses on the basis of at six different places in the last five (NCP) supremo Sharad dence lasted for about one- cent West Bengal Assembly tions this year. He had also worth Rs 28 crore. accounts and arrested the accused years. Pawar here, their second and-a-half hours, sources elections, had also met been a poll strategist for the She further said that as she has no from his office being run in Mussoorie The investigation is on in the case. meeting this month amid said. Pawar on June 11, fuelling Janata Dal-United (JD-U) heir to her property, she wanted to and Dehradun. Additional Director General of Po- heightened speculation The meeting comes a day the talk of opposition parties and Rashtriya Janata Dal transfer it to Gunjan, police officials During investigation, it was found lice, ATS and SOG, Rajasthan, Jaipur, said. The accused further told the vic- that the accused was working with a have appealed to people urging them about the possible formation before the NCP's general coming together against the (RJD) alliance in the 2015 tim that 'her' lawyer Barmex and an fake CA card and had opened offices not to get tempted by offers made by of a Third Front to take on body meeting scheduled to BJP. Bihar assembly polls. Indian representative Bain Johnson in Delhi, Mussoorie and Dehradun to unknown persons. Calcutta High Court dismisses Bengal govt’s Facebook, WhatsApp urge HC to stay plea; NHRC to probe post-poll violence KOLKATA, JUNE 21L The Calcutta leging displacement of people from their further mentioned that in a number of CCI notice in privacy policy matter High Court on Monday dismissed the residences, physical assault, destruction cases the complaints were referred to the NEW DELHI, JUNE tre to respond to it. of information will not lead Supreme Court and the West Bengal government's plea for re- of property and ransacking of places of superintendents of police or the police 21: Facebook and What- In their fresh applica- to any order by the CCI and Delhi High Court against calling its order that directed the National business owing to post-poll violence in stations concerned but no response was sApp on Monday urged the tions filed in the pending the notice is in pursuance WhatsApp's new privacy Human Rights Commission (NHRC) to the state. received. Delhi High Court to stay appeals, Facebook and to the inquiry which was policy, not doing so would examine all cases of alleged human rights The bench had passed the order on The five-judge bench, comprising Act- the Competition Commis- WhatsApp sought to stay not stayed by the high not make the regulator's violations in post-poll violence in the June 18, taking note of a report submitted ing Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and jus- sion of India (CCI) notice on the CCI's June 4 notice court and that this, not the order "perverse" or "want- state. by the Member Secretary of West Bengal tices IP Mukerji, Harish Tandon, asking them to furnish cer- asking them to furnish cer- first notice issued to them. ing of jurisdiction". A five-judge bench of the high court State Legal Services Authority (WB- Soumen Sen and Subrata Talukdar, had tain information concern- tain information for an in- ASG Balbir Singh, also The court had said it saw dismissed the prayer of the West Bengal SLSA) which said that 3,243 people were in its order directed the chairperson of ing a probe ordered by it quiry conducted by it. appearing for CCI, said no merit in the petitions of government for recalling the order reported to be affected till noon of June 10. the NHRC to constitute a committee to into the instant messaging Senior advocate Harish since there is a statutory Facebook and WhatsApp passed in respect of a bunch of PILs al- The Member Secretary of WBSLSA examine the matter. app's new privacy policy. Salve, representing What- order against Facebook to interdict the investiga- A vacation bench of Jus- sApp, said the problem is and WhatsApp, they tion directed by the CCI. tices Anup Jairam Bhamb- that they have received a should not use the high The CCI had contended UP assault case: Bombay HC grants transit hani and Jasmeet Singh fresh notice on June 4 and court's order and say that before the single judge that said it will pass an order on the last date to respond is they will not furnish the in- it was not examining the the application. today, which is June 21. formation sought by CCI alleged violation of indi- anticipatory bail to journalist Rana Ayyub During the hearing, the He said the privacy pol- and the information viduals' privacy which was bench said since it was sit- icy is already under chal- should not be stalled at this being looked into by the MUMBAI, JUNE 21: groups on ground of religion, be given time to approach the she shall be released on a per- ting on a vacation bench, it lenge in the Supreme Court stage. Supreme Court. The Bombay High Court on class etc), 295A (deliberate court concerned in Uttar sonal bond of Rs 25,000,” did not want to delve into and the Delhi High Court When the court asked It had argued before the Monday granted transit antic- and malicious acts, intended Pradesh to seek relief. Justice Justice Naik said, adding the merits of the matter by way of a batch of peti- what was the hurry of issu- court that the new privacy ipatory bail to journalist Rana to outrage religious feels of Naik noted that the police there would not be an exten- even as the main petitions tions and even the govern- ing notice by CCI, Lekhi policy of WhatsApp would Ayyub for a period of four any class by insulting its reli- probe subsequently found sion of the time period are pending before a bench ment is looking into it. said the question was not lead to excessive data col- weeks in connection with an gion or religious belief) and the person, who allegedly granted to the applicant. headed by the Chief Jus- Senior advocate Mukul of a hurry but the matter it- lection and "stalking" of FIR registered against her by 120B (criminal conspiracy). claimed he was thrashed and Apart from Ayyub, the FIR tice. Rohatgi, appearing for self requires a lengthy consumers for targeted ad- the Uttar Pradesh police for Ayyub’s counsel Mihir Desai forced to chant ‘Jai Shri names Twitter Inc, Twitter “We will pass an order. Facebook, said the ques- process. vertising to bring in more allegedly circulating a video in on Monday told a single Ram’, had some altercation Communications India, The matter will be listed on tion here is of propriety He said till a report is users and is, therefore, al- which an elderly Muslim man bench of Justice PD Naik that with the people who beat him news website ‘The Wire’, July 9 (the date already and it is not correct as the submitted by the Director- leged abuse of dominant claimed he was thrashed and the applicant was a journalist over some other transaction. journalist Mohammed fixed for the main peti- highest court of the coun- General to the CCI, there position. asked to chant ‘Jai Shri who had just forwarded the “Considering the factual Zubair, Congress leaders tions),” the bench said. try, that is, the Supreme will be no precipitate ac- "There is no question of Ram’.The police in their FIR video from her Twitter han- aspects of the case and to en- Shama Mohamed, Salman The case relates to the Court is looking into the tion against them. jurisdictional error," it had claimed the video was circu- dle. “On June 16, when she able the applicant (Ayyub) to Nizami, Maskoor Usmani appeals of Facebook and matter. The high court had on contended saying that lated to create communal un- came to know that the con- approach the court con- and writer Saba Naqvi. WhatsApp against a single “Why did they wait for May 6 issued notice and WhatsApp and Facebook's rest. tent of the video was not cor- cerned in Uttar Pradesh As per the FIR, the accused judge order dismissing June 4 evening to issue the sought a reply of CCI on pleas challenging its deci- The FIR was registered at rect, she deleted the same,” where the FIR is lodged, pro- persons did not verify the their pleas against the notice? They could have the appeals filed by Face- sion were "incompetent the Loni Border police station Desai said. tection from arrest can be credibility of the video, and probe CCI ordered into the done it earlier,” he said. book and WhatsApp. and misconceived". at Ghaziabad in UP on June He further said the of- granted for a temporary pe- shared it online with a com- instant messaging app's Additional Solicitor Gen- The single judge on April WhatsApp and Facebook 15 under IPC Sections 153 fences under which Ayyub riod of four weeks,” the court munal angle with an inten- new privacy policy. eral (ASG) Aman Lekhi, 22 had said though it had challenged the CCI's (giving provocation with in- has been booked are all pun- said in its order. tion to disrupt public peace The high court had ear- representing CCI, opposed would have been "prudent" March 24 order directing a tent to cause riot), 153A (pro- ishable only up to three years “In the event of the appli- and create a divide between lier issued notices on the the pleas saying at the for the CCI to await the probe into the new privacy moting enmity between in jail and hence, she should cant’s arrest in this period, two religious groups. appeals and asked the Cen- stage of inquiry furnishing outcome of petitions in the policy. