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Widom Major Rejig In UN Chief Encouraged J&K Admin Girls Outshine Boys Where there is ruin, there is hope for a Director Info, Commissioner SMC treasure Among 9 Officers Transferred In Class 10 Results — Rumi By India, Pak Truce Pact Observer Monitoring Desk 17 Students Secure Board of School Education, Hopes This Positive Step Will Provide Opportunity For Further Dialogue in October last year, offi- Srinagar: The Jammu and 100 Percent cials said. Kashmir government on Friday Marks, Shopian While the overall pass Positive Step ordered a reshuffle in the ad- percentage was 75 per Towards 'Greater ministration removing Director Tops Districts cent, the girls' pass per- J&K Logs 85 Cases, Peace, Stability': US Information and Commissioner Observer Monitoring Desk centage was 76.06 per cent One Corona Death SMC and seven other officers. while 74.04 percent of the According to an order, Alok Srinagar: Seventeen stu- boys passed the exam, the Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Kumar, IRS, awaiting orders dents scored straight 'A's officials said. on Friday recorded 85 new positive of adjustment in the General in the Class 10 They said at least 17 stu- cases of COVID-19, taking the tally Administration Department, is board ex- dents had a perfect score to 1,26,286, even as one fresh death posted as Principal Secretary to aminations (straight due to the virus was reported in the the Government, Youth Services held in 'A's in all past 24 hours, officials said. The Press Trust Of India and Sports Department. Kashmir as subjects) death toll in the Union territory due Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), the results with an to the pandemic is 1,956, they said. he United States has Administrative Secretary, Youth declared on overwhelming major- Out of the fresh cases, 16 were from welcomed the joint Services and Sports Department, Friday showed ity of the toppers Jammu division and 69 from Kash- Press Trust Of India Kashmir and other sectors, Tstatement of India and holding additional charge of that girls had performed being girls. Among mir division of the Union territory, with UN chief Antonio Guterres Pakistan to strictly observe all Administrative Secretary, Tourism better than boys. those included they further said. More On P10 United Nations: Top UN expressing hope that this “posi- agreements on ceasefire along and Culture Departments has Over 75,000 students Rutba Javeed, Toiba leadership has welcomed the tive step will provide an oppor- the Line of Control and other been transferred and posted as had appeared in the Class Showkat, Noor‐Us‐Sabah, Two OGWs Held In announcement by militar- tunity for further dialogue . sectors, saying it is a positive Administrative Secretary, Tourism 10 examinations, conduct- Gousia Farooq, Tayibah Bandipora: Police ies of India and Pakistan to In a significant move to ease step towards greater peace and Department. “He shall also hold the ed by Jammu and Kashmir Anjum, More On P10 strictly observe all agreements tension, the militaries of India stability in South Asia. White charge of Administrative Secretary, Srinagar: Police on Friday claimed on ceasefire along the Line of and Pakistan said on Thursday House More On P10 Culture Department, in addition to n a world where even healthy people find to have arrested two militant as- Control (LoC) in Jammu and that they have More On P10 his own duties, till further orders.” Specially- excuses to sit home and do nothing, a sociates from Hajin area of Bandi- Syed Sehrish Asgar (IAS), Abled Girl 17-year-old Tabia Iqbal, a specially-abled pora district. Ghulam Mohi-ud-din Director, Information, J&K, has I he announcement by India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along Secures Over girl qualified class 10th exam with 452 out Khan and Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, both Border been transferred and posted the Line of Control (LoC) and other sectors has rekindled hope for a peaceful future among of 500 marks and is earning appreciation for residents of Hajin were arrested as Additional Secretary to the Residents border residents in Jammu and Kashmir who have been living under constant fear of firing and braving all odds. Tabia Iqbal More On P10 from Bonikhan Mohalla, Hajin in a T Government, Information Hope For shelling. "We are joyous over the news of a fresh agreement between the two countries to observe joint operation launched by police, Department More On P10 army’s 13 RR and the personnel of Peace complete ceasefire along the borderline. It has rekindled hope among us," More On P10 CRPF 45 battalion on the basis of specific inputs, a police spokesper- son said Friday. More On P10 Police Prevent 3 Youth From Crossing LoC Fresh Snowfall In Gulmarg, Srinagar: Police on Friday de- tained three youth from north Kash- Other Higher Reaches mir’s Kupwara district who were allegedly attempting to cross Line Agencies Snowfall on higher reaches was also of control (LoC) for arms training. received from other parts of the Valley. Mohammad Rameez, a mechanic Srinagar: Gulmarg and other higher The MeT official said that Srinagar by profession, Javid Ahmad Rather reaches received fresh snowfall while recorded a low of 8.0 degree Celsius and Aijaz Ahmad Sofi, all residents rains lashed parts of Kashmir Valley, against 7.4 degree Celsius on the of Kupwara were detained by police weatherman said on Friday. previous night. The tempera- after receiving specific input that A meteorological depart- ture was 6.5 degrees Celsius some” misguided” youth were in ment official said that above the normal for this time touch with militants across the Gulmarg received 2.5cms of of the year in Srinagar where fence and were More On P10 snow in the last 24 hours till traces of rainfall were recorded 0830 hours. The resort, the during the time, the official said. Court Quashes venue for the second Khelo Qazigund recorded a low of Student’s PSA Detention India Winter Games beginning today, 5.7 degree Celsius against 6.6 de- Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir also recorded a low of minus 0.8 de- gree Celsius on the previous night High Court has quashed the deten- gree Celsius against minus 0.6 degree while the gateway town of J&K had tion of a north Kashmir youth under Celsius earlier night, the official said. 1.2mm of rainfall during More On P10 the controversial Public Safety Act (PSA). According to the reports, the detention of Omar Akbar Mir of Brat Kalan Sopore, was quashed by the court on Friday, nearly two years Kansal Directs Early after he was arrested on charges of stone pelting in 2019 and simulta- Completion Of Power Projects neously booked under the PSA. Justice Vinod Chatterji after hearing the arguments of More On P10

4 Grenades Recovered In Poonch Jammu: Government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district and recovered four grenades and ammunition on Friday, officials said. A joint search Observer News Service power corporations of Jammu and operation was launched in Mendhar Kashmir to minimize the gap between belt based on disclosure of Sher Jammu: Principal Secretary Power completion of projects and handing Ali, a coordinator and facilitator of Development Department (PDD), over the same to be put for public use militant activities of various groups Rohit Kansal on Friday directed the at the earliest. More On P10 who More On P10 Random Searches HC Closes PIL On Return To City Centre Food Adulteration Agencies

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday closed a Public Interest Litigation regard- ing menace of food adulteration, hoping and trusting that the authorities will “effectively and efficiently” take action against offenders. “We are of the opinion that there is no pur- pose in keeping this petition (PIL) alive. We, as such, direct that this petition be consigned to records with the hope and trust that the authorities will continue to act most effec- tively and efficiently and would take all mea- sured precautions so that the Food Safety KO Photo: Abid Bhat KO and Standard Act and the Rules thereunder are not violated and the offenders are strictly Agencies days on Friday in Srinagar, where punished for which purpose regularly check- gunmen shot dead two personnel ing and sampling is continuously carried Srinagar: Random and surprise of Jammu and Kashmir police and out,” a bench of Chief Justice Pankaj Mithal searches and frisking by security shot at and injured a dhaba own- and Justice Tashi Rabstan said. forces continued for the past few er’s son during the More On P10 The PIL was initiated on More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) Saturday | 27.02.2021 No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir 2

OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL THE JAMMU AND KASHMIR TRANSPORT OFFICER BUDGAM KASHMIR STATE BOARD OF SCHOOL EDUCATION NOTICE NEW CAMPUS BEMINA, SGR. Whereas an application has been recieved from one. Shri : Nazir Ahmad Bhat S/o: Ghulam Mohammad Bhat R/o: Khanpora Budgam owner of vehicle bearing Reg- ATTENTION PLEASE istration No: JK04F-1097 for cancellation of hire purchase agreement with M/S J&K Bank B/U Budgam . The Candidate whose Photograph is Published in this no- Now therefore it is notified for the information of the general public that objections tice is claiming to have LOST his /her Original D.O.B Cer- if any to the proposed cancellation of hire purchase Agreement shall be filed in writ- tificate (s) of Class 10thIssued by BOSE under Registration ing in the office of the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam within a period of 12 days No.N15400710030 with following particulars: from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper . Name:-SAEIKA GULZAR No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.2729 Parentage:-GULZAR AH MIR Dated 26-02-2021 Assistant Regional Transport officer Residence:-SHEIKHGUND mja Budgam Kashmir Date of Birth:- 15/10/2001 Roll No. (s) Government of Jammu & Kashmir 1) Class 10th1106257 Year & Session 2016 Now the Candidate has applied for their duplicate. Anybody (if) having any objec- OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER tions in this regard may please file the same before the undersigned within (07) ANANTNAG PWD(R&B) DIVISION KHANABAL days from the date of publication of this notice .Besides the above referred Date of NIT NO 128 OF R&B/Khanabal/2020-21 /E-TENDERING/10620-30 DATED 24-02 -2021 Birth Certificate Bearing S/No.16ARKAM-1000397 are be treated as cancelled. No.F(Certs-I-DQC)B/KD/18 Date:-24/02/021 For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, Union Territory of J&K e-tenders are invited on %age basis from approved Sd/ and eligible Contractors registered with J&K Govt. CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for each Assistant Secretary of the following works:- MJA Certificates KD Estimated Cost of Class of Time of Major Head of S. No Name of Work Cost T/Doc. Contrac completion Account (Rs in Lacs) (in Rs) tor PUBLIC NOTICE DEE Improvement of Divisional Office at It is for the information of general public that I Nilofar Jan D/O Gh Hassan Khand R/O 1. 5.00 200 10 Days NFB Class PWD Complex Khanabal. Shangus Anantnag I have applied for Fertilizer License under name and style M/S Only Wani Pesticides & Fertilizer. If anybody having any kind of objection in this regard He/ She may object his objection in Chief Agriculture Officer Anantnag, within Seven days Position of AAA = Accorded from the date of issuance of this notice. After that no objection will entertained. Position of funds = AVAILABLE Nilofar Jan D/O Gh Hassan Khand 1. The NIT Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of R/O Shangus Anantnag MJA terms- and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website Public Notice www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below: PUBLIC NOTICE S. My name is mentioned wrongly in Expired passport and needs to be correct- Particulars Dated It is for the information of general public that I Nilofar Jan D/O Gh Hassan Khand No. ed as per my matriculation certificate which is IFRAH RIAZ instead of Ifrah R/O Shangus Anantnag I have applied for Pesticides License under name and style 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice 24-02-2021 Riyaz . Now I am applying for new passport . If anybody has any objection in M/S Wani Pesticides & Fertilizers. If anybody having any kind of objection in this re- From 24-02-2021 (03:00PM) this regard he/she may file the same in the concerned office within a period 2 Period of Downloading of bidder documents gard He/She may object his objection in Plant Protection Officer, Lalmandi Srinagar, To 02-03-2021 (04:00PM) of seven days . after that no objection shall be entertaiend. within Seven days from the date of issuance of this notice. After that no objection 3 Bid submission Start Date From 24-02-2021 (03:00PM) Ifrah Riaz will entertained. 4 Bid Submission End Date To 02-03-2021 (04:00PM) D/o Riaz Ahamd Jan Nilofar Jan D/O Gh Hassan Khand 02-03-2021 (04:15 PM) r/o Alnoor Colony Illahi Bagh Buchpora mz ko R/O Shangus Anantnag mja 6 Date and time of opening of bid (online) In the office of Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Khanabal 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of tender document in shape of Treasury Challan / Receipt in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Division Khanabal [Tender Inviting Authority] (Name of Work to be mentioned on the Office of the Tehsildar Khoie Treasury Challan / Receipt)(Refer Govt. order No. O.M No. A/24 (2017)-651 Dt 07-06-2018 (The Date of Treasury PUBLIC NOTICE Challan should be between the date of Start of Bid and Bid Submission End Date) pledged to Executive Engineer Subject : In case of Mohd Ramzan Bhat S/o Ab Gaffar Bhat ( Gaurdian) of I have applying for renewal of my fertilizer licence no. CAOB/FL/2014-15/1135 under PWD(R&B) Division Khanabal (Tender receiving Authority). Neelofer D/o Late Nasreena Alias Rubi R/o Tarzoa Tehsil Khoie for issuance of name and style, " Pandith fertilizers" at Botingoo zaingeer Sopore, in this regard if 3. All the Bidders have to submit Bid Security Declaration Form instead of Earnest money as per the Circular of Legal hier Certificate of Late Naseerna W/o Waseem Iqbal Malik R/o Jammu anybody have any Kind of objection may file the same to Chief agriculture officer Finance Department (Bid security Declaration Form is as per Annexure “A” below). st Baramulla with in the period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. 4. The 1 lowest Bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as Performance Security in the shape of Publicationo for information to all concerned;- Abdul Khaliq pandith CDR/FDR/BG within 03 Days before fixation of Contract and shall be released after successful completion of S/o: Gh. Ahmad pandith work. Regarding the above captioned subject matter case is under process in this R/o: Botingoo 5. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the office. In this regard report has been obtaine dfrom concerned patwari Lam- Dangarpora Sopore gms bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be berdar and chowkidar of village tarzoa which reveal that late Mst Naseerna opened online on same Web Site in the Office of Executive Engineer R&B Division Khanabal was wedded with Mr Waseem Iqbal Malik R/o Jammu in the year 2006 and NAME CHANGE 6. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of Technical Bid one Child namely Neelofer was born in the year 2008. Reportedly Mr. Waseem 7. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. Iqbal Malik has divorced the deceases. Afterwants, Mst Nasreena was residing In school records I want to change the name of my daughter from Syed Janeeta Jan to a. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” option as well as from “Bidders in Bali-Charn- Jammu in a rented house where she died on 8-9-2018 and FIR Syed Arwaa, in this regard if anybody have any kind of objection may file the same to Manual Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.in to acquaint bid submission process. No 168/8 U/S 302/380/207 PRC is lodged in P.S Satwari-Jammu. Presently, Principal Unique educational institute Duroo Sopore with in the period of seven days b. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)’ as per Information daughter of deceased is living with her maternal Grandfatehr at Tarzoa Teh from the date of publication. Technology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved vendors. Khoie in whose favour a gaurdianship certificate stands issued by the hon’ble Syed Mohd hussain Shah c. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with digital Signature. No Financial bid will be Addl and Sessional Judge, sopore under No: 25/MP Dated 9-3-2020. The legal F/o: Syed Arwaa R/o: Duroo Sopore gms accepted in physical form. heirs of deceased namely Nasreena are reproted as under d. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. e. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with bid. Mohd Ramzan Bhat 65 years Farmer Public Notic f. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents including tender document fee in terms of Father of deceased I am applying for the issuance of Fertilizer License under name and style RJ Fertilizers soft copies with technical bid. Wachi Shopian . If anybody having any objection in this regard he/she may file his/ Mst Saja Begum Mother of deceased 60 House Wife her objection in the office of the Chief Agricultural Officer Shopian withn a period of Note: - Scan all the documents on 100 dpi with black and white option. Page 1 of 2 8. The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reasons. Ab Majeed Bhat Brother of deceased 25 Business seven days from the date of publication of this notice. After that no objection shall be entertained. 9. Scanned copy of cost of tender document in shape of Treasury Challan / Receipt in favour of Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Khanabal (The Date of Treasury Challan should be between the date of Start of Bid and Bid Gh Mohi-ud-din Brother of deceased 20 DO Javeed Ahmad Reshi S/o Mohd Yaqoob Reshi Submission End Date) pledged to Executive Engineer PWD(R&B) Division Khanabal must be uploaded with the R/o Wachi Shopian ast documents of the bid. The Original Treasury Challan (Cost of Tender Document) and other relevant bid documents Aabida Ramzan Sister of deceased 19 House wife shall be obtained from the lowest bidder before the fixation of the Contract. 10. Bidders are advised not to make any change in BOQ (Bill of Quantities) contents. In no case they should attempt to Aaqib Ramzan Brother of deceased 18 Student Public Notice create similar BOQ manually. Neelofer daughter of deceased 13 do I have installed an Electric Transformer at my Factory at Darnambal Tarzoo Sopore. 11. Price escalation and taxes: The %age quoted by the bidder entirely in Indian Rupees, shall be deemed to include If anybody having any objection in this regard he/she may fiel his/her objection in price escalation and all taxes upto completion of the work. Deduction on account of taxes shall be made from the the office of the Executive Engineer Power Develpment Department Sopore within a bills of the contractor on gross amount of the bill as per the rates prevailing at the time of recovery. period of seven days from the date of publication of this notice. After that no objec- 12. Bidders are advised to use “My Documents” area in their user on R&B e-Tendering portal to store such documents There is no othe rlegal heir of the deceased. In case of any objection regard- as are required. tion shall be entertaiend. ing issuance o above legal hier certificate the objections will be entertaiend 13. All other terms and conditions are as same as laid in PWD Form 25. (Er Qazi Javeed Amin) in this office within 7 days failing which / expiry of date no bjection will be entertained Mohd MaqbooL Wani S/o Gh Nabi WanI DIPK-13949/20 Executive Engineer, Thesildar Khoie R/o Panjipora Cell : 7006588093 ams R&B Division Khanabal gms

Union Territory Jammu & Kashmir OFFICE OF THE EXECUIVE ENGINEER R&B DIVISION SOPORE. SRINAGAR MUNICIPAL CORPORATION NOTICE INVITING TENDER NIT No- 257 of RnB-Sopore of 2020-2021 e-tendering DATED- 26 .02.2021 . For and on behalf of theLt. Governor, J&K, e-tenders (in Single Cover System) are invited on item rate OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER LEFT RIVER WORKS DIVISION basis from approved and eligible contractors registered with J&K State Govt. CPWD, Railways and other State/Central Governments for the following works: EOI 02 OF 2020-21 Dated 22/02/2021 S.N Adv. Cost of Time of Time & Class of M. H of Positio o. Cost T/ DOC Compl Date Contract Account n of Name of Work (Rs. In (In Rupees) etion of Opening or AAA Notice inviting Expression of Interest (EOI) Lacs) In days of Bid 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Temporary Restoration of Eroded portion of The Executive Engineer, Left River Works Division, Srinagar Municipal Corporation on behalf of Srinagar Municipal Corpora- Seelu Malganipora Pazalpora road by way of 3.50 10 04. 03. 01 200/- DEE 3054 M&R - tion invites online Expression of Interest from the reputed registered consultant/agency/company/architect to submit technical pro- days 2021 Khak bajree filling. lacs posal for Preparation of DPR for Developmental Projects/ Works at Shariefabad, Durbal, Bemina Srinagar. Upgradation of Jamia Masjid link road at Interested Agencies may download the complete Request for Proposal (RFP) document from the website i.e. http://www.jktenders.gov. Dooligund by way of upgradation of Khak bajree 2.65 10 04. 03. 02 200/- DEE 3054 M&R - in.from 26/12/2020. The eligible bidders have to submit their bids online at e-tendering portal i.e. http://www.jktenders.gov.in. nd days 2021 filing and P/L WBM grade Ist and 2 . lacs KEY DATES AND VITAL INFORMATION: Restoration of inner link of Naikoo Mohalla at Rawoocha by way of P/L WBM grade Ist and 2.82 10 04. 03. 3 200/- DEE 3054 M&R - 2nd. lacs days 2021 S. No. Description Important Information Date of online publication 22-02-2021 Restoration of Dutta Mohalla at Warapora by Downloading of e–tender docu- 24.02.2021 from 10:00 AM. way of P/L Nallah muck filling and P/L WBM 4.55 10 04. 03. 04 200/- DEE 3054 M&R - nd lacs days 2021 ments grade 2 . Pre-Bid Meeting 01.03.2021 at 02:00 PM Position of funds: Available Last Date of submission of e- tender 08.03.2021- 04:00 PM 1. The Bidding documents consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, Drawings, bill Date of opening of Bids 09.03.2021 at 11:00 AM of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other detail’s can be seen/downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below: in the Office of Executive Engineer, LRWD, SMC Or any other date as convenient to 01. Date of issue of Tender Notice 26.02.2021 opening authority Completion Period of the Project 6 Months 02. Period of downloading of bidding documents From 26.02.2021 (10.00 A.M) to 03.03.2021 (4.00P.M) 03. Bid submission start date 26.02.2021 from (04.00P.M) RFP Document Fee Rs. 1000/- (Rupees One Thousand only) in the shape Demand Draft in favour of Chief Accounts Officer SMC, payable at Srinagar. 04. Bid submission end date 03.03.2021 upto (4.00 P.M) 04.02.2021 at (12.00 P.M) in the Office of the Executive 05. Date & time of opening Bids (on line) Engineer R&B Division Sopore INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS The consultants are required to submit and upload scanned copies of DDs, EMD and other documents as mentioned in detailed Expres- 2 Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Chillaninfavour of Executive Engineer, R&B Division Sopore (tender inviting authority ) and the date of challan should be in sion of Interest online as per above schedule. The Financial Bid (BOQ) has to be uploaded online also. between the date of start of bid and Bid submission end date) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Division All amendments, time extension, clarifications etc. will be uploaded on the website only and will not be published in newspapers. The Page 2 of 2 Sopore( No treasury receipt shall be accepted) bidders should visit regularly the website to keep themselves updated.

