9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer Advisor Sharma visits Mega Fruit Mandi Aglar Shopian DEO B’la Reviews Measures Regarding Kansal Reviews Winter Preparedness of PDD in J&K Panchayat, ULB bye-Elections Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, KK Sharma, today visited the Mega Principal Secretary Power Development Department, Rohit Kansal today Fruit Mandi Aglar Shopian and reviewed the development activities District Election Officer Baramulla, Dr G N Itoo today chaired a meeting chaired a meeting with senior officers to review the preparedness of Power being executed there. District Development Commissioner Shopian, of concerned officers to discuss various measures regarding the Development Department (PDD) with regard to power supply for the Chaudhry Mohammad Yasin, SSP Shopian, Amritpal, Director smooth conduct of upcoming Panchayat and Urban Local Bodies upcoming winter season in Jammu and Kashmir. Managing Director Industries, MD Sicop, Chief Agricultural Officer, Chief Horticulture (ULB) bye-elections in the district. | Page 03 KPDCL, Chief Engineer KPDCL, Chief Engineer Projects, SEs, Officer, Manager Industries, Police & other concerned | Page 05 EXENs attended the meeting and other concerned. | Page 07

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Infiltration Stopped 4 Militants Killed, One To Large Extent Captured Alive In Two Gunfights This Year: Army ‘Top LeT Commander Zahid Tiger Among Slain, M-4 Gun, Other Ammo Recovered’

‘Weapon Smuggling Bid Foiled In Keran Sector’

Tasaduq Hussain in infiltration, but in those ar- rmy on Saturday claimed to have foiled the weapon smuggling at GoC 15 Corps Says eas too, the situation has been Kishanganga river along the line of control (LoC) at Keran sector in Recruitment Of New brought under control," Lt Anorth Kashmir's Kupwara district and recovered a huge cache of arms and ammunition. Officials told a local news gathering agency that the army Militants On Decline Gen Raju said here. noticed movement of two to three men who were transporting some items "We have been able to in a rubber tube filled with air through Kishanganga river and with timely In Last Six Months stop infiltration to a large action the weapon smuggling bid was foiled by alert troops. Defence sources extent this year. Last year, said that army men foiled the weapon smuggling bid by three persons who Agencies about 130 militants had in- bad tied a tube with huge quantity of arms and ammunition with a rope filtrated, but the number across Kishangaga river from Pakistan administered Kashmir side. The Srinagar: The situation this year is less than 30 timely action of alert forces has foiled another smuggling of war like store successfully, the defence sources said. They said that after the timely action along the Line of Control which is very less,” he said. troops reached the spot and recovered a huge amount of war like stores that (LoC) in Kashmir is under He was speaking to re- include 4 AK 47 Rifles, 8 Magazines and 240 rounds. | More on P2 control and security forces porters on the sidelines of have been able to stop infil- a passing-out-cum-attesta- tration to a large extent so tion parade of 301 youths wo Border Security Force (BSF) men far this year, a top Army of- from the union territory at Jahangeer Ganai ma and Kulgam on Saturday, were killed in an encounter in Two BSF sustained injuries during the unpro- ficer said here on Saturday. the Jammu and Kashmir officials said, adding that one Pulwama on Saturday evening. Men injured Tvoked ceasefire violation by Pakistan Corps Commander of Light Infantry Regimental Pulwama/Shopian: A militant was also capture alive An official from Kulgam said along the Line of Control in Mendhar sector the Army's Srinagar-based Centre at Rangreth on the top Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), a during the gunfight in Pulwama. that acting on a specific input Along LoC of Poonch district, security officials said. Chinar Corps, Lt Gen B S outskirts of the city here. militant outfit commander Officials told a local news about the presence of militants Security officials told a local news gathering Raju, said the number of The senior Army officer in Poonch agency that intense shelling | More on P2 was among four militants who gathering agency that two mil- at Chinigam village of Frisal Te- militants who infiltrated expressed hope that the were killed in twin encounters itants were killed in Kulgam in hsil in South Kashmir's Kulgam into this side of the Line internal situation in the in southern districts of Pulwa- the morning while two militants district, a joint | More on P2 of Control (LoC) so far this valley would become better year was less than 30. because of less infiltration. “The situation on the LoC He further said anti-mil- is under control. Few cease- itancy operations in the 7 COVID Patients Die, Elections, Development, KPs fire violations are taking place valley were continuing and 635 Test Positive in JK Return My Ambitious Projects: LG which Pakistan is using to aid militants were | More on P2 Jahangeer Ganaie Kashmir division have reached Agencies to 49,781 including 42,808 recov- Srinagar: Signaling a dip in eries and 889 deaths while as to- Srinagar: Lieutenant Gov- ...Crime Against Women mortality rate in Jammu and tal number of positive cases in ernor, Jammu and Kashmir Kashmir, seven people died Jammu division have reached Manoj Sinha on Saturday MHA Directs States, UTs to over the dreaded virus on Sat- to 33,283 including 28,147 recov- termed conduct of elections, de- Ensure Mandatory Police Action urday pushing the death toll up eries and 424 deaths. velopment and return of Kash- to 1313 in the Union Territo- The officials said that to- miri pandits as their ambitious Agencies MHA statement said. ry while 635 fresh cases tal number of active cases projects, saying I’m ready to As per the order of the Union were tested positive in Jammu and Kashmir listen to and speak with every- New Delhi: The Ministry of govt, all the states are required taking the tally of total are 10,796 including one but within reason. Home Affairs (MHA) on Satur- to register an FIR, collection of cases up to 83064. 6,084 from Kashmir According to a local news day directed all states and Union evidence for forensic examina- Of the total 83,064 division and 4,712 from gathering agency, LG Sinha territories to strictly enforce tion and use of Sexual Assault cases, 49,781 are from Jammu division. in an interview with national laws and guidelines relating to Evidence Collection (SAEC) Kashmir and 33,283 from With 976 more recover- daily said that conduct of elec- felt that the Government doesn’t Village and others were carried sexual assault on women and kit, completion of investiga- Jammu division. Officials told ies, the tally of total recoveries tions, development and return exist for them but my first prior- out across UT, LG Sinha said take stringent action against of- tion in sexual assault cases in a local news gathering agency in Jammu and Kashmir has of Kashmiri pandits to valley ity is to make them feel that not that all bureaucrats in the UT are ficers responsible for lapses. two months, use of National that among 635 new cases, 400 reached to 70,955 which is 85.42 are their ambitious projects. only does it exist, it is there to back at work. “Despite pandemic “Any lapses, if noticed, need Database on Sexual Offenders belong to Kashmir division percent of the total cases. He said my office is ready to work for them”, he has said. situations, people are coming to to be investigated and strin- for identifying and tracking re- while as 235 are from Jammu “Cases tested positive in J&K listen to and speak with every- Claiming manifold changes Government offices for domicile gent action taken immediately peat sexual offenders etc. division, adding that the total include 173 from Srinagar, 50 one “within reasons”. “People reported in the administration certificates, caste certificates and against the concerned officers In case the crime is com- number of positive cases in from Budgam, | More on P2 of Jammu and Kashmir have after attempts including Back to other paperwork.” | More on P2 responsible for the same,” the mitted outside | More on P2

....LAHDC Polls ...World Depression Day Panchayat & Municipal China Has Deployed 60K Soldiers By-polls 2020 2100 Voters Suicides Can Be On India's Northern Border: Pompeo CEO Convenes Apply For Prevented, Say Experts Agencies (LAC) in eastern Ladakh. Meeting Of "The Indians are seeing Postal Ballot ‘Important To Identify Early Warning Signs’ Washington: China has 60,000 Chinese soldiers on Political Parties amassed more than 60,000 their northern border, Pompeo Tasaduq Hussain Ishtiyaq Ahmad At the same time, it has troops on India's northern told The Guy Benson Show in SO News Desk been seen that anxiety and de- border, US Secretary of State an interview after his return Ladakh: The election author- Srinagar: As World Depres- pression lead people to take Mike Pompeo has said as he from Tokyo wherein he attend- Jammu: Chief Electoral Officer, ity in newly created Union Ter- sion Day was observed on Sat- the extreme step. The ongoing hit out at Beijing for its "bad ed the second Quad ministeri- Jammu and Kashmir Hirdesh ritory of Ladakh Saturday said urday, it has been found that pandemic has affected men- behaviour" and the threats it al with his counterparts from Kumar, conducted a meeting that nearly 2100 persons with anxiety and depression lead to tal health majorly. Staying at poses to the Quad countries. India, Japan and Australia. with the representatives of po- disability and aged above 65 suicide. The World Depression home, low physical activity, The foreign ministers from navirus pandemic began. "I was with my foreign min- litical parties regarding the con- years will be facilitated to vote Day was observed with the ob- less socializing and unexpected the Indo-Pacific nations known The meeting took place in the ister counterparts from India, duct of Panchayat and Municipal through postal ballot on 13th jective of raising awareness of changes in the way everything as the Quad group - the US, Ja- backdrop of China's aggressive Australia, and Japan a format By-Elections 2020 and several is- and 14 October. mental health issues around the works has made it important to pan, India and Australia - met military behaviour in the In- that we call the Quad, four big sues were deliberated in the meet- The administration in cold world and mobilizing efforts in highlight suicide prevention. in Tokyo in what was their first do-Pacific, South China Sea and democracies, four powerful ing for the smooth conduct of the desert Ladakh has fixed 22 Octo- support of mental health. It has been found | More on P2 in-person talks since the coro- along the Line of Actual Control economies, four | More on P2 By-Elections. ber as poll date for the 6th gener- Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) al autonomous hill development J&K, apprised all the representa- council (LAHDC) election while tives of political parties about the the 2100 persons have applied conduct of By-Election 2020 by for the postal ballot services. 23 States, 8 UTs Abolished Interview for Government Jobs: Jitendra mentioning that all the prepara- Addressing a press conference, tions have been finalised includ- deputy commissioner leh, Sachin Agencies whenever an interview call While some States such as ing providing all logistics and Kumar vaishya, who is also the was received by a candidate, Maharashtra and Gujarat were procurement of election materi- election authority for the 6th gen- New Delhi: Union Minister his entire family would get dis- quick to implement this rule, al. The Panchayat By-Election eral LAHDC election according Jitendra Singh said on Satur- turbed with apprehension and there were other States which 2020 will be conducted through to a local news gathering agency, day that interview for recruit- anxiety, the Minister recalled. were quite reluctant to abolish Ballot Boxes on a non-party ba- said that nearly 2100 voters who ment in government jobs has On a quick follow-up to the the conduct of interview for sis, whereas Municipal Election have applied for the postal ballot been abolished in 23 States and Prime Minister’s advice, he jobs, said Mr. Singh, the Minis- will be conducted on party basis service will cast their votes on eight Union Territories so far, said, the Department of Per- ter of State for Personnel. through M2EVMs and accord- 13th and 14th October and in case according to a Personnel Min- sonnel and Training (DoPT) He expressed satisfaction ingly a detailed schedule in this they fail to cast none among them istry statement. undertook an expeditious that after quite a bit of persua- regard is being issued shortly. will be allowed to poll vote on This, he said, is a follow-up exercise and within three sion and repeated reminders to He further said that the con- 22nd October. to the abolition of interview months completed the entire certain State governments, to- tinuous updation of Panchayat He said that the 6th LAHDC for Group-B (non-gazetted) and ing from the ramparts of Red Modi had suggested abolition process to announce abolition day the practice of conducting Electoral rolls w.r.t 01-01-2020 election is underway and all the Group-C posts in the Central Fort in New Delhi on the oc- of interview and making the of interview for recruitment interview stands discontinued is under process with the aim preparations have already been government ever since 2016. casion of Independence Day, job selection totally on the in Central government with in all the eight Union Territo- that no eligible voter to be left commenced and postal ballots It was in 2015, while speak- Prime Minister Narendra basis of written test because effect from January 1, 2016. ries of India | More on P2 behind unregistered, as far the have already been dispatched updation of Municipal Electoral yesterday that | More on P2 Rolls a Special | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar /SundAY / 11 | October i 2020 News B2V3-Success Story: Lucrative Integrated Farming Becomes New Attraction For Cultivators

SO NEWS DESK tation of schemes and programmes at the hood in Kishtwar District as in the rest of to village-3, Abdul Qyoom, a resident tive cash crop, Saffron is a very popular gross root level. Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. of Block Marwah said that the farmers crop in the region. The main marketing KISHTWAR: High returns of Integrated The Department, with the help of field The major crops grown in the district are pinning high hopes from the Saffron channels are brokers/local traders/co- Farming have become another attraction functionaries is also endeavoring to are maize, wheat, paddy and grain. A total farm being developed by the Agriculture operative societies etc. Villages namely for the cultivators of high end Saffron crop achieve 100% targets set for implementa- of 25872 Hectares area of the District is un- department in the district. He said the Thakraie, Kuchhal, Kuchhan, Bunjwah, in this mountainous district of Kishtwar. tion of Kissan Credit Card Scheme (KCCS) der food and non food crops out of which modern technique and research based Inderwal/Chatru, Palmar, Trigam, Poo- Together with the Saffron, a high-value and Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi 15186 Hectares area is under HYVS (High interventions being used there is capa- chal, Dool, Padyarna, Na-gseni, Paddar commercial/export crop being grown in Yojna (PM-KISAN). yielding variety seeds). ble of producing high quality saffron. (Ligri &Tata Pani) and some villages a few pockets, the farmers are undertak- The department is motivating the farm- The cold climatic conditions suit the The success of the technique would also of Drabshala and Dachhan blocks are ing mushroom cultivation, Bee Keeping, ers to follow an integrated farming system. horticulture sector. The main fresh fruit benefit the private growers when it is known for commercial cultivation of saf- Protected Vegetable growing with special The farmers are being offered incentives produced in the district includes Apple, taken to their farms, he hoped. Kishtwar fron in the district. About 202 hectares of focus on local specialties for doubling the and knowhow for mushroom cultivation, Apricot, Plum Pear and Peach and dry is the only saffron producing district in land in the district is under saffron culti- farm income. Bee Keeping, Protected Vegetable grow- fruits produced include Walnut, Almond Jammu region. vation, producing 5-6 quintals of saffron The Agriculture Department is ensur- ing. A special focus is being laid on local and Peanut. Kishtwar is also known as a Kishtwar saffron is very famous owing annually. It takes about 4, 50,000 stigmas ing involvement of PRI members in selec- specialties for doubling the farm income. unique land of saffron. to its fine flavour, colour and medicinal or 1, 50,000 flowers to produce 1 Kg of saf- tion of beneficiaries for better implemen- Agriculture is the main source of liveli- While attending a meeting of Back value. For being a low volume and lucra- fron spice. ....From the Front Page