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Sensex rebounds 230 points; Maruti Suzuki India to hike car prices in July- September quarter amid rise in input costs Nifty ends above 15,700 NEW DELHI, JUNE 21: The country's largest MUMBAI, JUNE 21: automobile maker Maruti Equity benchmark Sensex Suzuki India (MSI) on rebounded from the day’s Monday said it would hike low to end 230 points prices of its cars in the sec- higher on Monday, track- ond quarter of the current ing recovery in HDFC fiscal due to increase in twins, SBI and Reliance the input costs. Industries amid a mixed "Over the past year, the trend in global equities. cost of the company's ve- After plunging over 600 hicles continues to be ad- points in early trade, the versely impacted due to 30-share BSE index made increase in various input a U-turn to settle 230.01 costs. Hence, it has be- points or 0.44 per cent come imperative for the higher at 52,574.46. Sim- company to pass on some ilarly, the broader NSE impact of the above addi- in a regulatory filing. The price rise has been nancial year and the in- Nifty advanced 63.15 tional cost to customers The company did not re- planned in the second crease would vary for dif- points or 0.40 per cent to through a price rise," veal the quantum of the quarter (July-September ferent models, the com- 15,746.50. Maruti Suzuki India said proposed price hike. period) of the current fi- pany added. NTPC was the top gainer in the Sensex pack, opening, but shrugged-off and arrested market’s fall. Elsewhere in Asia, rallying around 4 per cent, weak global cues once Barring Auto and IT, most bourses largely ended India receives $64 bln FDI in 2020, fifth- followed by Titan, SBI, again, said Binod Modi, key sectoral indices recov- with losses. In Europe, eq- HUL, IndusInd Bank and Head - Strategy at Re- ered to green from initial uities were trading on a UltraTech Cement. liance Securities. losses,” he added. positive note in mid-ses- On the other hand, largest recipient of inflows in world: UN “Strong rebound in PSU Notably, investors once sion deals. Maruti, TCS, Tech Mahin- banks was a prime factor again seemed to be lap- International oil bench- UNITED NATIONS, JUNE 21 dra and L&T were among for market’s recovery. ping up quality midcap mark Brent crude was :India received USD 64 billion in the laggards. Further, Reliance Indus- and smallcap stocks after trading 0.18 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in 2020, Domestic equities wit- tries also recorded some the recent steep correc- higher at USD 73.64 per the fifth-largest recipient of inflows nessed brisk recovery af- gains ahead of its AGM tion. barrel. in the world, according to a UN re- ter seeing steep gap-down port which said the COVID-19 sec- ond wave in the country weighs heavily on the country's overall eco- nomic activities but its strong fun- SEBI halts Rs 4,000 cr damentals provide “optimism” for the medium term. The World Investment Report 2021 by the UN Conference on Carlyle-PNB Housing deal Trade and Development (UNC- TAD), released Monday, said global NEW DELHI, JUNE FDI flows have been severely hit by 21: The Securities and Ex- the pandemic and they plunged by change Board of India 35 per cent in 2020 to USD 1 trillion (SEBI) has instructed Pun- from USD 1.5 trillion the previous ket size will continue to attract mar- “Investments from India are ex- jab National Bank Housing year. ket-seeking investments. In addi- pected to stabilise in 2021, sup- Finance (PNBHF) to halt Lockdowns caused by COVID-19 tion, investment into the ICT indus- ported by the country's resumption its proposed Rs 4,000 around the world slowed down ex- try is expected to keep growing,” the of free trade agreement (FTA) talks crore deal with Carlyle isting investment projects, and report said. with the European Union (EU) and Group. The country's export-related man- its strong investment in Africa,” the In a rare regulatory prospects of a recession led multi- ufacturing, a priority investment report said. move, the capital markets national enterprises (MNEs) to re- sector, will take longer to recover, The report cautioned that while regulator has restrained assess new projects. but government facilitation can the Asian region has managed the the housing finance com- The report said in India, FDI in- help. India's Production Linkage In- health crisis relatively well, the re- pany from going ahead creased 27 per cent to USD 64 bil- with shareholders' voting lion in 2020 from USD 51 billion in centive scheme, designed to attract cent second wave of COVID-19 in on the deal, directing the 2019, pushed up by acquisitions in the manufacturing and export-ori- India shows that significant uncer- company to conduct the the information and communica- ented investments in priority indus- tainties remain. valuation process as per tion technology (ICT) industry, tries including automotive and elec- “This has major impacts on the relevant applicable le- making the country the fifth-largest tronics can drive a rebound of prospects for South Asia. A wider gal provisions. FDI recipient in the world. investment in manufacturing. resurgence of the virus in Asia could The resolution pertain- The pandemic boosted demand The report said FDI in South Asia significantly lower global FDI in ing to the transaction, valuer as per the provi- ing further steps in this re- tional placement (QIP), for digital infrastructure and serv- rose by 20 per cent to USD 71 billion, 2021, given that region's significant which was to be put for sions of applicable laws," gard, it added. preferential issue of ices globally. This led to higher val- driven mainly by strong M&As in In- contribution to the total,” the report shareholders' vote on June PNB Housing Finance said Proxy advisory firm shares, or a rights issue. ues of greenfield FDI project an- dia. “Amid India's struggle to con- said. 22, was "ultra-vires" of the in a late night filing refer- Stakeholders Empower- Under the proposed nouncements targeting the ICT tain the COVID-19 outbreak, robust FDI inflows to developing Asia company's Articles of As- ring to Sebi letter to ensure ment Services (SES), in its deal, a total of 8.21 lakh eq- industry, rising by more than 22 per investment through acquisitions in grew by 4 per cent to USD 535 bil- sociation (AoA), said SEBI. compliance. report, has raised a num- uity shares and 2.05 lakh cent to USD 81 billion. ICT (software and hardware) and lion in 2020, making it the only re- The deal, which came The company, promoted ber of questions on the warrants are to be issued at Major project announcements in construction bolstered FDI,” it said gion to record growth and increas- under SBI and RBI's lens, by PNB, said it had re- proposed deal, wondering an issue price of Rs 390 per the ICT industry included a USD 2.8 adding that cross-border M&As ing Asia's share of global inflows to following concerns ex- ceived a letter from Sebi on if Punjab National Bank share/warrant to Pluto In- billion investment by online retail surged 83 per cent to USD 27 billion, 54 per cent. pressed in certain quar- June 18, 2021, calling upon (PNB) has willingly sur- vestments S.a.r.l (Pluto) giant Amazon in ICT infrastructure with major deals involving ICT, In China, FDI increased by 6 per ters, including by a proxy the company to comply rendered