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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 10 | Issue No: 184 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS 5 more COVID-19 Terrorists attack security forces, J&K reports 422 new positive deaths in Ladakh, toll rises to 14 cases, 21296 recovered so far Five more patients died of three martyred in Baramulla JAMMU RISING Media Bulletin on novel have completed their sur- coronavirus in Ladakh, tak- JAMMU RISING attack and chased the mil- JAMMU, AUG 17 Corona virus (Covid-19), veillance period. ing the death toll due to the itants. The Government on out of 28892 positive Providing district-wise disease in the union territory JAMMU, AUG 17 to 14, officials said on Mon- Two CRPF jawans and a The contact was estab- Sunday informed that cases, 7048 are Active breakup, the Bulletin said day. policeman were martyred lished with them and dur- 422 new positive cases Positive, 21296 have re- that Srinagar has 6960 Kargil district recorded in a terrorist attack in ing the exchange of fire, a of novel Corona virus covered and 548 have positive cases (including four new deaths, while one Baramulla district of militant was killed, the of- (COVID-19), 81 from died; 41 in Jammu divi- 48 cases reported today) COVID-19 patient breathed Jammu and Kashmir on ficial said. Jammu division and sion and 507 in Kashmir with 1635 Active Positive, his last in Leh, the officials Monday, police said. Ter- He said the operation is 341 from Kashmir di- division. 5151 recovered (including said. vision, have been re- The Bulletin further said 98 cases recovered today), So far, Kargil has reported rorist attacked a security going on. eight deaths due to the dis- forces party at a 'naka' in Inspector General of Po- ported today thus tak- that out of 801329 test re- 174 deaths; Baramulla has ease and Leh six. As of Sun- Kreeri area of Baramulla lice (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay ing the total number of sults available, 772437 2438 positive cases (in- day evening, the number of district in north Kashmir Kumar, said three mili- positive cases in samples have been tested cluding 09 cases reported cases in Ladakh stood at this morning, a police of- tants suspected to be be- Jammu and Kashmir as negative till August 17, today) with 605 Active 1,948, of which 1,005 ficial said He said two longing to Lashkar-e- to 28892. Also 06 2020. Positive, 1745 recovered „Turn to page 2 CRPF personnel and a Toiba (LeT) outfit carried COVID-19 deaths have Additionally, till date (including 03 cases re- Nepal, India special police officer Kashmir policeman dead the attack on a 'naka' party out the attack. been reported from 415725 travelers and per- ported today), 88 deaths; hold high-level (SPO) of Jammu and in Baramulla district of in the area which two “According to eye wit- Kashmir Division. sons in contact with sus- Pulwama reported 2095 Kashmir police were killed the union territory on CRPF personnel and a nesses, there were three Moreover, 353 more pected cases have been en- positive cases (including talks amidst in the firing Security Monday, security forces special police officer militants who came from COVID-19 patients listed for observation 42 cases reported today) border row forces have cordoned off chased the ultras and (SPO) of Jammu and the nearby dense orchards have recovered and which included 41738 per- with 460 active positive Senior diplomats of the area and a hunt has killed one of them in an Kashmir police were and started firing indis- discharged from vari- sons in home quarantine cases, 1595 recovered (in- India and Nepal on been launched to nab the encounter, police said. killed, a police official criminately on the 'naka' ous hospitals, 89 from including facilities oper- cluding 18 cases recovered Monday held a virtual terrorists. An encounter has said. in which our three jawans Jammu Division and ated by government, 7048 today), 40 deaths; Kulgam meeting to review the Hours after a militant started in Kreeri area of He said the security – two from CRPF and one 264 from Kashmir Di- in isolation and 45785 un- has 1712 positive cases (in- progress made on vari- attack left two CRPF north Kashmir's Bara- forces cordoned off the vision. der home surveillance. Be- cluding 15 cases reported ous India-aided devel- jawans and a Jammu and mulla district hours after area immediately after the „Turn to page 2 According to the daily sides, 320606 persons „Turn to page 2 opmental projects being implemented in the 2 terrorists involved in attack on Directs for additional incentives to the Doctors serving in rural areas Himalayan nation. The meeting came days after Nepal Prime security forces killed in Baramulla Minister K P Sharma Oli Lt Governor Sinha calls for filling up of vacancies of Doctors for telephoned his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to greet him on improving Primary & Secondary health care system in J&K India’s 74th Independence Day, in Ensure adequate medical supplies, Doctors and other health facilities at all Health