3. All Bidders have to submit Bid security Declaration form instead of Earnest money as per circular of The Consultant (s) shall solely responsible for any cost they may incur for site visit, transport, faxes, postage and telephones etc. in the Finance Department ( Bid Security declaration from is as per Annexure “A” below. process of submission of proposal. The Srinagar Municipal Corporation reserves the right at its absolute discretion to accept or reject any

4. The 1st lowest bidder has to produce an amount equal to 3% of contract as performance security in of the EOI without assigning any reason(s). shape of CDR/FDR/BG within 02 days before fixation of contract and shall be released after The Bidder should quote Consultancy Cost for preparing DPRs in percentage of the DPR cost of Rs. 3.71crfor preparing DPR(6 copies) for successful completion of work/DLP. the work as mentioned in the EOI including Surveying, Design, drawing in respect of Conceptual, Architectural, Structural, electric, Sani-

5. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on web Site www.jketenders.gov.in and conveyed tary, plumbing, Landscaping, Facade etc. including all connected services including supervision and monitoring of quality control during to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Responsive bidders shall be opened online on same web site in the office of the Tender receiving authority ). execution of works Complete as per detailed Expression of Interest and direction of Engineer In Charge.

6. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of technical Bids. If the Bidders require any further information they may contact Executive Engineer, Left River Works Division, Srinagar Municipal Cor-

7. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. poration. 7.1 Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the "Downloads" option as well as from Sd/- "Bidders Manual Kit" on website www.jktenders.gov.in acquaint bid submission process. Executive Engineer No: 15631-51 Date 26.02.2021 Left River Works Division Executive Engineer, DIPK-NB-5982/20 Srinagar Municipal Corporation. R&B Division Sopore NO.SMC/EELRWD/5052-5062 DATED:23-02-2021 DIPK-14010/20

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AJ J News Saturday | 27-02-2021 03 DIAL-EMMA • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 • PDD: 0194-2450213 Devolution Of Functions And Planning • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : 2479488,2452222,2452155 • CAPD: 18001807011 • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 Hallmark Of Local Self Govt: DC Srinagar AIRPORTS SRINAGAR: Deputy Commis- a one day workshop of role and Gram Panchayats, District and Councils , Gram Panchayat SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 sioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal functions of District and Block Block Development Councils heads and chairpersons of vari- Choudhary Friday dwelled on Development Councils in three with special focus on various ous committees attended the RAILWAYS the steps being taken by the ad- tier Panchayati Raj System. panchayat level committees one day workshop. • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 ministration to strengthen the Dr Shahid briefed about mandated for specific roles and Chairperson of District and • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 three-tier Panchayati Raj sys- the roles and functions Dis- functions related to education Block Development Councils • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 tem and also establishment of trict Development Council, , water supply, ICDS, environ- while speaking on the occasion • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 HIJRI newly elected district council. Block Development Councils ment , mining , resource man- hailed the seriousness and ef- • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 CALENDAR He also called upon the district and Gram Panchayats and laid agement; as well as functions forts of district administration • PATTAN: 01954-293507 and sectoral officers to coordi- emphasis on special focus for related to land , infrastructure for organising regular interac- • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 nate with the District and Block development in areas of edu- and functionality of institutions tion with departments and ini- councils for participatory plan- cation, welfare, infrastructure apart from budgetary process. tiative of capacity bundling of ning process and redressal of development, better function- Superintendent of Police, Su- PRIs enabling better planning HIGHWAY STATUS 14 issues locally. ing of field institutions and perintending Engineers , Sun- and functioning. • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Open) Choudhary was addressing establishments, revenue gen- Divisional Magistrates, District Meanwhile, district admin- RAJAB -UL- • Mughal Road - (Closed) the newly elected members of eration activities and effective and sectoral officers of all de- istration has also established District Development Coun- implementation of centrally partments, Block level officers a dedicated cell to assist the • Srinagar- Leh- (Closed) MURAJJAB cils and Block Development sponsored schemes. He also tionaries at Panchayat, Block , banks and financial institu- PRIs for planning and budget- Councils about the delegation discussed about the planning and District level for effective tions, project heads and other ing issues as well local devel- of functions and designated and budgeting process to be functioning of PRIs. officers were present in the opmental plans , functional 1442 functionaries and earmarked adopted while formulation of Jt Director Planning Moham- meeting. Chairman and Vice- responsibilities and improving This Day in History funds at the disposal of District plans, financial regulations and mad Yaseen Lone made a de- Chairman of District Develop- the public service delivery. Es- and Block level councils apart administrative frameworks. He tailed power point presentation ment Council, Srinagar, Chair- tablishment of offices has also • 1860 - Abraham Lincoln makes a speech at from Gram Panchayats during also discussed about the func- on functional responsibilities of persons of Block Development been notified. Cooper Union in the city of New York that is largely responsible for his election to the Presidency Block DR SHAHID BRIEFED ABOUT THE ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, • 1879 - Constantine Fahlberg discovers saccharin Development Councils and Gram Panchayats and laid emphasis on special focus for development in areas of education, welfare, infrastructure development, (artificial sweetener) better functioning of field institutions and establishments, revenue generation activities and effective implementation of centrally sponsored schemes. • 1881 - Battle at Amajuba: South African Boers vs British army under General Colley PRAYERS • 1900 - Battle at Pietershoogte during the Boer War • 1908 - Sacrifice fly adopted (repealed in 1931, FAJR reinstated 1954) 5: 40 ANC Welcomes Indo- J&K Bank CMD Meets Chairman Hinduja Group • 1929 - Turkey signs Litvinov-pact SRINAGAR: Prakash P Hinduja, more important, as we are expect- • 1930 - Bouvet Island declared a Norwegian dependency ZUHR Pak Ceasefire Agreement Chairman of Hinduja Group (Eu- ing big business groups like yours • 1938 - Britain & France recognize Franco rope) - one of leading business con- to invest in J&K, wherein our Bank government in Spain 12: 44 SRINAGAR: Awami National Conference Friday welcomed the India-Pakistan agreement to maintain ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC). glomerates with a global footprint has always endeavoured to walk an • 1939 - France recognizes Franco's regime in Spain ASR ANC President Begum Khalida Shah termed the agreement a “big and across 38 countries, held a meeting extra mile for the overall economic • 1942 - J S Hey discovers radio emissions from Sun welcome development”. “Dialogue is the only way forward if both countries with Chairman and Managing Direc- prosperity of the region”, he added. • 1949 - Chaim Weizmann becomes 1st President of Israel 4:45 want to stop the unending cycle of violence and bloodshed across the bor- tor J&K Bank R K Chhibber at Delhi. Chhibber apprised them about • 1950 - General Chiang Kai-shek elected president ders and in J&K,” she said in a statement. Prakash Hinduja was accom- the catalytic role J&K Bank has of Nationalist China MAGRIB panied by his son Ajay P Hinduja, played in the socio-economic prog- She said the measure would go a long way towards sustainable peace be- • 1958 - USSR performs nuclear test at Novaya Chairman of GOCL Corp Ltd. ress of J&K and Ladakh UTs. 6:28 tween the two countries. “People of Kashmir have always been a strong vo- Zemlya USSR tary of India-Pakisan peace. It is the people of J&K that have been facing the The promoters of Hinduja Group Thanking the special guests for their “We have a proud legacy of over brunt of escalating tensions alongside the borders. I hope the agreement is expressed their interest in build- words of appreciation, CMD R K Chhib- eight decades of financially empower- • 1961 - The first congress of the Spanish Trade ISHA followed in letter and spirit. The development will allow people living along- ing a lasting relationship with J&K ber said, “It is delightful to hear that ing the people of our home territories, Union Organisation is inaugurated. 7:48 side the LoC and the International Border to go about their normal lives with Bank and UT of J&K for their in- Hinduja Group is interested in forging besides focusing on niche lending op- • 1962 - South Vietnam President Ngô Đình Diệm's minimal disruption and risk,” she said. vestment opportunities. The duo a business relationship with our bank. portunities in rest of the Country. We palace bombed by dissident air pilots in a failed She said the foot prints of soldiers should be diminished in Kashmir Valley. remarked that they were highly We have always cherished our asso- see our role assuming further signifi- assassination attempt impressed with the way J&K Bank ciations with reputed business groups cance in the near future, as the Gov- • 1967 - Antigua & St Christopher-Nevis become has progressed in the recent past to and relationship with Hinduja Group ernments of J&K and Ladakh roll out associated states of UK establish itself as one of the top old will add a feather to our cap.” various developmental • 1967 - Dominica gains independence from England private sector Banks of the country. “This meeting becomes all the projects already in pipeline.” Power Shutdown In Srinagar • 1968 - CBS news anchor Walter Cronkite delivers a scathing editorial on America's chances of Parts On Feb 27 winning the Vietnam War SRINAGAR: According to the Power Controller, Kashmir • 1969 - General Hafez al-Assad becomes head of province, in order to carry out laying and stringing of pan- Anjuman Auqaf Demands Release Of Mirwaiz ther conductor Habak-Hazratbal line the power supply to the Syria via military coup areas fed from the Receiving Stations of Habak Hazratbal, Lal- SRINAGAR: Anjuman Auqaf Jamia spiritual place, Jamia Masjid Srinagar”, e-Kashmir to organise special pro- • 1972 - US President Richard Nixon and Chinese bazar and Bagwanpora shall remain affected on February 28, Masjid Srinagar Vice President an Anjuman statement said. grammes and Majaalis wherein they Premier Zhou Enlai issue Shanghai Communique from 10.30 am to 4.00 pm. Moulana Ahmad Sayeed Naqsh- He said usurping the basic rights would shed light on the importance • 1976 - Final meeting between Mao Zedong and bandi Friday expressed concern of “Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir” and the and significance of Rajab-ul-Murajab Richard Nixon over the prevailing deteriorating people through “military might” and Me'raj-un-Nabi (SAW). • 1980 - Israel & Egypt exchange ambassadors Fire Guts Three Storey House situation in Jammu & Kashmir and is extremely unfortunate and con- "Naqshbandi while taking a dig at demanded immediate release of demnable, the statement reads. the authorities said there is a limit to • 1987 - Donald Regan resigns as White House In Safa Kadal Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Naqshbandi said the ongoing everything and the continuous house chief of staff SRINAGAR: A pre-dawn mysterious fire on Friday gutted a He was addressing a Friday congre- Rajab-ul-Murajab is a sacred month arrest of Kashmir's topmost religious • 1987 - NCAA cancels SMU's entire 1987 football three storey residential house and reduced it to ashes. gation at the historic Jamia Masjid. in which the Messenger of Allah leader is beyond comprehension in schedule for gross violations of NCAA rules According to eyewitnesses a massive blaze broke out in a In his address, Naqshbandi strongly Hazrat Muhammad (SAW) was be- all ways," the statement said. regarding athletic corruption residential house at Safa Kadal area of Srinagar on Friday. condemned the incarceration of Mir- stowed with miracles among which He demanded immediate release of • 1988 - Bonnie Blair (US) wins Olympic 500m Fire tenders reached the spot to douse the flame but the waiz and “curbs on his religious, social the Me'raj-un-Nabi (SAW) was his- the Mirwaiz in view of the ongoing sa- speed skating in record 39.1 exact cause of the fire wasn’t known, however, a police of- and other activities especially prevent- toric and revolutionary. cred month and Me'raj-un-Nabi (SAW) • 1988 - Gulfstream G-IV goes around the world ficer said that the case under the relevant sections of the law ing him from delivering Friday sermon He said since it has been a centu- so that he performs all his responsibili- 36:08:34 has been registered to know the cause of the fire. (CNS) at the Valley’s largest religious and ries-old tradition of the Mirwaizeen- ties as the Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir. • 1989 - German war criminals Aus der Funten and Fischer freed in Holland • 1995 - Car bomb explodes in Zakho, North-Iraq (54-80 killed) • 1998 - Apple discontinues development of the Newton computer • 1998 - Britain's House of Lords agrees to end 1,000 years of male precedence by giving a monarch's first-born daughter the same claim to the throne as any first born son • 1999 - Korea International School is founded by Soon-Il Chung • 2004 - A bombing of a Superferry by Abu Sayyaf in the Philippines worst terrorist attack kills 116 • 2007 - The Chinese Correction: the Shanghai Stock Exchange falls 9%, the largest drop in 10 years • 2009 - Statistics Finland informs that Finland's gross domestic product diminished by 1.3% in the last quarter of 2008 from the previous quarter • 2012 - Wikileaks begins disclosing 5 million emails from private intelligence company Stratfor From KO Archives REPLACE GEELANI, APHC TELLS JEL Observer News Service

SRINAGAR - The All Parties Hurriyat Confer¬ence (APHC) is under¬stood to have formally asked the Jama'at-e-Islami to re- place its firebrand leader, Syed Ali Shah Geelani, as its member in the multi-party alliance. According to reliable sources, the APHC has for¬warded a communication to the Jama'at Ameer, Ghulam Muhammad Bhat. In this connection. It re¬quested Bhat to replace the par- ty's member as his presence was proving be a stumbling block in the Hurriyat’s proposed visit to Pakistan, sources said. However, when con¬tacted, Bhat refused to comment on the report. An earlier report had said two Hurriyat leaders had ap¬proached him asking for Geelani's replacement ei¬ther by himself or some¬one else. A formal let tar has been sent now, sources said. The centre's reserva¬tions to issue pass part to Geelani was one of the rea¬sons for delaying the pro¬posed Hurriyat lead- ers* visit to Pakistan. The gov¬ernment of India would, per- haps, have no objec¬tion to Bhat accompany¬ing the APHC tram, lie al¬ready has a passport. However, the militants in Pakistan controlled Kashmir have insisted on Geelani’s inclusion in the proposed Hurriyat team for Pakistan visit. (Kashmir Observer, 27 February, 2001) World Saturday | 27-02-2021 04 Over 300 Girls Missing After Saudi Crown Prince Implicated Gunmen Raid Dorm In Nigeria US Attacks ‘Iranian- In Khashoggi Murder, US confirmed the report and said there had been abductions at the Jangebe school, without fur- Finds: Report ther elaboration on the incident. Backed Military Agencies Nigeria is beset by a dramatic breakdown of security after heav- U.S. intelligence report ily-armed criminal gangs in the expected to be declas- country’s northwest and central Infrastructure’ In Syria sified as soon as Friday regions have stepped up attacks implicates Saudi Arabia's in recent years, kidnapping for At Least 17 Pro-Iran Fighters Reported Killed In Strikes, Which Pentagon ACrown Prince Mohammed bin Agencies ransom, raping and pillaging. Says Was In Response To Recent Attacks On Us Troops In Iraq. Salman in approving the killing of Nigerian armed forces have Washington Post columnist Jamal eavily-armed gunmen deployed in the restive regions Image for representation Militia border posts were also Khashoggi, according to a person have abducted hun- but attacks and mass kidnap- destroyed, the war monitor said. familiar with the findings. dreds of schoolchil- pings persist. The group said all the dead The report builds on classified dren in northwestern In an overnight attack on a were from the Hashed al- intelligence from the CIA and HNigeria, the second such kid- boarding school in the north Shaabi, an umbrella organisa- other intelligence agencies after any involvement in the killing, napping over a span of a week central state of Niger last week, tion that includes KH and KSS. Khashoggi's murder in October while saying he accepts symbolic amid a surge in armed militancy unidentified gunmen killed a However, an KH official told 2018 inside the Saudi consul- responsibility for it as the coun- in the African country. student and kidnapped 42 peo- The Associated Press only one ate in Istanbul, according to the try's de facto ruler. Saudi officials The incident took place in Ni- ple, including 27 students. The person was killed, while sev- person, who spoke on condi- have said the murder was carried geria's Zamfara state in the early hostages are yet to be released. eral others were wounded. tion of anonymity because the out by rogue agents who have hours of Friday, with witnesses In December last year, more The US move came after an report hasn't yet been released. since been prosecuted. saying the armed bandits had than 300 boys were kidnapped attack nearly two weeks ago on It wasn't immediately clear how Who Was Jamal Khashoggi and raided a school dormitory in from a school in Kankara, Presi- the main military base inside much detail the declassified Why Was He Killed?: QuickTake the area and abducted over 300 dent Muhammadu Buhari's the airport in Erbil, which killed version of the report will pro- State Department spokesman schoolchildren. home state of Katsina, while he one foreign contractor and vide about Prince Mohammed's Ned Price declined to comment "More than 300 girls are unac- was visiting the region. wounded at least nine others, role in the killing. when asked about the report counted for after a headcount of The boys were later released BAGHDAD: The United States which includes a crossing used including American soldiers. The decision to release the Thursday but suggested that the remaining students," a teacher at but the incident sparked out- military Friday said it car- by the armed groups to move Another salvo hit a base report, compiled by the Office U.S. was looking at other ways to the Government Girls Secondary rage and revived memories of ried out attacks on facili- weapons across the border. hosting US forces north of of the Director of National Intel- hold the perpetrators of the kill- School Jangebe, who asked to re- the kidnappings of schoolgirls by ties in eastern Syria used by Kirby said the strikes de- Baghdad days later. ligence, reflects the Biden ad- ing responsible for their actions. main anonymous, told AFP. Takfiri terrorists in Dapchi and Iran-backed forces. The Iran stroyed multiple facilities at A shadowy group calling ministration's determination to Among the options may be cut- The teacher said the abduction Chibok that shocked the world. backed forces are deployed in a border control point used itself Awliya al-Dam – or recalibrate relations with Saudi ting back arms sales to Saudi happened at 1:00 am (midnight Members of the Boko Ha- Syria to counter Daesh threat by Hashd al-Sha’abi fighters, the Guardians of the Blood Arabia, the world's largest oil Arabia and imposing sanctions. GMT) but did not provide further ram terrorist group abducted to sacred Islamic shrines, including members of Kata'ib – claimed responsibility for exporter, amid tensions over its "I expect that we will be in a po- details on the number of students 276 schoolgirls from the town many of which were targeted Hezbollah (KH) and Kata'ib the attack and said it would human rights record. sition before long to speak to steps present in the school at the time. of Chibok in Borno state in April and desecrated by the shad- Sayyid al-Shuhada groups. continue to attack “occupa- In advance of the report's to promote accountability going Zailani Bappa, a spokesman 2014. They were eventually res- owy group over the years. Reports said that strike tar- tion” American forces in Iraq. publication, President Joe Biden forward for this horrific crime," for Zamfara's state governor, cued by security forces or escaped. “At President Biden’s direc- geted Imam Ali airbase near Bu- US troops are based across held a call Thursday with Saudi Price told reporters in Washing- tion, US military forces earlier kamal, a border area near Iraq. the border in al-Tanf in Syr- Arabia's King Salman. Biden ton. "Transparency, as it often is, this evening conducted air- An Iraqi militia official, ia, where militants fight- discussed regional security and is an element of accountability. I strikes against infrastructure speaking on condition of ing the Syrian government the renewed U.S. and United wouldn't expect the accountabil- utilized by Iranian-backed anonymity, said at least one are reportedly trained and Nations effort to end the war in ity to stop there, however." militant groups in eastern fighter had been killed and armed and used for opera- Yemen, and he "affirmed the im- The decision to release the Pak Offers $50 Mn New Credit Syria,” Pentagon spokesman four others were wounded. tions in Iraq and elsewhere. portance the United States plac- report, which was withheld by John Kirby in a statement. A medical source at a hos- ‘Proportionate’ es on universal human rights the Trump administration, re- “These strikes were autho- pital in the area and several The Pentagon statement de- and the rule of law," the White flects the difference in attitudes Line To Sri Lanka To Boost rised in response to recent local sources told Reuters 17 scribed the US military response House said in a statement. toward Saudi Arabia, and hu- attacks against American people had been killed. That as “proportionate”, co-ordinat- Prince Mohammed has denied man rights issues, under Biden. Defense Cooperation and Coalition personnel in toll could not be indepen- ed with diplomatic measures Iraq, and to ongoing threats dently confirmed. and carried out in consultation PRESS TRUST OF INDIA to those personnel,” he said. The Syrian Observatory for with coalition partners. According to the Pentagon, Human Rights told AFP at least “We have acted in a delib- ash-strapped Pakistan US fighter jets dropped seven 22 fighters were killed when the erate manner that aims to Facebook Signs Pay Deals With has offered a $50 million 500-lb Joint Direct Attack strike hit three trucks loaded de-escalate the overall situ- new credit line to Sri Lan- Munition-guided precision with munitions coming from ation in both eastern Syria ka to boost cooperation in bombs, hitting seven targets, Iraq near the Syrian border. and Iraq,” it said. 3 Australian News Publishers Cdefence and security sectors. amendments to the so-called Pakistan Prime Minister Im- AT PRESIDENT BIDEN’S DIRECTION, US MILITARY News Media Bargaining Code. ran Khan announced the new forces earlier this evening conducted airstrikes against infrastructure utilized In return for the changes, credit line during his two-day “by Iranian-backed militant groups in eastern Syria,” Facebook agreed to lift a six- visit to the island nation that day-old ban on Australians ac- concluded on Wednesday, ac- cessing and sharing news. Ac- cording to a joint communique cess to Australian news sites did issued by the foreign ministries not appear to be fully restored of the two countries. until Friday. "Both sides expressed sat- First US Military Action Under CANBERRA: Facebook an- Google, the only other digital isfaction at the existing bilat- en," Khan said in a tweet. nounced on Friday preliminary giant targeted by the legisla- eral cooperation in the field Prime Minister Khan also reit- agreements with three Austra- tion, has already struck content of defence and noted that the erated Pakistan's support for the Biden Draws Criticism lian publishers, a day after the licensing deals, or is close to elevation of staff-level talks to socio-economic development of Agencies met with condemnation. Parliament passed a law that deals, with some of Australia’s Defence Dialogue has further Sri Lanka in line with the vision Hillary Mann Leverett, CEO would make the digital giants biggest news publishers includ- provided an opportunity to ex- of a peaceful neighbourhood, S President Joe Biden’s of the political risk consultancy pay for news. ing Rupert Murdoch’s News pand security sector relations. Colombo Page reported. authorisation of military Stratega, said while the air raids Facebook said letters of intent Corp and Seven West Media. Prime Minister Imran Khan an- The two countries reached a air raids in eastern Syria sent a message about the Biden had been signed with indepen- Facebook vice president of nounced a new USD 50 million broad consensus on ways and on Thursday has drawn administration’s loyalties in the dent news organisations Private Global Affairs Nick Clegg on defence credit line facility," the means to further strengthen Ucriticism in the Middle East. region, they would not diffuse the Media, Schwartz Media and Sol- Wednesday took a veiled swipe at communique said. cooperation in a comprehen- The United States military said situation in the Middle East. stice Media. News Corp in a social media post The two sides stressed the sive manner and agreed to hold it carried out measured attacks on “The Biden administration is The commercial agreements criticising Australia’s law, which need for stronger partnership frequent meetings, promote facilities in eastern Syria used by trying to portray this first military were subject to the signing of full is aimed at setting a fair price for for supporting and coordinating high-level and delegation-level Iran-backed militias, in response attack as measured in consulta- agreements within the next 60 the Australian journalism that the with each other in dealing with exchanges, and enhance the to rocket attacks against US tar- Biden and Trump are the same. tion with allies. But this won’t de- days, a Facebook statement said. digital platforms display. matters related to security, ter- process of consultations, coop- gets in Iraq. Iran’s Foreign Minister Moham- escalate anything. “These agreements will bring “It is ironic that some of the rorism, organised crime and drug eration and coordination be- The air raids were “deliberate” mad Javad Zarif spoke to his Syr- “In fact, it signals very strongly a new slate of premium journal- biggest publishers that have and narcotic trafficking as well as tween their respective institu- and aimed to “de-escalate the ian counterpart on Friday hours a message to Iran that … the Biden ism, including some previously long advocated for free markets intelligence-sharing, it said. tions, the report said. overall situation in both eastern after US air raids. administration is in fact trying to paywalled content, to Face- and voluntary commercial un- Khan, who is the first head of Pakistan also announced to Syria and Iraq”, Pentagon spokes- “The two sides stressed the increase its pressure and leverage book,” the statement said. dertakings now appear to be in state to visit Sri Lanka since the provide Rs 52 million for the man John Kirby said in a statement. need of the West to adhere to UN against Iran.” Schwartz Media chief execu- favour of state-sponsored price COVID-19 pandemic, met his Sri promotion of sports in Sri Lanka, ‘Same as Trump’ Security Council resolutions re- The rocket attacks on US posi- tive Rebecca Costello said the setting,” the former British dep- Lankan counterpart Mahinda according to the communique. Some commentators said there garding Syria,” the Iranian govern- tions in Iraq were carried out as deal would help her company uty prime minister wrote. Rajapaksa and President Gota- Pakistan also announced was a clear effort to draw a dis- ment website Dolat.ir said. Washington and Tehran are look- continue to produce indepen- News Corp Australia executive baya Rajapaksa during his visit 100 scholarships in the field of tinction between Biden and his US journalist Ayman Moyeldin ing for a way to return to the 2015 dent journalism. chairman Michael Miller said last in which they discussed areas of medicines (MBBS and BDS) as predecessor Donald Trump, who drew a timeline to show simi- nuclear deal abandoned by for- “It’s never been more impor- week that his company had paid common interest like tourism, part of the Pakistan-Sri Lanka in response to attacks on coali- larities between Biden’s move and mer US President Trump. tant than it is now to have a plu- negotiations with Facebook. agriculture and trade ties. Higher Education Cooperation tion forces in Iraq used “the most several former US presidents. It was not clear how, or wheth- rality of voices in the Australian “Having been someone who’s "Thank you Prime Minister @ Programme, the Dawn reported. disproportionate force by killing The US has long been criticised er, the raid might affect US efforts press,” Costello said in the Face- dealt with Facebook over the past PresRajapaksa and the people of Cash-strapped Pakistan's eco- the Iranian general (Qassem) So- for military intervention in sev- to coax Iran back into a nego- book statement. months, we have some weeks Sri Lanka for a warm welcome nomic woes have worsened due leimani”, said Al Jazeera’s Shihab eral Muslim-majority countries tiation about both sides resuming Private Media chief executive where we’re getting good en- and gracious hospitality. Sri Lan- to the coronavirus pandemic and Rattansi in Washington, DC. such as Iraq and Libya and impos- compliance with the agreement. Will Hayward said the new deal gagement and think we’re pro- ka is a special friend and strong Khan's government is arranging Seyyed Mohammad Marandi, a ing regime change leading to po- Mary Ellen O’Connell, a profes- was built on an existing Face- gressing but then you get silence. partner. I agree that the coopera- finances from world bodies, in- professor of English literature and litical chaos and instability. sor at Notre Dame Law School, book partnership. I think the door is still open,” tive ties between our two nations cluding the International Mon- orientalism at the University of ‘Not de-escalatory’ criticised the US attack as a viola- Australia’s Parliament on Miller told a Senate inquiry into are poised to grow and strength- etary Fund, to tide over the crisis. Tehran said the move showed how In the US, the move was also tion of international law. Thursday had passed the final Australian media diversity. AP