control without (Carlyle Group); Salisbury in India. health, infrastructure and energy. cent to USD 149 billion. While some advisory company, would with legal provisions in the extracting a fair compensa- Investments (person act- The report noted that the second Large transactions included the of the largest economies in develop- ultimately see US-based matter. tion. ing in concert with Car- wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in acquisition of Jio Platforms by ing Asia such as China and India The said report shall be The deal is ''ultra vires'' lyle); General Atlantic Sin- private equity giant Carlyle India weighs heavily on the coun- Jaadhu, a subsidiary of Facebook for recorded FDI growth in 2020, the Group taking control of considered by the com- to the AoA, it added. gapore Fund FII Pte Ltd, try's overall economic activities. USD 5.7 billion, the acquisition of rest recorded a contraction, it said. PNB Housing Finance, a pany's board while decid- Under the proposed and Alpha Investments V Announced greenfield projects in Tower Infrastructure Trust by The report added that FDI inflows subsidiary of Punjab Na- ing on the preferential is- deal, Rs 3,200 crore is to Pte Ltd. India contracted by 19 per cent to Canada's Brookfield Infrastructure in Asia are expected to increase in tional Bank. sue of shares and warrants, be raised through equity Salisbury Investments is USD 24 billion, “and the second and GIC (Singapore) for USD 3.7 2021, outperforming other develop- Sebi has asked. shares and Rs 800 crore by the family investment ve- The company's meeting billion and the sale of the electrical ing regions with a projected growth is scheduled for Tuesday "The company and its issuance of warrants. hicle of former HDFC Bank wave in April 2021 is affecting eco- and automation division of Larsen of 5–10 per cent. (June 22) to take up the board of directors have Notably, PNB Housing CEO Aditya Puri, who is nomic activities, which could lead to & Toubro India for USD 2.1 billion. Signs of trade and industrial pro- matter for approval of the considered the Sebi letter, Finance has not raised any also a senior advisor of a larger contraction in 2021,” it said, Another megadeal – Unilever In- duction recovering in the second shareholders. and continue to believe equity capital in the past Carlyle in Asia. adding that the outbreak in India se- dia's merger with GlaxoSmithKline half of 2020 provide a strong founda- "The current resolution that the company has acted three years, except equity As per the proposal, the verely hit main investment destina- bearing item no. 1 (issue of in compliance with all rele- shares issued under the deal will change the con- tions such as Maharashtra, which is Consumer Healthcare India, a sub- tion for FDI growth in 2021. Yet, securities of the company vant applicable laws, in- employee stock option trol of PNB Housing Fi- home to one of the biggest automo- sidiary of GSK United Kingdom) for substantial downside risks remain and matters related there- cluding the applicable pric- plan. nance -- from PNB being tive manufacturing clusters (Mum- USD 4.6 billion – also contributed, it for the many economies in the re- with) of EGM notice dated ing regulations prescribed In February this year, the the sole promoter of the bai–Pune–Nasik–Aurangabad) and said. gion that struggle to contain succes- May 31, 2021, is ultra-vires by Sebi, and the AOA of the Reserve Bank had rejected company to a joint control Karnataka (home to the Bengaluru FDI outflows from South Asia fell sive waves of COVID-19 cases and of AOA and shall not be company, and that such PNB's proposal for a capital holder with Carlyle Group. tech hub), which face another lock- 12 per cent to USD 12 billion, driven where the fiscal capacity for recov- acted upon until the com- preferential allotment is in infusion into its subsidiary With this, PNB's stake in down as of April 2021, exposing the by a drop in investment from India. ery spending is limited. “Economies pany undertakes the valu- the best interests of the PNB Housing. the company will come country to production disruption India ranked 18 out of the world's in East and South-East Asia, and In- ation of shares as pre- company, its shareholders The company had down to 20.28 per cent and investment delays. top 20 economies for FDI outflows, dia, will continue to attract foreign scribed under 19(2) of and all relevant stakehold- wanted to raise tier I capital from the existing 32.64 per “Yet India's strong fundamentals with 12 billion dollars of outflows investment in high-tech industries, AOA, for purpose of pref- ers," PNB Housing Fi- up to Rs 1,800 crore cent, while that of Carlyle provide optimism for the medium recorded from the country in 2020 given their market size and their ad- erential allotment, from an nance said in the filing. through various modes, in- will rise to 50.16 per cent term. FDI to India has been on a as compared to 13 billion dollars in vanced digital and technology independent registered The company is evaluat- cluding qualified institu- from 32.21 per cent. long-term growth trend and its mar- 2019. ecosystem,” the report said. FPIs pump in Rs 13,667 cr in Indian markets in June so far NEW DELHI, JUNE 21:;Overseas investors in- global level that resulted in some money being with- Geojit Financial Services.During the same period, uity technical research at Kotak Securities, said that fused a net Rs 13,667 crore so far in the month of drawn from Indian equities. overseas investors withdrew Rs 1,645 crore from the most of them has seen FPI inflows dis month to date June as Indian markets continued to remain attrac- However, India is not a destination where in- debt segment. except for Taiwan and South Korea. tive to them. However, market experts observed that vestors put in money based on short-term trends. The total net inflow stood at Rs 13,667 crore. Indonesia received $331 million and Philippines the Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) pulled out The country has always been an attractive spot for Prior to this, they had pulled out Rs 2,666 crore in $112 million. On the other hand, Taiwan witnessed money from Indian equities this week. FPIs and these short-term trends will have short- May and Rs 9,435 crore in April."Teh US Fed's hawk- highest FPI outflows of $744 million, followed by FPIs pumped in Rs 15,312 crore in equities be- term effects only, he added. ish statement that it might raise interest rates much South Korea $29 million, he added. tween June 1 and June 18, according to depositories In the longer horizon, India will continue to get earlier than assumed could further adversely impact "FPI flows are expected to be in positive trajectory data. Giving reason for this, Harsh Jain, co-founder investments as its economy continues to expand, flows into Indian debt markets," said Himanshu Sri- dis month given the pickup in vaccinations and and COO at Groww told PTI that the US Federal Re- Jain further said."Of late, INR depreciation is at- vastava, associate director - manager research, buoyancy in tax collections," said S Ran- serve has indicated that it will begin increasing inter- tracting incremental buying interest in IT stocks," Morningstar India.Regarding other emerging mar- ganaTEMPthan, Head of Research at LKP Securi- est rates in 2023.This, he said, led to a sell-off on a noted VK Vijayakumar, chief investment strategist at kets, Shrikant Chouhan, executive vice president, eq- ties. 10 Daily Jammu Rising ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Urvashi Rautela and Kendell Jenner join Kenneth 'Anupamaa': A desperate Vanraj takes a job Cole New York as the new faces of the global brand at a cafe, Kavya questions his decision Life has not been easy Bollywood’s youngest superstar Urvashi Rautela is the new for Vanraj ever since he face of the New York-based fashion designer Kenneth Cole’s lost his job, and Kavya's campaign ‘wearinthistogether’. The actress has decided to be comments on how she is a part of the campaign as its raising donation for the Covid- earning and he is not is 19 warriors and also about proper precautions to be taken not making it any easy. with style. Urvashi Rautela never backs down when it comes Recently we saw that Van- to help for a good cause not only in her own country but, glob- raj was