„Turn to page 2 Centres across the UT: Lt Governor to Health deptt JAMMU RISING mation of the public. J&K youth should JAMMU, AUG 17 “As we are aiming to im- Lieutenant Governor, prove the health care sys- direct activisim Manoj Sinha today re- tem of J&K to make it best viewed the functioning of in the country, the objec- towards develop- Health & Medical Educa- tive of providing best pos- JAMMU RISING Union territory's Bara- tion Department here at sible medical care to the JAMMU, AUG 16 mulla district. The en- ment, become future Raj Bhavan. patients visiting the Hos- At least two terrorists counter started after secu- Sh. Rajeev Rai Bhatna- pitals cannot be compro- leaders: Manoj Sinha were gunned down by se- rity forces chased the gar, Advisor to the Lt Gov- mised at any cost”, the Lt Citing his own exam- curity forces in an ongoing terrorists following their ple, lieutenant governor ernor; Sh. BVR Subrah- Governor maintained. gun battle on Monday af- attack on a joint patrol rected the concerned offi- tres across the UT. Proper He further directed for Manoj Sinha exhorted ter they attacked and mar- party of CRPF and the po- manyam, Chief Secretary; Stressing on strength- that the youth of Jammu Sh. Atal Dulloo, Financial cers to ensure that ade- inventories of medical strengthening of monitor- ening of human resources tyred two troopers of the lice at Kreeri area of Bara- quate medical facilities are equipments and medi- ing system of Health de- and Kashmir should Central Reserve Police mulla district earlier in the Commissioner, Health in the CHC’s and PHC’s, "direct their activism and Medical Education made available at all the cines shall also be main- partment, besides updat- the Lt Governor asked the Force (CRPF) and a spe- day. "One more terrorist Health Centres with spe- tained at PHCs, CHCs, ing all the available towards development to killed (total 2). Operation and other senior officers concerned authorities to cial police officer (SPO) of cial focus on Primary and health and wellness cen- facilities and costs on the become future leaders of Jammu and Kashmir po- attended the meeting. prepare a data base and Community Health Cen- tres. official website for infor- the country", in his lice earlier in the day in the „Turn to page 2 The Lt Governor di- „Turn to page 2 address on Independence Day. "Lt Governor Manoj Sinha IED recovered in Pulwama, Rakesh Asthana appointed BSF said that youth has the 3 cars damaged due to road cave-in power of transforma- major tragedy averted JAMMU RISING DG, V S K Kaumudi Special tion, his own student life JAMMU, AUG 17 was marked with Three cars parked on Secretary (Internal Security) activism; he asked the the road were damaged af- youth of Jammu and NEW DELHI ter a portion of a road Gujarat cadre IPS officer „Turn to page 2 caved-in near Circular Rakesh Asthana has been road in Jammu on Mon- appointed as the chief of COVID-19 case day. Rajkumar Jain, a res- the Border Security Force tally rises to ident of the area whose car (BSF) and V S K Kaumudi got damaged said, "As this will be Special Secretary 26.47 lakh, death road was reconstructed (Internal Security) in the JAMMU RISING sive device (IED) planted just 8 months ago, the Home Ministry, according toll crosses concerned officials should JAMMU, AUG 17 by terrorists in Jammu to a Personnel Ministry or- General of Bureau of Civil 50,000 A major tragedy was and Kashmir's Pulwama carry out a probe into this der issued on Monday. Aviation Security (BCAS) India's COVID-19 district. The police said an matter." Another resident Asthana is at present tally rose to 26,47,663 averted on Monday when here. the security forces recov- working as the Director „Turn to page 2 on Monday with a sin- „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 gle-day spike of 57,981 ered an improvised explo- infections, while the Development of J&K, NE, hilly states Communally sensitive video: Another death toll crossed the Udhampur residents express relief at 50,000 mark with 941 fresh fatalities, accord- priority of Modi govt: Dr Jitendra Singh person arrested in Jammu ing to the Union Health restoration of high-speed internet services NEW DELHI the virtual event, Union JAMMU RISING under control, they said. Ministry data. The Development of Jammu Road Transport Minister JAMMU, AUG 17 Religious leaders and recoveries surged to JAMMU RISING and Kashmir, the North- Nitin Gadkari laid the Jammu and Kashmir prominent citizens from 19,19,842, pushing the UDHAMPUR, AUG 17 east and hilly states is the foundation stones of Rs police has arrested the all communities on Sun- recovery rate to 72.51 Residents of the hilly district of Ud- priority