the Army will render whatever help is required Sinha added. (KNS) suicides among paramilitary forces,” a senior back against the threat and maintain good or- 4 Militants Killed... to conduct the polls in a peaceful manner. CRPF official told a local news gathering agen- der, the rule of law, and the basic civic decency team of forces including Army’s 1 RR and “Polls have been announced and we hope MHA Directs... cy. that comes from democracies controlling the Kulgam police launched a search operation late that people come forward to participate so that the jurisdiction of a police station, the victim The official said the authorities had taken world and not authoritarian regimes,” Pompeo night on Friday. development comes to their area. We will give can file a “Zero FIR”. several remedial measures to curb on cases of said. “As joint team of forces approached towards any help that is required to conduct the polls in However, even with stringent provisions in fratricidal and suicides in armed police forc- In his third-interview to Fox News, Pompeo the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired a peaceful manner,” he said. law and several capacity building measures es. “The central armed police forces are being said that the US under Trump administration upon forces, which was retaliated by forces, Earlier, Lt Gen Raju reviewed the parade of undertaken, any failure of police to adhere to provided counseling, workshops are being or- has begun to build out all the edifice of the thus triggering an encounter,” he said. “During 301 passing out soldiers from the UT who com- these mandatory requirements may not augur ganized so that they remain mentally fit and re- structure and the allies and the coalition to exchange of fire one local and a foreign militant pleted a year’s strenuous training at the regi- well for the delivery of criminal justice in the frain from taking such harsh steps,” the official push back against China. were killed.” mental centre. (Agencies) country, especially in the context of women said. “We aim to protect the American people from A police spokesman identified the slain mil- safety,” it said. However, the official said the authorities at the threat that the Chinese Communist Party itants as Tarriq Ahmed Mir of Zangalpora, 7 COVID Patients... The government’s order comes at a time the top should take some measures by which poses,” he said. Devsar, Kulgam and a foreigner Sameer Bhai 36 from Baramulla, 20 from Pulwama, 44 from when the Uttar Pradesh government is facing these incidents could be stopped. “These securi- Referring to his Quad ministerial meeting, alias Usman, a resident of Punjab Pakistan, Kupwara, 22 from Anantnag, 11 from Bandipo- criticism from opposition parties and activists ty forces should not be forced to remain for long Pompeo said that the three other countries who was a A-category militant. “Both the slain ra, 35 from Ganderbal, 05 from Kulgam and 04 for its alleged shoddy investigation into the al- periods of separation from their families and Japan, India, and Australia were building out militants were affiliated with Jaish-e-Muham- from Shopian in Kashmir division while as 235 leged gang-rape and death of a 19-year-old girl they need to give adequate time to spend with a coalition, build partners and allies around mad outfit,” he said. from Jammu division include 109 from Jammu, in Hathras. (Agencies) their families,” he said. the world who understand the threat from the Defence Spokesman in Srinagar, Colonel 29 from Rajouri, 12 from Udhampur, 05 from A psychiatrist said security forces commit Chinese Communist Party in the same way Rajesh Kalia said that an US made M-4 carbine Doda, 15 from Kathua, 14 from Poonch, 15 from 2100 Voters... suicides because of family issues. that “we do so that they can protect jobs here gun and a pistol were recovered from the slain Samba, 02 from Ramban, 29 from Kishtwar, and include voters serving in paramilitary, “They are away from their families. Those at home”. militants. 05 from Reasi,” officials disclosed. armed forces. who commit suicides do not face depression “Look, they’ve stacked 60,000 soldiers against In another encounter, an official from Pulwa- Notably, in the last 24 hours, seven persons We have designated that on 13th and 14th overnight. Some are not able to deal with the the Indians in the north. When the Australians ma said that on Saturday afternoon, a Cordon who were tested positive for COVID-19 have October all the voters above 65 years and per- problem for long time so they attempt suicide. had the temerity to ask for an investigation of and Search Operation (CASO) was launched died which include four from Kashmir division sons with disability who have applied for postal Fratricidal incidents are also linked to depres- the Wuhan virus and where it began, something in Dadoora Kangan area of Pulwama district and three from Jammu division. ballot will poll their votes from early 08 in the sion,” he added. that we know a lot about, the Chinese Commu- by a joint team of forces including 55 RR after As per media bulletin, patients who have morning to 04 in the evening, he said. Dr. Manish Jain who is a Psychiatrist had nist Party threatened them. They bullied them, receiving specific inputs about the presence of died include three from Srinagar and one from He said that concerned BLOs will visit the said that suicide is now recognised as a public Pompeo told Fox News. militants in the area. Baramulla in Kashmir division while as 03 home and facilitate the voting there under a health issue in almost every country. “Suicide “We need partners and friends. They’ll “As forces approached towards the suspected from Jammu division include two from Jammu proper security that shall be deployed every- rates have been increasing gradually to the ex- certainly try to react. But what the Chinese spot, militants fired upon them, which was re- district and one from Rajouri. where also all the formalities and modalities tent that it has become one of a major cause of Communist Party had become accustomed to, taliated and resulted in an encounter,” he said. As per officials figures, 16,504 positive cas- have been prepared. death worldwide. It is important to identify the frankly, for an awfully long time was watching “During a brief exchange of fire two militants es including 315 deaths and 14,402 recoveries “Nearly 2100 people fall under the category early warning signs and factor that can lead to America bend a knee, watching us turn the oth- were killed.” are from Srinagar, 5,350 including 89 deaths who have applied for the home voting (Postal suicide,” Dr Jain said. er cheek and appease them,” he said. Police said that one of the two slain militants and 4,528 recoveries are from Budgam, 4,847 ballet) across the Leh district’, he said. “The re- “Suicidal reactions may vary from anger, “That only encouraged their bad behaviour, was identified as Lashkar-e-Toiba’s top com- including 3,252 recoveries and 128 deaths are cording of votes will commence from 08:00 am distress, ridicule, anxiety, tension, fear, sad- their malign activity. Our push back they mander Zahid Nazir Bhat alias Zahid Tiger. from Baramulla, 4,212 including 3,838 recov- in the morning up to 04:00 in the evening on 13 ness or any intentional determination to end understand we’re serious about it. They’ve “A big success for police and security forces,” eries and 72 deaths are from Pulwama, 3,885 and 14th October.” one’s life,” Dr Jain said. watched that we’re going to confront them and police said. including 70 deaths and 3,188 recoveries are He said all those who can’t vote on 13th Oc- Dr. Jain explains, “The causes for a suicidal impose costs upon them. I am confident that Zahid Tiger was the cousin brother of slain from Kupwara, 3,756 including 3,344 recov- tober will be intimated so that voting is accord- intention can be complex, ranging from social, this activity, over time, will change the nature Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sameer Tiger, eries and 69 deaths are from Anantnag, 3,674 ingly done on 14th October. economic, health, cultural, political, religious of what the Chinese Communist Party tries to who was killed on April 30 in an encounter cases including 3,281 and 41 deaths are from The election authority said that all the con- and other areas of individual’s life. Suicide is do to harm America, Pompeo said. at Drabgam area of Pulwama district. Zahid Bandipora, 3,135 including 2,829 recoveries cerned BLOs will give away the ballet to all multifactorial in nature, cumulative due to India is expanding bilateral cooperation with joined militancy days after Sameer’s killing. and 30 deaths are from Ganderbal, 2,329 in- such persons at home and the voting must be number of causes which are progressive and Japan, the US and Australia in the Indo-Pacific Police said that arms and ammunition includ- cluding 2,202 recoveries and 43 deaths are done under proper secrecy and shall seal the operate over a period of time. Even sometimes region. ing two AK-47 riffles were recovered from the from Kulgam and 2,089 including 1,944 recov- vote in a form under due procedure and submit an impulsive suicide can be extremely difficult The US has been pushing for a greater role slain militants. eries and 32 deaths are from Shopian. the same to BLO and he (BLO) has to get signa- to understand.” for India in the Indo-Pacific which is seen by The other slain militant was identified as Ad- In Jammu division, 15,160 including 13,509 ture from the voter. “A passing suicidal thought happens to many countries as an effort to contain China’s nan, who is believed to be a foreigner. recoveries and 221 deaths are from Jammu To maintain the secrecy police will remain most of the individuals in a sudden life crisis growing clout in the region. (Agencies) Meanwhile, a police official said that one district, 2,952 including 2,370 recoveries and deployed and gathering won’t be allowed only or a traumatic situation. An Individual pass- militant was also captured alive from the en- 42 deaths are from Rajouri, 2,481 including because three staff members will visit, he said. ing through any of these phases may think, CEO Convenes Meeting... counter site at Pulwama, who was identified as 2,228 recoveries and 22 deaths are from Ud- Urging the voters to poll their vote, the elec- attempt or complete the act. Some individuals Firdous Ahmed Tak, a resident of Doda district hampur, 2,383 including 1,616 recoveries and tion authority said that all the names have been due to their inability to cope with the stress or summary revision is being conducted with of Jammu. (KNO) 38 deaths are from Doda, 2,255 including 2,089 enlisted for electoral roll and all such voters lack of adequate support mechanisms, finally the qualifying date as 01-01-2020 recoveries and 29 deaths are from Kathua, who have applied for the postal ballet won’t be find suicide as an option. However, the word Regarding the free, fair and transparent con- ‘Weapon Smuggling... 1,981 including 1,237 recoveries and 20 deaths allowed to cast their vote on 22nd October in option itself indicates that there are choices,” duct of election, CEO J&K assured all the po- It a may be recalled that the army earlier are from Poonch, 1,967 including 1,521 recov- case they fail to do it on the allotted date. he adds. litical parties that Panchayat By-Election and claimed a number of catches in forward areas eries and 24 deaths are from Samba, 1,440 Meanwhile, Additional Superintendent of “The major steps towards preventing sui- Urban Local Bodies By-elections 2020 will be in Uri and stated that the weapons dumped including 1,309 recoveries and 11 deaths are Police, Leh Tashi Phuntsok Gobi, told reporters cide are identifying the problem in various conducted in a free, fair, transparent, ethical, close to LoC are meant for the militancy relat- from Ramban, 1,515 including 1,277 recoveries on sidelines of a police public meet that the po- dimensions, understanding risk factors, and participative and COVID safe manner. ed activities in the valley and the militants are and 11 deaths are from Kishtwar and 1,120 in- litical parties have been advised not to keep the identifying what works in individual societ- Several issues were raised by the repre- without proper weapons and are desperate to cluding 948 recoveries and 06 deaths are from attendance of more than three people during ies. An early recognition of the warning signs sentative of political parties including the avail some but all such attempts will made in Reasi. door to door campaigning. and professional assistance can help to save a deferment of the election due to COVID-19 , future will be foiled. (KNO) As per the daily information bulletin, 611,888 He said people during the event have been ad- life.”(KINS) provision of adequate security as per actual persons in Jammu and Kashmir are under ob- vised to adhere to the norms and model code of threat perception and need without any party Two BSF Men injured... servation while 25,347 persons have been kept conduct and participants included public repre- China Has Deployed... affiliation, and conducive atmosphere for the took place in Makote area of Mendhar subdi- under home quarantine besides that 10,796 per- sentatives and other respectables. (KNO) nations, each of whom has real risk associ- conduct of elections. In response CEO, J&K vision that lasted throughout the day and was sons are in isolation. ated with the threats imposed attempting to be informed that the said By-Elections can’t be going on till evening. “Two BSF men guarding According to the bulletin, 526,076 persons Suicides Can... imposed by the Chinese Communist Party. And indefinitely deferred as the Govt., has now de- a forward post sustained injuries in Mendhar have completed surveillance period and 48,356 that Kashmir has witnessed an increase in they see it in their home countries too,” he said. cided to conduct By Elections on the analogy area. They were evacuated to hospital where persons are under home surveillance besides suicides. Pompeo met External Affairs Minister S of Assembly Elections being conducted in the they are under treatment,” officials said. that so far results of 1,818,753 samples are avail- In the recent past several people including Jaishankar in Tokyo on Tuesday and they un- country after observing all COVID-19 SOPs. A BSF official said that firing and shelling able. some girls attempted suicide. The increased in- derscored the need to work together to advance, He further assured that all COVID-19 related with small arms and mortars was going on in Out of 1,818,753 the number of samples tested cidence of suicide attempts, particularly among peace, prosperity and security in the Indo-Pacif- arrangements shall be ensured at polling sta- the area when last reports were received. (KNO) negative stands at 1,735,689 while 83,064 have the Kashmiri youth, has become a serious con- ic and around the globe. He described his meet- tions including the provision of face masks, tested positive, among them 10,796 are active, cern for the people. ing with Jaishankar as “productive.” sanitizers, thermal scanners etc and proper Infiltration Stopped... 70,955 persons have recovered and 1,313 persons A police official said that it is the responsi- “They see, the people of their (Quad) nations social distancing will be ensured during the being neutralised by security forces. have died. (KNO) bility of every one to prevent suicide attempts. understanding that we all slept on this for too entire election process. “This morning, a foreign terrorist and a local “Anxiety has increased for the last few months. long. For decades, the West allowed the Chinese Among the prominent Dr. Rama Kant Kha- were neutralised (in an encounter in Kulgam). Elections, Development... We should not allow depression to take over. Communist Party to walk all over us. The pre- juria representative of Indian National Con- We have seen that wherever we neutralise a for- “I want to ensure people get a say in what Some NGOs are also making an effort by coun- vious administration bent a knee, too often al- gress, Harsh Dev Singh, Chairman, J&K Na- eign terrorist, the area becomes peaceful. Peace they want. I am not one to make grand an- selling people how to overcome anxiety,” the lowed China to steal our intellectual properties tional Panthers Party, Narender Singh Raina has been established to a large extent in the ar- nouncements”, Sinha maintained. official added. and the millions of jobs that came along with it. representative of PDP and other officers/offi- eas of Pulwama and Shopian because of the op- About conduct of Panchayat elections in the Experts believe that first aid for mental They see that in their country too,” he said in cials of CEO Office J&K attended the meeting. erations in the last two-three months,” he said. UT, Sinha said that the direct planning boards health should also become a part of the curricu- the interview. The corps commander said the recruitment are going to be recast who were dissolved in lum in schools and colleges. In another interview with Larry O’Connor, 23 States, 8 UTs... of new militants had decreased in the last six 2019 after restructuring of J&K in 2019 and said “We need to therefore empower educators, Pompeo said in his meetings with his coun- including Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, months, but picked up again in the last month Panchayat elections will be held as soon as fea- parents and other primary caregivers, who are terparts from Japan, India and Australia, they and 23 out of 28 States of the country, the state- or so. sible. regularly engaged with young people to be able began to develop a set of understandings and ment said. “But, I see a ray of hope as several militants “I am arranging to send groups of Panchayat to provide guidance in times of need,” a doctor policies that can jointly take these countries to Singh said, in the past there had been com- who had taken up the path of violence have sur- heads to other parts of India to gather best prac- at Srinagar’s SMHS Hospital said. work to present a true resistance to the threats plaints, grievances and allegations about marks rendered. We do not share details about it, but tices in local government”, he said. “Parental pressure, tough competition in that the Chinese Communist Party poses to in interview being manipulated to help certain it is a good indicator,” he said. When asked how the UT Government is able studies and career, lack of moral and religious each of these nations. favoured candidates. He said while the problem in south Kashmir to hold elections in absence of top politicians education are the main reasons for suicidal at- “They absolutely need the United States to be The abolition of interview and considering was more serious than north, overall the situa- who are either been jailed or kept into house tempts among youth,” the doctor added. their ally and partner in this fight,” he said. only the written test marks as merit for selec- tion there was under control. detention, LG Sinha said, “This is a temporary Similarly, over two dozen security personnel “But they’ve all seen it, whether it’s the tion, he said, offers an equal level-playing field Asked about the number of militants at the situation, hinting at their release soon. There have attempted suicide in Kashmir this year so Indians, who are actually having a physical to all the candidates. launch pads across the LoC, he said according might be initial clamor for boycott of Pancha- far. confrontation with the Chinese up in the Hi- In addition to bringing in transparency and to intelligence inputs, there were about 250-300 yat elections, but I expect extensive participa- While last year, 19 security personnel includ- malayas in the northeastern part of India, the objectivity in the recruitment process, Mr. Singh militants there. tion, people know this will have an impact on ing army and paramilitary personnel commit- Chinese have now begun to amass huge forces said, several States have also reported heavy sav- “But we have been able to stop them despite development”. ted suicide in the Valley. against India in the north whether it’s the Aus- ings on the State exchequer because quite a sub- their continuous attempts (to infiltrate),” he He said that projects that were started 20-25 This year, the rise in suicides among the se- tralians who did the simple thing of saying the stantial expenditure was being incurred in con- added. years ago are still incomplete. curity forces has been directly linked with the Chinese screwed this deal up with the virus, ducting interviews of candidates whose number Lt Gen Raju said the security forces have In a query whether UT Government has coronavirus pandemic. and we’d like to understand what happened and often ran in thousands and the interview process been working on a surrender policy for mil- drafted any concrete strategy for return of It has been found that security forces killing said we ought to have a full investigation, and continued for several days together. itants so as to help them return to the main- Kashmir pandits, LG said that I have assured their own colleagues was the result of stress in exchange for that, the Chinese Communist Pertinent to mention that earlier there had stream. them adequate security cover if they want to re- and depression due to long separation from Party began to extort, coerce, bully the Austra- often been complaints of the written test merit “We have been working on a policy for sur- turn to the Valley. family and long duty hours. lians, Pompeo said. being compromised by lowering the interview render and we have sent our recommendations, “All over the region, there are beautiful Many researches have been conducted where Every one of these countries has seen this, he marks of the candidate in order to help certain but, as of now, the policy has not been for- temples, thousands of years old, lying in ru- it has been found that prolonged deployment in said, adding that people in each of these coun- candidates for dubious considerations, the malised. But, even in the absence of any policy, ins. If my ancestors had built those structures, counter-insurgency operations in Kashmir was tries now understand the Chinese Communist statement said. we have a system in which we own anyone who I would have grabbed at the chance to rebuild taking a heavy toll on the physical endurance Party presents a threat to them. “The world has There were also allegations of jobs for mon- comes back,” he said. them. I have made an offer to some wealthy and mental health of security forces. awakened. The tide’s begun to turn. And the ey or heavy amounts being paid to secure jobs Asked about the forthcoming panchayat KPs, Come back and reclaim your heritage. “Long separation from family and COVID United States under President Trump’s leader- by manipulating the interview marks, it said. polls in the UT, the corps commander said that I am sure they will respond positively”, LG are the main reason for the increasing trend of ship has now built out a coalition that will push (Agencies) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 11 OCTOBER I 2020 OBSERVER 03 Don’t take Jammu for granted: Rana SO NEWS DESK promised in recent years, Div Com reviews progress of especially during the coali- JAMMU: Vehemently pitch- tion dispensations in three ing for safeguarding the years between 2015 and 2019, interests and satiating the which witnessed the region aspirations of the people of getting neglected in respect various heritage projects the Jammu region—Lakhan- of development, implementa- pur to Banihal and Doda- tion of welfare schemes and SO NEWS DESK ulated time frame. He stressed on of work and directed for expediting Kishtwar to Poonch-Rajouri, even the employment, thus taking appropriate steps for the cre- the project and ensuring quality of National Conference Provin- exposing the self-styled Mes- JAMMU: Divisional Commissioner, ation of necessary additional facili- work strictly as per the laid down cial President Mr Devender siahs, who willingly assumed Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, today re- ties required for commissioning/ specifications. Singh Rana today hoped that the role of tormentors of the viewed the status of on-going works successful running of the project for The Divisional Commissioner, in the administration will show sub-regions which is reflect- Jammu pride. The Provincial of Mubarak Mandi Heritage Complex the facilitation of pilgrims/tourists a separate meeting, also reviewed sensitivity and seriousness ed in the document compiled President said that the reward taken up under languishing project, visiting the place. the progress of Shahpur Kandi Dam in empowering the region by the party years ago. This Jammu people got for man- here at a meeting of concerned offi- The Director Tourism gave a de- Project and Ujh Multipurpose Proj- and its people on all fronts is imperative for the harmo- dating the self-seekers to cers. tailed overview of the project and ect. “Don’t take Jammu for nious growth of Jammu and power is being borne by ev- Executive Director, Mubarak informed that the work is in full swing Various issues related to the twin granted”, Mr Rana cautioned Kashmir, which has passed ery segment of society, espe- Mandi Heritage Complex, Deepika and will be completed in time line. projects were discussed in detail and while interacting with var- through most turbulent phase cially the educated unem- K. Sharma; Director Tourism, Jam- Later, the Divisional Commis- the Divisional Commissioner stressed ious delegations here this and is craving for a level ployed, who have been denied mu, Raj Kumar Katoch; Director sioner visited the Bagh-e-Bahu and upon the concerned officers to fast- afternoon, saying the self- playing field with other parts employment opportunities. Floriculture, Jammu, SE, PWD (R&B), inspected the project. track all the pending issues, espe- proclaimed champions of the of the country on all fronts, He said that by ignoring the Jammu and other concerned officers Meanwhile, the Divisional Com- cially related to the forest and wild- Jammu cause have let down he maintained. legitimate interests of Jam- attended the meeting. missioner also visited the Yatri Niwas life clearance, land acquisition etc. those who gave them massive He recalled the sincere ef- mu region, the perpetrators Project Director, Mubarka Mandi ing agencies for the timely completion at Bhagwati Nagar, Jammu and in- He called for close synergy with all mandate. Instead of remain- forts made during different of exploitation have injured Heritage Complex, Deepika Sharma of works. He called for adhering to spected the on-going work of Amuse- executing agencies and Punjab Gov- ing indebted to the voters spells of National Conference the self-respect of its people. briefed the Divisional Commission- all parameters of architectural val- ment Water Park being taken up ernment to ensure better results. for their unflinching and government and regretted Irony of the betrayal is that er about the status of different works ues to preserve the pristine glory of under “Integrated Development of Chief Engineer, Irrigation & Flood unexpected support in the that the entire development those inflicting scars on the taken up under languishing project this heritage site. He laid special Tourism Infrastructure projects Control and RTIC, Hamesh Man- wake of an electoral wave, exercise undertaken over the Jammu psyche believe that for the preservation and conservation emphasis on regular monitoring and under Himalayan Circuit of Swadesh chanda, Chief Engineer, JKSPDC, the chosen representatives years got halted due to ad- Jammuties can’t see through of this prestigious site. She informed ensuring quality of works. Darshan Scheme of the Ministry of Manjeet Kotwal, SE, RTIC, Ajay turned arrogant and inac- ministrative naivety and their vested interest and game that the works are in progress and The Divisional Commissioner also Tourism, Government of India. Gupta, Regional Wildlife Warden, cessible once getting into the vested interest of those at plan, he maintained. at different stages. She said that the reviewed the status of the prestigious The Director Tourism briefed about Dr. M.K. Kumar attend the meeting cradle of power, he added. the helm. This came as a rude Mr Rana said the Nation- works are being monitored regu- project of Tourism Department’s Rs10 the progress of each component of and briefed about the progress of the Mr Rana said the Nation- shock to the people who are al Conference has and will larly and stress is being laid on their crore “Musical Water Fountain with the project and informed that the project. al Conference cannot com- still struggling to come out continue to raise the issues timely completion. Light & Sound Show” project at Bagh- project will be completed by March, Deputy Commissioner, Kathua promise with Jammu inter- of the trauma unleashed in facing the people of J&K and The Divisional Commissioner e-Bahu. He called upon the Director 2021. joined the meeting through video est and will work towards the nightmarish rule, he said fight the injustice meted out stressed the need for close monitor- Tourism to speed up the progress The Divisional Commissioner conferencing and gave overview of equitable development and and lamented that the Jam- to them, irrespective of re- ing and close coordination of execut- and complete the project in the stip- expressed satisfaction over the pace the projects. progress of each region and mu interest was hugely com- gion, sub-region and religion.