NEWS MAKERS Self-Made South Korean Billionaires Promise To Give Half Away Coinbase: Finding Bitcoin Inventor Satoshi Agencies Kim of Woowa Brothers described his But it has previously been criti- "humble beginning" on a small island. cised for not being legally binding, SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA: Two self- His parents ran a small restaurant, and it acknowledges it is only a Nakamoto Could Harm The Cryptocurrency made South Korean billionaires where he slept at night, and as a teen- "moral commitment". Agencies the investor's transfer of Bitcoins have pledged in as many weeks to ager he gave up his dream of attend- It has struggled to make headway may hit the cryptocurrency market. give away half their fortunes -- a ing an art high school, enrolling in- in East Asia, listing only a handful of itcoin and Ethereum mar- The reason is that Nakamoto is rarity in a country where business stead in a cheaper vocational school. donors from China, Hong Kong and kets could seriously de- believed to own around a million is dominated by family-controlled Wealth, he said, had value when Taiwan, and none from Japan. Bteriorate if the identity of Bitcoins — out of total 21 million conglomerates and charity often it was used for "the greatest ben- Like many East Asian societies, Bitcoin's anonymous inventor — in the world. This could be worth begins and ends at home. efit of the least advantaged mem- South Korea remains largely family- Satoshi Nakamoto — is revealed, $40 billion (roughly Rs. 2,96,700 Kim Beom-su, the founder of bers of society". oriented, with financial ties extend- cryptocurrency exchange Coin- crores), with Bitcoin hitting the South Korea's biggest messaging Rather than keeping the en- ing well into adulthood as parents base warned in its initial public benchmark of $1 trillion (roughly app KakaoTalk, announced this Both Kims contrast with most tirety of their fortune, Kim and his help finance higher education and offering (IPO) filings. The San Rs. 74,16,320 crores) in January. month he will donate more than of South Korea's ultra-wealthy, wife said in their statement: "We housing, and little sense of obliga- Francisco, California-based com- However, the identity of the cre- half his estimated $9.6 billion as- who are largely descendants of are certain that this pledge is the tion to give to non-relatives. pany also noted in the documents was pseudonymously used for the ator is still a mystery. sets to try to "solve social issues". the founders of the chaebol, the greatest inheritance that we could South Korea ranks 57th in the presented to the US Security Ex- person, or group of persons, who The anonymity of Nakamoto Shortly afterwards, Kim Bong- sprawling, usually family-run provide for our children." Charities Aid Foundation's most change Commission that the iden- developed the cryptocurrency helped make Bitcoin and Ethe- jin of food-delivery app Woowa conglomerates that powered the Neither of the billionaire Kims has recent World Giving Index -- with tification of the mysterious inven- first, in the Bitcoin whitepaper reum decentralised currencies Brothers and his wife, Bomi Sul, country's post-war boom and still so far provided a precise timeline for Japan at 107 and China at 126. tor could also adversely affect its that was released back in 2010. in the worldwide economy. It is, became the first South Koreans to dominate the economy. their pledged donations, or detailed Public philanthropy has a limited business and significantly drop Coinbase said in its stock ex- thus, speculated that his identi- sign the Giving Pledge. The philan- Unlike the chaebol heirs who the recipient organisations. history among super-wealthy South the prices of Bitcoin and Ethere- change filing that the identification fication could impact the by na- thropic initiative was set up by Bill inherited their wealth, power and Tech industry Koreans, while the chaebols' found- um in the cryptocurrency market. of Satoshi Nakamoto will directly ture of the cryptocurrencies and and Melinda Gates, alongside War- connections, the two Kims were More than 200 super-wealthy from ing families often maintain their Although there is no public infor- impact Bitcoin and Ethereum. The bring them under the custody of ren Buffett, for billionaires to give born to working-class families. around the world have signed the Giv- grip through complex webs of cross- mation about the creator of Bit- company also foresees that apart a single entity. This could lead to away at least half their wealth. In his Giving Pledge statement, ing Pledge, according to its website. holdings between subsidiaries. coin, the name Satoshi Nakamoto from the revelation of its identity, discouragement among investors. News Saturday | 27-02-2021 05 On Duty BDO Dies Of Heart Attack Tourism Directorate Hosts In Gurez, DC Expresses Shock Govt Mulling Multiple Activities Weekend Musical Evening At BANDIPORA: A Block Develop- held at DC Office Bandipora un- ment Officer posted in Tulail der the chairmanship of DC Ban- For Promotion Of Tourism Bahu Gandola Station area of Gurez in northern Kash- dipora and was attended by all Tourism Dept To Organise Houseboat, Tulip, Badamwari Festivals mir’s Bandipora district died of district officers. a massive cardiac arrest Friday Dr Owais expressed heartfelt SRINAGAR: Department of talked to Houseboat owners festival that witnessed the afternoon. condolences over the sad de- Tourism is set to organise and other stakeholders. This participation of hundreds of An official said that the Block mise of the officer and recalled Houseboat, Tulip and Bad- will be a mega-festival and locals and tourists. During Development Officer was on duty. him as an upright and dedicated amwari festival in the com- will be a new experience for the festival, various colourful “The BDO was immediately officer who performed his du- ing weeks to promote tour- tourists,” he added. activities and cultural pro- shifted to a nearby hospital ties religiously even in remotest ism in Kashmir. Meanwhile, a senior of- grammes were performed. where doctors declared him hamlet of the district. Director Tourism Kashmir ficial said in the backdrop The event also witnessed brought dead.” “We express our heartfelt Dr G N Itoo said the govern- of the directions passed by various colourful cultural The deceased official was condolences to the family of our ment has been making all the Lt Governor with regard items presented by the re- identified as Abdul Saleem Dar- esteemed colleague who passed efforts to promote tourism to the revival of the tourism nowned artists of the val- zi, a resident of southern Kash- away in line of duty. His sudden in Kashmir. industry, a series of activi- ley and scintillating perfor- JAMMU: To promote Tourism in and Kashmir Academy of Art, Cul- mir’s Anantnag. death has come as shock to all of “Tourism started picking up ties have been convened to mances by famous singers general and recently opened 1st ture and Languages. Tourists from Deputy Commissioner Ban- us,” he said. in November last year when ensure that tourism-related who enthralled the audience Phase of Cable Car in particular, various states enjoyed the Cable Car dipora Dr Owais Ahmad ex- He said the district adminis- the department started mo- activities are conducted to with various traditional folk Department of Tourism today or- ride and got acquainted with the lo- pressed shock over the sudden tration is making arrangements bilisation. There has been promote local tourism. and cultural shows. ganized weekend Musical evening cal Dogra, culture. demise of Block Development for airlifting the body of the de- an overwhelming response “LG is very particular in ex- Baseer Khan, Advisor to the here at Bahu, Ropeway Station. With each passing day the popular- Officer Tulail, Abdul Salem Darzi ceased officers through a spe- from tourists. Besides, Gul- ploring other tourist destina- Lt. Governor, while speak- The series of musical evenings ity of Cable Car and nearby pilgrim while on duty. cial air sortie as and when the marg and Sonamarg, there are tions in the whole of Jammu ing on the occasion compli- will continue in coming weeks till spots are catching attention of visitors. A condolence meeting was weather permits. other winter destinations like and Kashmir with an aim mented all stake holders for March 31st, 2021. During the func- The function was attended by Sonamarg and Doodhpathri to make it a tourist hub and making it possible to open tion, a large number of public gath- Umesh Shan, ADT, NHW Batote and WE EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT condolences where tourists can enjoy,” Di- boost the economy of the UT. Sonamarg destination in the ered at Bahu Ropeway Station and Rahul Mahajan, Accounts Officer, Di- to the family of our esteemed colleague who passed away in rector Tourism Kashmir said. Tourism has a positive impact month of February which were mesmerized with the folklore rectorate of Tourism Jammu among “line of duty. His sudden death has come as shock to all of us,” The Tourism Department on the economy of Kashmir usually opens in the month performances of Jammu Division. other officers and officials of Tour- recently organised a tour- as it gives impetus to various of April. He said that with The cultural programs were per- ism Department, Cultural Academy ism festival at Pahalgam and allied sectors like handicrafts, the increase in tourist footfall formed by the artists of Jammu and Cable Car Corporation. Sonamarg. “In coming days, handlooms and horticulture,” in the Valley, decision was we are organising Badam- the official said. taken to reopen Sonamarg Agri Dept Sanctions Four Hiring vari, Tulip and Houseboat On Thursday, Advisor to so that tourists get to see festivals to promote tour- Lieutenant Governor, Baseer one more winter destination One Dead In Poonch Road Accident ism. For the Houseboat fes- Ahmad Khan inaugurated a which is as beautiful as Gul- POONCH: One person died while another suffered injuries after a tractor tival on Dal Lake, we have one-day Sonamarg winter marg and Pahalgam. (KINS) Centres, Two Machinery Banks on which they were travelling met an accident in Poonch district on Friday. Officials said that the tractor slipped off the road and fell into a gorge at Beh- In Kupwara TOURISM STARTED PICKING UP IN NOVEMBER LAST year rooti village in Balakote leading to the death of Shoaib Ahmed son of Moham- when the department started mobilisation. There has been an overwhelming mad Azam a resident of Potha Surankote and injuries to Mohammad Murtaza KUPWARA: The Agriculture De- shall be provided to the ben- son of Faiz Mohammad, a resident of Panjni area of Poonch. The injured was partment Kupwara Friday organ- eficiaries under the Centrally “response from tourists. Besides, Gulmarg and Sonamarg, there are other winter shifted to GMC Rajouri for treatment. ised a draw of lots function for Sponsored Sub Mission on Agri- destinations like Sonamarg and Doodhpathri where tourists can enjoy,” Custom Hiring Centres and Ma- cultural Mechanization (SMAM) chinery Banks at DC Office here. scheme. The function was presided Speaking on the occasion, the Injured Bandipora Resident over by District Development DDC said that these innovative NCS Scheme Will Bring Radical Transformation Commissioner (DDC), Kupwara, schemes have been introduced Succumbs Imam Din. in the Agriculture Department to In Existing Industrial Ecosystem: Dir I&C BANDIPORA: A person who was critically injured in a road accident five As many as 6 beneficiaries facilitate the farmer community days ago in Bandipora district of north Kashmir died at a hospital in Sri- were selected through draw of for increasing their income. He nagar on Friday morning. lots for sanctioning of Custom said that District Administration Officials said that the person was injured in a road accident on February 21 in Kot Payen area of Bandipora and succumbed to his injuries at a Srinagar hospital Hiring Centres/Machinery Banks. is always on forefront to support on Friday morning. The deceased has been identified as Irshad Ahmad. (CNS) On the occasion, it was in- the Agriculture and allied depart- formed that 4 beneficiaries shall ments as the Agriculture is the be provided the Hiring Centres backbone of the rural economy. one each from Trehgam, Hand- He directed the concerned of- wara, Sogam and Tangdar agri- ficers to further extend such fa- High Court Stays ‘Controversial’ culture sub divisions. While as, cilities in all blocks of the district. two Machinery Banks were also ADC Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad sanctioned one each for Treham Lone, ACR, Bashir Ahmad Bhat, JAMMU: The Director of Industries Rs.28400 crore for the scheme pe- struction of Building and other fixed Larnoo DDC Seat and Handwara sub division. It Chief Agriculture Officer, officers of and Commerce Anoo Malhotra Fri- riod 2021-22 to 2036-37. assets (Service Sector unit with in- SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir declared the PDP candidate Khalida was further informed that fi- Agriculture department and ben- day reiterated that the New Central It was further stated that with GST vestment more than 1 crore). High Court on Friday stayed the ‘con- Bibi as winner by a margin of seven nancial assistance of Rs. 31 lakh eficiaries attended the function. Sector Scheme has the potential linked Incentive upto 300% of invest- Eligible units can avail of incen- troversial’ Larnoo District Develop- votes against her nearest rival Sajida to bring about a radical transfor- ment in Plant & Machinery are avail- tive at an annual rate of 6% for ment Council (DDC) seat in South Begum, who was contesting the elec- mation in the existing industrial able to the Unit holders, the scheme a maximum of 7 years on loan Kashmir’s Anantnag district and re- tion as an independent candidate. ecosystem of J&K with emphasis aims to Incentivise to New Units. amount disbursed up to Rs. 500 strained the recently declared win- After that Sajida Begum had ap- on job creation, skill development The scheme is made attractive crore for investment in plant and ner through a recount from holding proached the Additional Commission- Newly Elected DDC Members and sustainable development by for both smaller and larger units. machinery (in manufacturing) the office till the next date of hearing. er Kashmir with an appeal to recount attracting new investment and JKDFC is the nodal agency for re- or construction of the building Justice Sanjay Dhar while hearing all polled votes in the constituency nurturing the existing ones. lease of Incentives under various Eligible unit liable to pay a mini- a petition of PDP’s candidate Khalida following which Appellate authority, Eyes And Ears Of Admin: He said the scheme will enable components of the scheme mum amount of interest at the Bibi through Z.A Shah challenging Additional Commissioner Kashmir, J&K to compete nationally with The officers outlined key fea- annual rate of 2% .Incentive is ap- the previous re-counting of votes of Bilal Ahmad Bhat had passed the in- DDC Pulwama other leading industrially devel- tures including Zoning of blocks plicable on the loans availed from 8-Larnoo Anantnag DDC constituen- structions to DEO Anantnag to hold oped States/UTs of the country and for the purpose of availing incen- a Scheduled Commercial Banks or cy, ordered recently declared success- recount of votes in the said DDC seat. District Admin Pulwama holds interaction onus now lies on the Industries and tives to bolster Industrialisation in Financial Institutions registered ful candidate through re-count Sajida Following the directives from AC with newly elected DDC members Commerce Department to make relatively underdeveloped regions by Reserve Bank of India. Begum, to restrain from holding the Kashmir, DEO Anantnag on Febru- sure that the scheme translates its of Jammu and Kashmir and dif- As far as Goods & Service Tax office of member of DDC Anantnag. ary 5th held a recount of votes in the He said that the recent elec- objectives into success on ground. ferent fiscal incentives available Linked Incentive is concerned, It Pertinently, the Larnoo DDC seat constituency and had declared Sajida tions have been a watershed in He was addressing a workshop under the scheme-the Capital In- was explained that Incentive is remained in headlines for its ‘con- Begum as winner against Khalida Bibi the realm of democratic decen- for the officers of the department vestment Incentive, Capital Inter- available upto 100% of the Gross troversy’ as the authorities had first by a margin of sixty one votes. (KDC) tralisation, and newly elected on the scheme on Friday. est subvention, Goods & Service payment of GST for 10 years from members are the eyes and ears Joint Director (M&P), Trishala Tax Linked Incentives, Working date of commencement of op- of the Administration. Kumari; Joint Director (Dev), Ved Capital Interest Linked Incentive. erations or the validity of scheme Meanwhile officers of differ- Parkash, besides General Manag- On Capital Investment Incentive, whichever is earlier with a carry- Seminar Organised To Mark Birth ent departments particularly of ers of DICs attended the meeting the officers stated that both new over facility limited to 10 years if Rural development had one on along with Functional Managers and existing units are Eligible for not claimed and Incentive paid in one interaction with the DDC and Project Managers. the incentive with maximum in- one financial year will not exceed Anniversary Of Hazrat Ali (A.S) members who were thoroughly The Director, Industries and vestment of Rs 50 crore in fixed as- one-tenth of the total amount of Aijaz Ali acquainted with various gov- Commerce Jammu welcomed the sets including P&M & construction eligible incentive as per GST return ernment flagship programmes, participants and exhorted them to of Building and Capital Incentive filed for same period. It was stated SRINAGAR: Idara Islamic Library welfare schemes besides ensure the scheme is implement- provided at a rate of 30% in Zone that two separate units cannot have Imam Khamenei (M.Z) Yakmanpora PULWAMA: To acquaint the schemes of rural development ed in letter and spirit for holistic A and 50% in Zone B on the invest- same GST no's to avail the benefit. Singpora organised a seminar on newly elected DDC members and public works. and equitable development of In- ment made in Plant & Machinery The Officers elaborated that in Friday to to celebrate birthday of first with the functioning of the Gov- The DDC members also dustries in J&K. (in manufacturing) or construction Working Capital Interest Linked infallible Imam Ali ibn abi talib (A.S). ernment, the district admin- brought several issues of public Pawan Goswami, Functional of the building & installation of Incentive all existing units both in The program titled as "Jashni Mou- istration Pulwama Friday held importance into the notice of Manager, Shahzada Noor-ul-Ain, other durable fixed assets (Service zone A and zone B having GST regis- loode Kaba" witnessed participation an interactive session with the officers Viz road connectivity, Functional Manager along with sector) limiting to Rs 5 crore & Rs tration are eligible for the incentive of students, youths, elders and wom- public representatives. basic public amenities, health Knowledge Partners from E&Y 7.5 crore for Zone A and Zone B. and Eligible units can avail interest en of Yakmanpora and other adjoining with the life and teaching of Haz- The District Development care etc. guided officers regarding opera- Existing unit can get incentive subvention of 5% on working capi- villages. Among the prominent speak- rat Ali (A.S). They also urged youth, Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, During the interaction Ad- tion of new Central Sector Scheme. for expansion once during the tal loan for a maximum of 5 consec- ers included Professor Aga Syed Afzal parents, religious clerics and other Dr. Raghav Langer on the occa- ditional District Development It was explained that the Pres- tenure of the scheme and New utive years from the date of grant of Madni and KAS officer Imtiyaz Hus- stakeholders of the society to work sion said that the motive behind Commissioner Pulwama, Super- ent scheme aims to take industrial units under the scheme will not registration under this scheme. sain Anjum, who enlightened the par- against social evils and seditions the interaction is to build an in- intendent of Police, Pulwama, development to the block level in be eligible to avail benefit under The new scheme while encour- ticipants about the life and achieve- keeping in consideration the very terface so that the public repre- Assistant Commissioner Pulwa- UT of J&K, which is first time in any substantial expansion. aging new investment, also nur- ments of Hazrat Imam Ali (A.S). path and efforts of Hazrat Ali (A.S). sentatives and officers work in ma, Block Development Officers Industrial Incentive Scheme of the In Capital Interest subvention, tures the existing industries in J&K On this occasion, the speakers At the conclusion of the seminar, the synergy besides minimising the and other officers participated Government of India. The financial both new and existing units are eli- by providing them working capital threw light on the theme and high- organisers extended their gratitude gaps in governance. in the interaction. outlay of the proposed scheme is gible for loan availed on P&M , con- support at the rate of 5% for 5 years. lighted various aspects associated towards the participants.