of the Narendra 3,000 crore worth of high- third accused in connec- day took to social media to per cent, the data updat- hampur in Jammu and Kashmir ex- Modi government, Union way projects. Manipur tion with a "communally request people to main- ed at 8 am showed. The pressed relief and happiness on Monday minister Dr Jitendra Chief Minister N Biren sensitive" video which had tain communal harmony. total number of tests for over the restoration of 4G mobile inter- Singh said on Monday. Singh was also present. gone viral on social media, "Rohit Sharma, a resident detection of COVID-19 net services after a gap of over a year, say- Singh said this at the foun- Soon after assuming office triggering protests and of Pacca Danga locality, is also crossed the three ing it would help them carry out various dation stone laying cere- in 2014, Prime Minister shutdown in Chenab val- the third accused arrested crore mark in India, in connection with the activities, be it online classes or profes- mony and inauguration of Narendra Modi had said ley region on Monday, offi- according to the Indian case related to the com- sional work, with ease amid the COVID-19 multiple national highway that peripheral states and cials said. The overall law and order situation in the munally sensitive video," „ projects in the northeast- territories would get due Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 entire Jammu region is ern state of Manipur. At attention so that they were „Turn to page 2 CMYK C K CMYK 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday August 18, 2020 FROM PAGE ONE

Paramedic Education, Legal & Policy Framework, Hu- regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussive, bron- soon after the video containing derogatory remarks 5 more COVID-19 deaths in Ladakh, man Resources, Ayushman Bharat, National Health Mis- chodilator, etc properties during the COVID-19 pan- against a particular religion went viral on Sunday. A case toll rises to 14 sion; Operationalization of 102/108 Ambulance Service; demic. The department so far has provided medicine to 7. has been lodged under section 153A IPC (promoting en- Action Plan for reduction of Infant Mortality Rate (IMR); 98 lakh people that include various frontline workers, mity between different groups) and 295A IPC (deliber- infections were in Kargil and 943 in Leh, the officials said. present status of important projects like Cancer Institute senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals and ate and malicious acts, intended to outrage religious feel- They said 70 per cent of the total patients have been cured at GMC Jammu; establishment of 2 AIIMS; new Medical general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and Yoga ings of any class by insulting its religion or religious of the disease and subsequently discharged from hospitals. Colleges etc. therapies are also being advised to the people to take care beliefs) at Pacca Danga police station. Taking note of the in- The union territory now has 578 active COVID-19 cases On Universal Health Coverage, the Lt Governor of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical and mental cident, Inspector General of Police, Jammu, Mukesh — 350 in Leh and 228 in Kargil district. was informed that Health & Medical Education Depart- health is ensued during this pandemic. Singh had on Sunday warned people against sharing the Nepal, India hold high-level talks ment has rolled out ‘Jammu and Kashmir Health Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories issued video and said strict action will be taken against the guilty. amidst border row Scheme’, which shall provide health coverage free of cost by the government from time to time and rely only on the "My appeal to the people is not to circulate such videos the first high-level contact after bilateral ties came to all residents of Jammu and Kashmir who are not cov- information released by the government through the daily which cause harm to brotherhood and communal har- under severe strain following issuance of a new polit- ered presently under Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri media bulletin to print and electronic media. mony in the society. It is not good for all of us," he had ical map by Nepal in May. Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY). The scheme will cover People are also advised to refrain from spreading ru- said. "If we find anybody deliberately sharing the video, we Nepalese Foreign Secretary Shanker Das Bairagi approximately 15 lakh families over and above those al- mours and pay no heed to them at the same time. will take strict action against him," he had said. In view and Indian Ambassador to Nepal Vinay Mohan ready covered under AB-PMJAY. of the incident, police took preventive measures in all sen- Kwatra are leading the delegations representing On implementation of Pradhan Mantri National Dialy- Terrorists attack security forces, three sitive areas across Jammu region and strengthened de- their respective countries during the oversight mech- sis Programme (PMNDP), the chair was informed that martyred in Baramulla ployment to maintain law and order, the officials said. anism meeting, according to Nepal Foreign Ministry about 70 dialysis machines provided by MoHFW have Prominent citizens and religious leaders of all faiths have sources here. been installed at fifteen (15) District Hospitals including J-K Police – were martyred. It seems the LeT has carried appreciated the police for taking prompt action against District Hospital, Leh & District Hospital, Kargil. To oper- the accused and asked people to cooperate with the law en- The meeting, being held virtually due to the coro- out the attack. We will give them a befitting reply soon,” ationalize the dialysis units, existing manpower of health forcing agencies. "People are requested not to fall prey to navirus outbreak, will assess the progress made on Kumar told reporters at the site of the attack. department have been trained at SKIMS, Srinagar and communal hatred and defeat them by maintaining peace various India aided development projects being “We have cordoned off the area and searches are on. Super-Speciality Hospital, Jammu. In the current finan- and communal harmony," they said. Different parts of implemented in Nepal, the sources said. We are hopeful that we will neutralise them soon,” he cial year 2020-21, five (5) more District Dialysis Centres are said. Chenab valley comprising three districts of Ramban, No further details of the meeting were available. approved and shall be made functional at Samba, Reasi, Doda and Kishtwar observed a shutdown on Monday to The ties between India and Nepal came under Asked whether the militants have changed their strategy Ramban, Shopian and Ganderbal. and were attacking the security forces and then fleeing press for strict action against the accused. People in Ban- strain after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugu- the spot, the IGP said it was a matter of concern, but the ihal town along the Jammu-Srinagar national highway rated an 80-km-long strategically crucial road con- J&K reports 422 new positive cases, forces will soon find a solution to the problem. in Ramban district also staged a demonstration, forcing necting the Lipulekh pass with Dharchula in “It is a matter of concern. The number of forces on a brief suspension of the traffic on the highway, the offi- Uttarakhand on May 8. 21296 recovered so far 'naka' point is less and is normally in a remote area where cials said. Normal life was affected in Bhadarwah, Doda, Nepal protested the inauguration of the road today) with 197 Active Positive, 1484 recoveries (in- they (militants) conceal themselves by coming along with Thathri, Bhallesa and Kishtwar areas due to a joint shut- claiming that it passed through its territory. Days cluding 17 cases reported today), 31 deaths; Shopian has civilians and then fire on the forces. We have faced losses down call given by various religious groups to register later, Nepal came out with the new map showing 1576 positive cases (including 06 cases reported today) and they have managed to flee a few times, but, we will their protest. Shops and other business establishments Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura as its territo- with 103 Active Positive, 1448 recovered, 25 deaths; soon find a response to this tactic and end this problem,” belonging a particular community in Chenab Valley re- ries. Anantnag district has 1815 positive cases (including 43 he said. mained closed, but government offices and banks func- In June, Nepal’s Parliament approved the new cases reported today) with 353 Active Positive, 1423 recov- tioned normally, reports reaching here said. In the commu- political map of the country featuring areas which ered (including 41 cases recovered today), 39 deaths; Udhampur residents express relief at restoration of nally sensitive Kishtwar town, police and paramilitary India maintains belong to it. Budgam has 1828 positive cases (including 40 cases re- high-speed internet services personnel were deployed in strength and patrolling in- ported today) with 511 Active Positive and 1276 recovered tensified as a precautionary measure. Elaborate security In its reaction, after Nepal’s lower house of parlia- pandemic. The Jammu and Kashmir administration (including 47 cases recovered today), 41 deaths; Kupwara arrangements were also made in all the major towns of ment approved the bill, India termed as untenable restored the high-speed mobile internet services on Sun- has 1571 positive cases (including 46 cases reported to- Chenab valley including Doda, Bhadarwah, Thathri and the “artificial enlargement” of territorial claims by day night on a trial basis in Udhampur and Ganderbal day) with 415 Active Positive, 1123 recovered (including 10 Kishtwar, the officials said. the neighbouring country. districts -- one each in Jammu and Kashmir divisions -- cases recovered today), 33 deaths; Bandipora has 1476 India said Nepal’s action violates an understand- over a year after the facility was suspended following the Development of J&K, NE, hilly states priority of Modi govt: Dr positive cases (including 49 cases reported today) with ing reached between the two countries to resolve the abrogation of special status to the erstwhile state on August Jitendra Singh 709 Active Positive, 745 recovered (including 14 cases re- boundary issues through talks. 