Food Safety Deptt School Edu deptt fails to construct KU holds online workshop on launches drive to fine people for ‘Empathetic Leadership’ smoking at public places structures sanctioned aGENCiES Speciality Hospital, Lalla Riyaz Bhat any component. The official pleted soon. ernment but no work for Ded and G B Panth. An documents available with Official figures further any room was started yet. SRINAGAR: Food Safety amount of Rs 4400 was re- SRINAGAR: The School the news agency reads that reveal that the government “Fifteen library rooms Department Saturday fined covered from those who were Education department has during 2019-20, the govern- in this academic year had were also sanctioned, out people for smoking at public found smoking at these pub- miserably failed to con- ment had sanctioned con- sanctioned construction of which construction in places. An official said that lic places. Commissioner struct any structure sanc- struction of 12 schools that of 10 additional classrooms, no room has been com- a special drive to implement Food and Drugs administra- tioned for upgradation of were supposed to be up- but no work was started pleted,” the official figures SO NEWS DESK Industries Kashmir and section 4 of cigarettes and tion Shakeel Ur Rehman has schools to higher secondary graded to higher secondary, till date. reveal. Commonwealth Fellow in other tobacco product act directed the enforcement schools of Jammu and however till date work has Likewise, the government The government during SRINAGAR: The Univer- Disaster Management, re- was conducted in and around officers to strictly implement Kashmir during the aca- not been started in any had sanctioned 21 art and the academic year 2019-20 sity of Kashmir on Saturday flected on her success story major hospital premises of the provisions of COTPA and demic year 2019-20. school. craft rooms for the higher had also sanctioned 11 organised an online work- as an entrepreneur. district Srinagar by a team has appealed the general Official figures reveal Meanwhile, the officials secondary schools and the structures for construction shop on ‘Empathetic Leader- Dr Gazalla, the chief guest, of food safety officers head- public to desist from smoking that construction of at least at Samagra Shiksha said construction of all rooms of science labs and toilet ship in the 21st Century’. highlighted the need to create ed by Assistant Commis- as it adversely impacts the 82 different structures was that the construction in is yet to get started. blocks. Ironically, the con- The day-long workshop titled a support system for women sioner Food Safety Srinagar. health of active as well as sanctioned by the govern- more than half of the sanc- The documents read that struction is yet to be start- ‘Empathetic Leadership in to emerge as leaders driven “The hospitals which were passive smokers,” official ment, however till date no tioned schools is under 13 computer rooms were ed in these structures as 21st Century: Contextualised by persistence and education. covered include SMHS, Super said.(KINS) work has been started in process and will be com- also sanctioned by the gov- well. (KNO) for Indian Women’ was or- Paran Amitava gave a brief ganised by the varsity’s Cen- introduction of Led By Foun- tre for Women’s Studies and dation’s work and achieve- Research (CWSR) in collabo- ments, while Dr Shazia Ma- ration with the ‘Led By Foun- lik, Assistant Professor at dation’. Coordinator CWSR CWSR formally introduced DEO B’la reviews measures regarding DC G’bl flags-off 58 students for Trekking and workshop facilitator Prof the resource person, Dr Ruha Tabassum Firdous welcomed Shadab, CEO & Founder, Led the participants and deliber- By Foundation. Panchayat, ULB bye-Elections Expedition to Sonamarg ated upon various outreach Dr Ruha said empathy was programmes held by the a leadership quality which SO NEWS DESK SO NEWS DESK Centre under the mentorship needs to be cultivated “to of Vice-Chancellor Prof Talat understand the needs of each BARAMULLA: District GANDERBAL: Deputy Com- Ahmad. She stressed on the other.” Shabeena Shaik, Election Officer Baramulla, missioner Ganderbal, Shafqat importance of empathetic social entrepreneur and Dr G N Itoo today chaired a Iqbal today flagged off a group leadership among women, member, Led By Foundation, meeting of concerned officers of 58 students (girls) for a citing examples of effective emphasised on the impor- to discuss various measures trekking expedition to management of the ongoing tance of creating a support regarding the smooth conduct Sonamarg from Mini Secre- Covid crisis in the women-led system for women to emerge of upcoming Panchayat and tariat here. countries. as empathic leaders. Dr Urban Local Bodies (ULB) The student trekkers from Dr Gazalla Amin, first Roshan Ara, senior faculty bye-elections in the district. various schools of the district female secretary general, member CWSR, presented On the occasion, thread- in the age group of 17 and 19 Chamber of Commerce and a vote of thanks. bare discussion on various years are scheduled to par- aspects viz updation of elec- ments well in advance. further informed that 28 seats ticipate in the camp organized toral rolls, finalization of He also exhorted to ensure of councilors in various MCs by Youth Services and Sports polling locations, counting all basic facilities at each are also lying vacant. How- Ganderbal for a period of 5 plan, location of collection designated polling station ever, all the positions of BDC days commencing from today and distribution centres and and emphasized to sort-out chairpersons have been filled and culminating on 14th of and said that adventure, organizers and urged them LAWDA demolishes various other necessary matters all bottlenecks, if any so that in the previous BDC elections. Oct, 2020. sports activities and studies to provide them enough guid- pertaining to the elections the process is conducted Among others, the meeting The trekking expedition invariably go hand-in-hand ance and ensure availabil- illegally raised structures was held. smoothly was attended by SSPs of for girls was arranged after and plays an important role ity of emergency medicines The DEO called for coor- Meanwhile, the meeting Baramulla/Sopore, Dy DEO, successful completion of its for the overall character to the trekkers during the dination and synergy among was informed that 149 sar- ADCs, SDMs, Executive first leg for boys. development of every student camp. all the departments besides panch seats and 2165 panch Officers, BDOs, besides While interacting with the and the same should be a way Officials of the department directed them for making seats are lying vacant in various other concerned students, the DC urged them of life for every youth. were also present on the oc- all the requisite arrange- district Baramulla. It was functionaries. to take advantage of the trip The DC appreciated the casion.