rejected from an ally wherever she is needed to step in without hesitation. interview because the in- Urvashi Rautela recently shared a video on her Instagram terviewer thought he is old on being a part of the campaign, she speaks about why she de- for the profile, but when a cided to join the campaign. The actress is encouraging people start-up called him for an to buy premium quality shields and masks for raising dona- interview Kavya did not tions in time of pandemic with also the support to keep their tell him about it because it style intact, she captioned the video saying, “Support the campaign “wearinthistogether" Powered by @kennethcolein was a new company. in association with United Nation foundation and Urvashi Vanraj gets mighty up- Rautela Foundation in support of the WHO. You can buy set because of Kavya's at- these premium quality shields & masks and donate towards titude and goes for the in- the cause. #kennethcolein #wearinthistogether #amazonin- terview, but no luck there dia #Love #UrvashiRautela”. Supermodel Kendal Jenner is as well. He later meets a also a part of Kenneth Cole’s campaign on spreading aware- friend who runs a cafe and ness on mental health. By doing campaigns and standing for talks his heart out. His a good cause Urvashi Rautela is creating a place in the heart friend offers a job to him of the people globally which makes her stand out. at the cafe and Vanraj ac- On the work front, Urvashi Rautela will be making her cepts it. Tamil debut with a big-budget sci-fi Tamil film in which she When Vanraj shares the news with Baa, Babuji and Anupamaa, they get very will be playing the role of a microbiologist and an IITian, and happy and support his decision. However, Kavya reacts to this news. She asks later she is going to appear in a bilingual thriller “Black Rose” him to leave it because she feels it will be very demeaning. along with the Hindi remake of “Thirutu Payale 2”. The ac- What will Vanraj do now? Will he continue or will he quit? To know what tress recently got a blockbuster response for her song "Doob happens next keep watching "Anupamaa". Gaye" opposite Guru Randhawa. Produced by Rajan Shahi and his mother Deepa Shahi under their banner Urvashi is starring in a lead role in Jio studio's web series Shahi Productions Pvt Ltd, "Anupamaa" features Rupali Ganguly, Sudhanshu “Inspector Avinash” opposite Randeep Hooda, which is a Pandey, Madalsa Sharma, Alpana Buch, Arvind Vaidya, Paras Kalnawat, biopic based on the true story of super cop Avinash Mishra Aashish Mehrotra, Muskan Bamne, Shekhar Shukla, Nidhi Shah, Anagha and Poonam Mishra. Bhosale, and Tassnim Sheikh. The show airs on Star Plus. Rashmika Mandanna reacts on the Hindi Dubbed “I feel this is a fantastic opportunity to explore and push my version of 'Dear Comrade' crossing 250 Million views! boundaries and expand my horizon as an artist”, said Hiba Nawab Soon to make her Bollywood debut, actress Rashmika Man- danna shared her reaction on aka CP from Sony SAB’s Jijaji Chhat Parr Koii Hai her Telugu superhit, 'Dear Com- alking about ters- the first one being her double two different looks, rade' crossing 250 Million views role, she said, which is really important on YouTube. T “I feel this is a fantas- and impactful since the Talking about the film she tic opportunity to ex- styling for both the girls shares, "I could never really say plore and push my are different. Secondly, this anywhere but Dear Com- boundaries and ex- their way of reacting rade till date has very special pand my horizon as an must be different from place in my heart.. the prepara- artist. My characters each other. While Chan- tion the people the shooting are entirely different dra Prabha keeps talking process the experiences and the from each other, and I in typical Hindi shayaris, people.. mean so much to me I feel blessed to be a CP is today’s Delhi girl, don’t think I can put it in words. part of the show, who uses slangs in her She further adds, "Everytime I which enables me to vocabulary and is a fash- watch a song or something from showcase my talent ionista. I act differently that film it makes me tear up and perform diverse for both the characters and I mean this in the most posi- shades every single and keep myself bal- day. It is helping me to anced to ensure the dif- tive way possible.. improve my skills as it ferences are visible.” Talking about the milestone is very challenging for She further added, “For the movie crossed on YouTube, me, and I love doing this role, I am learning the actress reveals, "The fact exciting things as an different shades of acting that the Hindi dubbed version of actor.” every day and getting a the film has crossed 250 Million Hiba Nawab talking chance to explore myself. views on YouTube is no surprise about the technique I enjoy performing both because I think it deserves it.. said, “For CP, I do the characters and I be- it’s a story of the people and it’s method acting and my lieve whenever you enjoy genuine and our audience can technique remains your portrayals, that see it.. so ya. It is extremely simple, that is to keep brings out the best ver- heartwarming to see audiences myself in her place and sion of you as an actor. from all over the country, react as I will do. But Since I have never played shower their love on the for the mystery girl, a mysterious character film.And 'Dear Comrade' has Chandra Prabha, I lis- before, it is challenging ten to my makers, di- as well as exciting for me given me so much as an actor rectors, and creative as its rare for an artist to and as a person that I will always be grateful fidence in Rashmika. team to improve my get such a role.” for.." Directed by Bharat Kamma, 'Dear Comrade' also featured Vijay Deverakonda as the male expressions and make Keep watching Hiba Rashmika enjoys a good popularity in North my acting believable.” Nawab as CP Sharma in lead. This was their second collaboration after India as many of her dubbed Hindi films get Sharing her experi- Sony SAB’s Jijaji Chhat tremendous reception over there, even before Geetha Govindam, which was a stupendous hit. ence on how she bal- Parr Koii Hai, will be her Bollywood Debut film is released, which is Rashmika is all set to foray into Hindi cinema ances the differences, back with fresh episodes indeed a massive feat. It also has more than with 'Mission Majnu'. She also has 'Goodbye' she said, “There are very soon! 2.9M likes which proves that the Hindi audi- with Amitabh Bachchan in the pipeline, which some points which I keep in mind to create a bal- ance between the charac- ences love the film and have enstilled their con- is another huge feat for the young actress. Sony SAB's Hero - Gayab Mode On co-stars YeshaRughani, Siddharth Nigam and Abhishek Nigam are like peas in a pod Azaad Hoon out now! Singer Arun Singh ever let your friends feel adds yet another euphonious song to his cape Nlonely… in- ooks like the wait stead, 'disturb' them all has finally come the time. This expression to an end, as is apt to describe the L singer Arun Singh drops splendid bond between his new song on his offi- Yesha Rughani, Sid- cial YouTube channel. dharth Nigam, and Ab- And it would be right to hishek Nigam. The ter- say that this song was rific trio is currently seen worthy of your wait. together in Sony SAB's A good artist always show Hero-Gayab Mode works to bring the best On, and their off-screen for his audience which is bond is bound to give us the same case with our more friendship goals. very own loving singer YeshaRughaniwho es- Arun Singh. With the re- says the role of Zara in lease of his latest song Hero- Gayab Mode On in while making reels or just dharth are always moti- are so many fans or view- Azaad Hoon, the singer a candid conversation, discussing the most ab- vating and cheering up ers who keep asking me has once again proved his talked about her bond surd topics of the world. people on the set. They to post content so what- singing prowess to the with the Nigam brothers He is such a sweet person are like livewires, full of ever I post is for them as world. The song is amaz- and how they both have who is always there to energy all the time. The whatever I have become ing, and the voice of Arun made her so comfortable help. With the addition of content they create on so- today is because of the Singh makes it even more