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Follow us: Daily Excelsior JAMMU, TUESDAY, AUGUST 17, 2021 REGD. NO. JK-71/21-23 Vol No. 57 16 Pages ` 5.00 ExcelsiorRNI No. 28547/65 No. 227 ‘Ladakh witnessing creation of modern infra’ ‘Ready for every possible consequence’ ‘PM committed to strengthen grassroots democracy in J&K’ Preparations underway for holding Afghanistan situation being Change visible in Kashmir, terrorism closely monitored: DG BSF in last phase: Dr Jitendra Excelsior Correspondent is no violation from our side Assembly elections in J&K: PM public, however, said there is a Minister has a special concern and we are trying our best to Avtar Bhat NEW DELHI, Aug 16: “The Delimitation try’s determination. JAMMU, Aug 16: Director exercise restraint from the day "veil of fear" which is stopping for Jammu and Kashmir, espe- KATHUA, Aug 16: Commission has been constitut- Talking about Ladakh, which General Border Security the ceasefire agreement was the public from expressing them- cially the district of Kathua. Reiterating that terrorism is in Prime Minister Narendra ed in Jammu and Kashmir and was carved as a Union Territory Force (BSF) SS Deswal has announced and will continue selves openly. The BJP Government set up its “last phase” in Kashmir, Modi yesterday said that preparations are on for holding after the bifurcation of Jammu said that Afghanistan situation in a similar way with good "I feel it is the last phase of District Development Councils preparations are underway assembly elections in the and Kashmir, he said it is also is being closely monitored. intentions,” said Deswal. Union Minister, with inde- terrorism there," Dr Jitendra (DDC) for the first time and for holding assembly elections future,” the Prime Minister said progressing towards its limitless “What is happening in the “We are keeping every watch pendent charge of Science and Singh said, responding to a ques- completed the elections to in the future in Jammu and while addressing the nation from possibilities of development. neighbouring country is their Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh “On the one hand, Ladakh is internal matter but we are keep- Drones again spotted today said there is a visible witnessing the creation of mod- ing a close watch on every situ- change in the thinking and ern infrastructure, while on the ation,” Deswal said while speak- Excelsior Correspondent mindset of people in Valley other hand ‘Sindhu Central ing to media persons after flag- JAMMU, Aug 16: Drones which witnessed large-scale University’ is also going to ging off Freedom Run and were tonight spotted at three Independence Day celebra- make Ladakh a centre of higher Cyclothon from Octroi Post in different locations in Samba tions yesterday. education,” he said. RS Pura sector of this district district. Talking to reporters on the "As per locals, flying sidelines of inauguration of a Modi said that whether it is „ Pic on page 4 eastern India, the North-East, objects (probably drones) with high-efficiency oxygen genera- Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh yesterday. blinking light were spotted at tion plant at Government including the entire Himalayan “We are ready for every pos- three different locations," a Medical College (GMC), estab- region, or the coastal belt or trib- sible consequence,” he said senior police official said. lished through the PM-Cares al region, they will become the flanked by Inspector General, He said that the flying Fund here, today, Dr Jitendra base for India’s development in BSF, Jammu Frontier, N S objects were spotted in Singh said: "There is a sea Ghagwal, Vijaypur, and Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh handing over bags containing the future. Jamwal and other senior offi- *Watch video on free ration under PM Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana (PMGKAY) at Hatli India is fighting the twin cers. (Contd on page 4 Col 8) www.excelsiornews.com Morh near Kathua on Monday. — Excelsior /Pardeep Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing the nation from challenges of terrorism and On Pakistan violating the the ramparts of the Red Fort on the occasion of the 75th expansionism with great ceasefire twice on the interna- on cross border activities and change in the thinking of the tion about the large scale Panchayats in the past two years Independence Day in New Delhi on Sunday. (UNI) courage, and does not hesitate in tional border after the February ready to face any challenge and people in Kashmir Valley. The Independence Day celebrations despite "hurdles", the Minister Kashmir, where development the ramparts of Red Fort on the taking tough decisions, Modi 25 ceasefire agreement, the will respond in an appropriate residents of Srinagar who are in the Valley where Flag hoisting said while referring apparently to is now visible on the ground. occasion of 75th Independence