ARMY ORGANISES Proposed Property Tax Has Brought Back Bitter DECLAMATION AND Memories of Despotic Rule: PDP DEBATE COMPETITION SO NEWS DESK of that dark, dreadful and disas- government is launching PR aGENCiES of Enforcement Officer in AT AGS KRUSAN trous era to which Kashmir’s campaigns like Back to village the area of Saidabagh, Saida SRINAGAR: Comparing the blood soaked history is synony- programs and promising slogans SRINAGAR: The enforce- kadal, Batapora, Saderbal SO NEWS DESK proposed property tax to the ex- mous," Alam said. like Vikas etc to justify abroga- ment wing of Lakes and Lal Bazar and Shalimar ploitative taxation regime during Lamenting the insensitive and tion and on the other promising Waterways Development areas of Srinagar City. SRINAGAR: Army Camps have always monarchical rule, Peoples Dem- step motherly treatment meted 3 lakh houses to homeless people Authority (LAWDA) on Sat- Moreover, a spontaneous endeavoured to ensure that it empowers ocratic Party (PDP) senior lead- out to Kashmiris especially post under new housing policy, issu- urday demolished one plinth, night naka drive is pres- the lives of locals through education and er & former legislator Mohammad August 5 Alam said that the ing citizenship and jobs to outsid- two single storeys, double ently going on against the learning and a glimpse of it was evident Khurshed Alam in a strongly "The “property tax” order wounds inflicted by the uncon- ers and attacking locals by taxing, storey, big tin-shed and one tippers/vehicles for carry- in the Declamation and Debate competi- worded statement said that dic- smacks of the despotic and an- stitutional, illegal and unnatural raids and systemic disempower- Angle Iron Structure raised ing illegal construction tion organised at AGS Krusan by Chak tatorial policies are being imple- archic rule the people of this land abrogation of Article 370 are still ment. illegally, and FIR’s were also material, the illegal mate- Kigam Army Camp under the aegis of mented in J&K at the behest of have witnessed for hundreds of fresh and yet each day new meth- "Is this the roadmap of Naya lodged against the violators. rial has been seized by this Charkut Garrison. communal elements to cripple years when we were crushed ods are invented to push the Kashmir which the government The drive was launched wing, and the drive shall 39 students from 12 government and our economy and enforce asset under the heavy burden of taxa- people towards the corner. epitomized in the parliament on within the jurisdiction of continue in the future as private schools from all over Kupwara devaluation. tion. It is nothing but the revival He pointed out that on one side August 5, 2019? Alam questioned. LDA under the supervision well.(KDC) district participated in the events and presented their wide views on issues related to Article 370, its inception, rel- evance and the way ahead. The topic was same for debate also. Both for and PEERzaDa WaSEEEm of health department and was hospital for necessary surger- main building in shortest against the motion presented their in- shifted to MCH Sopore, which ies,” she said, adding that possible time, else they will formed arguments and profound under- SOPORE: The residents of has left the poor patients to the officials even told them be forced to hit streets to press standing to impress their learned jury Sopore residents Sopore area of north Kash- suffer as the non-COVID there is no heating arrange- for their demands. members. mir’s Baramulla district here patients are being pushed to ment in the hospital as well. Block Medical Officer The winners and runners up were have expressed anguish over the wall since then. Various Civil organization (BMO) Soproe, Dr Asif Khan- felicitated at the end of the event which anguished over the shifting of Sub District They alleged that after A pregnant woman said bodies of Sopore including day said that efforts are on culminated with the inspirational speech Hospital (SDH) hospital to shifting the SDH to Mother's that she visited MCH for the Trade, Civil Society, Eco- to shift the SDH Sopore to its by the Principal of the school. School shifting of SDH to MCH Sopore. and Child hospital (MCH) checkup, but got hardly any nomic Alliance, Pharma previous building. “It is upto teachers and students that participated According to the news Sopore, the patients from attention from the officials Distributors and other bod- the higher ups to take a call in the events expressed their gratitude agency, locals said that sev- different areas of north Kash- there as the hospital is com- ies held an important meet- on it, but our efforts are on towards the Army for conducting such MCH building en months ago, the SDH was mir are hardly getting any pletely focused towards CO- ing wherein the organizations to rake up the demands of events as it helps in bringing out hidden converted into COVID des- treatment as the present SDH VID-19. demanded Administration general public to the con- talent and share good practices amongst ignated hospital by district building is lacking almost “We were told to visit Pat- and health Department to cerned officials,” he said. the students. administration with the help all the basic facilities. tan, Baramulla or Srinagar shift back SDH Sopore to its (KNO) SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 11 OCTOBER I 2020 EDIT Mental health of Healthcare Workers - The Threat Within

person these days tremendously cial and moral support for the front- lates during strenuous hours. strained and stretched.. on duty, liners. 9. Up step or down step the week- caught in changing guidlines deal- 3 Eliminate thier social neglect ly task assignments after due as- ing with unforeseen chaos, over and deep criticisms by any agency sessments of the charge and endor- ruled , mocked, abused, manhan- in these vulnerable times. phin energies of the staff . dled, dealt with ridicule and sar- 4. Introduce healthy atmo- 10. Ignore the small voids if possi- DR. NASIR SHAMAS casm despite his valor, taking all spheres in already pathos ridden ble, give the medico a sense of belong- the heartaches home which other surroundings of hospitals. ing and security and Respect Respect professionals leave in offices hence 5. Keep updating each other sci- and Respect your colleague because ou are a hero already for making his family vulnerable, entifically and about the precau- we know that even the laziest among the patient but It's time keeping his ailing side aside and tions, preventions and the do and us is far ahead in service provision to slip into the shoes of his elderly parents always at added donts as a fratenity addressing to than any other professional in these Ycompassion equally for risk.. both IQ and EQ of our colleagues. turbulent testing times.. your own collegue working hard And as someone rightly said 6. Bring in interactive psycho We can go beyond 10 points but to provide care at any level in this ,doctor is more troubled than an social sessions during duty hours even if we stop here , the services pro- pandemic. army man because the army man itself to prevent loss of interest and viders will be served with a rich plat- We cant afford to loose our col- never takes the bullets home... possible burn outs.. ter of positive energy and soul food leagues, staff and subordinates to Wishing good and safety for all 7. Mini monthly meets over a cup to feel elevated and energetic during the social neglect, mental trauma, our brethren and workforce , I think of tea does a lot of good to the mind provision of critical services. psychosocial apathy and burnouts the medical professionals need to be , soul and the working atmosphere Stay safe ,stay blessed.. dear due to existing professional haz- dealt and deal with each other in a around us... collegue and stay updated that I ards .. different way other wise the daily and destruction. The change can be istence and introducing the "You 8. Get the problem highlighting respect your services during these Whosoever and where ever , and chaos and intimidation to anyone brought in at multiple levels... are precious" tag to your senior or hour introduced every week in our tough times .... whichever be his or her responsi- in present times can land them 1. Let's start appreciating each junior staff. curriculum so that the medicos bility, our collegue stands to be a into mental breakdown ,self harm others work, respecting their ex- 2. Creating working auras of so- exhale the heat out which accumu- Salutes to my fraternity

WHAT I LEARN FROM THE HINDU AND THE INDIAN EXPRESS

in my life after the arrival of the Hindu are Iraq. This newspaper forced me to read Noam my students. They listen to me attentively. Eight is that I become internationalist. discussed briefly? Chomsky, Patrick Cockburn, Ramzy Baroud, They also want to read it. And I am certain Like Oliver Goldsmith, I have become an First is my language. I speak understand- Robert Fisk, Arundhati Roy, Moosa Raza, that in the near future, we will have many international citizen. I have come out of the able English. Before the Hindu and the In- Stanly Johnny, Khalid Ahmed, Christopher readers of these newspapers among my stu- small well. My vision is broadened. I have left dian Express, I used technical words. They Jaffrelot, etc. I am confident to speak any- dents. prejudices. I have become rational human be- SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD were not to understand. where, anytime. Sixth is that I learn to speak the truth. ing. Now, I have learnt that the basic objective Third is I became voracious reader. I read Truth is bitter is taught to me by the Hindu Last is that I want everyone to read these [email protected]. of speaking.A language is to communicate editorials with passion. Both the newspapers and the Indian Express. The way the Hindu newspapers. They print magazines as well. something good. There is no room for techni- use simple words to convey what they have to talked about the scams of the Congress and One can read them whenever he or she has cal terms. I am thankful to both newspapers convey. It makes reading interesting. I never about the Rafale deal, force me to stand for time but the necessity is that we should read come from a village. I had no exposure. that changed my perception. consult dictionary when I read these newspa- the truth, if it means to harm ourselves. N them. We cannot go on living a good life in I could not speak before audience. I Second is that I learnt history. I read the pers. I love all the journalists for their to-the- Ram, the editor of the Hindu, was right in India if we don’t read the Hindu and the In- had no fluency in any language. I could Indian Express because it taught me that the point approach. saying that we want our readers to read us dian Express. Isimply bow before the fluent speakers. war over Iraq was a deliberate aggression by Fourth is that I spend time in meaningful regularly, particularly in the age of TRP These lessons are learnt by me. If you I knew very little. Whenever I spoke, hesi- the USA to decimate Iraq and make the foun- ways. Whenever I feel bored, I take a news- boost. read, there are cent percent chances that you tated. Iwas not confident to speak. But with dations strong for the Greater Israel. paper and start reading it. It keeps boredom Seventh is that I become patient. I didn’t will also learn a lot. Please bear with them. the arrival of the Hindu and the Indian Ex- I read Hilary Clinton’s statement that away and opens internal eyes. At my home, have patience but now I am very patient. press in my life, I have changed a lot. I have forced me to read the Indian Express. Yes, I start finding myself at somewhere else. It I keep on reading page after page till I feel (The Author is Graduate Student exposure. I can speak as well as think. I can today, I am in a position to know the reali- leaves a good taste in my mouth. that it is enough. So, this is miracle of all the and writes Regularly for “ Srinagar make some decisions. What are the changes ty behind the America’s aggression against Fifth is that I teach gist of newspapers to newspapers; but these two stand apart. Observer “ views are his own)

Promoting Mental Health- What can we do?

ination against women, the Convention on the Rights of have also given rise to general health problems like hyper- been incorporated in New Legislation Mental Health care Children. tension, cardiac arrests etc. The survey of 2015 revealed Act 2017. Despite having the legislation and schemes for With the adoption of Sustainable Development Goals that around 1.8 million adults in Kashmir valley have sig- mental health care There is need to make provisions for (2030)- Mental health is emerging as a Basic human rights nificant symptoms of mental distress , nearly 1.6 million more number of psychiatrists, psychologists, and mental .Goal 3 sustainable development- 2030 includes the promo- adults in the valley are loving with significant symptoms health institutions. There is a need to increase in budget SYED MUJTABA tion of mental health. India ratified the CRPD in 2007 and of depression, with 415,000 meeting with all the diagnostic spend, and increase in investment in community based therefore the need to amend the Mental Health Act (1987) criteria for severe depression. Approximately 1 Million mental health initiative’s was felt as it could not protect the rights of person with adults in the valley are living with significant symptoms There is also need for mental illness and a new legislation Mental HealthCare of anxiety related disorders. a. Convergence of NMHP/DMHP and using exist- here can be no health without mental health, de- Act 2017 was enacted. The survey also revealed high rates of co-morbidity in ing PHC’s to provide mental health service. spite this clear evidence nowhere in the world The Mental HealthCare Act 2017 provides to protect, the kashmiri adult population, with nearly 90 percent of b. Proper Implementation of Mental Health Care does mental health enjoy parity with physical promote and fulfil the rights of such persons, recovery- individuals identified as a probable case for PTSD. The Act 2017. Thealth in budgets, policies and practice. Accord- ,rehabilitation and full participation in society, now right evidence suggests that the prevalent of conflict has a pow- c. Establishment of State Mental Health Authority ing to World Health Organisation, Mental Health Atlas, to mental health also includes a right to integration and erful effect on the mental health of people in the valley. So and Mental Health Review Boards. Globally it is estimated that less than 7 percent of health treatment in the community with support to live inde- there is a need to burden the evidence in conflict zones to d. Capacity building of PHC doctors ,ASHA work- budgets is allocated to address mental health. Persons pendently and to exercise legal capacity. In order to pro- examine all psychosocial dimensions of mental health. ers ,teachers , child care functionaries. with mental illness constitute a vulnerable section of so- vide better mental healthcare there must be the obligation Furthermore due to the outbreak of COVID-19 crores of e. Advocacy. ciety and families bear financial hardship,emotional and of International cooperation for the right to mental health people has been pushed to the confinement of their houses f. Awareness Campaigns. social burden of providing treatment and care for their which includes rights based mental health practices and across the world, but in kashmir the ongoing unrest since g. Training for caregivers and relatives and other Relatives with mental illness, therefore It has contribut- policies, At the same time in the delivery of mental health decades and now the present pandemic,has impacted the stakeholders ed to human rights violations. WHO defines health “As care and services. mental health of Kashmiris irrespective of gender and age h. Invest in psychosocial services. a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being The effective realization of the right to mental health group. Various survey have revealedthat mental illnesses There is a need for greater push to advance the Preven- and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. The requiresParticipation, Non-discrimination, Accountabili- are on rise due to Covid-19 situation in Kashmir. tion and care of mental illness and promotion of mental International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural ty and Availability, accessibility, acceptability quality of CONCLUSION health and it is time for us to assert vigorously that health Rights provides a legally binding framework for the right mental health care and services. In 2013, the WHO comprehensive Mental Health Action care, inclusive of mental health treatment is indeed a Hu- to the highest attainable standard of mental health ,same Mental health in Kashmir plan recognised mental health as a global health priority. man Right. is complemented by International legal standards by the According to Mental health experts there has been an The right to mental health requires that mental health Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities, the increase in the number of stress , PTSD , depression re- care be integrated in to all levels of general health care (The Author is working as T/C at Child Guidance and Convention for the Elimination of All Forms of Discrim- lated cases in valley and these psychological problems and services, professionally and practically. And same has Wellbeing Centre IMHANS-Kashmir) FARMING–A PROFESSION OF HOPE IN DESPAIR