on the sets of Hero-Gayab Siddharth Nigam to the cial media has inspired so fans and viewers, and I melodious to the ears of best experiences of his life. his soulful voice to the some of the magnificent Mode On. entire amazing squad of many people around and I must keep them enter- its listeners. YeshaRughani talking Hero - Gayab Mode On, am one of them". tained." He is seen crediting the song but presented him- songs, singer Arun Singh "I am super excited for cast and crew of the song self in the song in the most is one of those. The vocalist about her bond with the the entire atmosphere be- She further adds, "I am To keep watching the this as it is very close to Nigam brothers, come more positive and not very active on social fantastic chemistry be- for all their support for the glorified way. The song is on his A-game at pres- my heart. I even enjoyed making of the song. Azaad was shot at some of the ent. He has given some said,"Initially, it was Ab- energetic." media, but their energy tween Yesha and the working with all the cast hishek and me on the Detailing the atmos- attracts me a lot. I do dashing Nigam Brothers Hoon takes you on the prominent locations of wonderful songs like and crew, everyone was ride of emotional heart- Goa that add some extra Chhukar Mujhe, Roya sets, and we used to have phere on the sets, Yesha learn little things from stay tuned on Son SAB's extremely warm and lov- a lot of fun on the sets. added,"The best part of them to keep the engage- Hero-Gayab Mode On, break. It features social stars to the song. Hoon Main, Ishqe di ing”, said Arun. media star Karishma There are some singers Ramza, Jeena Tere Bin, We used to utilize our them being around is that ment on my social media every Monday-Friday 8 The vocalist considers breaks and free time both Abhishek and Sid- accounts in tacked. There PM Sharma and singer Arun whose YouTube channels Bheegta Main Raha, Jaan- this song as one of the Singh who not only gave are overwhelmed with waleya, and many more. Daily 11 Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Do mHealth apps protect Boredom and politics: Who is most likely to break physical distancing rules? user privacy? recent study finds that study of mobile health conservative people who (mHealth) apps available Aare bored were more likely Aon the Google Play Store to disobey early COVID-19 physical finds that a large percentage of them distancing rules. are programmed for the collection The researchers consider bore- of personal user data. dom to be a state that makes a person want to recover a sense of agency. Data collected by over 15,000 free The study suggests that the mes- apps that the researchers assessed saging around physical distancing were intercepted being transmitted would have been more successful if it to 665 third parties. had emphasized things an individ- mHealth apps collect and share ual can do, rather than what they less data than other app types, but cannot do. they still harvest a significant A new study for the University of amount of personal user informa- Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, sug- tion. gests that people who are conserva- Long gone are the days when mo- tive and bored derived a sense of bile phone apps were primarily for purpose from ignoring mask-wear- smashing cartoon pigs, much less ing and physical distancing rules simply making phone calls. Helpful during the early days of the COVID- apps are now central to many peo- The researchers then downloaded Only 55% of the data collecting 19 pandemic. of agency,” they are “fertile grounds” The survey questioned individu- ple’s daily lives. 15,838 free mHealth apps from the apps met the standards set forth in While previous research found for boredom. als regarding their economic and so- According to Statista data, Apple’s store and used a programming tool their privacy policies. that people who are bored are more The study discusses two types of cial-political leanings, from “very App Store carries 2.2 million apps to reverse engineer the apps to as- A great deal of the data — as much likely to violate public health rules, such boredom. “Trait boredom” is liberal” to “very conservative.” Other for iPhone users, and Google’s sess their data collection capabili- as 23% — were also transmitted us- the new study finds this to be even the term for boredom arising from a questions captured their proneness ties. ing the unencrypted HTTP, as op- Google Play Store offers 3.48 million more true of those who are bored personality prone to feeling that for trait boredom. Finally, partici- The analysis identified 65,068 posed to HTTPS, protocol, further apps for users of phones with the and politically conservative. way. “State boredom” is an in-the- pants reported the degree to which data collection routines, an average exposing users’ personal informa- company’s Android operating sys- According to psychologist James moment reaction to specific exter- they followed physical distancing tem. of about four per app. tion to interception. Danckert, senior author of the nal circumstances. Though products rules in the week before the survey. Among these are an estimated Two-thirds of the apps could col- Dig deeper into the health topics study, “Boredom threatens our need of different stimuli — one’s emo- The researchers hypothesize that 99,366 medical, health, and fitness lect advertising identifiers and data you care about most. Subscribe to to make meaning out of life, and tional makeup versus situational those with trait boredom more often apps. Collectively, they are referred cookies that track a user’s activity as our facts-first newsletter today. some things, such as politics, can factors — both result in a desire to experience state boredom. There- to as mHealth apps. they navigate the internet. A third of “In my opinion, even with the in- strengthen our sense of identity and escape through action, and more fore, the effect of trait boredom on The mHealth apps available on the apps were programmed to col- creased focus on data privacy, meaning.” specifically, through the reassertion behavior could also be interpreted the Google Play Store are the subject lect a user’s email address — infor- mHealth apps are a net positive,” Public health recommendations of agency. as being the result of state boredom, of a new study from researchers at mation that can be sold to bulk environmental psychologist and during the pandemic serve as what State boredom arises from monot- “with trait boredom proneness Macquarie University in Sydney, email advertisers — and about a well-being consultant Lee Cham- the study terms “a call to action” for a ony, or a sense that what we are do- standing in as a proxy for state bore- Australia. quarter could provide developers bers told Medical News Today. bored conservative. Professor ing is meaningless. dom.” While users may assume mHealth with a user’s location. “However, several significant areas Danckert says: The authors of the study assert The study found that boredom apps protect the privacy of sensitive Finally, the researchers launched need improvement across the spec- “Many public health measures, that boredom serves a self-regula- was most strongly associated with health data, the study finds that each app and observed the silent trum, which include increasing such as wearing a mask or getting a tory purpose by spurring us to cor- social conservatism and slightly less 88% of these apps sold on the transmission of personal data. Of trust, improving functionality, clar- vaccine, have become highly politi- rect an unsatisfactory situation by so with fiscal conservatism. Strong Google Play Store are designed to the apps tested, 616, or 3.9%, were ity on privacy, content assurance cized. People who find these meas- prompting a desire for some kind of social conservatives were also those harvest user information. observed sending out user data. and usability.” ures a threat to their identity, and action. most likely to break physical dis- The researchers performed an However, since the researchers An editorialTrusted Source call- who suffer from boredom a lot, find Who is bored, and who breaks tancing rules. analysis of free Google Play Store did not fully test all of each app’s fea- ing for greater transparency in the breaking the rules helps them rules What does the study tell us? mHealth apps, comparing their col- tures, their observations likely de- collection of user data by apps in reestablish a sense of meaning and The researchers recruited 924 The study authors suggest that lection of personal data with non- scribe the minimum amount of data general, and mHealth apps in par- identity.” participants through Amazon’s Me- public health messaging that pres- mHealth apps. While the mHealth collection and transmission being ticular, accompanies the release of The study appears in the journal chanical Turk platform. Of these, ents things one can do — as opposed apps generally collected less per- executed. the Macquarie study. Motivation and Emotion. 