5 last year. The resumption of 4G internet services on mo- ported today), 22 deaths and Ganderbal has 963 positive brought up at par with other developed regions of the Prime Minister Oli has been asserting that bile devices came days after the Centre had informed the cases (including 43 cases reported today) with 474 active country, Jitendra Singh said. The Northeast, Jammu and Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura belong to Supreme Court that a special committee looking into the positive cases, 475 recoveries (including 16 case recov- Kashmir and the hilly states are the Modi government''s matter was considering allowing the facility on a trial ba- Nepal and vowed to “reclaim” them from India. ered today) and 14 deaths. priority and the message should go out loud and clear that sis in two of the 20 districts of the Union Territory. "It is a Similarly, Jammu has 2005 positive cases (including these territories would continue to receive the same J&K youth should direct activisim towards devel- welcome decision as you cannot keep pace with the outside 40 cases reported today) with 757 active positive cases, amount of attention even in the second term of the Modi world using low speed internet, especially at a time when opment, become future leaders: Manoj Sinha 1219 recoveries (including 46 cases recovered today), 29 government, as they had received in the first term, he said. the pandemic has brought normal life to a grinding halt Kashmir to direct their activism towards develop- deaths; Rajouri has 788 positive cases (including 02 cases He said the Prime Minister had himself visited the North- and led to a manifold increased in people''s dependence on ment as future leaders of the country," according to reported today) with 121 active positive cases, 664 recov- east around 40 times in the last six years, which is more cyberspace," Arjun Khajuria, a resident of Udhampur a tweet by the official handle of the Department of ered (including 13 cases reported today), 03 deaths; Ram- than the total number of visits made by several Prime town, told PTI. Khajuria, a software engineer who had re- Information and Public Relations (DIPR), Jammu ban has 624 positive cases with 29 active positive, 594 re- Ministers in the past. As far as the Ministry of Road Trans- turned from Delhi taking the work from home option to and Kashmir government on August 15. "This day coveries, 01 death; Kathua has 674 positive cases port and Highways is concerned, in the first term of the keep his private job, said working on 2G mobile internet (including 11 cases reported today) with 113 Active positive, Modi government itself, Gadkari had in one go an- inspires us to preserve and protect the Independence was a big headache and that he was unable to complete 560 recovered (including 06 cases recovered today), 01 nounced for Northeast road and bridge projects worth and integrity of our country and create a poverty- the tasks assigned by his company. "As the clock struck 9 death; Udhampur has 649 positive cases with 96 active several thousand crore rupees, he said. The projects ac- free, disease-free, and illiteracy free society," he said pm, everyone who had got the information started surfing positive cases, 551 recovered (including 02 cases recovered complished in the first term of the Modi government in- remembering the sacrifices of the freedom fighters. the net and it was a pleasant surprise to have a 4G mobile today), 02 deaths; Samba has 577 positive cases (including clude the famous Bhupen Hazarika Bridge over the Sinha said that the constitutional changes in 2019 internet connectivity. I am relieved now," he said. Rahul 10 cases reported today) with 163 Active Positive, 413 re- Brahmaputra river, said Singh, the Minister for Develop- had led to 50 decisions which will usher in a new era Sharma, who is also working in a private company in coveries (including 09 cases recovered today), 01 death; ment of North Eastern Region (DoNER). At the same of normalcy and development in the Union Territory Delhi, said he used to start the day looking for broadband Doda has 343 positive cases (including 06 cases reported