the discrepancies, this practice spread across creates an additional area outside of mandis Based upon the fact that an average farm the various states of India and increased the for procurement of farm produce. Each APMC land with a single farmer is about two hect- productivity as well as made India self-suf- mandi caters to around 200 - 300 villages and ares in our country, the MSP gives an assur- ficient in various agro-commodities. The excluding them from the trade area will not ance and safeguards the interest of each state of Punjab took the lead and earned the only confine them to the physical boundar- farmer on ground level. In 2019-20 alone, the Dr. Pawan Suri distinction of being the country’s Bread ies but also will give free hand to the big government of Punjab and Haryana procured Basket. Apart from the advancement in corporate buyers in near future. The traders the farm produce worth Rs.80,290 crore in [email protected] technology and an insitu policies for better- in the already existing system have a cred- mandis at the respective MSPs of wheat and ment of yield and cultivation, the government ibility as their financial status is verified paddy, not only benefitting the farmers and ndia, the world’s most populous democ- over the last two decades or so has also during the licence approval process which associated Aharatiyas but also adding to the racy, is the fifth largest economy by taken various measures like rebate on loans, is not very much applicable in the new system state revenue. The grave flaw in the new law market exchange rates and the third free electricity, fair price for the farm produc- as any trader with a PAN card can buy the is that they do not stipulate that the price Ilargest by purchasing power capacity. tion (MSP) etc. to improve the condition of farmers produce in the trade area. The new which the farmer gets shall not be less than The farming has been one of the oldest eco- farmers. Despite these efforts, agriculture law states that charging no market fee or the MSP. For farmers the gains from freedom nomic activities in our country and has in India is still in a poor state and every year cess on any farmer or trader will reduce the in the law seems theoretical while the loss imparted enormously to this economic growth the Indian farmers face the issues of drought, cost of transaction and will benefit both the from APMCs being rendered unviable seems along with the other sectors. As per 2018 flood, poor quality seeds and commit suicides farmers and traders. However, under the practical and real. The farmers see this bill census, farming contributed to 17% of the that contribute to 12% of total suicides in Bill, the Farmers (Empowerment and Protec- existing system, such charges in states like as a threat to the existing system and fear national gross domestic production (GDP) our country. tion) Agreement on Price Assurance and Punjab comes to around 8.5% and by remov- that minimum support price (MSP) for farm and remained a primary source of livelihood The Indian food distribution system is Farm Services Bill and the Essential Com- ing the fee, the government as well as the produce will no longer exist and food grain for almost 58% of population. India has wit- highly inefficient and has been the weakest modities (Amendment) Bill. commission agents (Aharatiyas in Punjab) mandis will collapse, leaving them vulner- nessed an interesting journey in farming link in the loop of farming sector with move- On many occasions, it isn’t the law only will indirectly lose the revenue and their able to manipulation by the private sector. sector from a primitive subsistence one to ment of agricultural produce being heavily that holds relevance but it is the content and share. The law does not allow the farmers To be precise, farmers want MSP and APMC an intensive subsistence form. The commer- regulated. The farmers in India suffer from the context in which it is framed that holds to approach a civil court in case of a dispute system to stay, which they say, have been cial farming, based upon the Green Revolu- various restrictions while marketing their relevance. The new law seems to be at the between farmers and traders, rather the guaranteed in the new laws yet not docu- tion and commonly practised nowadays, produce and are entitled to sell only to reg- crossroads in content as the government, on parties need to seek a mutually acceptable mented anywhere in the sections. There is shifted the agricultural practices from the istered licences of the State governments one hand, labels the law as a crucial step to solution through conciliation by filing an clearly confusion and apprehension among traditional methods to the more techno- and notified Agriculture Produce Marketing envision fair market prices for farmers and application to the Sub-Divisional magistrate. farmers and the central government needs logical ones resulting in the high yielding Committee (APMC) markets –Mandis. To the farmers, on other hand, are protesting This creates the fear among farmers that to make provisions to allay the fear, safeguard varieties of farm produce. Although the liberate the farmers and free them from all against all the three legislations with their the proposed system of conciliation might the interests and take all fractions into ac- proponents favoured the move as it solved shackles so that they can be free to sell their basic objection being against the sections of be misused against them and threaten their count so to avoid escalation of protests. the problem of malnutrition, the adversaries produce anywhere in the country, the gov- Trade area, Trader, Dispute resolution and interests. are of the opinion that monoculture and ernment of India recently passed the three the Minimal support price (MSP) laid in the The minimum support price (MSP) has (The Author is a Chief Cardiologist chemical fertilizers have taken the nutrition legislations--the Farmers Produce Trade first bill. The trade area under the new leg- been the backbone of farmers especially of SGL SuperSpeciality Hospital, value out of food and the soil. However, despite and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) islation excludes the existing mandis and those with low yield and limited farm lands. Jalandhar, Punjab)

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Advisor Sharma visits Mega 301 Recruits Complete Army Fruit Mandi Aglar Shopian Training At Jakli Centre AGENCIES SO NEWS DESK SRINAGAR: Emotional SHOPIAN: Advisor to Lieu- scenes were witnessed on Sat- tenant Governor, KK Sharma, urday when 301 youths from today visited the Mega Fruit different parts of the Union Mandi Aglar Shopian and re- Territories (UTs) of Jammu viewed the development activi- and Kashmir and Ladakh be- ties being executed there. come proud members of Indi- District Development Com- an Army family after partic- missioner Shopian, Chaudhry ipating in Passing-Out-Cum Mohammad Yasin, SSP Shopi- –Attestation parade. an, Amritpal, Director Indus- The passing out parade was tries, MD Sicop, Chief Agricul- held at Bana Singh parade tural Officer, Chief Horticulture ground of Jammu and Kashmir Officer, Manager Industries, Po- Light Infantry (JAKLI) centre lice & other concerned officers Srinagar and the attestation pa- accompanied the Advisor. rade depicting graduation of a During his visit to Mandi recruit and his transformation Fruit Growers Association, into a young soldier was re- Veer Lakshanam” inspired young soldiers about the im- Traders and Civil Society mem- viewed by Lt General B S Rajau one and all as their voice mense responsibility which bers met the Advisor and ap- Chinar Corps Commander. echoed in the Kashmir valley. now rests on their shoulders prised him of their issues. However, this time due Their salute to the Tri-co- towards the nation, parents President Fruit Growers As- to COVID-19 pandemic, par- lour with National Anthem and society. He also took op- sociation, Mohammad Ashraf, Mughal road, the Advisor said Growers, Traders and other stake- about various development ac- ents and other relatives of the playing inspired patriotic portunity to address all pres- apprised the Advisor of several that the matter would be taken holders of the Mega Fruit Mandi tivities being taken up in the young soldiers could not at- fevour amongst all present ent and asked them to come issues and demands which inter up at the appropriate forum for Aglar and Industrial Estates to area like augmenting power sup- tend the function and they (sol- during the parade. forth and help our youth who alia included protection Bund, an early redressal. ensure strict adherence to all nec- ply and portable drinking water, diers) were seen greeting each Lt Gen congratulation the have gone astray to return mhacadamization of approach Advisor also visited and re- essary preventive protocols regard- better road connectivity and other after completing of one young soldiers for their immac- back to mainstream. road, smooth plying of fruit viewed the functioning of var- ing COVID-19 to contain further other development works going year strenuous training. After ulate parade and impressed The young soldiers who ex- trucks on National Highway and ious units including Orchard spread of this dreaded virus. on in the Mandi. He said that completing the parade soldiers upon selfless service towards the celled themselves in varied other hardships. Besides, civil Fresh Cold Chain Private Lim- He directed the concerned Executing Agencies have geared turned emotional as they now nation. He complimented them facets of training were also fe- society members and others also ited, Green Valley Estates and officers to promote income gen- up to fill up the gaps created due become a member of Indian for completing of tough training licitated by Reviewing officer. put forth their genuine demands Firdous Cold Storage Aglar Sho- erating activities and attract the to COVID-19 and additional men Army to serve the nation. regimen to become a soldier. He Recruit Manik Sharma for early settlement. Advisor lis- pian and other units. young entrepreneurs towards and machinery has been pressed The young soldiers of the emphasized the importance of was awarded S K Sward of tened to the issues raised during He asked for close scrutiny of Hi-tech farming ventures. into service for timely comple- Regiment hailing from all imbibing high personnel values Honour and Triveni Singh his interaction with the public the proposals being submitted During his visit to Industri- tion of works. He said that the regions and religions of the in order to discharge the duties of medal for being adjudged and assured that all these would by various aspiring entrepre- al Estates Aglar, the Advisor district administration is on its UT J&K and Ladakh, march- an Indian Army sodier. “Over All Best Recruit” and be looked into seriously and re- neurs and big industrial units so emphasized upon quality of the toes for rapid restoration of all ing in precise unison, singing The Chinar Corps Com- Chewang Rinchen Medal for dressed in a time bound manner. that the viability of these can be apple production to make them developmental works for mak- Regimental song “ Balidanam mander stressed upon all the being “Best in Firing”. Regarding de-congestion of ascertained. more competitive. ing the Mega fruit Mandi Aglar traffic on national highway and Advisor urged upon the Fruit DDC briefed the Advisor fully functional.