NEWS MAKERS Two-Day Awareness Programme On DDC Shopian Exhorts Officers To Ensure Effective HIV-AIDS Begins In Srinagar Implementation Of Schemes Dr Syed Arif Hussain talked SHOPIAN: The District Devel- received payment at rates of Rs. about medical aspects of the dis- opment Commissioner (DDC) 40000 per beneficiary. ease and its relation to Drug Abuse. Shopian, Sachin Kumar Vaishya The DDC directed to achieve Sonwbar, a Social Activist, Friday held a detailed review cent percent aadhaar seeding of focused on the abusers’ emo- of various schemes and pro- bank accounts of beneficiaries tional and psychological health. grammes being implemented for eliminating duplications. He The event was presented in the district by Social Welfare emphasised upon importance by Heena Bashir, a member of Department. of weeding out process in en- Al Habib Foundation and was PO ICDS Bilqees Jan, DSWO suring that benefits entailed advocated and organized by Mohammad Shafait, CDPO under pension schemes reach Tasleema Shah, Chairperson of Shopian-Keller Nazir Ahmad, erPoint presentation, DSWO in- only 29 cases are pending for to genuine beneficiaries. SRINAGAR: Two days aware- Inaugural address was by made Al-Habib Foundation. Chairperson CWC Musharaf formed that 9084 beneficiaries sanction. Regarding various scholar- ness program Friday began at by Tasleema Shah chairperson of Er.Malik Asif Noor General Gaffar, Women Welfare Officer are being provided monthly Regarding aadhaar seeding of ships schemes the DDC direct- Hotel Shafaf Plaza Shalimar Sri- Al Habib Foundation. People from Secretary of Al Habib Founda- Mohsina Mukhtar, members pension of Rs. 1000 under Inte- bank accounts of beneficiaries, ed for holding zone wise camps nagar. The event is being orga- Shalimar, Nishat, Harwan and tion duly thanked J&K Aids Juvenile Justice Board, mem- grated Social Security Scheme he said that his office is endeav- in collaboration with education nized by Al-Habib Foundation its adjacent areas participated control society, Javaid Ahmad, bers Child Welfare Committees, (ISSS) and 2155 under National ouring to ensure cent percent department to aware students in collaboration with J&K AIDS in the awareness programme. experts and doctors who spoke PO NIC Shazia Idrees, District Social Assistance Programme aadhaar seeding which is pres- about these schemes and pro- Control Society. The theme for They were made aware of medi- on the occasion and the vol- Coordinators MSK and other (NSAP) in the district. 360 new ently 65% under all pension cedure for applying, as many the program is “Global Solidar- cal, psychological, and social in- unteers for rightly cooperating field officials of the department cases have been sanctioned schemes. He also apprised that applications were rejected/ ity, Shared Responsibility on ferences of HIV/AIDS and Drug on hosting and conducting the were present in the meeting. against equal number of weed under State Marriage Assistance made defective due to proce- HIV/AIDS”. Abuse by various experts. event successfully. Giving details through Pow- out cases during 2029-21 and Scheme 1662 beneficiaries have dural deficiencies. Saturday | 27.02.2021 Opinion,Think! Analysis, Essays 6 The Dilemma Of India’s One-China Policy nuraag haund nd A K A Taiwan at this point is bound to nega- Haris Rashid tively affect the perceptions of China on the recently agreed de-escalation pro- cess. he recent Sino-Indian tensions Secondly, one cannot be sure wheth- along the LAC including the ag- er such a radical step taken by India gressive stalemate of 15-16 June would receive the backing of one of its 2020 resulting in casualties of 20 major allies at this point of time -the US. TIndian soldiers have led to increasing Although there were calls for the Indian debates about re-evaluation and possible government to change its policy towards altering of India’s One China Policy. Re- Tibet and adopt a more unequivocal garding the One- China Policy, the focus stance in line with the actions of the pre- has invariably been on the two regions vious Trump administration who had which have traditionally aroused Chi- passed legislations such as the Recipro- nese ire in any form of discussion on the cal Access to Tibet Act 2018 and the Tibet latter- Taiwan and Tibet. The present Policy and Support Act (TPSA) 2020, yet article is an attempt at understanding it is unclear whether the current Biden the feasibility of possible alteration to administration would equally be vocif- India’s One China Policy in connection erous on the issues of Tibet and Taiwan. to Tibet and Taiwan. This is more so as President Joe Biden The question of Tibet has been cast- explicitly stated his aim of undoing the ing a shadow on Sino-Indian ties since damages done to American foreign pol- the Anglo-Tibetan convention of 1904 in- icy by the preceding administration in- volving British India, Tibet and Qing dy- cluding mending ties with China. Even nasty and post -1947 between the newly as Trump had moved closer to Taiwan, formed nations of India and the People’s the Biden administration reiterated Republic of China (PRC). Although Indi- its support for One China policy as re- an leaders and statesmen including Sar- cent as that of 3 February 2021. Hence, dar Vallabhai Patel, Dr Rajendra Prasad in such a scenario despite the growing and Dr BR Ambedkar had expressed strategic closeness between USA and concerns on the Chinese invasion and associations such as the India Taipei ernment officials from taking part in India on account of China, the Biden ad- occupation of Tibet in 1950 as being mor- Association (ITA) and India Taipei Eco- India’s Tibetan celebrations marking the 60th ministration is unlikely to support the ally wrong and proving detrimental to nomic and Cultural Centre (TECC) of- anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama’s Indian unilateral action of alteration in India’s security of the Himalayan bor- fered consular and passport services and geographical escape into India. Again, the Mamal- One China Policy. der states, yet the issue was resolved by promoted trade and business links and proximity to China would ensure lapuram Summit of 2019 also witnessed Finally, India’s geographical prox- the Panchsheel Agreement of 1954 which people-to-people interactions between that the immediate costs and the arrest of Tibetan protesters to pre- imity to China would ensure that the im- saw India (Nehruvian regime) acquiesce the two countries. Direct flights between implications of any alteration to vent and contain any possible diplomat- mediate costs and implications of any al- to the claim of Tibet being an integral New Delhi and Taipei were also initiated ic fallout during the summit. Although teration to One-China policy would have part of China. Even though the Chinese in 2003 and various other significant ini- One-China policy would have to during the Galwan clashes, actions such to be borne by India than the US. Such war efforts in 1962 were launched from tiatives were taken to improve bilateral be borne by India than the US. as the overt recognition of the Tibetan- costs can include a hardening of Chinese the Tibetan plateau, the issue of possible relations. Despite such improvement, Such costs can include a staffed Special Frontier Force (SFF) attitudes towards India and a no-holds Tibetan independence was not pursued India has been finding it challenging to through the public honouring of martyr barred approach from the PLA on the by subsequent Indian governments. balance the political implications of fos- hardening of Chinese attitudes SFF Company Leader Nyima Tenzin and LAC. Besides, other areas such as trade To the contrary, the Panchsheel posi- tering closer ties with Taiwan alongside towards India and a no-holds announcement by the BJP Chief Minis- which remained relatively unaffected tion on Tibet was further reinforced by its own interests involving mainland barred approach from the PLA ter of Arunachal Pradesh Pema Khandu throughout the Galwan crisis might wit- subsequent border agreements signed China. In 2018, Air India acquiesced to for renaming of the Sino- Indian border ness negative repercussions because of between India and China in 1993 by the Chinese demand by renaming Taiwan on the LAC as the ‘Indo- Tibetan’ border were in- possible heightened military conflict. Narsimha Rao government and in 2003 as Chinese Taipei on their website. The terpreted as signs of impending Indian Also, such a radical step by India might during the Vajpayee era. Coming to the Indian Ministry of External Affairs jus- ing its relations with Taiwan” as part recognition of Tibetan sovereignty, yet be interpreted by China as the breaking current era, the recent debacle in Gal- tified this as being in line with “inter- of a new approach.” Such sentiments Tibet hardly appeared in the diplomatic of the final straw and further affirm the wan Valley has again brought to the national norms and (its own) position were in sync with the stance of anti-One exchanges between India and China traditional Chinese stereotype of India fore the issue of Tibet and especially on Taiwan since 1949.” Earlier in May China Policy advocates who wanted to whether in the Moscow Summit or the being a ‘Western (US) lackey’ (similar the notion that an independent Tibet is 2016, India had reversed its course on a use the ‘Taiwan Card’ for accruing re- commander-level talks held to find a perceptions had prevailed before 1962) integral to Indian security and stability prior commitment to send two Members ciprocal Chinese recognition of ‘One-In- resolution to the stalemate. thus ending possible avenues of goodwill in the Himalayas. To that end, this has of Parliament to Taiwan president Tsai dia’ regarding Kashmir and Arunachal As seen in the preceding para- and cooperation. intensified popular demands both from Ing-wen’s inauguration. However, the Pradesh. However, the committee also graphs, what prevents India from alter- As noted by former Foreign Secre- Indians as well as the Tibetan exile com- second swearing-in ceremony of Tsai noted that “it does not want to upend ing its One-China Policy or playing the tary Shyam Saran, it would prove costly munity for scrapping India's long-stand- last year was attended by two BJP MPs this (One China) policy…in deference to ‘Tibet and Taiwan Cards’ against China for India to bend foreign policy issues for ing hesitation to openly support the amidst the LAC skirmishes and attract- China’s sensitivity on the matter.” despite a considerable domestic demand serving domestic political ends. Hence, Tibetan independence movement and ed strong protest from China. Similarly, keeping aside popular to do so? As per the authors, there can the Indian government is most likely raise the issue vehemently in forums Given the recent LAC skirmishes, sentiments and moral obligations, many be three possible reasons. Firstly, as to adopt the pragmatic approach of not such as the UN. In other words, the do- there have been growing calls for In- prominent scholars and former diplo- both the armies have gradually begun bowing to the sway of popular domestic mestic Indian population are demanding dia to play Taiwan card, but is it pos- mats have expressed reservations about the process of disengagement at the opinions at the risk of incurring heavy the usage of the possible ‘Tibet Card’ to sible to do so? In its 2018 report, the the possibility of India playing the Ti- banks of Pangong Tso Lake, any change and fateful costs in the context of already discipline Chinese behaviour. Parliamentary Committee on External bet Card. Prominent among their argu- in India’s One China Policy regarding strained Indo-China ties. Regarding Taiwan, India was among Affairs raised concerns over the fact ments is the fact that the agreements of Tibet and Taiwan has the potential of the first countries to adhere to the One that India is “overtly cautious about 1993 and 2003 have further reinforced breaking down the hard achieved fragile Views expressed in this article are China principle when in December 1949, China’s sensitivities while dealing with the Indian acceptance of Chinese sov- peace in the LAC by flaring up Chinese the author's own and do not the Government declared the ambas- Taiwan and Tibet” but “China does not ereignty in Tibet as mentioned in the sentiment. The possibility of attracting necessarily represent the editorial stance sador of the so-called Republic of China exhibit the same deference while deal- Panchsheel. Besides, the attitude of the Chinese ire has been increased by the of Kashmir Observer (Taiwan) to India as persona non-grata, ing with India’s sovereignty concerns.” Indian government towards the Tibet- fact that Beijing has recently revealed derecognizing Taiwan and asked its It expressed its discontent over India an movement can be said to have been the names of 4 Chinese soldiers who had Anuraag Khaund is Pursuing a Masters envoy to leave the country while pro- continuing with its “conventionally def- mixed or ambiguous and dependent on lost their lives in the 15 June 2020 clash in Politics and International Relations ceeding to offer its recognition to the erential foreign policy towards China” the vagaries of the nature of Sino-Indian to bolster feelings of nationalism among (PIR) from Central University of Gujarat PRC. Since then, India never had formal and recommended that the government relationship. This was evident during the domestic Chinese population; hence (CUG) and Haris Rashid is a student at diplomatic relations with Taiwan but “contemplate using all options includ- the 2018 official circular preventing gov- any Indian action regarding Tibet and Ashoka University A Call For Global Vaccine Justice Only a truly global vaccination strategy can ensure equal value is placed on the lives of the rich and the poor.

Parsa Erfani may not achieve mass immunisation until 2024. If posal to the World Trade Organization (WTO) to tem- est. Norway committed to such a path last month. As this vaccine nationalism continues, the poorest in porarily waive certain provisions of the Trade-Relat- wealthy nations begin to scale vaccine production, an ugene ichardson E R the world will be pushed into more disease, poverty ed Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights Agreement incrementally larger fraction of their vaccines should Jason Hickel and death. (TRIPS) for COVID-19-related technologies. be deployed to poorer countries. Vaccine nationalism is also self-defeating. As The waiver was supported by nearly 100 coun- Third, high-income countries should cover the wealthy countries roll out domestic vaccination tries, but was nonetheless spiked by the European entire $22.9bn funding gap of the ACT accelerator. he global COVID-19 vaccine roll-out is creat- plans, emerging COVID-19 variants threaten their Union, United States, United Kingdom, Japan and This funding is necessary for COVAX to achieve its ing a “vaccine apartheid”. As of February 24, success: recent data suggest that several vaccines several other countries that host large pharmaceuti- intended population coverage in the coming years. approximately 216 million people have been currently in use may provide reduced efficacy against cal industries. Policymakers in wealthy countries ar- Some lower-income countries will utilise doses from vaccinated against COVID-19 globally. Only new variants. gue that IP is not a true barrier to vaccine access and COVAX as they secure purchases from vaccine man- T8.4 percent of these are in low and lower-middle-in- As long as SARS-CoV-2 continues to circulate in that existing TRIPS flexibilities are sufficient. ufacturers. Others may rely entirely on COVAX to come countries, which are home to nearly half of the poorer countries, wealthy countries are vulnerable, But IP has already become a barrier: South Africa achieve herd immunity. world’s population. even with their vaccination shields. Their economies faced challenges in accessing reagents for COVID-19 COVAX is important, and it needs full support, but If this trend continues, young and healthy indi- are also at risk. The International Chamber of Com- testing due to IP rules. What is more, the US, EU, and even at its most ambitious it will be too slow (it aims to viduals in wealthy countries will be vaccinated while merce predicts that if poorer countries are not given Switzerland have historically undermined the use of vaccinate 20 percent of the population of lower-income older and vulnerable people in poorer countries con- equitable access to vaccines, the global economy may TRIPS flexibilities in order to protect pharma profits. countries by the end of the year), and it does not ad- tinue to die, needlessly. lose as much as $9.2 trillion, approximately half of IP waivers and technology transfers will not lead dress the underlying structural problems that give rise Wealthy countries have focused almost exclusive- which would fall on advanced economies. By com- to immediate inoculation in lower-income countries, to vaccine apartheid. We should not be distracted from ly on securing vaccines for their own populations in- parison, funding the ACT accelerator requires only but they will facilitate international collaboration the more important objective of establishing that all stead of investing in cooperative initiatives – such as $22.9bn. and remove real barriers to local vaccine production. people have equal rights to public health medicines – the Access to COVID-19 Tools (ACT) (and its vaccine A global vaccination strategy is both cheaper The TRIPS waiver will be reconsidered by the WTO not just for this crisis, but permanently. This is not a pillar COVAX) – that would fairly distribute vaccines and safer. It is also a moral imperative – only a truly in March, and wealthy countries should support it. matter of charity, it is a matter of justice. to high-risk people in every country across the globe. global vaccination strategy can ensure equal value is Second, high-income countries should deploy a The COVID-19 pandemic will likely define how In the process, they are hoarding limited supplies placed on the lives of the rich and the poor. proportion (eg 10 percent or more) of their vaccine countries operate in global health for the coming de- (with Canada, for example, securing nearly 10 doses Towards this end, we must take three urgent supply for global allocation directly through COVAX cades. Vaccine apartheid is merely the latest manifes- per capita), raising vaccine prices, and squeezing steps: (they currently hold about 56 percent of the world’s tation of a colonial logic of othering and oppression lower-income countries out of the vaccination race. First, high-income countries should support COVID-19 vaccine supply but make up only 16 percent that began centuries ago. Reparative justice demands South Africa paid double what the European Union transfers of relevant technologies and intellectual of the global population). undoing these legacies – and a commitment to vac- did for the AstraZeneca vaccine. property (IP) to enable other countries to scale up Although sending doses abroad may delay their cine equality can mark the start. Most wealthy countries will fully vaccinate their vaccine production. domestic vaccine roll-out, doing so will contribute to population this year, while lower-income countries In 2020, South Africa and India submitted a pro- global herd immunity, which is in everyone’s inter- Al Jazeera

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ORTY-eight years after the 1971 war, which led to the in- dependence of Bangladesh, each country involved in the conflict has institutionalised a distinct memory of the events of that year. In Bangladesh, the war is remem- Fbered as the Bengali people's struggle against an oppressive Pakistan army. In India and Pakistan, the war is often remembered as the 7 Saturday | 27.02.2021 Opinion, Analysis,Think! Essays An Email From The Afterworld