386 were female, 530 were male, to listing things one cannot do, creat- sonal information, the study The personal data the apps trans- The editorial says that “[p]rivacy Trait and state boredom and eight responded as “other.” ing a loss of agency — may be a more nonetheless found significant har- mit regulation also still largely relies on According to the study, “Our de- While participants’ ages ranged successful strategy to embrace go- vesting of user data. Analyzing the intercepted traffic, the idea that an ‘informed con- sire to avoid boredom may be borne from 18 to 77 years, the average age ing forward. The study appears in the journal the researchers discovered that the sumer’ can choose apps with ade- of our need to experience agency.” was 37.7 years, and most were from In addition, the researchers point The BMJTrusted Source. personal data were transmitted to quate privacy assurances.” From this point of view, considering the United States. They completed out the implicit behavior critique Assessing mHealth apps 665 unique third-party entities. Its authors note, however, that the that the constraints on behavior the surveys during the early days of embedded in the messaging in the The authors of the study exam- Google was the recipient of 34% of frequent lack of published privacy prompted by the COVID-19 pan- the pandemic, between April 28 and early days of the COVID-19 pan- ined Google Play Store mHealth the transmitted personal data, fol- policies identified by the Macquarie demic “explicitly diminish our sense May 2, 2020. demic. Dr. Danckert says: apps in three ways. lowed most closely by Facebook, researchers undermines such trans- First, they perused publicly stated with 14%. parency. privacy policies for the store’s paid The primary types of data being “I believe we should expect data and free mHealth apps. Each of sent from a user’s device included privacy and have total clarity on how Old vaccines for COVID-19: Tetanus, these typically lists the user data col- contact information, location, de- our data will be stored, used, and lected and what the app’s developer vice identifiers, and app cookies. protected. The continued concerns plans to do with them. Of the 20,991 User email addresses constituted around this are limiting their use apps, 28.1%, or 5,903 apps, offered 33% of the intercepted data, and both initially and over the longer diphtheria show promise no privacy policy. users’ current cell tower — 25%. term,” Chambers commented. etanus and diphtheria vac- cines may produce protec- Ttive effects against COVID- 19. Naked mole rats may hold key to Preliminary data finds severe dis- ease outcomes significantly reduced among people who have received vaccines. treating cancer and dementia Scientists say that the vaccines could be achieving this by priming aked mole rats live for the innate immune response to fight. over 30 years — much The way that COVID-19, the infec- longer than other rodents N tious respiratory disease caused by — without developing degenerative the SARS-CoV-2 virus, progresses is diseases. Their apparent “immunity” to ag- different for everyone. ing is due to unique protective mech- Although some people experience anisms that safeguard against DNA no or only mild flu-like symptoms damage caused by mutations due to and emerge unscathed from the in- vide protection against other dis- prompted by these vaccinations. oxidative stress. fection, some require hospitalization eases, including COVID-19. Cross-reactivity is an important Scientists believe these unusual and intubation due to respiratory Old tricks for new challenges mechanism for heterologous immu- creatures may unlock the secret to failure and varying levels of organ The notion that old vaccines might nity, which happens when one preventing and treating age-related support. For other people, it is fatal. help in the fight against COVID-19 pathogen induces an immune re- conditions such as cancer, demen- Termed “interindividual varia- has persisted in the scientific com- sponse to an unrelated pathogen in tia, or Parkinson’s disease. tion,” health experts have largely at- munity since the early days of the the future. The hairless, buck-toothed, and tributed these differences in disease pandemic. Because immunity wanes over cold-blooded naked mole rat is an progression and outcome to differ- So far, live attenuated vaccines — time, especially when people do not unusual animal. It grows to be- ences in immune function. such as the measles, mumps, and receive booster shots, the re- tween 3 and 13 inches in length and Stay informed with live updates on rubella (MMR) vaccine and the searchers concluded that this could lives in a complex underground have rarely, if ever, found them to and then try to harness that knowl- the current COVID-19 outbreak and bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) vac- explain why older adults have more tunnel system beneath the deserts have cancerTrusted Source. They edge to come up with new treat- visit our coronavirus hub for more cine against tuberculosis — have susceptibility to COVID-19. and grasslands of east Africa. are also resistant to some types of ments for cancer and conditions advice on prevention and treatment. dominated research and discussions Despite diphtheria, tetanus, and Despite its unusual appearance, pain, including pain from insect [such as] dementia in people.” Older adults, men, those with pre- on the matter. pertussis being caused by bacteria the naked mole rat’s most curious bites or eating toxic plants, and can Protective mechanisms existing chronic health conditions, For BCG, for example, some re- and COVID-19 by a virus, multiple feature is its longevity. These ani- survive for up to 18 minutes with- As animals age, the body accumu- and people from minoritizedTrusted searchTrusted Source has suggested studies have demonstrated heterolo- mals can live for over 30 years, far out oxygen. lates damage in the form of muta- Source communities are more likely that the vaccine can “enhance the in- gous immunityTrusted Source. beyond the lifespan of other ro- “They live remarkably longer tions, which are small changes in to have severe COVID-19 and die. nate immune response to subse- A 2021 study in the journal Med- dents. And seemingly, without the than [other] animals of the same the DNA sequence. Mutations can When it comes to matters of im- quent infections” and reduce respi- ical Hypotheses suggested that with physiological deterioration that af- size and weight, and they do so lead to the production of faulty pro- munity, however, there is another ratory tract infections. the aid of artificial intelligence, fects most older animals. without experiencing aging-associ- teins, which disrupt the balance of factor that comes into play: vaccina- Newer studies, however, have tetanus vaccination may be con- Scientists now believe that this ated diseases,” Sherif El-Khamisy, physical and chemical conditions tion history. looked into inactivated vaccines — tributing to the reduced severity of apparent immunity to aging may a professor of Cancer Therapeutics within the body and cause cells to Vaccines are key elements that particularly the diphtheria, tetanus, COVID-19. hold the secret to preventing and at the University of Bradford in the deteriorate with age – a process train the immune system to fight a and pertussis (DTP) vaccines — to In line with that hypothesis, a re- treating aging-related diseases, United Kingdom and co-author of a called senescence. variety of pathogens that cause peo- see if previous inoculations translate cent study — which has not yet un- such as dementia or cancer, in hu- recent