B2V3 Concludes With Mass Imposition Of Property Tax A Grave COVID-19: Govt Evacuates Participation Of Public, PRI Injustice With People of J&K: NC 5,80,560 Stranded JK Residents Members at Anantnag SO NEWS DESK YNC Reorganization, imposition of the property tax, down, and lock down,” they said. at a time when the economy is The imprudent policies of the JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated SO NEWS DESK B2V1, and B2V2 as per the pri- Current Situation reeling under slowdown, will all the successive government about 5,80,560 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country ority and need of the people. overburden people, who are since 2015, the leaders asserted due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains ANANTNAG: The Phase 3rd of As a part of the programme Discussed struggling to make ends meet. have added to the plight of lakhs and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines governments ambitious ‘Back to incline the youth towards SO NEWS DESK During the course of the meet- of artisans, forcing them to turn and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received to Village’ programme conclud- sports, sports kits were also ing the participants discussed away from their family voca- in this regard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration has received 155 ed today with mass participa- distributed in each halqa for SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kash- reorganization of YNC, current tions and switch to other menial special trains at Jammu and Udhampur railway stations from different tion of public and public rep- which Rs 20000 were spared mir National Conference Gen- situation and issues concern- jobs. The leaders said the chok- states and UTs, so far, with about 1,40,292 passengers while about 4,40,268 resentatives including BDC’s , out of Rs. 10 lac meant to meet eral Secretary Ali Muhammad ing the people. The participants ing of private businesses due to persons from other states and UTs including 937 from abroad have been Panches , Sarpanches and civil the immediate demands of the Sagar on Saturday chaired a expressed dismay over the ever the ongoing crises has plunged evacuated by the government through Lakhanpur till date. society members in the district. area. Moreover, PMAY house- meet of constituency in charges increasing slum growth, un- people into poverty. With few As per the detailed breakup of the figures, about 5669 strand- During the programme, the holds were given kitchen kits to and office bearers of district Sri- planned and haphazard growth, opportunities in the private sec- ed passengers including 03 from Nepal have entered through designated visiting officers ease their ‘Grah Pravaish’. nagar here at party head quar- infrastructure deficit, manage- tor, the public sector remains Lakhanpur from October 09 to October 10 mornings while 134 remained available at their re- Meanwhile ADC Anantnag, ters Nawa-e -Subha, Srinagar. ment in government run health the only avenue of employment trains have reached Jammu with a total of 124,596 stranded spective places, they listened to Gh. Hassan Sheikh today chaired Party’s Provincial President institutions and schools, and in Kashmir; but the government passengers belonging to different districts so far while 15,696 and drafted the demands raised a meeting of presiding and polling Nasir Aslam Wani, Senior leader increasing unemployment rate. has failed to speed up the re- passengers have reached Udhampur in 21 special trains, so far. by the people in Gram Sabha, officers for the upcoming Pancha- Mubarak Gul, women’s wing pres- The leaders said that the Sri- cruitment process. The leaders Also, no train arrived at Jammu today. Darbars and other back to vil- yat / Municipal By-Elections. ident Shameema Firdous, Central nagar city continues to receive said the promised new dawn is lage related activities. The master trainer imparted Secretary Irfan Shah, Vice PP Mu- step motherly treatment by the nowhere perceptible on ground. The DDC while visiting the necessary training regarding hammad Syed Akhoon, district incumbent administration. “De- The leaders rued the widespread Employee of BSNL Dies After Fall Panchayat Halqas of most of submission and filling of pre- president Peer Afaq Ahmed, YNC spite being the administrative urban chaos in the Shahar-e-Khas From A Tree In North Kashmir the blocks assured the public siding officers diary deployed Provincial President Salman Ali nerve center of Kashmir, Sri- and city suburbs on account of to ease their problems taking to various polling stations. Sagar, and VP YNC Ahsan Parde- nagar is being discriminated on government failure to step up the AGENCIES the visiting officers in confi- It is pertinent to mention si attended the meet. all fronts. Post the unilateral ab- facilities and upgrade the urban in- dence and instructed the offi- here that 137 sarpanch and 2000 Expressing concern over the rogation of Articles 370, 35-A and frastructure for the ever increasing BARAMULLA: An employee of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited cials to draft the plan as per the panch vacancies are to be filled imposition of property tax in J&K the subsequent Covid 19 lock- demands of the increasing popula- (BSNL) died after he fell down from a tree when he was repairing demands raised by the public in the upcoming By-Elections the leaders said that amidst de- down, many businesses have tion of Srinagar district. cable in north Kashmir district of Kupwara on Saturday, official during B2V3 programme. through voting in 2093 polling pressing economic activity and crumbled, people have lost their The leaders also rued the un- sources said. They said a field worker of BSNL identified as Sohail Various works were inaugu- stations. The meeting was at- soaring unemployment, the GOI jobs. Handicraft, tourism sectors availability of drugs, and required Ahmad Pir, a local resident, was repairing cable at Jagerpora in rated and foundations were laid tended by ACD, DPO and other has amended two municipal laws suffered irreparable damages. infrastructure in various primary Kupwara when he suddenly slipped and fell down from the tree. for the works identified during election officers. of J&k and given power to the lo- Upset, sad, helpless and crum- and tertiary care health institu- He was rushed to hospital where he was declared brought cal administration to levy and col- bled, people of Srinagar are to tions in Srinagar, saying that the dead, they said adding in majority areas telephone and other lect property tax. Far from doling run their households in wake sector has not received any atten- lines are tied with trees.Police has registered a case and initiat- As a part of the programme to out fiscal help and other support- of rocket soaring prices of edi- tion since 2015. The work of all ed proceedings, they said. ive measures, the government, bles and other household mer- major sewage treatment plants, incline the youth towards sports, sports kits were the leaders said, wants to suck the chandise. Many used to eke out drainage projects and up grada- also distributed in each halqa for which Rs 20000 were life and blood of people. The lead- their humble living by working tion, the leaders said has been put Rapid Antigen Test Drive Held at spared out of Rs. 10 lac meant to meet the immediate ers said the measure will push the in handicrafts and tourism sec- into limbo. The inaction and lack KU’s North Campus people to the wall. tors; unfortunately these sectors of concern of various departments demands of the area. Moreover, PMAY households were Terming the move as grave have incurred major reverses has compounded the woes of the SO NEWS DESK given kitchen kits to ease their ‘Grah Pravaish’. injustice, the leaders said the due to the subsequent clamp people of Srinagar. SRINAGAR: A Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) drive was held at Kashmir University’s North Campus, Baramulla. More than 60 teaching and AMIE Examinations held across India, including Srinagar Day 138: Jammu, Srinagar non-teaching staff members were tested during the drive, organised jointly by the North Campus in collaboration with Government Medi- SO NEWS DESK Today, 83 candidates ap- Airports Receive 32 cal College, Baramulla. Pertinently, the University of Kashmir has peared in the examination Domestic Flights With held RAT drives at the Main Campus, as well as the South Campus, SRINAGAR: AMIE Summer, at IEI J&K State Centre, Sri- recently, in its effort to contain the spread of the Coronavirus. 2020 examinations commenced nagar. All guidelines and 4,413 Passengers Aboard Director North Campus Dr Aijaz Ahmad Wani said it was im- from today at The Institution SOPs were adhered to, in view portant for people to take all necessary precautions to combat the of Engineers (India) J&K State of COVID-19 Pandemic, in- SO NEWS DESK deadly pandemic. He said there was a need to create awareness Centre, Church Lane, Son- cluding providing facemasks among people about the safety measures related to Covid-19, and warbagh, Srinagar. Earlier, to the candidates, checking JAMMU: On day 138 of resumption of rou- sought the cooperation of the Health Department in this regard. the summer session would their temperature with digi- tine domestic operations in Jammu and Health professionals from GMC Baramulla, who were part of the be conducted in the month of tal thermometers on arrival Kashmir, 32 domestic flights with 4,413 testing team, also held an awareness session and urged the employ- June, but due to COVID-19, it at the exam centres. Hand sa- passengers on board today arrived at Jam- ees to follow necessary precautions and guidelines to prevent the could not be held on its sched- nitisers were also kept avail- mu and Srinagar Airports. A total of 1628 spread of Covid-19 at their workplaces. These included promoting uled date. Hundreds of benefi- able. The exam centre was passengers aboard 11 regular commercial regular and thorough hand-washing, cleaning of surfaces and ob- ciaries from J&K and outside properly sanitised by teams of flights arrived at the Jammu Airport while jects at workplaces using disinfectants and mandatory wearing of have already availed the op- Srinagar Municipal Corpora- 21 domestic flights with about 2785 passengers face-masks. Dr Aijaz thanked Principal GMC Baramulla Dr Syed portunity of career advance- tion and security and frisking aboard landed at Srinagar Airport today. Masood and his team for conducting the test drive professionally. ment through Institution of measures were put in place by Pertinently, Jammu Airport Authorities Engineers and are currently District Administration Sri- have received a total of 1,252 domestic flights rendering yeomen service in nagar and J&K Police. The ex- with 124,103 passengers while Srinagar Airport DLSA G’bl launches week long ‘Jan different engineering depart- amination was supervised by Authorities have received 2,047 domestic flights Andolan’ COVID-19 campaign ments in India & Abroad. a team of Invigilators headed with 2, 78,341 passengers since 25th of May till Associate Membership of by Er. Aijaz Ahmed Mir, As- date. Till date the government has brought SO NEWS DESK The Institution of Engineers tion. The Government of In- Universities and the Union sociate Professor, National back about 3806 passengers from various India (A.M.I.E.) is a certifica- dia has recognized passing of Public Service Commission Institute of Technology Sri- countries to the Union Territory through spe- GANDERBAL: A week long Jan Andolan campaign for COVID tion in engineering awarded Sections A & B examinations, to Undergraduate Degree in nagar, as Officer-in-charge. cial evacuation flights in the wake of global - 19 was today launched by District Legal Services Authority by The Institution of Engi- conducted by The Institution Engineering. The Union Min- In order to ensure free and pandemic till date. After arrival, all the pas- Ganderbal here. On the occasion, DLSA Chairman, Moham- neers (India) to those who of Engineers (India) as equiv- istry of Human Resource De- fair examinations, CCTV sengers were tested for the COVID-19 at both mad Yousuf Wani emphasized on “unlock with precautions” i.e. qualify Bachelor’s Degree in alent to a Bachelor's Degree, velopment, considers AMIE cameras were also installed the airports amid strict observance of all nec- COVID-19 appropriate behavior is the New Normal. The three Engineering. AMIE Certifi- in the appropriate branch qualification as equivalent to at the centre. The examina- essary preventive protocols. The Government key messages disseminated by way of banners, posters at main cate can also be achieved by of engineering of the recog- a B.E./B. Tech degree award- tion centre was inspected by has made elaborate arrangements for the ar- market, Beehama, Ganderbal through PLVs were, wear masks, qualifying in the examina- nized Universities in India, ed by recognized Indian Uni- Er. Aamir Ali Mir, Chairman, rival, screening, sampling and proper trans- follow physical distancing and maintain hand hygiene. More- tions conducted by the IEI. as notified in the Gazette of versity. It is also recognized IEI J&K State Centre and Er. portation of the passengers to the quarantine over, the COVID -19 pledge was taken from the general masses at This entails passing Section India, Part 1, Section 1, dat- by the Foreign Credential M. Aaquib Sultana Waheed centers taking special care of guidelines and Beehama Chowk Ganderbal. Among others, Secretary District A, Section B examinations, ed 11, 2006. Since 1928, AMIE Service of America as equiva- Deva, Honorary Secretary. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) pre- Legal Services Authority Munsif/ JMIC Ganderbal, Sajjad Ur Project Work and Laboratory has been deemed equivalent lent to a Bachelor's Degree in The examination will con- scribed by the Union Ministries of Civil Avia- Rehman, JLA Ganderbal Gulafroz Khan, Staff Members and Experiments of the Institu- by the Association of Indian Engineering. tinue till 16th October 2020. tion and Health and Family Welfare. PLVS were present on the occasion. SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /SUNDAY / 11 OCTOBER I 2020 NATIONAL SC agrees to hear woman's plea against 1 in 8 Covid positive Indians currently sick as recoveries surge probe into her legal father's marriage New Delhi; One in eight COVID positive Indians are New Delhi: The Supreme Court has taining to the enquiry. currently sick with the virus agreed to hear the plea of a 20-year- “It is pertinent to note here that with recoveries surging to old woman against a departmental Mr. MG, a much celebrated IPS offi- 85.81 per cent of al confirmed inquiry ordered by the Chhattisgarh cer, has in last two years fallen foul of cases nationally. government into her legal guardian, a the political dispensation in the state Of the 69,79,423 confirmed senior IPS officer, allegedly marrying and has relentlessly been persecuted COVID infections as of today her biological mother despite being through various FIRs and departmen- after 73,272 new cases over 24 already married. tal inquiries against which the peti- hours, the active case load The woman claimed this “outra- tioner number 2 (Mr. MG) has been was 12.65 per cent, at 8,83,185 geous acts” of the state government is constrained to avail the remedies per cent. an “attempt to settle scores” with her available under law,” it said. Cumulative recoveries are father, the legal guardian, and dis- The woman’s plea said that various now 59,88,822 while the toll robe her and her deceased biological FIRs lodged against her father/legal due to COVID19 climbed to mother of their dignity. guardian (Mr. MG) has been stayed 1,07,416 with 926 people dying After hearing senior advocate Ma- by the court and he is also pursuing over 24 hours. hesh Jethmalani, appearing for the his remedies in the Central Adminis- Government said active woman, a bench of Justices Ashok trative Tribunal against his suspen- cases remained below nine country. These are nearly the maximum at over 17,000 Bhushan and M R Shah issued a no- sion. lakh today for the second day 1/8th of the total cases in the single day recoveries. tice and granted an ex-parte stay on “Such is the vindictiveness of Re- in a row after registering a country,” said Health Minis- Of the 73,272 new con- the inquiry proceedings. spondent number 1 (state) that despite below nine-lakh decline for try. firmed cases 79% are from 10 “Application for filing the peti- the order of this court having granted the first time since Septem- In the last 24 hours, 82,753 States and UTs. Maharash- tion without disclosing the identi- stay of investigation in the three FIRs ber 9. patients have recovered in tra is still reporting a very ty of the petitioner no.1 (woman) guardians and she is now pursuing court beyond the interference of the registered against Mr. MG, it contin- “India continues to re- stable trends of new recov- high number of new cases is allowed. Issue notice. In the an MBBS course. state, as without such restrictions ued to persecute him and carried out port a trend of steadily de- eries surpassing new cases with more than 12,000 cases meantime, no proceedings shall The woman said that on the ac- right to dignity guaranteed, which illegal mobile interception of his fam- clining active cases. For the (73,272 in the one day). followed by Karnataka with take place in pursuance of commu- count of COVID-19 she returned to straddles across the spectrum of fun- ily members including her and also second day after the active Eighteen States/UTs have nearly 11,000 cases. nication dated August 14, 2020,” the her family home in Delhi and it was damental right shall be rendered re- registered a frivolous FIR against his cases dropped below the 9L recorded recovery rates Of the 926 case fatalities in bench said in its order. during this stay that her father/legal dundant,” it said. advocate,” the plea said. mark after a month, the pro- more than the national av- the past 24 hours, 82 pc are In her plea, the woman said she guardian in order to mentally pre- The plea sought quashing of the It said that having met a roadblock gressive decline continues. erage and 76 pc of the new concentrated in ten States/ was born to Dr. MM on December 9, pare her against possible onslaught enquiry emanating from the govern- in its entire endeavour “to persecute Presently, the active cases recovered cases are concen- UTs. More than 32 pc of new 2000. She also said that when she was around her identity and dignity in- ment communication dated August and humiliate” Mr. MG, the state gov- comprise merely 12.65 pc of trated in 10 States/UTs with fatalities reported are from nine-month-old, her mother, a divor- formed her about the inquiry recom- 14, 2020, saying it embarks upon the ernment, “in its desperation to settle the total positive cases of the Maharashtra contributing Maharashtra (302 deaths). cee, on her deathbed, passed her cus- mended by the state government. constitutionally proscribed questions scores with him has now resorted to tody to Mrs. UG and Mr. MG (father/ “What is glaring is the fact that the of her paternity and her deceased embark upon the proscribed terrain legal guardian). said inquiry is premised on specula- mother’s relationship with Mr MG. without considering the impact the She said this transfer of custody tions relating to Petitioner number It also requested restraining the same shall have on the modesty, and subsequently found validation by the 1 (woman) paternity and her natural state government from speculating dignity of petitioner number 1 and order of a sub-divisional magistrate mother’s i.e Dr. MM’s relationship into such questions which are consti- her deceased mother”. UP woman killed over dowry on July 30, 2003 and the order was with Mr. MG…”, her plea said, adding tutionally proscribed and erodes her The petition said, “It is submitted held by a family court on October 11, that such speculation is “a despicable and her deceased mother’s right to that such pursuit of vengeance as has Badaun: A 23-year-old wom- band and wife. 2006. attack” on her dignity and also of her dignity and privacy. been undertaken by the respondent an was killed allegedly by The complainant alleged She claimed that throughout her deceased mother’s. The petition also sought directions State and its officials erodes the very her husband following an al- that Rambaran killed Ku- growing years, she has found im- The plea said, “It is submitted that to the state government and its offi- soul of constitutional morality and tercation over dowry, police mari on Friday night follow- mense love and affection from the certain zones of individual’s life and cials to restrain them from circulat- denigrates the status of woman to said on Saturday. ing an argument over dowry. entire family, including her legal choices have been placed by this ing the documents and details per- that of a chattel”. PTI According to a police com- Superintendent of Police plaint lodged by the woman’s (Rural Area) Siddhartha father Nathulal, his daughter at that time. He claimed that Verma said a case has been Pravesh Kumari got married Rambaran’s family had been registered on the basis of the to Rambaran three years ago demanding an additional Rs complaint and efforts are un- and Rs 6 lakh was given to 2 lakh, which led to frequent derway to nab the accused. Bhima-Koregaon case: NIA Moratorium period exceeding Rambaran’s family as dowry disputes between the hus- PTI chargesheets eight activists, 6 months may result in vitiating overall including Navlakha, Babu credit discipline: RBI to SC JAMMU AND KASHMIR PUBLIC New Delhi: A loan morato- various sectors as well as the of the ‘interest on interest’ rium exceeding six months notifications and circulars for MSME loans and personal SERVICE COMMISSION might result in “vitiating the issued so far on loan morato- loans up to Rs 2 crore. This overall credit discipline”, rium. decision by the government RESHAM GHAR COLONY, BAKSHI NAGAR, JAMMU - 180001 which will have a “debilitat- The top court is hearing a to provide additional relief to website:http://jkpsc.nic.in Jammu: 0191 -2566528 (f) ing impact” on the process of batch of pleas, including the a large segment of borrowers 2566530 credit creation in the econ- one which has sought a direc- has addressed the primary Mumbai: The NIA on Friday The case relates to the vi- omy, the Reserve Bank of tion to declare the portion of prayers of the petitioners,” email:[email protected] Srinagar; 0194-2312629 (f) 2312631 filed a charge-sheet against olence on January 1, 2018 in India has told the Supreme an RBI notification, issued on the affidavit said. Sub:- Interview schedule for the post of Lecturer (10+2) Computer eight people, including social which one person was killed Court. March 27, “ultra vires to the It said: “A long moratori- activist Gautam Navlakha, and several injured after In an affidavit filed in extent it charges interest on um exceeding six months Science in school Education department. Delhi University associate clashes at the 200th anniver- the Apex Court in the loan the loan amount during the can also impact the credit professor Hany Babu and sary celebrations of the Bat- moratorium case, the RBI moratorium period...”. behaviour of borrowers and NOTICE tribal leader Father Stan tle of Koregaon near Pune. has said a long moratorium In its affidavit, the RBI has increase the risks of delin- Swamy, for their alleged in- The others named in the period could impact credit said any waiver of interest on quencies post resumption of DATED:-09-10-2020 volvement in inciting a mob charge-sheet are Goa Insti- behaviour of borrowers and interest would entail “signif- scheduled payments.” to violence in Bhima Korega- tute of Management profes- increase the risks of delin- icant economic costs” which “It may result in vitiating In continuation of notice dated 13.11.2019,Kunzes Dolma is hereby called on on January 1, 2018, offi- sor Anand Teltumbde, and quencies post resumption of cannot be absorbed by the the overall credit discipline cials said. Jyoti Jagtap, Sagar Gorkhe scheduled payments. banks without serious dent which will have a debilitat- for interview for the post of Lecturer (10+2) Computer Sciences in school NIA spokesperson and and Ramesh Gaichor, activ- The banking regulator fled of their finances, and this, in ing impact on the process of Deputy Inspector General of ists of the Bhima Koregaon the affidavit in pursuance to turn, would have huge impli- credit creation in the econo- Education Department on 05.11.2020 at 11.00 a.m at Jammu and Kashmir Police in the agency Sonia Shaurya Din Prerna Abhi- the Apex Court’s October 5 cations for the depositors and my. It will be the small bor- Narang said the charge-sheet yaan group. order asking the Centre and the broader financial stability. rowers which may end up Public Service Commission Resham Ghar Colony, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu. was submitted before a des- The NIA has also named the RBI to place on record “The Union of India vide bearing the brunt of the im- The Candidate shall bring all original documents and photocopies thereof ignated court here. The eight Milind Teltumde as accused. the KV Kamath committee its affidavit dated October 2, pact as their access to formal people were arrested during He is absconding. NIA took recommendations on debt 2020, has submitted before lending channels is critically alongwith two passport size photographs. the course of the investiga- over the case on on January restructuring because of the court the decision of the dependent on the credit cul- Sd/- tion. 24 this year. COVID-19 related stress on government to bear the cost ture,” the affidavit said. (Vinay Samotra) KAS, DIPK-7170/20 Deputy Secretary, J&K Public Service Commission.