Alexander Graham Bell, inventor of the Patrick Stokes telephone, experimented with telepa- thy by winding wires around people’s heads. (It didn’t work.) im Hart was sitting on his Many people found the telephone couch one evening in Novem- unsettling and even creepy the first time ber 2011 when he got an email they heard it, reminiscent of the myste- with the subject line: “I’m rious disembodied voices of the séance Twatching”. The message that followed room. In particular, the entirely new was short and to the point … phenomenon of white noise unnerved Did you hear me? I’m at your house. Clean early telephone users; some came to your fucking attic!!! — Jack Froese interpret sounds within the phone line Jack Froese had been a close friend static as somehow connected to or even of Hart’s since their teens. A few months communications from the afterlife. earlier Froese and Hart had been up in Electronic media collapses time and Hart’s attic at his home in Dunmore, space, removes the tyranny of distance Pennsylvania. Jack had teased him and absence; understandable, then, that then about how messy it was; now, it overcoming the ultimate distance and seemed, he was doing it again. the final absence, the chasm that sepa- Except Jack was dead. rates us from the dead, would come to That June, Froese had died sud- figure in the cultural imagination of the denly of a heart arrhythmia, at the ob- first generations of humans to live with scenely young age of 32. Months later, this new technology. he started emailing people. Those who But the dead do not just appear to replied to these emails never got a re- us in terrifying visions or mysterious sponse, and the messages stopped as ciphers, but in the very real material abruptly as they began. and mental traces they leave behind. Not long after Froese’s death, a Someone under the misapprehen- In other words, to use Oderberg’s people, while our ability to reanimate Haunting is an everyday event, not an group of philosophers gathered in a sion there is a flesh-and-blood person language, Froese’s friends and family them becomes ever more powerful. anomalous one. And with the digital age, seminar room on the other side of the on the other end of the SatNav reading treated it as telically possible that the The dead are both more robust and the dead have found new ways to haunt us Atlantic to hear David Oderberg, Pro- out driving instructions to them in real emails were from Jack. For the purpose more vulnerable — and we’re not ready more comprehensively than ever before. fessor of Philosophy at the University time will get to their destination just as of the communication, it didn’t really for any of this. We need, urgently, to un- of Reading, offer a curious thought ex- quickly as someone who understands matter. They had the emails, and felt derstand what the internet era means Digital grief periment: what if you received an anon- they’re listening to a computer. The comforted by a sense of Jack’s persis- for our relationship to the dead, and Ancient questions about the meta- ymous email, containing information voice might as well be a person as a tence, whatever their origin. what new demands this makes of us. physical and ethical status of the dead that you and you alone were privy to? piece of software. collide with new ones about our rela- In Oderberg’s example, the email Ghosts in the machines Talking to Edison tionship to our information and our might say, “I know you felt like kill- Planned or spammed? The dead persist everywhere and It’s easy to lose sight of the fact that ownership of digital property. ing Mr Watson for failing you on your There are other plausible, earthly nowhere, from the solidity of corpses to electric communication is now in its Anxieties about whether public A-level English exam,” — something explanations for Jack’s emails, though wispy traces in dreams, writing, building, third century, reckoning from Fran- grief is “real” and who has the right to you’d never told anyone at all — “but not all of them check out. You can send and even in the faces of their descendants. cis Ronalds’ first working telegraph of grieve are amplified when mourning you deserved to fail”. an email after you die, if you’ve done a From the ancestor mask proces- 1816, two decades before Samuel Morse. is instantaneous and global. Crucially, Who could this message come bit of planning. There are online services sions of the Romans through to the What’s perhaps even more remarkable this is not just an academic concern, from: God? Your future self? A spam- specifically designed to send pre-prepared death masks of the royal and famous is that, as the cultural historian Jef- but an urgent practical one. How are we bot whose random message just hap- messages on your behalf after your death. that began to be produced during the frey Sconce demonstrates in his book to meet the conceptual and ethical chal- pened, by mind-boggling coincidence, Some rely on a next of kin contact- late Middle Ages, from the earliest por- Haunted Media, the idea of communi- lenges of the world that is coming into to describe your early life? The late Mr ing the service to let them know the user traiture to photography and video, hu- cating with the dead became conceptu- view? Can people really survive death Watson, now posthumously aware of has died. Others require the user to log mans have found ways to preserve the ally entangled with electric communi- online? Should we let them? how you felt that day and eager to set in at set intervals or reply to periodic phenomenality of the dead, the distinc- cation right from the start. In 2017, Australian journalist Mark the record straight? emails, and will assume the user has tive way they appear and sound. Commercial telegraph services be- Colvin died, aged 65. A universally ad- For the specific purpose of the in- died if they don’t respond. (So if you’re New technologies allow the dead to gan to appear at roughly the same mo- mired broadcaster and author, Colvin teraction, says Oderberg, it doesn’t keen to use such a service to tell people persist among us in enhanced ways, yet ment as the table-turning craze, which was also an avid and highly responsive really matter, just as when a soldier how much you secretly hated, cheated risk turning the dead into mere fodder began with the rapping “spirits” that Twitter user. The news broke around receives an order on the battlefield it on, or lusted after them, just make sure for the living. Danger lies in the very plagued the Fox Sisters in Hydesville, 11:40am, and Twitter was immediately doesn’t matter whether the order comes you don’t fall into a long coma and then thing that makes electronic communi- New York in 1848. The uncanny new flooded with tributes. Then, at 1:18pm, from the colonel or the general. wake up. Things could get awkward.) cation so powerful: the transparency of technology of communication-at-a- Colvin’s account posted a single tweet: Both options have what Oderberg That would be a very neat explana- the medium, the frictionless ease with distance provided a helpful structuring It’s all been bloody marvellous. dubs “telic possibility”. Something is tion for Froese’s emails — except that which others appear to us, unburdened metaphor: the electric telegraph allowed Had it been sent by a family mem- telically possible if it might as well have an email his cousin received mentions by distance and delay. the living to speak to each other across ber on his behalf? Had he, knowing the been true. The purpose of the order is an injury that happened long after Fro- As the internet folds itself into the vast distances, while the “spiritual tele- end was near, scheduled the tweet? Was to command an action. It might as well ese had died. sinews of our everyday existence, as graph” of the séance room bridged the the ghost of Mark Colvin somehow us- have come from the colonel as from the But what’s really interesting here is our flesh becomes increasingly digi- gulf between the living and the dead. ing his iPhone? general: an order’s an order. not how the emails came about, but the tised, the gap between electronic and That association of the dead with Nobody, it seemed, felt like asking. Not infrequently, according to responses of the people who got them. face-to-face communication is closing. electric communication, as Sconce They all just wanted to say goodbye and Oderberg, electronic communication is Hart’s attitude was that, even if some- That makes it far easier for the dead to notes, lingered right throughout the explain what Colvin meant to them. It just like this. If all you want is to know one other than Jack wrote the emails, it remain among the living. But it can also 20th century. Near the end of his life, was what it was. “Think what you want how to drive to the nearest supermar- ultimately didn’t matter: change our relationship to the dead in Thomas Edison was speculating to re- about it, or just accept it as a gift”. ket, GPS navigation with synthesised … we spoke to his mother, and she ethically troubling ways. porters about the possibility of building speech is just as effective as a human told us, you know, ‘Think what you want With every day that passes, the in- a machine so sensitive it could commu- By arrangemetns with sitting next to you with a roadmap. about it, or just accept it as a gift’. ternet fills up more and more with dead nicate with the dead. Both Edison and The Conversation Why Mars Matters The successful landing of NASA's Perseverance rover on Mars is about far more than scientific curiosity or national prestige. For the sake of humanity's long-term survival, it is imperative that we embrace our technological know-how to establish life beyond planet Earth.

EW YORK – The Persever- make it possible to live elsewhere. ance rover, which landed Mars is not Plan B: it is Plan A, and on Mars this month, marks always has been. a new leap toward answer- We have an ethical duty to pre- Ning fundamental questions about our vent our own species’ extinction as solar system, including where else we well as that of all others on Earth. might find DNA. The rover will roam No other species (that we know of) CHRISTOPHER E. MASON the surface of Mars looking for signs possesses such awareness of its po- of life, make its own oxygen, launch a tential future, nor the ability to pre- helicopter, and collect soil and rocks serve life. Only we can perform this for a follow-up mission in 2028. If all function; and in the long term, doing goes as planned, NASA, with the help so requires that we make our way to We need of European Space Agency (ESA) other planets. Settling Mars is the spacecraft, will return soil samples necessary first rung on the ladder of humans to be in the spring of 2032 – the first Mar- long-term survival (not least because tian material to visit Earth. Venus is too hot). able to live on Mars Finding DNA on Mars would To meet this imperative, however, not be a complete surprise. Though Medicine and JPL. By sequencing the and match it to profiles of novel organ- we will need to bring NASA’s bud- sustainably, Perseverance was constructed in the DNA found in, around, and on the isms on Earth. Anything that can sur- get back to 1960s levels, when it was Spacecraft Assembly Facility (SAF) SAF during the construction of ro- vive in space, on spacecraft, or in ex- 4.4% of the federal budget (compared responsibly, and clean room at NASA’s Jet Propulsion bots, we will draw up a genetic map treme conditions on Earth is a decent to 0.48% today). We will need more Laboratory (JPL), even that setting to avoid or minimize any forward or candidate for life that can survive on international cooperation (including safely not so that cannot be made 100% free of back- backward contamination (where we Mars. Eventually, instead of sending with China) as well. To that end, my ground microbial or human DNA. send genetic material somewhere DNA to Mars by accident, we will do it colleagues and I recently published a we can abandon We have known about “microbial else, or genetic material from some- deliberately, for a purpose. series of papers and launched an inter- hitchhikers” since the very first in- where else lands here). After all, manned missions to national collaboration on aerospace Earth, but because terplanetary missions in the 1960s, Ever since the first two Soviet Mars are technologically achiev- medicine that includes representa- when scientists such as Carl Sagan probes landed on Mars’s surface in able. They can bring out the best in tives from NASA, ESA, ROSCOSMOS highlighted the problem. It is a per- 1971, followed by the US Viking 1 humanity, and we already have the (Russia), and JAXA (Japan). The Unit- the best way to sistent, unavoidable risk of space sci- landing in 1976, some fragments of physical, pharmacological, and bio- ed Arab Emirates and others have also ence. Because scientists must build microbial and possibly human DNA logical means to pursue them. In my started studying space biology, and ensure our species’ the spacecraft one layer at a time, are likely to have ended up on the red new book, The Next 500 Years: Engi- more space agencies are working with shedding skin and droplets of saliva planet. And given the planet’s glob- neering Life to Reach New Worlds, I commercial platforms such as SpaceX survival is to make over years of construction, it is al- al dust storms, this DNA is almost highlight studies that we performed and Blue Origin.1 most certain that a little bit of Cali- certainly located in various places on dozens of astronauts, including Some duties we choose for our- it possible to live fornia DNA just landed on Mars. across the surface. the twins Scott and (US Senator) selves. But the duty to preserve life As such, when the samples ar- Fortunately, we are living in an Mark Kelly, following Scott’s one- is inextricably bound up with the elsewhere. Mars is rive on Earth in 2032, they will need extraordinary era for genetics. The year mission in space. Based on our awareness of our own mortality and to go through a “planetary-scale ge- low cost of DNA sequencing allows findings, we are now confident that the possibility of extinction. Human- not Plan B: it is Plan netic filter” to rule out any DNA that us to build an ever-growing genetic humans can travel to Mars, and with ity’s stewardship of life is both a self- might have been present in the SAF catalog of life on Earth, genetic maps some additional innovation and tech- ish imperative and an innate, unique A, and always has during the rover’s construction from of SAF clean rooms, and the first-ever nology, stay there. obligation. By doing what it takes to 2015-20, as well as any other fragment planetary-scale genome maps (Meta- We need humans to be able to live preserve life as we know it, we may been of DNA observed on Earth up until SUB and the Earth Microbiome Proj- on Mars sustainably, responsibly, yet find new life in the universe. the launch of the spacecraft in July ect). Moreover, in a 2016 mission with and safely not so that we can aban- 2020. This is an ongoing project be- astronaut Kate Rubins, we showed don Earth, but because the best way Project Syndicate tween our laboratory at Weill Cornell that we can sequence DNA in space to ensure our species’ survival is to LIFE & TIMES Saturday | 27.02.2021 08

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Happy childhood gives no guarantee for good mental health

Agencies In Australia, almost 50 per cent complex and varied condition," of the population will experi- Kahl said. While it's widely known that ence mental illness at some Kahl added, "This research a difficult childhood could in- point in their lives, with an esti- As the shows that mental health condi- crease the likelihood of mental mated 314,000 children aged 4-11 tions are not solely determined illness, a new suggested that (almost 14 per cent) experienc- prevalence by early life events and that a a happy and secure childhood ing a mental disorder. of mental child who is raised in a happy does not always protect a child The national recurrent expen- home, could still grow up to from developing a mental ill- diture on mental health-related health have a mental health disorder." ness later in life. services is estimated at USD conditions Kahl noted that there are cer- The findings of the study were 9.9 billion or about USD 400 per tainly some missing factors in published in the journal titled person. expands, it's understanding how our child- 'Current Psychology'. Conduct- While the study reaffirmed that hood environment and early ed in partnership with the Uni- people who had adverse and imperative that life experiences might translate versity of Canberra, the study unpredictable early life experi- we also extend into mental health outcomes in examined how early childhood ences had elevated symptoms adulthood. experiences relate to different of poor mental health (includ- our knowledge Kahl further said, "We suspect developmental pathways, and ing depression and paranoia), that it's our expectations about how these might be associated it also found that children who of this very our environments and our abil- with poor mental health. grew up in stable and support- complex and ity to adapt to scenarios when Given that both positive and ive environments were also at our expectations are not being negative childhood experienc- risk of experiencing symptoms varied condition met, that may be influencing es were found to manifest as of anxiety in adulthood. our experiences of distress." anxiety or other mental health Lead researcher, and PhD can- "If, as children, we learn how to disorders into adulthood, re- didate, UniSA's Bianca Kahl, adapt to change, and we learn searchers believed that it is our said the study highlighted the how to cope when things do not ability to adapt - or rather not indiscriminate nature of men- "As the prevalence of mental go our way, we may be in a better adapt - to unexpected scenarios tal illness and revealed key in- health conditions expands, it's position to respond to stress and that might be influencing men- sights about potential risk fac- imperative that we also extend other risk factors for poor men- tal health. tors for all children. our knowledge of this very tal health," Kahl concluded.