paper that appeared in the In naked mole rats, however, ple to fall ill. They also stimulate the into less severe manifestations of dergone peer review — added to ex- mans. International Journal of Molecular things work a bit differently. The ro- “innate” immune response, which is COVID-19. isting research and suggested that A biological marvel Sciences, told MNT. “Their profi- dents have a superior damage re- the body’s first line of defense A 2020 study investigated the bac- older adults who have received a Despite their relatively small size, cient ability to deal with threats to sponse system that works overtime against invaders. terial vaccines DTP and meningitis diphtheria or tetanus vaccine naked mole rats are incredibly the genome is remarkable.” to repair DNA damage more quickly This is the part that has spurred B and deduced that children’s likely booster within the past 10 years may hardy. Researchers have studied “What we’re trying to do is under- by cutting out and replacing faulty scientists to investigate whether or protection against SARS-CoV-2 have a lower risk of severe COVID- thousands of these rodents and stand what makes them so resistant bases in the DNA sequence. not previous vaccinations can pro- could be down to cross-reactivity 19. BACK PAGE 12 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday June 22, 2021 Union Home Secretary reviews public health response to COVID-19 J&K emerging as a role model in COVID management CS reviews Execution of Vaccinates 85% of health care workers, 84% of frontline Mining Leases in J&K workers, and 75% of 45 and above age group JAMMU RISING AMMU UNE JAMMU RISING J , J 21 The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Ku- JAMMU, JUNE 21 mar Mehta, chaired a meeting to re- The Union Home Secre- view the execution of mining leases tary, Ajay Bhalla, while in Jammu and Kashmir. chairing a high-level meet- Administrative Secretaries of de- ing to review the public partments of Mining, Forest, Ecology health response to COVID- & Environment, besides Director, 19 urged all Union territo- Ecology, Environment & Remote ries to ensure vigorous Sensing, Member Secretary, Pollu- testing, tracking, and treat- tion Control Board (PCB) and con- ing of COVID cases besides cerned HoDs participated in the undertaking speedy vacci- rial areas in conducting above the national average of medical infrastructure meeting. nation of eligible popula- targeted testing, stratified of 42%, while achieving uni- and facilities in the Union The Chief Secretary asked the Min- tion towards successful vaccination and providing versal coverage in 4 dis- territory, it was informed ing Department to ensure sustain- plinary committee of officers drawn Further, the Divisional Commis- containment of the COVID grass root-level medical tricts- Ganderbal, Jammu, that the Government has able exploration of major minerals in from concerned departments. sioners of Kashmir and Jammu pandemic in India. care. J&K’s model has as- Samba and Shopian, and more than doubled the Jammu and Kashmir by adopting e- For the minor minerals blocks were directed to rationalize existing Chief Secretary, Jammu sisted the Union territory Wayun village in Bandipora number of COVID-dedi- auction procedure in the current fi- which are currently under the rates of minor minerals in various & Kashmir Dr. Arun Ku- in bringing down COVID district. cated beds and tripled the nancial year. process of obtaining environmental districts and prevent illegal mining mar Mehta along with Ad- caseload & related deaths Meanwhile, J&K has also medical oxygen supply to Emphasizing the importance of clearance, the Department was di- through strict surveillance. ditional Chief Secretary, per million population to vaccinated 85% of health cater to COVID-related time-bound systematic and scientific rected to expedite 35 cases pending Dr. Mehta asked concerned offi- Health & Medical Educa- 894 and 62, respectively care workers, 84% of front- eventualities. exploration of minerals in J&K, the public hearing by 30th June 2021 fol- cers to ensure availability of miner- tion Department, besides over the last two weeks. line workers, and 10% of the Considering the gradual Chief Secretary impressed upon the lowed by another batch of 32 cases als at reasonable rates to people as Chief Secretaries/Admin- Giving a brief of the population in 18- 45 age cat- lifting of restrictions in line Department to undertake a pre-as- by 30th July 2021; meanwhile com- well as various Government agen- istrators of other Union measures being taken in egory. The Chief Secretary with recovery from COVID’s sessment of the mining blocks before pleting the documentation of re- cies for speedy development of the Territories including An- J&K to contain the spread assured the Central Govern- second wave, the Home Sec- their auction through an inter-disci- maining cases. UT. daman & Nicobar, Chandi- of COVID, the Chief Secre- ment of achieving 100% retary asked the UT Govern- garh, Dadar & Nagar tary, J&K informed that vaccination in 45 age cate- ment to vigorously promote Haveli and Daman & Diu, the Government has insti- gory by 30th June 2021 and COVID appropriate behav- Ladakh, Lakshadweep, and tuted a rural medical and 30% coverage in 18- 45 age iour through strict enforce- Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey inaugurates "VIDHIK SEVA Puducherry participated in testing grid through pan- category by 15th July 2021 ment of SOPs and proper the meeting. chayat-level COVID care through robust vaccination crowd management at mar- KENDRA“& “E- Seva Kendra” at District Court Complex Srinagar While reviewing the centres to provide timely drives which have been ket places, mandis, and reli- JAMMU RISING COVID situation in the medical care to patients in ramped up to a capacity of gious places. Union territories, the rural areas. “These centres administering 1.6 lakh doses The Home Secretary JAMMU, JUNE 21 Home Secretary said that provide various COVID re- per day. asked the UT Administra- Justice Ali Mohammad the UTs have witnessed a lated medical services and Further, the Chief Secre- tions to remain in a state of Magrey today inaugurated sharp decline in cases over conduct daily COVID tests tary informed that through readiness to mitigate future “VIDHIK SEVA KENDRA“ the past few weeks. “The for early detection of emerg- Government’s timely re- surges, besides undertak- & “E- Seva Kendra” at Dis- positivity and fertility rates ing hotspots, besides raising sponse, the daily number of ing a combined strategy of trict Court Complex, Srina- have come down to 7.6% awareness on the COVID COVID cases has reduced test-track-treat COVID gar & also presided the and 1.3%, respectively”, he appropriate behaviour”, he from an all-time high of over cases, micro containment awareness programme added. added. 5400 to 585 over a month. of emerging hot spots, cum webinar on “E-Learn- Lauding J&K’s well- Currently, Jammu and The same period also wit- speedy vaccination, en- ing : Challenges & Suc- drawn strategy in combat- Kashmir is among the lead- nessed a reduction in the forcement of COVID ap- cess", which was attended ing COVID-19, Member, ing regions in the country in case positivity rate from 13% propriate behaviour and by thirty eminent persons NITI Aayog, Dr. V. K. Paul vaccination of above 45 to 3.3%, which has further ramping up of COVID ded- by physical mode & 980 said that J&K is emerging years age group having vac- reduced to 1.2% in last 24 icated medical facilitiesfor participants through vir- as a role model amongst cinated 75% of its eligible hours. successful containment of tual mode. entities with large territo- population which is well Regarding augmentation the disease. The programme was or- ganized by District Legal Services Authority, Srina- Services at Vidhik Seva saduq Hussain Mir; While Prof. Dr Farooq gar in collaboration with Kendra, one can file peti- Addl.SP, Srinagar, Arif Ah- Ahmad Mir discussed how Dir Handicrafts inaugurates 3-day workshop Directorate of School Edu- tion to the High Court mad; Dean Academic Af- Central University of cation. through online & while fairs Kashmir University, Kashmir & Kashmir Uni- At the onset of the pro- availing services of E- Seva Prof. Dr Shabir Ahmad versity has adopted the e- gramme, Principal Dis- Kendra, One can