said. Director General said, whatever manner at the right time,” he moving around in lanes and by- ceremonies were held at many regional parties including “Giving fair opportunities to Day. He said that by conducting be the international conventions said. lanes want a change and be part places on Sunday. National Conference and PDP the potential of all, this is the He also referred to the surgical and air strikes, the or bilateral agreements, are On laser fencing, he said that of Prime Minister Narendra Referring to the setting up of which boycotted the Panchayat real spirit of democracy. Be it abrogation of Article 370 and country sent out the message of being followed by India as a technology is being used on Modi's New India like the people the fourth oxygen plant at GMC elections besides the local bodies Jammu or Kashmir, where the said holding the first-ever ‘New India’. nation with other countries. Indian borders, adding that as a in other parts of the country,”. Kathua within a short span dur- polls. balance of development is now District Development Council This shows India is changing “As far as the ceasefire part of the Comprehensive The Union Minister, who ing the Coronavirus pandemic, Asked about the develop- visible on the ground. polls in J-K reflects the coun- (Contd on page 4 Col 1) agreement is concerned, there (Contd on page 4 Col 4)dedicated the oxygen plant to the the Minister said the Prime (Contd on page 4 Col 4) 3 die of COVID, Mathur meets Many Distts in both divisions record 100 pc attendance 174 test +ve ‘Jungle Raj’ in J&K ended Kovind Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior Correspondent In a first: 27390 institutions participate JAMMU/SRINAGAR on eve of 2020: LG LEH, Aug 16: Lieutenant /LEH, Aug 16: Three persons Excelsior Correspondent Governor of Ladakh Radha in I-Day functions across J&K died of COVID-19 and 174 test- ‘Govt committed to dignified return of KPs’ Krishna Mathur today met ed positive for virus in Jammu SRINAGAR, Aug 16: The President Ram Nath Kovind in Sanjeev Pargal and Kashmir during past two “jungle raj” in Jammu and New Delhi. Participation remains voluntarily at all places JAMMU, Aug 16: For the days. Kashmir ended on the “eve of There was, however, no offi- first time in the history of the Independence Day celebra- hoisting national flag in their Two casualties have been 2020” and the grassroots level „ Pic on page 4 Jammu and Kashmir, as many tions as there were times when premises in Bandipora district. reported in Jammu region and democracy was strengthened as 27390 educational institu- they used to stay away from such Similar numbers in one in Kashmir division. in the Union Territory by con- cial word on what transpired at tions, Government offices, functions due to threats by the Ganderbal district were 603 A 56-year-old woman hail- duct of violence-free District the meeting. Panchayats, Municipalities, militants, separatists and other out of 798, 696 out of 696 in ing from village Rakh Mangal Development council (DDC) Kovind had last month visited Youth Clubs etc participated anti-national elements. Shopian, 1267 out of 1621 in Chak in Samba district died of elections, Lieutenant Kashmir on a four-day visit. COVID-19 and co-morbidities in the Independence Day cele- “This time, the institutions Budgam, 2120 from 2297 in Governor Manoj Sinha said During his tour, he was also at Fortis Hospital Amritsar in brations across the Union openly and voluntarily came for- Anantnag, 1210 out of 1210 in yesterday. scheduled to visit Drass in Kargil Punjab today while an 85-year- Territory by hoisting tricolor ward to unfurl the tricolor in Pulwama, 749 of 922 in Referring to the Centre’s district of Ladakh on the occasion old man from Koteranka Kandi and holding functions. their premises and celebrated the Kulgam and 620 out of 620 in decision to revoke the special of Kargil Vijay Diwas celebra- in Rajouri district succumbed to In Jammu region, 16585 Independence Day by organizing Srinagar district. status of the erstwhile state, tions but couldn't do so as his institutions out of a total of various kind of functions includ- Participation in rest of the (Contd on page 4 Col 4) Sinha said in 2019, Prime Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha salutes tricolor during chopper failed to take off due to 17298 joined the Independence ing cultural programmes, Kashmir districts was 1099 in Minister Narendra Modi had the celebrations of Independence day in Srinagar. bad weather conditions. Day celebrations yesterday singing of patriotic songs and Baramulla and 1640 in Two officers marked the beginning of a new —Excelsior/Shakeel while the number in Kashmir holding parades etc,” sources Kupwara. era for Jammu and Kashmir. of Kashmiriyat i.E. Taking along Day speech at Sher-e-Kashmir Pilot’s body division stood at 10805. said. In Jammu region, Poonch, posted in SSB “The grass-roots democracy all religions