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DIPK-NB-5979/20 Business Saturday | 27-02-2021 09 Twitter Considers Charging Hotels Incur Rs 1.43 Lakh Users For Special Content, Adv Khan Asks Handloom Crore Revenue Loss In In Revenue Push Dept To Formulate Plan For Pandemic Year but it is debatable whether the same could be said for tweets on Twitter, she said. No timeline was given for Revival Of Carpet Industry when Super Follows might become a feature, but it is ex- and go for developing new attrac- pected that the tech giant will tive and innovative ones. make further announcements Referring to the functioning of dye- in the coming months. ing unit of the IICT, Advisor said that it Agencies Building communities needs to be augmented once the Unit Twitter is also considering is matching international standard. SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said allowing users to join com- Mr. Mehmood while briefing the Thursday it plans to offer a munities devoted to topics via Advisor about the functioning of subscription service in which a feature seemingly similar to the department said that manufac- Agencies in Q1 FY22, leading to some users would pay for special Facebook's "groups." turers should brand their products recovery for the sector. The content from high-profile ac- Twitter aims to reach a mile- “machine made or handmade” so BENGALURU: India’s hotel industry has witnessed de- counts, part of an economic stone of 315 million "monetiz- that customer cannot commit any industry saw a sharp fall in mand revival in leisure travel. model to diversify its revenue. able" users in 2023, a steep in- mistake while making the purchase revenue, by about 60 per cent, However, revival in corporate The globally popular social crease from the 192 million it had of such products. He said GI tagging in 2020 with the occupancy demand would remain a key media platform announced at the end of last year, according has become necessary for checking plummeting to seven per cent metric to watch out going for- the potential new Super Fol- to a filing with US financial mar- Observer News Service to those, who are willing to establish of deceit being carried out by some when the pandemic struck, a ward. The return of demand lows service at its annual in- kets regulators at the Securities their own income generating units selfish traders and cheaters. sector analysis by Motilal Os- would drive up occupancy, vestor meeting, as it searches and Exchange Commission. SRINAGAR:- Describing the Carpet by way of giving financial assistance While inspecting the Industrial wal showed. The key players with ARR growth following for new revenue streams be- The San Francisco-based (Kaleen), the identity of Kashmir, and providing direct marketing fa- Units at Industrial Estates, the Advi- in the sector have estimated suit, the brokerage firm said in yond targeted advertising. firm defined monetizable us- the Advisor to LG, Baseer Ahmad cilities to dispel the role of middle- sor was briefed by the Director In- the loss of the industry to the its report. "Exploring audience fund- ers as people who log in daily Khan has asked the authorities of man. He said formation of societies dustries and Commerce about func- tune of Rs 1.43 lakh crore. While FY21 earnings are ing opportunities like Super and can be shown ads. Handicrafts Handloom Depart- will be encouraged at all level so tioning and status of business units The report added that al- estimated to remain weak, a Follows will allow creators Twitter, like Google and Face- ment and Indian Institute of Carpet that more people are roped in for established there. He was informed though the aggregate rev- sharp recovery is expected on and publishers to be directly book, makes most of its money Technology (IICT) to come up with making this industry a big source of that several units have turn sick due enue rate (ARR) improved on a low base in FY22, led by im- supported by their audience from digital advertising. a comprehensive plan for revival income to the people living in rural to varied reasons especially Covid a quarterly basis in Q3 FY21, provement in ARR as normalcy and will incentivize them to The company said it is aim- and promotion of this industry and far off areas of the Valley. 19 pandemic. He asked the authori- all the key players reported returns, improved occupancy, continue creating content that ing for $7.5 billion in revenue envisaging therein the interests of Mr Baseer directed both the Di- ties of Industries Department to ex- an operating loss during the positivity in cost rationalisa- their audience loves," a Twit- in 2023, more than double the the weavers to keep this profession rectors to take care of the health and amine all the Units individually and quarter which narrowed down tion efforts and an increase ter spokesperson told AFP. $3.7 billion it took in last year. preserved for our posterity. He said family of the trainees and trained come up with a concrete proposal as the occupancy rate in- in F&B income as banqueting/ Top Twitter executives dis- Twitter also plans to dou- formulation of incentive based ones by introducing health insur- how these Units could be revived creased. Aggregate operating conferences resume, it noted. cussed Super Follows while ble "development velocity," policy is need of the hour in order ance schemes for them and their and made viable. He said Industry is loss for hotel players reduced Meanwhile, hoteliers say outlining goals and plans for meaning the number of new to retain the people (weavers) as- families besides extending educa- known as the backbone of the econ- to Rs 13.1 crore in Q3 com- that cost-cutting measures the near future during the features it releases per em- sociated with this job besides mo- tion incentives to their children. omy and directed the concerned au- pared to loss of Rs 244.3 crore would continue beyond Co- streamed presentation. ployee to get people to engage tivating others to take up this as The Advisor said that weavers thorities to take necessary steps for in Q2. On a quarterly basis, the vid-19 and throughout FY22 "We are examining and re- more with the service. income generating profession. are the backbone of this industry protection of this sector. total expenditure grew 33 per in employee, power and food thinking the incentives of our Apple bite This was stated by the Advisor and asked the concerned authori- The Advisor said that the Estates cent, with a revenue growth of and beverage expenses. With service -- the behaviors that Twitter revenue product lead while visiting Indian Institute of ties to conduct a thorough survey needs to be developed on modern 105 per cent which helped ho- uncertainty looming large our product features encour- Bruce Falck told analysts that the Carpet Technology (IICT) Bagh-i-Ali so that proper attention is given lines and instructed the authorities teliers reduce operating loss, over the hospitality industry, age and discourage as people tech company was mindful of a Mardan Khan here today. Director for establishment of cluster Units. to devise a development plan hav- showed the analysis. some players have converted participate in conversation on potential crimp in revenue that Handicrafts and Handloom, Mr The Advisor said that Government ing all facilities, like Common Facil- The key players predict the their hotels into commedical Twitter," the spokesperson said. could be caused by new privacy Mehmood Ahmad Shah, Director has taken several initiatives for pro- ity Centre, Medical aid, recreation occupancy rates to improve centres and a few Super Follows was described labels Apple is mandating for IICT besides other senior officers of motion of Handicrafts and Hand- facilities, developed roads, drink- as corporate travel picks up luxury hotels are now on sale. during the presentation as a way apps on its mobile devices. the department accompanied him. loom sectors and asked the trainees ing water facility, proper drainage, for Twitter audiences to finan- App makers are concerned that Earlier, the Advisor visited the to establish self help groups (SHG) parks and other allied facilities. cially support creators and receive the labels will discourage users Industrial Estates (IE), Bagh i Ali in their respective areas to ensure While interacting with the Unit newsletters, exclusive content and from allowing collection of data Mardan Khan and inspected sev- better price for their products in the holders, the Advisor said that Gov- even virtual badges in exchange. used to more effectively target ads. eral Units established there in pri- market. He said e-commerce trend ernment is committed to find and New Rules For Social Twitter, which currently "It's still too early to tell vate sector. Director Industries and is becoming popular worldwide and provide better marketing facilities makes money from ads and exactly how this will impact Commerce, Mr Nazim Zai, General asked the trainees to take advantage to the manufacturers, adding that promoted posts, might be able the industry, but it will be felt Manager, DIC Srinagar Mrs.Taza- of these markets once they establish the possibility would be explored Media, OTT Require Right to add additional revenue via by the entire industry," Falck yun Mukhtar Kawoos and other their own income generating Units. for allotting space to manufactur- the Super Follows transactions. said, adding that Twitter was senior officers of the department Terming designing as an impor- ing units during Shri Amarnath Ji Implementation: Nasscom Creative Strategies analyst innovating to soften the blow. were present on the occasion. tant factor of this trade, Mr Baseer Yatra-2021. He asked the unit hold- Carolina Milanesi was not Twitter's plan to boost reve- While interacting with the train- Khan asked the concerned authori- ers to be honest in their business should be helpful," Nasscom said. convinced people will be in- nue also includes getting more ees at IICT, the Advisor said that ties to keep developing new de- and sell all the items as per brand It further said: "This will re- clined to pay for special con- involved in online commerce. Government has initiated several signs meeting the market demands whether machine made or hand- quire the right implementation tent on Twitter. "Imagine easily discovering measures for promotion of Indus- at international level and asked made. “Quality of the products and should not become onerous Such a model makes sense and quickly purchasing a new trial sector and assured them that all the IICT authority to preserve all should be bench mark of your busi- for the social media platforms". for content on platforms like skincare product, or trendy possible assistance will be extended designs developed in the Institute ness”, he advised the unit holders. The government on Thursday YouTube, where hours of crafts- sneaker from a brand new fol- announced new rules to curb manship might be devoted to low with only a few clicks," a MACHINE MADE OR HANDMADE” SO THAT CUSTOMER cannot PRESS TRUST OF INDIA misuse of social media platforms, producing entertaining videos, Twitter executive told analysts. commit any mistake while making the purchase of such products. He said GI tagging has become as it mandated firms to appoint “necessary for checking of deceit being carried out by some selfish traders and cheaters. NEW DELHI: IT industry body grievance officer, disclose the first WE ARE EXAMINING AND rethinking the Nasscom on Friday said the new originator of the mischievous in- incentives of our service -- the behaviors that our rules for social media, OTT and dig- formation and remove, within 24 "product features encourage and discourage as people ital media players aim to address hours, content depicting nudity or participate in conversation on Twitter," concerns like grievance redressal, morphed pictures of women. Any fake news and online safety, but contentious content flagged by Adv Khan For Strict Adherence To will require the right implementa- the government or legal order has tion to ensure they don't become to be taken down within 36 hours. onerous for the platforms. The government had said the Quality Standard Of Fertilisers The industry association noted code was needed to make social Reliance Jio Continues To Observer News Service has been upgraded after September that technology is becoming all media and OTT companies ac- 2014 deluge to provide quality prod- pervasive and it is important countable for "misuse and abuse". SRINAGAR: Advisor to Lieutenant ucts to the farmers and orchardists. that there is responsible use and Nasscom pointed out that it has March Ahead Of Vodafone, Governor, Farooq Khan, today in- He was further apprised that highly building of technology for all been working with its members to spected Quality Control Laboratory qualified staff and resource persons stakeholders government, indus- share feedback on the intermediary Airtel In Revenue Market Share at Agriculture Complex Lalmandi, have been deployed in the Labora- try, startups and citizens. guidelines with the government and Srinagar. tory for attaining effective results. It also highlighted it is impera- some of these recommendations Advisor visited various units of Besides, the Lab is now working in tive that there is a balance be- have been accepted in the new rules the laboratory including Fertilizer double shift and due to strengthen- tween regulation and innovation announced by the government. Quality Control Lab, Pesticide Qual- ing of the manpower the number of as the world is in a phase of ac- The government has emphasised ity Control Lab and Organic/Bio-Fer- testing has increased by two times. celerated technology shifts. that the new rules will not curb creativ- tilizer Quality Control Lab. Agriculture Chemist, Tabasum "Code aims to address many of ity and freedom of speech and expres- Director Agriculture, Kashmir, Naz, who is also the incharge of the the concern areas of grievance re- sion of the citizens and Nasscom would Chowdhary Mohammad Iqbal, ac- quality control laboratories, reiter- dressal, fake news, online safety urge the government to ensure that this companied the Director. asked for exploring possibilities to ated that the samples of fertilizers and parity with existing laws. From is the design principle as these guide- During the inspection, Advisor ex- further increase the capacity of the and pesticides, organic and bio-fer- a user perspective the option of lines are implemented, it added. horted upon the concerned officers laboratory with latest equipments tilizers and other related products voluntary self-verification of user "The call for responsible freedom and officials to strictly adhere to the besides strengthening other parts of are being received by the Laboratory accounts and the right to receive and ensuring that no information quality standards of pesticides and this vital facility. through Enforcement Agency of the an explanatory notification on re- or data is misleading is key for a di- Agencies In terms of the entire mar- fertilizers to facilitate the farming Advisor was informed that the department and the products are moval or disablement of access and verse democracy like India to curb ket, TRAI data showed that community boost their agriculture Quality Control Laboratory has been tested with immense precision and to seek remedy against the action the widespread issue of fake news," NEW DELHI: Bharti Airtel has net mobile revenues grew 4.5 and horticulture cultivation. He augmented and its infrastructure accuracy. being taken by the intermediaries it further stated. been reversing the trend as per cent quarter on quarter far as subscriber numbers are to an annualised $25 billion. concerned over these past few “This is in line with the peak NEWS MAKERS months, beating its rivals more levels seen before Jio’s entry. often than not, but data from Recovery in sector revenues sector regulator TRAI shows weakens the case for floor Cooking Oil Gets Dearer As Covid-19 Disturbs 75% Kirana Shops Looking To Go Digital that Reliance Jio continues to tariffs since revenue pressure In Metro Cities: Report gain revenue market share was the key reason cited for Demand-Supply Equilibrium even as both Airtel and Voda- introducing floor tariffs,” said dible oil prices have been constantly rising in India oday, we literally have at least one mobile app for fone saw this metric fall in the a report from Jefferies. over the past 10 months and have registered an everything, or even two or three. And kirana stores October-December quarter. The quarter also saw a rever- Eaverage 60 per cent difference since April 2020. Oil Tin our neighbourhood, selling day-to-day groceries TRAI data shows that Jio sal of the recent trend of traffic companies anticipate a further increase of up to ₹30 in and other essentials, are not far behind in this race to increased its share of the rev- being driven by rural subscrib- the next two to three months. digitalise their operations. enue market to 39.3 per cent ers. In the quarter ended De- While the rise in the prices is generally attributed to the huge A nothing short of a digital revolution was witnessed dur- during the quarter, against cember, TRAI data shows that dependency on imports resulting in demand-supply gap and ing the pandemic as a majority of businesses went online. 38.3 per cent recorded in the revenue growth was driven by the government’s reluctance to take a view on the prices, an- This included several kirana shops which made use of previous quarter. In contrast, urban-centric markets with other major reason that has been observed is the shift of the consumer from palm oil to sunflower the boon of internet for making payments, fulfilling orders and managing their inventories, rival Airtel saw its revenue metros and A-Circles report- oil during the COVID-19 period. There was an 80 per cent fall in demand for palm oil and a large according to a report by SnapBizz, which helps tradition kiranas go digital. market fall to 31.3 per cent ing a 10 per cent and 5 per cent part of it shifted to sunflower, according to observations made by the edible oil industry. SnapBizz, after analysing over two million consumer bills across 10 cities including Delhi from 31.6 per cent seen in the QoQ increase respectively. Edible oils are categorised into three — seasoning, shallow frying and deep frying. Palm oil NCR, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, and Hyderabad, has found previous quarter. Rural centric B-Circle and C- is well suited for deep frying and is mostly used in hotel industry. that 75 per cent of stores are working towards going digital. Vi’s market share contract- Circles reported a slower 3-4 “Generally the hotel industry uses the oil that is less costly and useful for deep frying. Already, numerous kiranas have created an web or app-based system to help retail sale, in a ed to 20.8 per cent from 20.9 per cent QoQ growth respec- During the lockdown period, hotels and other eateries were shut. Hence the consumers close competition with the ever-threatening e-commerce players, according to the report. per cent during the same pe- tively. “We see Jio and Bharti increased the usage of sunflower oil. In the unlock era, the usage, however, began to bal- SnapBizz founder-CEO Prem Kumar said over a million kiranas went digital in recent months riod. For Vi, Emkay Securities Airtel as well-placed to ben- ance”, P Chandrasekhar Reddy, vice-president of Gemini Edible Oils told The Federal. and started accepting payments, ordering supplies, and managing inventory online. “The says that the RMS contraction efit from sector growth; the An increase in demand for 5 million tons — two million palm oil, one million sunflower and technology cover enables them to leverage their strengths like proximity, personal touch, and “does not paint a healthy pic- latter has 4G penetration at two million soya bean seeds — has caused a shortage in the supplies from Malaysia, Indonesia flexibility further to acquire new customers effortlessly,” Livemint quoted him as saying. ture”. The increased competi- 54 per cent of its total mobile and the other exporting countries. This triggered the rise in the prices. Palm oil rates too soared The sudden digital push came amid lockdown that necessitated minimal stepping outs and tion for RMS may also play a subscribers and ARPU 10-24 because the production suffered a slash during the peak of COVID-19 on account of shortage of contactless shopping. Home deliveries increased last year. More than 80 per cent kiranas role in the timing of the long- per cent ahead of peers,” CLSA human power. Workers moved to their hometowns for long durations and returned late. saw a rise in customers and banks too found them actively engaged in kirana ecosystem. expected tariff hike. said in a note. News Saturday | 27.02.2021 10 SMC Councillor, Five Others Arrested For Forest Dept To Expand Plantation Work In J&K Illegally Terminating Pregnancy of Minor Observer News Service and mobile apps for real-time sur- lakh rft fencing, planted 42.10 lakh made with the assistance of vari- Srinagar: A female Councillor of Srinagar Khan, Ulfat Wife of Altaf Khan, Haseena veillance. “These interventions can saplings, and produced 24.58 plants ous Self Help Groups (SHGs) can be Municipal Corporation (SMC) has been ar- Begum Wife of Abdul Gani Khan Resident of JAMMU: The Chief Secretary, BVR potentially increase the qualitative in nurseries. The Social Forestry scattered in difficult areas such as rested on the charges of forced abortion. She Dedrambagh, Ganderbal, Bashir Ahmad Kumar Subrahmanyam Friday chaired output of Department’s efforts to- Department has constituted 3500 mountains, remote areas and muck along five others including a doctor were ar- son of Ali Mohd Kumar, a resident of Baghi the 19th meeting of the Steering wards forest conservation, protec- Village Panchayat Committees to dumping sites, and do not require rested for compelling a rape victim to go for Mehtab and Mst Afrooza Wife of Ghaznafar Ali Committee of the Compensatory tion, and regeneration”, he added. promote public participation in special care, soil work, and fencing pre-mature delivery. Hajam resident of Alamgari Bazar. Afforestation Fund Management and Reviewing the implementation of plantation and maintenance drives. to promote plant growth. The case surfaced when a thirteen year un- Police in a statement had said, “In a prompt ac- Planning Authority (CAMPA) to con- special projects, the Chief Secretary Further, it was informed that the After detailed deliberations, the married girl of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal was tion, on a report from victim Liaisoning Officer, de- sider the Annual Plan of Operations directed the Department to focus Department has put in place an effec- Committee approved the Annual forced to abort in her seventh month of preg- puted with a minor rape victim in a previous case (APOs) for the year 2021-22. on catchment area treatment of the tive monitoring mechanism to closely Plan of Operations (APOs) for the nancy. Police took the cognisance of the offence FIR No.14/2021 under section 376 IPC that the girl At the outset, the PCCF apprised Wular Lake, rehabilitation of the monitor the execution of CAMPA Year 2021-22 with an outlay of and registered case under relevant sections of (name with held) has been subjected to compulsive the Committee about the steps taken Tosamaidan, and stabilization of works. This includes field-level in- Rs.233 crore for J&K Forest and allied law. Well placed sources said that during inves- delivery of baby by some unknown doctor and that by the Forest Department to make slip areas on the NH-44 especially spections, Departmental Monitoring departments. The approved APOs tigation it surfaced that one female Councillor of the infant may have been killed during such illegal the Annual Plan of Operations (APOs) in the Ramban Banihal section. Committees, hosting of GPS coordi- envisage afforestation of 13,926 ha SMC had administered drugs to the victim girl procedure, Ganderbal Police filed a fresh case FIR under CAMPA more systematic, cost- He also asked the department nates/polygons on the departmental area with the planting of 74.47 lakh and killed the foetus against a payment of Rs No.24 of 2021 U/S 326, 312 IPC at Police Station effective and result-oriented. He also to take up peripheral plantation in website, third party evaluation of plants. The interventions will include 75,000. The husband of the Councillor is report- Ganderbal and initiated investigation into the case.” informed about the initiatives taken pockets of land around industrial CAMPA works and involvement of natural and artificial regeneration, edly in medical department posted in Beerwah “SSP Ganderbal Khalil Ahmad Poswal con- to protect forest areas through the estates, roads, and public buildings Village Panchayat Committees. J&K plant production, beating up of ca- area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam. stituted a team under the supervision of DySP digitisation of boundaries, undertak- including schools, besides, develop- CAMPA is also in the process of cre- sualties, forest fire-prevention & Police have already issued a statement about Head Quarters Ganderbal Dr Abdul Majid ing fire vulnerability mapping and ing city forests in both the divisions. ating a dedicated CAMPA Portal to control, fodder production & aug- this gory incident saying that a doctor and five including SHO Ganderbal Khurshid Ahmad using IT tools in forest damage re- It was informed that the monitor progress on a real-time basis. mentation of pastures, enrichment of of his “associates” were arrested for illegal ter- Awan to nab the accused,” the official said, porting by field functionaries. Department has picked up pace in The Forest Department is also economically important and medici- mination of pregnancy of a minor girl. The ac- adding, “the victim girl revealed that her The Chief Secretary stressed the work execution which was subdued undertaking path-breaking low- nal plants, protection of forest lands, cused have been identified as Dr. Ghulam Nabi family members took her to accused Doctor's use of IT tools in the preparation of due to the COVID-19 Pandemic relat- cost innovations in forest regen- soil & moisture conservation works, Bhat son of Muhammad Sultan Bhat of New clinic in Sopore where she was subjected to thematic digital maps like GIS, GPS, ed restrictions, and has so far treated eration through the use of seed social forestry, infrastructure, and ca- Colony Sopore, Altaf Khan Son of Mehboob illegal termination of pregnancy.” (KNT) ICT equipment, and use of drones 8458 hectares of area, installed 30.80 balls. The seed balls which can be pacity building related activities.