obtain Bhat and Dean Depart- learning during the Covid- on natural dyeing at IICT Campus trict & Sessions Judge and status of cases very easily ment of Law Central Uni- 19 Pandemic. JAMMU RISING Chairman, DLSA, Srina- besides cause list will be versity Of Kashmir, Prof Dr Sumaira Ophthal- gar, Mohammad Akram JAMMU, JUNE 21 available in the E-Seva Dr. Farooq Ahmad Mir. mologist in her address The Director Handicrafts and Chowdhary, formally wel- Kendra. The Programme was discussed how electronic Handloom department Kashmir, comed the Chief Guest, He further said that we also attended virtually by Gadgets should be used by Mahmood Ahmad Shah today inau- Justice Ali Mohammad are living in a country hav- CEO’s of all districts of the students while e-learn- grated a 3- day awareness workshop Magrey and all the other ing vast & Unique diversity Kashmir Province, Stu- ing. cum training progrom on natural dignitaries who attended in preserving the Constitu- dents from different Mr.Ruheet through his dyeing at the campus of Indian Insti- the program through both tional rights of every citi- schools of district Srina- PPT demonstarated the tute of Carpet technology(IICT) bagi physical and virtual mode. zen. gar, Students from Kash- working of Learning Man- Ali Mardan khan ,Nowshera in Srina- Judge High Court of Justice Magrey on the mir university, Students agement System (LMS). gar rinagar. J&K, Justice Magrey who occasion hailed the initia- from central university of Later, an interactive ses- The workshop cum training is also Executive Chairman tive of Directorate of Kashmir, Para legal volun- sion, "Question- Answer progrom will be conducted under the J&K Legal Services Au- School Education in devel- teers, Panel lawyers, Sec- session", was held during expert guidence of one of the reputed thority and Member Na- oping Learning Manage- retaries of DLSA’s of UT of which Students, Parents & resource person from the field Bad- tional Legal Services Au- ment System, LMS, App J&K, Parents of Students teachers raised queries shah Miya of Jaipur Rajasthan and thority, while addressing through which E-Learning & teachers/lecturers of dif- which were responded by receipnt of Shilip Guru and National on the occasion of Webinar programmes are being im- ferent schools of District the Chief guest & other re- age posed by the synthetic dyes to the Besides Director Handicrafts & award who has more than 30 years of on “E-Learning & Chal- parted, by which Srinagar. source persons. ecology and the environment. Handloom Kashmir Mahmood Ah- experience in the field of Natural dye- lenges” said, "Children are teacher/lecturers have The Second Session, Also, on the occasion, Practical demonstrations and sam- mad Shah , Director IICT Zubair Ah- ing. future of the Nation & their been made accountable. 'Technical Session', was teacher Shabeen Taj An- ple development of natural dyeing on mad,Joint Director Handloom Nar- The objective of the workshop is to Education is of Prime Im- Meanwhile, One Con- also Chaired by Justice Ali war of GHSS Kothibagh different types of raw materials in the gis Suraya, President FCIK Shahid generate awareness among the stake portance, & E- Learning is tempt petition was today Mohammad Magrey & re- conducted an online class handicrafts and handloom sector will Kamili,Rouf Punjabi Ex president holders regarding the importance of supplement to the formal received by “Vidhik Seva source person who spoke for the students of 11th in the training component for the next KCCI, participants from CDI, natural dyeing in todays competitive Education & not a Substi- Kendra” from Advocate on the occasion were Prof. which 30 students partici- two days of the program. MEERAS society, TAHAFUZ society, market where the customers are de- tute". Mir Naveed Gul which was Shabir Ahmad, Dean Acad- pated. The online class was The event assumes significance and kashmir carpet cluster development mandind ecofriendly products. The The awareness pro- scanned & forwarded to emic Affairs Kashmir Uni- watched live by the Chief is expected to address concerns like along with some of the leading ex- workshop assumes significance in gramme cum webinar on dedicated email of Ld. reg- versity; Prof. Dr. Farooq Guest and other digni- color fastness, shade matching, avail- porters, dyers ,artisans associated light of the fact that the trend setters “E-Learning : Challenges & istrar Judicial High Court Ahmed Mir Dean Depart- taries and all other partici- ability of standard quality of natural with the field were present on the have became aware about the dam- Success" was live broad- of J&K. ment of Law Central Uni- pants of webinar. dyes. first day of the workshop. cast through YouTube & The daylong event was versity of Kashmir; Dr Secretary DLSA, Srina- Face book. attended by PDJ, Srinagar, Sumaira & Mr. Ruheet gar, Noor Mohammad Mir Mr. Justice Ali Moham- Mohammad Akram (Nodal Officer). conducted the programme mad Magray in his inaugu- Chowdharay; Ld. Judicial Prof. Shabir in his ad- & also presented vote of Rs 200 Cr. for conservation, ral Address said that our Officers posted at Srinagar dress described various thanks. He highlighted the goal is to provide easy ac- Headquarter; DC Srinagar ways and methods regard- need of e-learning and its cess to justice for every cit- Mr. Aijaz Assad; Director, ing how e- learning mode success in imparting edu- management of Wullar Lake izen. He said while availing School Education Dr. Tas- can be made Successful. cation. JAMMU RISING JAMMU,JUNE 21 Deputy Commissioner J&KITCO organizes first ever River- Bandipora, Dr Owais Ahmad on Monday chaired an offi- cers` meeting convened to dis- rafting training for HP Youth cuss the developmental sce- nario and the activities being JAMMU RISING prisingly, there was a good carried out by Wullar/Mans- JAMMU,JUNE 21 participation of women bal Development Authority J&KITCO Ltd, a Jammu candidates who had shown and Wullar Conservation and based Government Com- keen interest for the same. Management Authority. pany, through its branch of- Apart from River-Raft- The meeting was attended fice at Hamirpur (HP) has ing, J&KITCO Ltd. has also by Chief Executive Officer organized first ever river- been organizing training WUCMA, CEO WMDA, rafting training pro- programmes on Home Stay, DSEO Bandipora, DFO grammes for the youth of Basic Tourism Programme, Bandipora, AD Tourism, Co- the district and also discussed Bandipora and providing of lied departments to Wullar to Himachal Pradesh in the Tourist Guide, Dhaba ordinator WUCMA, Joint Di- the status of DPRs for con- Solar Lights to the left-out prepare a Detailed Project Re- district of Hamirpur. Owner, and Trekking etc in rector Planning and Executive struction of Boulevard Road households of Banayari village port for the construction of The training programme other districts like Chamba Engineers R&B Bandipora, around Wullar Lake. by WUMCA. Boulevard Road 3 Kilometers has been sponsored by De- and Kangra (HP). Sumbal and WMDA and other DC Bandipora also reviewed While reviewing the in the initial instance from partment of Tourism The programme was in- senior officers of the district. the status of works being exe- progress of dredging works in Banyari to Garoora. He asked Hamirpur, HP. The river- augurated by SDM Nau- The meeting discussed the cuted in the Wullar with physi- Wullar, the Deputy Commis- the join team to submit their rafting training pro- objective of the training im- this opportunity of learning daun, Vijay Diman and Action taken Report of direc- cal and financial achieve- sioner directed to send a joint report within shortest possi- grammes shall be executed parted to the youth of Hi- river-rafting with full zest Tourism Officer, Ravi Dhi- tions issued by the Principal ments, operationalization of team of officers of R&B, Rev- ble time so that further neces- in four phases to impart machal was to encourage and vigour and also sees it man along with J&KITCO Secretary regarding the devel- Huts in the Wullar Vintage enue, WUCMA, Forest, Geol- sary action is taken to com- training to nearly 100 youth the participants to exploit as a job opportunity. Sur- Hamirpur Branch Head R. opment of tourism sector in Park, Construction of TRC at ogy and Mining and other al- plete the project at earliest. of Himachal Pradesh. The L Parmar. CMYK CM K CMYK