and creeds on Cricket stadium here. recovered Official sources told the Citing figures, they said all Samba, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, has been strengthened, fulfilling development odyssey, we are He said the ‘Vajpayee princi- Excelsior Correspondent Excelsior that this was a rare 801 educational institutions, Doda and Jammu districts the hopes and aspirations of the achieving new milestones,” ple of Jamhooriyat’ was not Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 16: The occasion of such a large partici- Panchayats, Government offices recorded 100 percent participa- common citizens. With the spirit Sinha said in his Independence (Contd on page 4 Col 1) tion in the Independence Day celebra- Government today ordered post- KATHUA, Aug 16: The pation of educational institu- and Youth Clubs held the ing of two KAS officers as Heads asked to assess vaccination status of students, staff body of missing Pilot of ALH tions, Government offices etc in Independence Day functions by (Contd on page 4 Col 4) Members J&K Service Selection Dhruv, Lt Col A S Baath which Board. crashed into Ranjit Sagar Dam They are Neelam Khajuria Higher educational institutions, in Basholi Kathua on August 3 and Narayan Dutt. was fished out from the Dam yesterday evening by the multi Commandant agency divers of Navy and schools to remain closed in J&K Indian Army. suspended Excelsior Correspondent onsite/in-person teaching till have been also asked to focus on As per sources, the body further orders, the State the positivity rates of the med- was recovered at the depth of Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, Aug 16: The Executive Committee said the ical-blocks under their jurisdic- 75.9 metre in the Dam yester- State Executive Committee SRINAGAR, Aug 16: educational institutions will be tions. day evening after the hectic today ordered that all schools permitted to seek personal atten- “Intensified measures, relat- efforts for about 13 days by Government today suspended and higher educational institu- Maqsood-ul-Zaman, dance of vaccinated staff for ed to COVID management and the divers. The body of pilot tions including coaching cen- restriction of activities, shall be Commandant IR-8th battalion, administrative purposes. has been shifted to Pathankot tres will continue to remain “All heads of educational (Contd on page 4 Col 4) (Contd on page 4 Col 7) for "exhibiting conduct unbe- closed for onsite/in-person coming of an officer" in his institutions i.e. all institutions teaching till further orders having students above the age capacity as Member, while cap of 25 fixed for both Recruitment Board for recruiting of 18 shall in a fortnight assess indoor and outdoor gatherings dose-wise vaccination status of constables for two border battal- will stay. ions. the students and staff of their Guidelines to this effect as respective institutions "Disciplinary proceedings part of COVID management are contemplated by the enabling the State Executive were issued yesterday by Chief Committee to take a consid- Government against Maqsood Secretary Dr Arun Kumar Mehta ul Zaman, JKPS, Commandant ered view on re-opening of in his capacity as Chairperson of these institutions for on-site IR-8th Bn., for exhibiting con- the State Executive Committee. duct unbecoming of an officer, learning,” the SEC directed. Saying that all schools and It said night curfew will con- in his capacity as Member, higher educational institutions Recruitment Board, for recruit- tinued to remain in force in all including coaching centres shall districts from 8 pm to 7 am. (Contd on page 4 Col 4) continue to remain closed for All Deputy Commissioners People desperate to leave US says 7 killed in Kabul airport evacuation chaos KABUL, Aug 16: home and remained fearful as the in which the US and its allies had insurgents' advance saw prisons tried to transform Afghanistan. Thousands of Afghans emptied and armories looted. The country's Western-trained rushed onto the tarmac of The Taliban swept into Kabul security forces collapsed or fled, Kabul's international airport Monday, so desperate to escape the Taliban capture of their country that they held onto an American military jet as it took off and plunged to death in chaos that killed at least seven people, US officials said. The crowds of people rushing the airport came as the Taliban enforced their rule over the wider *Watch video on www.excelsiornews.com capital after a lightning advance across the country that took just People running along a US Air Force aircraft which is taking over a week to dethrone the off from the Kabul airport on Monday. (UNI) country's Western-backed Government. on Sunday after President Ashraf ahead of the planned withdrawal While there were no major Ghani fled the country, bringing of the last American troops at the reports of abuses, many stayed an end to a two-decade campaign (Contd on page 4 Col 7)