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UN Chief Encouraged meetings will be utilised to resolve any unfore- Gulzar Ahmad Dar (KAS), Additional Department here, said widespread light to crowded markets in the city. agreed to strictly observe all agreements on seen situation or misunderstanding, it added. Inspector General of Registration, Kashmir, moderate rain with thunderstorm (hail in Government forces conducted similar opera- the ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) and has been transferred and posted as Additional Jammu region) and snow on higher reaches is tions in other parts of the city as intelligence other sectors. Border Residents District Development Commissioner, Srinagar, expected on February 26. inputs suggest that militants are trying to The Secretary-General is encouraged by the Kalal-resident Mohmmad Isaaq said. Isaaq against an available vacancy. “On February 27, there is possibility of light smuggle in arms and ammunition and sneak joint statement issued by the militaries of India hoped that Pakistan would keep its prom- rain/snow on higher reaches at scattered places into the city from the outskirts to cause distur- and Pakistan on their agreement to observing ise of complete observance of the ceasefire Girls Outshine of J&K while there is possibility of isolated light bance . (UNI) the ceasefire at the Line of Control in Kashmir agreement. Ibtisaam Naseer Tahir, Rounaq Dilshad, rain or snow on February 28, “ he said, adding, and engaging through established mechanisms,” “We hope Pakistan keeps the promise of Tabasum Gulzar, Seerat Bashir, Jazib Javeed, “Places like Gulmarg, Sonmarg, Zojila,Banihal HC Closes PIL Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for the UN chief, not firing on us. We do not feel that they will Umer Manzoor, Tabiya Fayaz, Sadaf Rashid, Top may receive half foot of snow.” (GNS) the suo moto action of the Court on 23 said at the daily press briefing Thursday. religiously observe ceasefire. They have made Khujasta Younis, Anas Amin Mir, Suhaib Ahmad March 2016 on the basis of newspaper reports “He hopes that this positive step will provide such promises in the past as well, only to vio- Reshi and Aatiq Javed Khan. Kansal Directs regarding unhygienic and adultered food being an opportunity for further dialogue, Dujarric late them,” he said. Officials said that 73 students shared second Chairing a meeting here to review the fi- sold in open market, causing health hazard to said. For the past few years, Pakistan has engaged position with 498 marks while 13 shared the nancial and physical progress on the ongo- the citizens. President of the 75th session of the United in shelling and firing along the LoC and the third position with 497 marks. ing Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) of The Court issued directions from time to Nations General Assembly Volkan Bozkir International Border (IB) resulting in casual- Toiba Showkat, a resident of Sarnal, Power department in Jammu and Kashmir, time and the government filed several compli- tweeted that he wholeheartedly welcomes ties, damage to houses, schools, health centres Anantnag, a student of Radiant Public School Kansal asked Chief Engineers of Jammu Power ance reports. the ceasefire agreement between India and and religious places. who secured 500 out of 500 said that she was Development Corporation Limited (JPDCL) “The last report is by the Deputy Pakistan. “We have suffered a lot to due Pakistani fir- expecting above 490 marks but she never ex- and Kashmir Power Development Corporation Commissioner, Food Safety, Kashmir, in the Their stated commitment to achieve sustain- ing and shelling.... Education of kids was af- pected 500 out of 500. Limited to ensure all compliances including form of a supplementary affidavit dated able peace through addressing each other’s fected. Houses were damaged. There were “I was studying for just few hours on daily proper maintenance of accounts, timely audits 05.02.2021. The report/affidavit gives the dis- core issues and concerns sets an example for casualties. The fresh agreement of maintain- basis but never during night,” she said while and submission of UCs, an official spokesper- trict-wise work done in the month of January, other countries and demonstrates #UNGA val- ing complete ceasefire is a happy news for us. thanking her teachers and parents for their son said Friday. 2021 of Kashmir Division as well as of Jammu ues, he said in the tweet. Hope it stays,” Sarpanch Bhawani in Rajouri support. “I want to become a doctor as it is the Kansal, he said, also emphasized that third Division, clearly showing the number of food In response to a question on whether the district Sunil Kumar said. dream of my parents and I want to fulfill the party monitoring and addressing of all issues samples collected from all the districts for test- Secretary-General plans to talk to the lead- Subash Chander, a Panch, said although they dream of my parents. Marks doesn’t matter, that emerged as a result of the monitoring ing,” the court observed. ers of India and Pakistan, Dujarric said, there’s are very happy over the news, but it is difficult what matters ultimately is how you serve the were essential elements of the compliance It also states that in District Srinagar, the no plan that I’m aware of, but the Secretary- to trust Pakistan. society.” process and should be studiously adhered to. food business operators have been directed to General is always available for his good offices Similar apprehension was raised by Kerni- Tabasum Gulzar, a student of high School “He also directed the concerned chief engi- register themselves under the Prime Minister in any… between any Member States who resudent Mohmmad Ashraf who welcomed Watlar Lar in Ganderbal district who also se- neers of both the corporations (JPDCL, KPDCL) SUV Nidhi Scheme so as to ensure that they are would request it.” the fresh agreement but raised question over cured 500 out of 500 said that she worked very to minimize the gap between completion of carrying their business under property sani- The decision on the ceasefire, effective sin- the intention of Pakistan. hard for the examination but slow internet projects and handing over the same to be put tary conditions, the court observed. ceWednesday midnight, was taken at a meet- Kiran Kumar, a Kathua District Development speed created lot of problems for her. for public use at the earliest,” he said. “Advisory has also been issued to food busi- ing between the Director Generals of Military Council (DDC) member, says that it is a happy She requested all students that never ever “The Principal Secretary assured all possible ness operators who re-use used oil for frying Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan. news for border residents. “We thank the cen- try to put yourself in pressure, keep every support and assistance to PIAs and PMAs from various food items. Under the Revised Cooking The DGMOs held discussions over the estab- tral government for this decision. We want challenge as simple as “you can and you will the side of the government and asked them to Oil Scheme (RUCO), all used cooking oil is col- lished mechanism of hotline contact and re- Pakistan to behave as a good neighbour by en- succeed only through your hard work and gear- up the men and machinery to achieve lected by a notified agency and then is used viewed the situation along the Line of Control suring zero firing from their side. Farmers will consistency.” the set targets within the given time limits,” he scientifically for manufacturing of bio-diesel and all other sectors in a “free, frank and cor- fearlessly cultivate their lands on border. Life “The aim of my life is to become a doctor and added. so as to avoid re-use of the same as a medium dial atmosphere”, a joint statement issued by will be better,” he said. through this profession I want to make my par- Earlier, the Principal Secretary, he said, re- of cooking. This apart, the District Advisory the two countries said on Thursday. India and Pakistan on Thursday announced ents proud by serving to our society in a unique viewed district-wise and circle-wise status of Committee holds meeting wherein imple- that they have agreed to strictly observe all way,” she said. financial and physical status of the ongoing mentation of the food safety and standards are Positive Step agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Rutba Javaid, another topper from Fateh works under different CSS being executed by duly monitored and reviewed,” the court said, Press Secretary Jen Psaki also said at her dai- Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other Kadal, Srinagar who is student of Kashmir different agencies in various districts and cir- adding, “sanitization programmes have been ly news conference on Thursday that the Biden sectors. Havard, Habak said that Schools become first cles of the Union Territory. initiated to check the menace of bird flu and administration remains closely engaged with a A joint statement issued in Islamabad victims in Kashmir whenever there is anything The meeting was attended by Managing chicken sellers have been directed to use pro- range of leaders and officials in the region, in- and New Delhi said the Director Generals of untoward. Director JPDCL, Chief Engineer Distribution tective gears and to maintain highest standard cluding those in Pakistan. Military Operations of the two countries held “Amid Covid-19 pandemic she studied at her Kashmir/Jammu, Chief Engineer Transmission of hygiene.” “The United States welcomes the joint state- discussions over the established mechanism home with a little support of her tuition teach- Kashmir/Jammu, Chief Engineer Projects All food business operators are being edu- ment between India and Pakistan that the two of hotline contact and reviewed the situation er,” she said. “It was a really a bad experience if Kashmir/Jammu, Chief Engineer Planning/ cated and made aware of these programmes countries have agreed to maintain strict obser- along the LoC and all other sectors in a “free, we talk about 2G internet as it would take one Procurement Jammu, Director Finance PDD, through print and electronic media, the court vance of a ceasefire along the Line of Control frank and cordial” atmosphere. full day to download videos sent by teachers.” Heads of Project Implementing Agencies (PIAs) said. starting on February 25th,” Psaki said. India and Pakistan signed a ceasefire agree- Anas Amin, another topper from Khanyar and Project management Agencies (PMAs), SEs, “In view of the report/affidavit, we find that “This is a positive step towards greater peace ment in 2003, but it has hardly been followed here said that he faced various problems due EXENs and other concerned. the respondents (officials) are taking adequate and stability in South Asia which is in our in letter and spirit over past several years with to 2G internet services and it were his teach- At the outset, the official spokesperson steps to control the menace of food adultera- shared interest and we encourage both coun- more violations than observance of the pact. ers who used to call him and other students to said, a detailed power-point presentation was tion and unhygienic conditions in which food tries to keep building upon this progress,” she In written response to a question in Lok teach them. given over the targets and achievements un- articles are being sold in open risking the said when asked about the joint statement that Sabha earlier this month, Union Minister of “Self-studying is very must and studying der Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, health of all.” (GNS) announced India and Pakistan have agreed to State for Home G Kishan Reddy said a total of only during exam time won’t work. We must (DDUGY), PMDP, RAPDRP, RGGVY, IPDS and strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire 10,752 cases of ceasefire violations have taken study every day, he said adding that “I want to other schemes undertaken in PDD sector of the J&K Logs 85 along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and place along India’s border with Pakistan in the become a cardiologist and serve my society in districts. The officials said Srinagar district recorded Kashmir and other sectors. last three years, in which 72 security personnel a better way for which there is lot of support of “The Principal Secretary was informed that the highest with 47 cases followed by 12 in Asked if Islamabad is doing enough in the and 70 civilians were killed. my parents and other relatives.” – (With KNO the projects for Jammu division being ex- Jammu district. fight against militancy, she said, “But in terms He said 364 security personnel and 341 civil- inputs) ecuted in circle-wise and district-wise under While seven districts did not report any fresh of an assessment of that I would point you ians were injured in cross-border firings along Specially-Abled PMDP-Urban Scheme, out of Rs 537.32 crore cases, 11 districts had cases in single digits. to the State Department or the Intelligence the International Border and the Line of Control sanctioned amount of center share, Rs 212.04 The number of active cases has dropped to Department.” in Jammu and Kashmir in 2018, 2019 and 2020. from Shangus ,Nowgam area of Anantnag, crore has already been spent. Similarly, under 803 in the UT, while 1,23,527 patients have re- At a separate news conference, State India shares a 3,323-km border with was born with a disability and her both legs the PMDP-Rural scheme, out of a sanctioned covered so far, the officials said. (PTI) Department spokesperson Ned Price said the Pakistan, of which 221 km of the IB and 740 km were crippled. Initially, she was not able to amount of Rs 464.40 crore, an amount of Rs administration had called on the parties to re- walk properly. However, she decided not to let 126.76 crore has been spent on the projects,” Two OGWs Held duce tensions along the LoC by returning to the of the LoC fall in Jammu and Kashmir. her health condition hamper her dreams. he said. During the preliminary investigation, he 2003 ceasefire agreement. Although her family was supportive at every While reviewing physical and financial said, it was revealed that both the arrested “We have been very clear that we condemn Major Rejig stage, she had to fight ‘taboo’ and ‘prejudices’ progress on CSS, the official spokesperson said militant associates were providing shelter, the (militants) who seek to infiltrate across the relieving Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah (IAS) of prevailing in the society. that Kansal directed the concerned officers to logistics and other material support to active Line of Control,” he said. the additional charge of the post. Speaking in a sign language explained by her remove all the bottlenecks and RoW issues so militants of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Sumbal “When it comes to the US’ role, we continue Rahul Pandey (IAS), awaiting orders of mother Muneera Akhtar, Tabia said: “I am deaf as to speed up the execution of the projects. and Hajin areas of the district. to support direct dialogue between India and adjustment in the General Administration and dumb and have not attended any school “He also asked the concerned engineers to “Arms and ammunition including 2 grenades Pakistan on Kashmir and other issues of con- Department, has been posted as Additional since last seven years because I am suffering prioritise works and formulate definite time- and 8 live rounds of AK-47 have been recovered cern, and we certainly welcome the arrange- Secretary in the Lieutenant Governor’s from arthritic condition and I am on wheel lines for early completion of these projects. He from their possession. Accordingly, a case vide ment that was announced that will go into Secretariat. “He shall also hold the charge of chair.” also asked the concerned officers to devise a FIR No.16/2021 under relevant sections of law effect I should say on February 25,” Price said. Director, Information, J&K, in addition to his Tabia while giving a message to the young system to continuously monitor and redress has been registered in Police Station Hajin and He said Pakistan is an important partner own duties, till further orders,” reads the order. generation of Kashmir, particularly those from all pending issues including delays in pay- further investigation has been taken up,” the with whom the US shares many interests. Krittika Jyotsna (IAS), awaiting orders of South Kashmir, said that “Everyone must chase ments besides removing all bottlenecks like police spokesperson added. “We, have been clearer in terms of this issue. adjustment in the General Administration their dreams with positive intentions in their forest clearances and land-related issues,” he Obviously, Pakistan has an important role to Department, has been posted as Chief mind, which will help them a lot literally.” said. Police Prevent play when it comes to Afghanistan and what Executive Officer, Jammu and Kashmir Her father Peer Mohammad Iqbal said, she “Also, detailed discussions were held on planning to cross LoC for arms training, news takes place across its other border. So clearly, Energy Development Agency (JAKEDA), re- never attended school since class 3rd and since various issues including status of projects agency CNS reported while quoting an un- we will be paying close attention, and we urge lieving Bipul Pathak (IAS) Principal Secretary then a teacher was coming at her residence to sanctioned with current execution level time- named police official. the Pakistanis to play a constructive role in all to the Government, Science and Technology teach her, adding that for the treatment of girl line for completion, augmentation, Feeder “They had established a contact with a mili- of these areas of mutual interests including in Department of the additional charge of the “we shifted her in many hospitals but all goes Segregation, Sub-Station Augmentation tant commander in Pakistan and were on their Afghanistan, including with Kashmir including post. in vain.” Transformer, Status of 33KV and 11KV Lines way to cross the LoC via Kupwara to meet him,” with our other shared interest,” Price said. “She shall also hold the additional charge He thanked Principal of the local private and other issues involved in various PDD proj- the official said. The joint statement issued in Islamabad of Secretary, J&k Academy of Art, Culture and school namely Fayaz Ahmad for helping his ects,” he added. Meanwhile, Police have registered a case FIR and New Delhi said the Director Generals of Languages, relieving Munirul-Islam, KAS, daughter in studies. no 48/2021 at police station Kupwara under Military Operations (DGMOs) of the two coun- Director, Archives, Archaeology and Museums, Random Searches relevant sections of law against the trio. tries held discussions over the established J&K of the additional charge of the post.” Fresh Snowfall past fortnight. mechanism of hotline contact and reviewed Athar Aamir UI Shafi Khan (IAS), await- the time. The mercury settled at 3.0 degree Pedestrian, customers and shopkeepers Court Quashes the situation along the LoC and all other sec- ing orders of adjustment in the General Celsius at Pahalgam against 3.2 degree Celsius were taken by surprise when security forces Advocate Bashir Ahmed Tak, who repre- tors in a “free, frank and cordial” atmosphere. Administration Department, has been post- on the earlier night while the famous health immediately sealed the busy Hari Singh High sented Omar quashed his detention under PSA “In the interest of achieving mutually ben- ed as Commissioner, Srinagar Municipal resort had 3.5mm of rainfall during the time. Street (HSHS) in the heart of the city today. and directed authorities to release him from eficial and sustainable peace along the borders, Corporation. Kokernag, also in south Kashmir, recorded Though women and children were allowed Baderwah Jail, the two DGMOs agreed to address each other’s Akshay Labroo (IAS), awaiting orders of a low of 5.2 degree Celsius against 5.5 degree to go, men of all ages were asked to stand in a Last year in September, the Court had al- core issues and concerns which have propen- adjustment in the General Administration Celsius on the previous night and had a rainfall queue. Later, their identity cards were properly lowed the detenue to appear in the examina- sity to disturb peace and lead to violence. Department, has been posted as Sub-Divisional of 0.8mm. checked and bags and other articles searched tion under police custody. (KNT) “Both sides agreed for strict observance of all Magistrate, Srinagar (West), vice Ms. Hamida The minimum temperature settled at 4.4 before allowing them to go. agreements, understandings and cease firing Akhter (KAS), who has been asked to report in degree Celsius in Kupwara against 5.2 de- Vehicles, including private cars, two wheel- 4 Grenades along the Line of Control and all other sectors the office of Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir. gree Celsius on the previous night even as the ers and three wheelers were also properly was arrested from Jammu airport earlier this with effect from midnight of February 24/25,” Gazanffer Ali (KAS), Commissioner, Srinagar northern Kashmir district recorded rainfall of checked by the security forces. The identity month, they said. the joint statement said. Municipal Corporation, has been transferred 14.6mm, highest anywhere during the time, he cards of those driving the vehicles and passen- During the operation, four grenades, 15 pis- The two sides also reiterated that existing and posted as Additional Inspector General of said. gers were also checked. tol bullets and 10 rounds of AK 47 were recov- mechanisms of hotline contact and border flag Registration, Kashmir. Sonam Lotus, Director Meteorological However, normalcy returned in one of the ered, the officials said. (PTI) 11 Saturday | 27.02.2021 Sports English Media Blames Team Rohit Sharma Terms Motera For Motera Debacle, Other PM Modi Inaugurates Khelo Track ‘Interesting’ But Section Point Fingers At Pitch India Winter Games, Says Will ‘Normal Indian Wicket’ Press Trust of India in a column by Dave Kidd. 'Wisden' summed up the defeat Make J&K Winter Sports Hub NEW DELHI: The British media saying: "Never in the history of lambasted its cricket team's abject Test matches in this country has Press Trust of India surrender to India in the pink-ball English cricket been made to look Test, holding the much-debated quite so poor." NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Na- rotation policy and technical fail- But there were a few newspa- rendra Modi on Friday inaugurat- ures of its batsmen responsible pers and experts, who squarely ed the second Khelo India Winter for the humiliation even as the blamed the Motera pitch for turn- Games in Gulmarg and said that Motera pitch also drew some flak. ing the Test into a two-day contest. the event is a step towards mak- England on Thursday suffered Andy Bunn in his column in 'The ing Jammu and Kashmir a hub of an embarrassing 10-wicket defeat Mirror' wrote: "India close to cross- winter sports. in the third Test against India on ing boundaries of sportsmanship Athletes from 27 states and a spin-friendly Motera track to go with pitch - it was NOT Test cricket." Union Territories are competing down 1-2 in the four-match series. "Making the most of home ad- in the Games which will con- The match ended under two vantage is fair enough but this was clude on March 2. days with the pitch drawing flak not a pitch fit for a blue riband, "This is a step towards making from some former players like Mi- five-day match after England lost India’s presence felt in the inter- chael Vaughan, who called it "not to India in the shortest Test match national winter games arena and ideal" for Test cricket. But 'The for nearly 90 years." also make Jammu and Kashmir a Guardian' newspaper focused on According to renowned cricket hub of winter sports," he said in a England's own shoddy display. writer Sycld Berry of 'The Tele- virtual address. "Inquest into England's two-day graph': "This unfit pitch was no "These games in Gulmarg show thrashing will yield no easy answers," advert for Test cricket - India that Jammu and Kashmir is eager read the headline of its report. should be docked World Champi- to reach new heights of peace and Press Trust of India “Coming out from nowhere "It is hard to work out what to onship points." development. These Games will and performing is never easy. He blame for the disastrous third Test Berry called on the ICC to ban strengthen the resolve for ''Ek AHMEDABAD: Intent to score and was out injured, slightly down, defeat against India when so many the newly-built Narendra Modi Bharat, Shreshth Bharat''. not just survive was the key to came back and bowled very well things went wrong. cricket stadium for producing, "I am told the participation flourish on the Motera pitch, assert- in Chennai. He understands con- The newspaper went on to pin what according to him, was a sub- has doubled this year and it is a ed India opener Rohit Sharma who ditions well and how to vary the the blame on the rotation policy, standard wicket. reflection of the inclination to- batted effortlessly on the “interest- pace and what lines to bowl,” he which led to resting of key play- But he fears that world body wards winter sports in the coun- ing but normal” pitch that was de- added. ers during the series, the failure would not be brave enough to try," he added. field," he added. "Sports joins states and com- clared difficult and challenging by Coming wider off the crease to read the conditions, and "the do so as the ground has been re- The disciplines to be com- The Games are being orga- munities. When a woman from visiting England batsmen. was also another effective ploy hangover from the heavy defeat in named after India's Prime Minister. peted the Games include alpine nized by the sports ministry and north-east Mary Kom wins a Rohit attributed his sublime used by Patel. Chennai last week." "By that ICC rule-book, after bu- skiing, Nordic ski, snowboarding, the Winter Games Association of medal, the entire country cel- first innings half-century to the “He made the batter play most "Then the batsmen's inabil- reaucracy has run its course, the ski mountaineering, ice hockey, Jammu and Kashmir. ebrates. Sports and culture are positive intent that he displayed balls which is important as you ity to press their advantage when pitch at the Narendra Modi Stadium and ice skating among others. "The two Khelo India center soft powers of a country," he said during the day-night third Test never know which one is going they were 74 for two in the first should be suspended from interna- "When you show your talent of excellence in Jammu and Sri- in his address. in which England got thrashed to turn. He bowls little wider off innings, the systematic lack of ex- tional cricket for a period between in Khelo India-Winter Games, nagar and Khelo India centers in "Last time we had announced by 10 wickets inside two days on the crease and his slightly sling- posure to spin bowling caused by 12 to 14 months," Berry wrote. remember that you are not just a 20 districts are great facilities for 100 small Khelo India centers the spin-friendly pitch. ing action makes it very difficult the skewed priorities of the ECB, ...why the Narendra Modi sta- part of a sport, but you are also the young players. Such centers here. We have already approved “When you are playing on a for batsman to either leave or the pink ball, the extreme nature dium will not be banned lies in the the brand ambassador of a self- are being opened all over the 40 of them and the rest will be pitch like that, you need to have play,” said Rohit. of the pitch and the plain fact name. The ground has just been reliant India," the PM said ad- world," the PM stated. approved in the coming financial an intent and look to score runs For Mumbaikar, the second that they were up against a better re-named after India's Prime Min- dressing the 1200 participants Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju, year," he revealed. as well. You can't just keep block- Test track at the Chepauk was team," the article further read. ister, who set the project in motion who have converged at the pic- who was present in Gulmarg for "We have also decided to give ing,” Rohit said during the virtual way more challenging. 'The Sun' called England "inept" when he was the Chief Minister of turesque Gulmarg. the inauguration, reiterated his Mata Vaishno Devi Sport Com- conference after the match on “If you look at the second Test, and criticised the visitors' selec- Gujarat," he claimed. "The world evaluates India resolve to make India a sporting mplex a Khelo India Academy ac- Thursday. it was turning hell of a lot than tion policy. "Owing to Covid, the match ref- through what you do on the powerhouse. creditation," he added. England captain Joe Root and what it did here, to be honest. "Inept England humiliated in eree and the umpires are Indians, Zak Crawley had earlier de- But then a lot of batters got runs India on an Ahmedabad bunsen- and it would be naive to expect scribed the track as challenging. there in the second Test,” he said. burner with one spinner and four that they will be dobbing India's The senior opener scored In- “Like I said in this Test match, No.11 batsmen," the paper wrote most powerful man in it." dia's only half-century of the we have got to accept that we India Move To Top Spot While England game with the home side spin- didn’t bat well but in Chennai ners accounting for 19 wick- where the pitch had a lot more Crash Out Of WTC Final Contention ets. England batsmen were de- to offer, we batted well on that Umar Akmal To Resume ceived by left-armer Axar Patel's track. Ashwin got a hundred, Vi- Press Trust of India straighter deliveries that skidded rat got 60-odd, so if you applied Competitive Cricket After CAS straight instead of turning. yourself, you could still score NEW DELHI: India knocked Rohit felt that during his in- runs,” said Rohit, who himself got Reduces Ban To 12 Months England out of contention nings of 66, he was a step or two 161 in that game. from the ICC World Test Cham- ahead of England bowlers. He admitted that tackling Press Trust of India adds up to Rs 19.62 lakh in Indian pionship (WTC) final in June “You just need to be slightly spinners in pink ball games is currency, and undergoing the pro- with their 10-wicket triumph ahead at times and try and find an area that would need some KARACHI: Pakistan batsman Umar gram of rehabilitation under the in the day-night third Test, ways to score runs. My intent was work. Akmal will be able to resume his PCB Anti-Corruption Code. which propelled the hosts to not just to survive but try and “We need to get back to draw- cricket career after the Court of Ar- Umar was banned for three years the top of the standings. score runs as well, while respect- ing board and decide what we bitration for Sports (CAS) reduced by PCB's Anti-Corruption Tribunal India now have to either win ing the good balls. That’s all I tried need to do when the ball is not his suspension to 12 months and in April last year but he appealed or draw the final game here to do. The pitch was an interesting spinning. Most batters got out to imposed a fine of 42.50 lakh Paki- the decision and an Independent starting March 4 to claim the one and odd ball was just coming straight balls,” Rohit said. stani Rupees on him for breaching Adjudicator, Justice (read) Fakhir right to take on New Zealand in and some were taking turns. On Asked about the difference the Anti-Corruption Code. Muhammad Khokar reduced the at the Lord's. The Black Caps a track like this, you need to have between the pink and the red SG The CAS announced its decision ban in late July to 18 months. have already qualified and are a clear mindset, which I think I did ball, Rohit felt that the former in a consolidated order on the ap- It was despite PCB's contention placed second in the latest list. until I played that sweep shot,” travelled faster. peals filed by Umar and the Pakistan that the batsman had shown no "England have dropped to losing the third Test against In- nal with 70 percentage points. Rohit said. “I think it (pink) came to the bat Cricket Board. Umar was initially sus- remorse over his actions of not re- 64.1 percentage points on the dia in Ahmedabad," it added. If India lose the final Test He felt that Patel’s strategy a little faster than the normal red pended from all cricket activities on porting a corruption approach. points table, which is now led England, who are now 2-1 then Australia, who are in third of attacking the stumps paid ball. I guess it has a lot to do with February 20 last year for not report- The PCB then went to the CAS by India with 71 percentage down in the four-match se- place with 69.2 percentage off well. The spinner ended the the conditions in the evening. The ing approaches made to him for spot- saying it was not satisfied with points," the ICC stated. ries, needed to win the four- points, will sneak in to make game with 11 wickets in his kitty. temperature goes down and plus fixing in the Pakistan Super League. the length of the ban and it should "England are out of the race match series 3-1 to play the the final. Before the thumping “Axar was simply brilliant,” dew factor. Whenever we play On Friday, the PCB said that remain three years or more while for a place in the final of the ICC June 18-22 final. New Zealand win here inside two days, India Rohit said, lauding the bowler pink ball in India, it’s going to be- Umar will now be eligible to re- Umar also lodged an appeal with World Test Championship after are assured of a place in the fi- were second in the table. who had big shoes to fill, replac- have like that, lot more grass on the integrate into competitive cricket the CAS against the ban and fine ing an injured Ravindra Jadeja. pitch,” he added. subject to deposits of fine, which asking it to be dismissed. Man United, Arsenal, Milan Through In ‘It’s All About Confidence,’ Axar Opens Up About Phenomenal Test Performance