JAMMU AND KASHMIR PUBLIC GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU & KASHMIR CONDOLENCE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER R&B A condolence meeting attended by officers/officials of SERVICE COMMISSION Department of Ecology, Environment & Remote Sensing, CONSTRUCTION DIVISION NO.II, SGR RESHAM GHAR COLONY, BAKSHI NAGAR, JAMMU - 180001 at the headquarter Bemina, Srinagar on 10-10-2020 re- NOTICE INVITING TENDER garding the sad demise of elder brother of Sh. Davinder website:http://jkpsc.nic.in Jammu: 0191 -2566528 (f) 2566530 email:[email protected] Srinagar; 0194-2312629 (f) 2312631 NIT No.88/CDII/7034-44 of 2020-21 DATED: 07.10.2020. Pal Singh, Mass Media Officer, J&K to express solidarity Sub:- Interview schedule for the post of Range Officer's Grade-l (Wild Life) of J&K Forest (Gazetted) Service For and on behalf of the Lt. Governor, UT J&K, e-tenders (In single cover system) are invited on with him in this hour of grief and pray for eternal peace to in Forest Department. Percentage basis from approved and eligible Contractors registered with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways the departed soul. NOTICE and other State/Central Governments for the following works:- Department of Ecology, DATED:-09-10-2020 S. Name of Work Adv. Cost of Earnest Time of M.H of Class Environment & Remote Sensing, In continuation to this office notification No.PSC/Exam/74/2019 dated 05.11.2019, it is hereby notified that No Cost(Rs. T/Doc. Money comple Account of Con the interview of following shortlisted candidates for the post of Range Officer's Grade-1 (Wild Life) of J&K For- In Lacs) (In Rs ) (in Rs.) tion tractor OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT est (Gazetted) Service in Forest Department shall now be held on 12.11.2020 at J&K Public Service Commission 1. Finishing works to RUSA 100.28 2600/- 200560/- 90 Days RUSA “AAY” Office Resham Ghar Colony, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu at 9:30 (a.m) sharp subject to the following conditions:- Auditorium at S.P College, OFFICER,KASHMIR • The candidature of all the candidates is purely provisional. M.A Road Srinagar NOTICE • Only eligible candidates possessing requisite qualification prescribed under rules shall be allowed to appear in the interview subject to the condition that they are within the prescribed age limit on the cut-off-date. Position of AAA: Accorded Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has been • The candidates shall have to produce following original certificates/testimonials on the date of Position of funds Available received from Shri aijaz Ahmad Zargar S/o Ghulam Qadir Zargar 1. The Bidding documents Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, R/o Habba Kadal Sgr. (Transferor) of Scooty Bearing Registration interview:- No. JK01AL -0426 Engine No: 805335 Chasis No. 0008729 Model: i Degree; Drawings, bill of quantities (B.O.Q), Set of terms and conditions of contract and other details can be seen/ 2020 In Favour of Shri Ab.Majeed Bhat S/o Habibullah Bhat R/o ii, Date of Birth certificate; downloaded from the departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below:- Suthsoo Kalan Khanda Budgam Sgr. (Transferee) iii Permanent Resident Certificate. 1 Date of Issue of Tender Notice Now therefore it is notified that for the information of the General public that the representation/ IV. Category Certificate, if applicable. objection,if any in connection with the proposed transfer will be received Within a period of 2 Period of downloading of bidding 10.10.2020 from 10.00 AM 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ V. One set of photocopies of all the testimonial (S. No.i to iv) documents objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. 3 Bid submission Start Date 10.10.2020 from 10.00 AM. Sd/- SNO ROLLNO NAME PARENTAGE DATE OF NO:JK/RTOK/ 2391 4 Bid Submission End Date 16.10.2020 upto 4.00 PM. DATED: 10-10-2020 Regional transport Office Kashmir INTERVIEW SAFINA 5 Date & time of opening of Bids (Online) 17.10.2020 at 11.00 A.M in the office of Executive Engineer 1. 2700025 RAYEESAHMAD RESHI MOHDASHRAF RESHI 12.11.2020 R&B Construction Division No.2nd, Srinagar OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL TRANSPORT 2. 2700034 NEESA IMTIYAZ IMTIYAZ AHMADDAR 12.11.2020 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour 3. 2700075 MIR FAIZAN ANWAR N ANWAR HUSSAIN 12.11.2020 of Executive Engineer R&B Construction Division No.2nd, Srinagar(tender inviting authority) and Earnest OFFICER,KASHMIR money / Bid security in shape of CDR/FDR (The Date of Treasury Challan earnest money/Bid security should 4. 2700094 YASIRAMIN MOHDAMIN KHAJA 12.11.2020 NOTICE be between the date of start of bid and Bid Submission End date) pledged to Executive Engineer R&B Con- Whereas an application for the transfer of ownership has 5. 2700158 RANVEERSINGH SHAMMI KUMAR 12.11.2020 struction Division No.2nd, Srinagar (tender receiving authority). been received from Shri Sheikh Mugas S/o Seikh Maqbool 6. 2700197 WAQARYOUNIS MOHDYOUNASNAJAR 12.11.2020 3. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on Web Site www.jktenders.gov.in and R/o Koolipora Khanyar Sgr. (Transferor) of vehicle Bearing conveyed to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message on their e-mail address. The bids of Re- 7. 2700217 VIKASTHAKUR DOULATRAM 12.11.2020 Registration No. JK01AM -8055 Engine No: 02022 Chasis No. sponsive bidders shall be opened online on same Web Site in the Office of Executive Engineer R&B Construc- 43237 In Favour of Shri Basit Shakeel S/o Shakeel Ahmad Shah 8. 2700233 IFTIKHARHUSSAIN KHAN MOHD HANIFKHAN 12.11.2020 tion Division No.2nd, Srinagar (tender receiving authority). R/o Sempora Lasjan Sgr. (Transferee) Now therefore it is notified that for the information of the General public that the representation/ 9. 2700236 MEHRAN MUSTAFA MOHDDILPAZIR 12.11.2020 4. The earnest money in favour of unsuccessful bidder shall be released only after submission of objection,if any in connection with the proposed transfer will be received Within a period of Treasury Challan. 7 days from the date of publication of this notice in the daily newspaper. No representation/ 10. 2700283 SUMITKUMAR JASWANTSINGH 12.11.2020 5. The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of objection shall be considered unless it is made in written the aforesaid period. Sd/- Technical bids Sd/- Sd/- NO:JK/RTOK/ 2417 (Vinay Samotra) KAS, Executive Engineer Regional transport Office Kashmir DIPK-7136/20 Deputy Secretary, J&K Public Service Commission. DIPK-7140/20 R&B Construction Division IInd Srinagar DATED: 10-10-2020 SAFINA Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar /SundAY / 11 | October i 2020 News

Govt Set Up Kansal Reviews Winter Special Camps For Kashmiri Migrants Preparedness of PDD in J&K SO NEWS DESK tion, PM Special Scholarship SO NEWS DESK ter with sufficient staff to cater Scheme(PMSSS), Himayat to the consumers’ complaints. JAMMU: The Government Skill Development and other SRINAGAR: Principal Secre- He told the meeting that for of Jammu and Kashmir has schemes. tary Power Development De- additional infrastructure under organized special camps Moreover, a special count- partment, Rohit Kansal today SAUBHAGYA, Rs 50 crore each at 3 different locations for er was also set up by revenue chaired a meeting with senior have been sanctioned for Kash- registration of beneficiaries department for issuance of officers to review the prepared- mir and Jammu divisions to re- under various central spon- domicile certificates among ness of Power Development De- place wooden poles and barbed sored schemes. the people of the Jagti. A partment (PDD) with regard to wires and directed to concerned Another 114 counters have counter was also set up for power supply for the upcoming officers to issue tenders for the been setup at 20 different loca- issuance of Adhar cards. winter season in Jammu and work so that an entire village tions including Jagti Camps, Speaking on the occasion, Kashmir. would be taken for the upgrada- Nagrota Camp, Muthi, Pur- Secretary DMRRR said, the Managing Director KPDCL, tion of power system. khoo, Gangyal, Channi Him- camps have been organized Chief Engineer KPDCL, Chief He said that during the upcom- mat, Bagwati Nagar, Bohri,- under the Jan Abhiyan and on Engineer Projects, SEs, EXENs ing winter season the priority is Janipur, Durga Nagar and the directions of Lieutenant attended the meeting and other that the system must be up and other locations for registering Governor for registration of concerned. MD JPDCL and oth- running with minimum disrup- migrants under Ayushmann eligible beneficiaries under er concerned from Jammu divi- tion in the power supply system. Bharat scheme. various schemes. Around 22 sion participated in the meeting The meeting was also informed The camps were organized thousands registered relief through video conferencing. that in areas like Gurez, Machhil, on the direction of Lt Gover- migrants would get covered At the outset, the Principal Keran, Karnah etc which remain nor of Jammu and Kashmir through special camps and Secretary was briefed about the branch cutting of trees along officers to maintain buffer buffer stock of such transform- cut off during winters, sufficient so that the people could get they would avail the benefits Action Plan and its implementa- Transmission Lines and pow- stock of transformers for time- ers would be added besides the amount of fuel (Diesel, Petrol and themselves registered under of over 17 different schemes of tion during the upcoming winter er supply lines, buffer stock bound replacement of damaged repairing of transformers in the K-Oil) has been dumped for which the scheme. various departments. season in both the divisions of of transformers, tendering of equipment and subsequent normal course of time. funds have already been released Secretary Disaster Man- “As you know that the reg- Kashmir and Jammu and other transformers and workshops’ reclaimable transformers and On establishing divisional to the concerned chief engineers. agement Relief and Recon- istration process need some preparations for the upcoming upgradation, setting up of divi- eventually adding them up to control rooms in all divisions of The meeting also discussed struction Department, Sim- documentation and people face winter season. sional control rooms etc. the buffer stock. distribution division, he direct- installation of new meters and randeep Singh, Relief and lot of problem to get themselves The meeting discussed var- Speaking on the occasion, He also set a deadline to repair ed the concerned to set up a dedi- the cost to be incurred during Rehabilitation Commission- registered, so this is first time ious issues with regard to Kansal directed the concerned and reclaim transformers so that cated 24X7 public grievance cen- the installation process. er, T K Bhat and other offi- that the government has decid- cers inaugurated the camp ed to organize camps for hassle at Mini Town Ship Jagti. free registration of beneficia- Various departments have ries” he said. He also informed Imposition of DDC Kupwara Asks Jal Shakti To setup their counters in the that special camps have also camp for registration of el- being organized at different lo- Property Tax Will Be Final Ensure Timely Completion Of Projects igible beneficiaries under cations for registration of bene- the schemes pertaining to ficiaries under Pradhan Manti Nail In The Coffin: JDU SO NEWS DESK their respective departments. Ayushman Bharat Yojana. He During the camp large num- further said that such camps/ AGENCIES Union Territory, evoking criti- KUPWARA: District Develop- ber of families from Jagti and counter will remain functional cism from the regional parties. ment Commissioner (DDC), Kup- adjoining areas were regis- for one month from 10:00 AM SRINAGAR: Janata Dal United GM Shaheen said that instead wara, Anshul Garg today asked tered under Pradhan Manti to 7:00 PM at various locations President for Jammu and Kash- of giving respite to the common Engineers of Jal Shakti Depart- Ayushman Bharat Yojana, PM and urged the people not to mir Saturday slammed Govern- people, government is dragging ment (PHE, I&FC) to strictly fol- Suraksha Bima Yojna (PMS- rush at single place. ment proposal to implement them towards hardships. “Kash- low an already fixed timeline for BY), PM Jeevan Jyoti Bima On the occasion, the Sec- property tax through the mu- mir has already suffered a lot completion of ongoing projects. Yojana(PMJJBY), PM Mudra retary along with other con- nicipal corporations, municipal and now imposition of property He said action under rules Yojana (PMMY),Old age pen- cerned officers took a round councils and municipal commit- tax will be final nail in the cof- shall be initiated against those sion scheme, National Family of each stall and inquired tees in J&K. fin,” he said. engineers who fail to meet the Benefit Scheme( NFBS), Mis- about the services they pro- While addressing a press con- He said the imposition of target while addressing a meet- sion Indradanush, PM Mutra vide to people. The officers ference here in Summer Capi- property tax will have serious ing of engineers of PHE and vandana Yojna(PMMVY), PM of concerned departments tal Srinagar, GM Shaheen, the negative repercussions in the I&FC to review the pace of prog- Ujjwala Yojna (PMUJ), Na- apprised the Secretary about JDU president said that such a future. ress under the Languishing Proj- tional Talent Search Examina- the process. decision will adversely affect a Shaheen appealed LG Manoj ects scheme. The meeting was large chunk of population both Sinha to go for a reshuffle in bu- informed that 72 water supply in Kashmir and Jammu. He said reaucracy. He said government projects have been taken in hand imposing property tax is the oth- servants are disconnected with at an approved cost of Rs.188.37 Encroachment in Housing erwise name of harassment and people as they prefer to stay in crore in Kupwara, Handwara this will crush people economi- cozy rooms rather than address- and Tangdar PHE Divisions. Colony; Nexus Of Housing Board cally who are already suffering ing and listening to the griev- It was also informed that immensely due to prevailing sit- ances of common people. Rs.6.22 crore has been incurred The Superintendent Engineer, targets are achieved well in time. With Brokers: Allege locals uation from past one year. During the press conference, on the execution of these Jal Shakti Department apprised Among others, Joint Direc- Pertinently, the Ministry of party General Secretary Dr schemes upto last month. the DDC about the overall perfor- tor Planning, Abdul Majeed, Malik Sameed Home Affairs (MHA) has em- Nawab Nasir Aman also ex- It was given out that 17 Irriga- mance of the department and oth- Superintendent Engineer Jal powered the J&K administra- pressed resentment over the tion schemes have been taken up er bottlenecks being faced during Shakti Department, Executive SRINAGAR: In the Housing colony of Baghi Mehtab, an old house tion to impose property taxes Home Ministry decision to em- at a cost of Rs.66.31 crore in Kup- the execution of the works. Engineers of PHE Handwara purchased by some brokers, in the garb of repairs and renovations through the municipal corpora- power J&K administration to wara and Handwara Irrigation The DDC stressed upon the and Kupwara division and have encroached upon three feet of the road, locals said. tions, municipal councils and impose property taxes in Jam- divisions; of which, Rs.9.56 crore engineers to speed up the pace I&FC besides other concerned “They have encroached upon three feet of the road and on ques- municipal committees in the mu and Kashmir. (KNT) have been incurred so far. of work and ensure that the set were present in the meeting. tioning they threatened us, told us that anyone who raises their voice will have to face dire consequences,” local residents said. Another resident of the colony saidthat construction of the wall is taking place on public property. J&K SLSA Observes World Mental Health Day No Fuel Crisis In Jammu, “The Housing Board is acting blind about it, there is a clear nex- SO NEWS DESK Enough Stock of Petrol, Diesel, us between them and these brokers,” he added. “All the members of our Welfare committee had a meeting yes- SRINAGAR: On the direc- LPG Available: Div Com terday, and together we approached the Housing Board regarding tions of Chief Justice Jammu this encroachment issue, after which they visited the place but and Kashmir High Court and hardly any action was taken against the people involved in this Patron-in-Chief Jammu and illegal construction, which is still going on,” a local said. Kashmir State Legal Services One of the residents added that they had also contacted the Ward of- Authority, Gita Mittal and ficer of the municipality, who refused to act on this issue stating that guidance of Executive Chair- it doesn’t fall under their jurisdiction, rather they should contact the man J&K SLSA, Justice Rajesh officials of Housing Board. When contactedthe Housing Board officials, Bindal, “World Mental Health their numbers were either switched off or not reachable. (KNB) Day” with this year’s theme “Mental Health for All: Greater investment and Greater Access” Govt reopens 2nd Phase of was observed here today by J&K SLSA through District Legal Ser- online awareness programme ness programme at Old Age Gulmarg Gondola vices Authorities in all districts in conjunction with the theme Home, Kathua in which Dr.Sav- ADIL DAR of UTs of J&K and Ladakh. of the day with resource persons ita Wazir was the resource per- The objective of observing the Dr Tajamul CMO Budgam, Rafia son who highlighted various GULMARG: After re- day was to raise public aware- Hassan, Secretary DLSA Anant- mental health issues faced by suming cable car ser- ness regarding mental health is- nag and Advocates Sharukh and older people especially during vice for tourists visiting sues and to stimulate and galva- Saleem who dealt with different the pandemic. TLSC Billawar Gulmarg, the govern- nize efforts towards promoting facets of mental health and ways also organized a drawing com- ment is reopening the the concept of mental health. to combat mental illness. petition on the occasion. 2nd Phase of Gulmarg DLSA Anantnag observed DLSA Samba observed the At Katra, an awareness camp Gondola, Kongdoori to the day by organizing aware- day by organizing series of activ- was organized by DLSA in col- SO NEWS DESK “There is adequate supply of Apharwat, for commer- ness programme at Aishmuqam ities including online conversa- laboration with Health Depart- petrol and diesel with oil tankers cial operation on today. which was attended by prominent tions and personal interactions ment, which was attended by JAMMU: Divisional commis- coming smoothly from Punjab The concerned authori- citizens and Para legal volunteers with different stakeholders from Judicial Officers, Doctors, Ad- sioner Jammu, Sanjiv Verma without any hindrance and the ties have informed that for further raising awareness on within the communities. An vocates and PLVs. today reviewed the supply and administration is also providing this second phase shall mental health issues including Awareness programme was or- DLSA Ramban and TLSC stock position of Petrol diesel smooth passage to these tankers be operational only on depression, suicides and the need ganized at Diani with mentally Banihal observed the day by and LPG in Jammu division for onward journey to different weekends that is Satur- for self care. An “Online Conver- challenged children for analyti- organizing programmes at PHC here at a meeting with the se- districts of the Union Territory” days and Sundays for sation “was also organized on cal interaction about their issues Ukhral and CHC Gool. nior functionaries of the Food the meeting was told. the time being while the occasion with Psychologist and the measures to be taken DLSA Bandipora organised Civil Supplies and Consumer The meeting was further told the operation of Gondo- Dr. Mudassir Aziz who stressed up for redress. Besides, aware- awareness programme at ADR Affairs Department and Oil that the main Oil Marketing la for first phase that is upon sharing our inner thoughts ness programmes were also or- Centre which was attended by Company representatives. Companies’ depots near Rail- Gulmarg to Kongdoori will continue to remain functional on with near and dear ones and be- ganized involving the children Lawyers, students, PLVs, officials Among others, the meeting was way station Jammu including daily basis. Meanwhile, all necessary preventive protocols and ing vocal about their fears and and local youth for the purpose of DLSA and local residents high- attended by Director FCS&CA Hindustan Petroleum, Indian SOPs regarding COVID-19 like social distance, sanitization of consultation with experts about of promoting healthy lifestyle lighting various aspects of mental Jammu, Jatinder Singh and SLC Oil and Bharat Petroleum Cor- cabins before and after boarding and deboarding of passengers, health concerns. patterns inclusive of sports and health and illness. Meanwhile, oil companies Rajiv Yadav. It was poration Limited have suffi- wearing of masks, temperature checking etc. are being strictly DLSA Kupwara organised an outdoor activities as a measure DLSA Leh also observed the day informed that there is no shortage cient quantity of stocks to meet adhered to. awareness camps at Harvard to reduce depressive tendencies at Bogdang village in association of Petrol and Diesel or LPG in any out any eventuality. While talking with tourists said that we are lucky after to- Presentation School and at Legal among them. with Health Department, Leh. district of Jammu division. The Divisional Commissioner day reopened second phase of Gulmarg Gondola from Kong- Aid Clinic, Handwara for dis- DLSA Udhampur marked DLSA, Srinagar organized an As per the reports from As- asked the enforcement authori- doori to Apharwat, they appealed to other friends and rela- semination of message of sound the day by organizing online awareness programme at Psy- sistant Directors of FCS&CA, ties to take action under the law tives come and enjoy the mesmerized beauty of Gulmarg and mental health especially during slogan writing competition chiatric Hospital, Badamwari to sufficient quantity of petrol and against anyone found engaged gondola riding. COVID times when people are among students of NITL Higher mark the celebration of the day. diesel for 30 to 40 days is avail- in hoarding of petroleum prod- Manager cable car Gulmarg Suhail Ahmad Wani tolds our facing challenges on social, Secondary School. Para Legal The day was similarly observed able in the division. Similarly ucts and indulging in rumour correspondent said that we are resuming today second phase health and economic fronts. Volunteers also held interac- by DLSAs of other districts across supply of LPG is sufficient to mongering and spreading mis- shall be operational only on weekends that is Saturdays and DLSA Kulgam also organized tive sessions with guardians the UTs of J&K and Ladakh with cater to the demands for 24 to 30 information. Meanwhile, the Sundays for the initially while the operation of Gondola for awareness programme at Mun- of mentally challenged persons great fervor and enthusiasm. All days, the meeting was told. Divisional Commissioner also first phase that is Gulmarg to Kongdoori will continue to re- siff Court, Kulgam which was at- for knowing their problems. prescribed norms and SOP’s were The meeting was further in- appealed the general public not main functional on daily basis. Manager cable car appealed to tended by Para Legal Volunteers. DLSA Kathua also observed strictly adhered to while organiz- formed that no outlet in Jammu to believe in the rumours and tourists and visitors come and enjoy the mesmerized beauty of DLSA Budgam organized an the day by organizing an aware- ing the programmes. division has gone dry. avoid panic buying. Gulmarg especially Gondola riding. SRINAGAR INTERNATIONAL OBSERVER SUNDAY 11 OCTOBER 2020 PAINTINGS......

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Trump to resume in-person campaigning Bangladesh considering death but refuses debate with Biden penalty for rapists as protests flare Washington: U.S. President Donald cording to local media. Trump will resume in-person cam- White House spokeswoman paigning on Saturday after being Kayleigh McEnany said the president sidelined by a case of COVID-19, but was eager to resume campaigning but a debate next week against his presi- would do so safely. “He wants to talk dential election opponent Joe Biden to the American people, and he wants was cancelled because Trump refused to be out there,” she told Fox News. to participate. “There are medical tests underway Trump will address a crowd of sup- that will ensure that when the presi- porters on Saturday from a White dent is back out he will not be able to House balcony on a “law and order” transmit the virus,” McEnany added. theme, an administration official said. With Trump’s management of the A source familiar with the planning pandemic dominating the campaign, for the event said the crowd could be a new Reuters/Ipsos poll showed Dhaka: Protests rocked Ban- death penalty for offenders, arrests of several members of in the hundreds, and all were expected Americans steadily losing confidence gladesh on Saturday as hun- with the cabinet set to re- the student wing of the ruling to wear masks. in how he has managed the health cri- dreds of people took to the ceive a proposal for urgent party. Then the Republican president will sis - with his net approval on the issue streets to demand justice amendments on Monday. On Saturday, Huq, the law travel on Monday to central Florida, a Trump, who announced on Oct. 2 he told reporters in Paradise, Nevada. hitting a new low. after a series of rapes and “We are making the propos- minister, vowed legal action state crucial to his hopes of winning had the virus and spent three nights Trump and his administration have McEnany is one of a string of Trump sexual assaults that have al on Prime Minister Sheikh against the criminals regard- a second term in the Nov. 3 election. in a military hospital, is still conta- faced criticism for their handling of aides, including his campaign manag- spurred the government to Hasina’s orders,” Law Minis- less of their political ties, He will stage his first campaign ral- gious. the pandemic, as well as for a lax ap- er, who have tested positive in the last seek capital punishment for ter Anisul Huq told Reuters. saying he aimed for their ly since his coronavirus diagnosis at In an appearance on Fox News on proach to mask-wearing and social week as the virus spread within the offenders. “We want to make sure those punishment without “unnec- an airport in the town of Sanford. The Friday evening, Trump said he was distancing in the White House and White House and Trump campaign. Such incidents have surged who are guilty get the highest essary” delays. campaign did not disclose if it would tested again for the virus but did not - in recent days - confusing messages Biden has continued to campaign in Bangladesh in recent punishment.” Many more rapes go unre- be held in a hangar with doors open, disclose the result. He also said he had about how ill the president has been. during Trump’s illness, spending the years, with gang rapes ac- Saturday’s demonstrations ported because women fear as it has in the past, or entirely out- stopped taking medications to combat At least 11 people who attended a day in Las Vegas, Nevada. counting for more than a fifth were sparked by a video of a being stigmatised. Rights ac- side. it. “I feel really strong,” Trump said. White House event on Sept. 26 where At a drive-in rally where people of the nearly 1,000 attacks group of men stripping and tivists blame the increasing As the president prepared to return The illness has kept him from hold- Trump announced his nomination of attended in vehicles, Biden ripped reported between January attacking a woman for almost rapes on a lack of awareness, to the trail, the body that oversees ing public rallies and attending fund- Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Trump for careless behavior since be- and September, says human half an hour in the southeast- a culture of impunity and presidential debates said the match- raisers at a critical juncture of the Court have since tested positive. ing infected with the virus. rights group Ain-o-Salish ern district of Noakhali. protection of suspects by in- up between Trump and Biden, the campaign. He trails Biden in opinion Dr. Anthony Fauci, a member of the “His reckless personal conduct Kendra. An investigation by an fluential individuals for po- Democratic candidate, scheduled for polls with just weeks to go before the White House coronavirus task force, since his diagnosis, the destabilizing “Hang the rapists,” shout- autonomous state body, the litical reasons. Oct. 15 had been formally canceled. election. on Friday called it a “superspreader effect it’s having on our government ed protesters gathered in the National Human Rights Com- Even when survivors file Trump refused to participate in Attendees at the Florida rally will event.” is unconscionable. He didn’t take the capital Dhaka and elsewhere, mission, found the woman in a complaint, prosecution is what was supposed to be the second be given a temperature check, masks “It was in a situation where peo- necessary precautions to protect him- hundreds of students among the video had been raped re- very rare and takes years to of three debates with Biden after the that they will be encouraged to wear ple were crowded together, were not self or others. And the longer Donald them. Many carried placards peatedly and terrorised with complete. Commission on Presidential Debates and access to hand sanitizer, the cam- wearing masks. So the data speak for Trump is president, the more reckless bearing messages such as weapons by one of the group The United Nations and switched it to a virtual contest in the paign said. themselves,” Fauci told CBS Radio. he gets,” said Biden, who gave the en- “No mercy to rapists” and over the last year. rights groups have called for wake of the president’s illness. Biden sharply criticized Trump’s Nine COVID-19 cases have also tire speech wearing a surgical mask “Please tell me, am I next?” Also fuelling outcry was urgent reform of the crimi- The final debate on Oct. 22 is still set decision to resume campaigning. been linked to a Trump rally in Bem- and his signature aviator sunglasses. This week’s protests have the gang rape of a woman in nal justice system to ensure to take place. “Good luck. I wouldn’t show up unless idji, Minnesota on Sept. 18, the state’s The attendees honked horns to prompted the government a hostel in the northern dis- perpetrators are held respon- Questions remain about whether you have a mask and can distance,” he health department said on Friday, ac- sound their approval. to consider introducing the trict of Sylhet that led to the sible.