Europa League, Next Rounds Draw Released Press Trust of India Agencies zebe thought he scored his first senior goal midway through the AHMEDABAD: It was a long wait BERLIN: Pierre-Emerick Aubamey- second half, but it was disallowed for Axar Patel and it didn't help that ang scored late to steer Arsenal into as teammate Victor Lindelöf had everyone around him had just one the last 16 of the Europa League crashed with his knee into Jon question for the past three years— with a 3-2 win over Benfica on Bautista’s head while jumping for “Why aren't you in the Indian team?” Thursday, while Napoli and both the ball. The Swedish defender But Patel was unfazed as he German teams were knocked out. was booked after a VAR review. knew, his time would come. Arsenal had to come from be- “I think it's all about confidence,” hind to advance 4-3 on aggregate, TRIBUTE FOR TA BI said the 27-year-old from Anand in while Napoli is out despite beat- Gujarat who wanted to be a me- ing Granada 2-1 in the second leg. Milan forward Franck Kessié chanical engineer growing up but The modest Spanish club surpris- paid tribute to Atalanta youth play- was prodded into trying his hand at ingly advanced 3-2 on aggregate. er Willy Ta Bi after scoring his pen- cricket by a school friend. “The dream continues!” Granada alty early against Red Star Belgrade. With his record 11 wickets in the midfielder Luis Milla said on Twitter. The 21-year-old Ta Bi died of cancer day-night third Test against Eng- Bayer Leverkusen and Hoffen- on Tuesday. Kessié held up a shirt land, the left-arm spinner finally heim went out with 2-0 losses at with the text “To God, champion.” found his big moment in interna- home to Swiss side Young Boys Mirko Ivanic played a brilliant tional cricket, seven years after and Norwegian minnow Molde, pass for forward Ben to equalize he made his India debut in an ODI respectively. both games abroad due to corona- replied with a strike inside the in the 24th, two minutes after he against Bangladesh. “A huge disappointment,” virus-related travel restrictions. far post in the 67th after showing hit the crossbar with a free kick. Since that day, he has been in Leverkusen coach Peter Bosz said The teams played the second leg good composure to elude a Ben- Belgrade defender Marko Go- and out of the team with the spin after losing 6-3 on aggregate. in Athens while the first leg ended fica defender, and Aubameyang beljic, who had conceded the all-rounder's spot firmly with Ra- average of 25.25. body asked me that question. When Manchester United drew 0-0 1-1 in Rome after Benfica’s home completed the turnaround with a penalty early on, was sent off with vindra Jadeja. “So, I told myself 'just wait for it goes your way then you think it's with Real Sociedad for a 4-0 ag- game was relocated from Portugal. close-range header to the 19-year- his second yellow card in the 70th In this series too, he made it be- the right time and whenever I get easy but when you miss a full toss, gregate win, and Milan progressed Aubameyang opened the scoring old Saka’s cross. as his team was chasing the goal it cause Jadeja was out injured. He an opportunity I will give my 100 you actually realise how easy it is.” on away goals, 3-3 on aggregate, in the 21st, finishing clinically after “We never seem to do it the needed to get through. hadn't been in the national team per cent'.” Patel said he would aim to con- after drawing 1-1 at home with Bukayo Saka played him through. easy way,” Tierney said. since 2018 and made his Test debut Patel's foray into cricket as a tinue in the same manner in front Red Star Belgrade. Diogo Gonçalves equalized with EINDHOVEN OUT, AJAX THROUGH in the second game against England 15-year-old on the persuasion of a of his home crowd in the fourth and Goals from Lukas Provod and a perfectly placed free kick inside UNITED YOUNGSTER MAKES BOW last week in Chennai. school friend had a solid backer in final Test against England, starting Abdallah Sima in the second half the top left corner in the 43rd. Egyptian forward Kouka scored late “I have been out of the team for his grandmother, who wanted to here on March 4. gave Slavia Prague a 2-0 win at A mistake from Dani Ceballos Shola Shoretire came on as a for Olympiakos to knock PSV Eind- three years and at that time, I used see him play for India but passed “(The day-night Test) was my Leicester to progress after their gifted Benfica its second goal af- substitute to become Manchester hoven out despite a 2-1 defeat. The to think about the areas of my game away before he made it. second Test and first in Motera. It's goalless first leg. ter an Arsenal corner in the 61st. United’s youngest player in Europe- Greek team won 5-4 on aggregate. which need to be worked upon. So, The lanky cricketer does not a special feeling to play and per- Roma had little difficulty get- Benfica goalkeeper Helton Leite an competition. Aged 17 years, 23 Ajax progressed with a 2-1 I was working on my bowling and forget to acknowledge the role his form before the home crowd. My ting past Sporting Braga with a 3-1 produced a long kick out that Ce- days, Shoretire replaced previous win over Lille (4-2 on aggregate), batting,” he told Hardik Pandya in a family has played even though efforts would be to do the same,” win at home for 5-1 over two legs. ballos tried heading back to his record holder Norman Whiteside. Rangers cruised through with a bcci.tv interview, thoroughly enjoy- a spelling mistake by his father Patel said. own goalkeeper, but only inadver- Sociedad captain Mikel Oyarza- 5-2 win over Belgian team An- ing his good time. Rajeshbhai Patel at school had led Towards the end of the light- AUBAMEYANG’S LATE DECIDER tently laid it off for Rafa Silva, who bal missed a good chance to start twerp (9-5), Shakhtar Donetsk “When you are out of the team, to his name becoming Axar from hearted interview, India skipper rounded Bernd Leno before finish- an unlikely comeback when he beat Maccabi Tel Aviv 1-0 (3-0), many people, friends keep asking Akshar. Virat Kohli also made an appear- Aubameyang scored twice for ing into the empty net. sent a penalty high and wide in Villarreal defeated Salzburg 2-1 you 'why aren't you in the team “I give all credit to my family, ance and appreciated Patel's per- Arsenal, including the decisive It was just the Portuguese the 13th minute, and United did (4-1), Dinamo Zagreb beat Kras- despite doing well?' These things friends and teammates who sup- formance in Gujarati. 87th-minute winner just as the team’s second effort on target on enough thereafter to keep the vis- nodar 1-0 (4-2), and Dynamo Kyiv keep coming in the mind,” said the ported me in tough times,” he said. “Ae Bapu taari bowling kamaal Gunners were poised to go out on the night. itors from getting into the game. won 1-0 at Club Brugge to prog- bowler who has 152 wickets in 41 Asked by Pandya if he finds Test chhe! (Bapu, your bowling is won- the away goals rule despite playing But left back Kieran Tierney United defender Axel Tuan- ress 2-1 on aggregate. first-class game at an impressive cricket easy, Axar replied: “Every- derful!),” Kohli said. Outpost Saturday | 27.02.2021 12 No Vaccinations This Weekend Suv With Explosives Found As Software Is Upgraded 5 Assembly Polls To Begin Near Ambani’s House Turns Mar 27, WB To Have 8 Out To Be Stolen Mumbai: The vehicle with explo- get my car, it could not be found sives, which was found near indus- at the spot. After a search of about Phases, Counting On May 2 trialist Mukesh Ambani’s residence four hours, I realised that it had here in south Mumbai on Thursday, been stolen, following which I oting for five assembly had been stolen last week and its lodged a complaint at Vikhroli po- elections will begin on owner had even lodged a complaint lice station and an offence was reg- VMarch 27, with West Bengal about it, police said on Friday. istered in that connection,” he said. conducting the maximum eight The vehicle with gelatin sticks and Earlier in the day, the police said phases continuing till April 29, apparently a fake number plate was that an FIR has been registered in and votes for the polls in the four found parked on Carmichael Road connection with the seizure of the states and one union territory will near ‘Antilia’, the multi-storey resi- vehicle at the Gamdevi police sta- be counted on May 2, the Election dence of Ambani, the chairman of Re- tion against unidentified persons. Commission said on Friday. liance Industries, on Thursday evening. Police have registered the case As many as 18.68 crore voters “The owner of the vehicle, Hiren under Indian Penal Code sections Agenceis out of the present phase of vac- will be eligible to cast their votes Mansukh, visited the police com- 286 (negligent conduct with re- cination, can select vaccination at 2.7 lakh polling stations for missioner office in south Mumbai spect to explosive substance), 465 he Central government said centres of their choice," the Min- 824 assembly seats across Assam, this afternoon after he saw visuals (punishment for forgery), 473 on Friday it will let people istry of Health and Family Welfare West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu of the SUV found near Ambani’s (making or possessing counterfeit Tchoose their coronavirus said in a statement. and Puducherry. house, which was similar to his ve- seal), 506(2) (criminal intimida- vaccination centres when the From Monday, the government The elections for the five as- hicle,” an official said. tion, if threat be to cause death or campaign expands next week, ef- will start covering people aged 60 semblies are expected to witness “His statement will be recorded by grievous hurt), 120(B) (criminal fectively letting beneficiaries pick and those over 45 with medical a determined attempt by the BJP the Crime Intelligence Unit (CIU) of conspiracy), the spokesperson said. either a home-grown shot or the conditions. to put a strong show, including in the Mumbai crime branch,” he said. Section four of the Explosive AstraZeneca one, unlike now. They can register through the Assam where it is already in pow- The country will halt vaccina- government's Co-Win 2.0 portal or er, as well as in West Bengal, Ker- 35 seats, Arora said. Armed Police Forces) deploy- tions this weekend to upgrade walk into vaccination centres; states ala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry The Election Commission will ment will be ensured, Arora said. software used to coordinate its will also actively mobilise people. where the saffron party has been appoint two special observers for All critical and vulnerable areas campaign, as it prepares to widen Bharat Biotech has said effi- pushing hard in recent years. West Bengal and a third can also have been identified and advance coverage beyond the 11.5 mil- cacy data from a late-stage trial on Elections in Assam will be con- be sent if required, Arora said in teams have been already de- lion health and front-line work- nearly 26,000 volunteers who took ducted in three phases on March response to queries on whether ployed across the four states and ers immunised since January 16. COVAXIN shot will be out soon. 27, April 1 and April 6, while poll- enough arrangements are in place one union territory, he added. He But the inoculation campaign has The company, along with the ing in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and for the polls in the state, where said door-to-door campaigning progressed slower than expected country's drug regulator, says CO- Puducherry will take place in a many have been raising questions will be restricted to five persons, due to a reluctance of health and VAXIN is safe and effective, based single phase on April 6. about political violence.Arora also including the candidate, while front-line workers to take the on early and intermediate stud- Elections for the West Bengal said everyone on election duty for roadshows will be allowed with a home-grown COVAXIN shot that ies. More vaccines are likely to be assembly will be held in eight the upcoming polls will be vac- maximum of five vehicles. was approved without late-stage approved for use in the world's phases, up from seven last time, cinated against COVID-19 before According to Arora, the nation- efficacy data. second most populous country in beginning with polling for 30 seats polling day. wide vaccination drive has made Only 11% of vaccinated people coming months, including Rus- on March 27, Chief Election Com- Voting will take place for 126 the situation more conducive have opted for the product de- sia's Sputnik-V and Cadila Health- missioner Sunil Arora said while seats in Assam, 234 in Tamil for conducting elections and the veloped by Bharat Biotech and care's ZyCov-D. Apart from vac- announcing the poll schedule. Nadu, 294 in West Bengal, 140 in Health Ministry has declared ev- the Indian Council of Medical Re- cine hesitancy, initial glitches in The second phase of West Ben- Kerala and 30 in Puducherry.Ar- eryone on poll duty as frontline search. With the world's highest Co-Win had also slowed the im- gal's assembly elections has been rangements will be put in place workers for vaccination purposes. tally of infections after the United munisation drive, forcing many scheduled for April 1 and will for candidates to file their nomi- All poll officials will be vaccinated States, the country wants to vac- states offline. cover 30 constituencies, followed nations online. Voting will be before the elections, Arora said. Mansukh, who is a resident of Substances Act, 1908, (punishment cinate 300 million of its 1.35 bil- The software forms part of a by the third phase on April 6 for allowed for an additional hour, Arora, who will demit office Thane, later told reporters that he for attempt to cause explosion, or lion people by August. government contact-tracing app 31 seats, the fourth on April 10 keeping in mind COVID-19 safety on April 13, also said all must be had parked his SUV near Airoli Mu- for making or keeping explosive The decision to give people a "Aarogya Setu", or Health Bridge, for 44 constituencies, the fifth on guidelines, he said. congratulated for the successful lund bridge on February 17 after its with intent to endanger life or choice of vaccines could now speed downloaded so far by nearly 170 April 17 for 45 seats, sixth for 43 Also, webcasting arrangements conduct of elections in Bihar last steering got jammed while he was on property) has also been included in up the roll-out, officials believe. million people. seats on April 22, seventh phase will be in place at polling stations year despite the COVID-19 chal- his way to attend a family function. the FIR, the official said, adding that "The fundamental shift in this The country's infections rose on April 26 for 36 seats and last in critical and vulnerable areas, lenges and he is confident of suc- “The next day, when I went to the vehicle has been seized. phase is that citizens in the iden- 16,577 in the past 24 hours to and eighth phase on April 29 for while adequate CAPF (Central cess once again. tified age groups, as also those stand at 11.06 million, health min- healthcare workers and frontline istry data show, while the death who have been missed out or left count rose 120 to reach 156,825. Man Connives With Doctor To 141 Farmers Died By Suicide In Slay Wife For Insurance Indian Coast Guard Rescues Chhattisgarh In 10 Months: Government Meerut: A man connived with he was given a clean chit by the a doctor to eliminate his wife, a local Nauchandi Thana, we contin- 81 Rohingya On Drifting Boat; Press Trust of India reasons for these deaths. after probe. government school teacher, in ued the probe and took custody of He also enquired about the To this, the minister said this an attempt to claim an insurance Sanjay Luthra’s mobile phone and 8 Dead, One Missing Raipur: As many as 141 farm- action taken in these cases and was not a matter of politics, but amount of Rs 50 lakh. recovered a few deleted pictures -- ers have committed suicide compensation given to fami- unfortunately, the BJP was try- They gave the wife sleeping pills, one of which showed a woman be- New Delhi: India’s coast guard sands of Rohingya who have fled in Chhattisgarh in the last 10 lies of the victims. ing to politicise farmer suicides. smothered her with a pillow and ing smothered with a pillow.” Dur- found 81 survivors and eight dead neighboring Myanmar. months, the state government In response, state Agriculture Suicides had taken place stored the body in a freezer for a day. ing questioning, it came to light that on a boat crammed with Rohingya “After four days at sea the informed the legislative As- Minister Ravindra Choubey said earlier (during the BJP rule) as An image of the doctor choking Luthra had actually shot the pho- refugees adrift in the Andaman boat’s engine failed, and the Ro- sembly on Friday. 141 farmers had committed sui- well, but did they consider giv- his wife with a pillow has now sent tograph of Bhardwaj and deleted it Sea, External Affairs Ministry hingya had run out of food and The issue of farmer suicides cide during the period. ing compensation at the time, the duo behind the bars. The image when the doctor confronted him. spokesman Anurag Srivastava said water and many were ill and suf- rocked the Assembly, with the In one such case in Kondag- Mr Choubey said. was apparently clicked by the man Meanwhile, Chanda’s family had on Friday, adding that the survi- fering from extreme dehydration opposition BJP demanding aon district, a lower-level rev- Congress MLAs then pointed himself. sensed foul play since the beginning. vors would not be allowed to enter by the time they were rescued,” a probe into these cases and enue officer was suspended out incidents of farmer suicides According to the police, the incident Her mother Sunita Devi said, Indian territory. Srivastava said. seeking compensation for the for allegedly making a mistake during the previous govern- took place on February 20 in Meerut “Sanjay was trying to get rid of Another refugee was missing, Two Indian coast guard ships kin of deceased farmers. in crop girdawari and (land) ment's rule and claimed that where Sanjay Luthra, 42, a business- Chanda for some time and had even Srivastava said on Thursday, giv- were sent to help the refugees, 23 The issue was raised record documentation, Mr no compensation was given to man, had hatched a plot to eliminate taken the divorce route. But Chanda ing news of the rescue. of whom were children, and the by Leader of Opposition Choubey said. the kin of deceased farmers. his wife Chanda, 40, and connived did not agree to the divorce. She had The United Nations refugee Indian government was in discus- Dharamlal Kaushik during Hitting out at the govern- This led to a pandemo- with a doctor named Rajat Bhardwaj visited a relative at 11 p.m. on Sat- agency had raised the alarm earlier sions with Bangladesh to ensure the Question Hour, when he ment, Kaushik said an investi- nium in the House, and BJP who owed Rs 1.35 lakh to Luthra. urday and was killed on the same this week over the missing boat, their safe return, he said. sought to know how many gation should be conducted in MLAs staged a walkout from Luthra allegedly agreed to waive off night. We tried to convince police which had set off on February 11 Hundreds of thousands of Ro- farmers had committed suicide all such cases of suicides and the Assembly, expressing dis- the debt if Bhardwaj killed his wife. at Nauchandi, but they failed to take from Cox’s Bazar in Bangladesh, hingya fled to Bangladesh after between April 2020 and Febru- compensation should be given satisfaction over the govern- Inspector Ram Sanjeevan of any action.” where refugee camps have been a deadly crackdown by security ary 1, 2021 in the state and the to kin of the deceased farmers ment's reply. crime branch, whose team was in- The post mortem report of the established for hundreds of thou- forces in Myanmar in 2017. vestigating the case, said, “Though victim was “inconclusive”. Mayonnaise Helps PUBG New State: Will The Save Sea Turtles Rescued From Oil Spill Game Launch In India?

ayonnaise that makes a perfect sandwich is saving tar-coated turtles that have washed Mashore after oil spills, the Associated Press reported. The oil spill that has occurred about 50 km off- shore, estimated to be in early February, has coated most of Israel’s 195 kilometers of Mediterranean coastline with sticky tar. The hundreds of tons of oil from an oil tanker pose a particularly serious threat to sea turtles, since they breathe and eat at the water's surface and their tra- chea is fully blotted with tar. National Sea Turtle Rescue Center, run by Israel’s Nature and Parks Authority, was able to transport 11 endangered green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) to Mi- chmoret, north of Tel Aviv, for medical treatment, the AP reported. The rescued turtles are fed with mayonnaise as a medicine since is found to be safe, non-toxic effective method in clearing the guts of tar-laden turtles. How it works Mayonnaise-type emulsion is a mixture of two liq- uids that normally do not combine in normal circum- stances. It is made by combining lemon juice or vin- Agenceis futuristic combat set in 2021. Drones are set to egar with egg yolks. When one ingredient to slowly make an entry, akin to the battle royale mode in added to another and mixing rapidly, it disperses and n 2020, the aftermath of the Galwan Val- CS:GO Blacksite, and combat shields will also be suspends tiny droplets of oil between droplets of wa- ley clash and the subsequent souring of introduced. Other than that, the trailer looks like ter, creating a uniform sauce. Irelations with China left a very tangible it will be the same PUBG experience with more “We continue to feed them substances like mayon- impact: PUBG Mobile, a game installed over futuristic weapons and vehicles. naise, which practically clean the system and break 175 million times in India, was banned, as it Due to its non-Chinese roots, expectations are down the tar,” Guy Ivgy, a medical assistant at the Sea had been developed for mobile by Chinese high that the game would become available in Turtle Rescue Center in Michmoret, north of Tel Aviv, developer Tencent Gaming. Chinese apps and India. However, in the accompanying press re- told Times of Israel. games had been banned en masse as they lease, the company said it would be available as However, the recovery process is slow that is ex- were deemed “prejudicial to sovereignty and a global release “excluding China, Vietnam and pected to take a couple of weeks, after which the tur- integrity of India, defence of India, security of India”, IGN India reported. tles would be sent back to their natural habitat. state and public order”. In addition, while the game has been listed on Thousands of cleaning workers and volunteers are In 2021, with both India and China having with- the Google Play Store for pre-registration, Indian engaged in removing tar from Israel’s beaches, which drawn from these stand-off positions near the users are unable to do so. may take several months. Pangong Tso lake, and signs of economic ties re- In September last year, PUBG announced it The Environmental Protection Ministry has already turning, fans of the battle royale title would not be was ending its ties with Tencent Holdings for begun looking into the cause of the oil spill. amiss in hoping for their favourite game to return. the PUBG Mobile franchise in India, taking on According to AP, an Israeli court barred publication Now, PUBG Studios, the game’s original non- all publishing responsibilities within the coun- of all details of the investigation, including the name Chinese makers, have announced their next try. The move suggests the company takes the of the suspected ship believed to have spilled the oil, title: PUBG: New State. Indian market seriously, but what could be pre- its route and ports of call. An Israeli journalists’ asso- Set in 2051, the title looks like it will will take venting them from release New State in India is ciation have moved the court to have the order lifted. the familiar gameplay of PUBG and apply it to unknown at present.