time, he recalled that it is the Modi government which and also laid down the five targets for his govern- connection or internet cafe. "Despite working from 9 am to today) with 42 active positive cases, 299 recoveries (in- initiated the process of creating inland waterways for alter- ment, which include, "transparency in governance, 5 pm, there was no work satisfaction. The frequent dis- cluding 04 recoveries reported today), 02 deaths; Poonch native and cost-effective connectivity. As far as Jammu grassroots democracy, people's welfare, accelerated turbance by visitors and threat to get infected was always has 329 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) and Kashmir is concerned, Singh said, several monumen- there," he said. An order issued by the JK Home Depart- development and creation of employment opportu- with 85 active positive, 242 recoveries (including 02 recov- tal road and bridge projects had been accomplished in ment said the high-speed internet mobile data services nities." eries today), 02 death; Reasi has 288 positive cases (includ- the last six years. These include Asia''s biggest state-of- in the districts of Ganderbal (Kashmir division) and Ud- COVID-19 case tally rises to 26.47 lakh, death ing 11 cases reported today) with 162 active positive, 126 re- the-art Nashri-Chenani Tunnel, which was inaugurated by hampur (Jammu division) would remain in force till Sep- coveries (including 02 cases recovered today) and the Prime Minister and is the first-ever project of its kind toll crosses 50,000 tember 8, unless modified earlier. Internet services were Kishtwar has 181 positive cases with 18 active positive in India to be named after Syama Prasad Mookerjee, he Council of Medical Research data. The death toll snapped in Jammu and Kashmir hours before the Cen- cases, 163 recoveries (including 05 recoveries today). said. Jitendra Singh said in his own Lok Sabha con- due to coronavirus infection climbed to 50,921 with tre abrogated its special status and bifurcated the erst- According to the bulletin, of the total 28892 positive stituency Udhampur in Jammu and Kashmir, he is wit- 941 people succumbing to the disease in a span of 24 while state into union territories -- Ladakh, and Jammu cases in J&K 5575 have been reported as travelers while nessed to several road projects for which there was a pub- hours. The case fatality rate has declined to 1.92 per and Kashmir -- on August 5 last year. However, the 2G 23317 as others. lic demand for several years. These include cent. There are 6,76,900 active cases of coronavirus internet facility on mobile phones was restored on Janu- The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts Kidiyan-Gandyal Bridge, also and a new national gigh- infection in the country. According to ICMR, a total ary 25. Earlier this month, the Supreme Court had asked from which the patients have been traced or are ordinar- ways like Chenani-Marmat-Sudhmahadev and Lakhan- of 3,00,41,400 samples have been tested up to the Jammu and Kashmir administration to explore the ily residing. pur-Basohli Bhaderwah, he said. possibility of restoring 4G services in certain areas. "The re- August 16 with 7,31,697 samples being tested on The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way sumption of the high speed mobile internet service ended Sunday. to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintaining IED recovered in Pulwama, major tragedy our worries with regard to the future of our children who physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, fre- Lt Governor Sinha calls for filling up of vacancies of Doctors were forced to stay at home due to the COVID-19 pan- averted quently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sani- for improving Primary & Secondary health care system in demic since March," Prashant Sharma, whose son is a tizer or washing them with soap and water and following IED planted by terrorists under a bridge near Tujan vil- Class 7 student in Army Public School, said. "They were fac- J&K good respiratory etiquette and hygiene. lage in Pulwama was detected and recovered by the se- ing a lot of problems to get connected to the virtual class- rationalise the available staff, besides filling up the va- As a measure for social distancing in public places and curity forces. Terrorists have been planting IEDs on roads rooms, which have become a new order, due to low speed cancies of Doctors, nurses and other health workers imme- workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory. and highways to target passing vehicles of the security internet connectivity. We were afraid that our child will not diately so as to strengthen the patient care system. The bulletin again explained that early detection of forces in Kashmir. To thwart the terrorist designs, par- be able to pursue his education and might lose a precious To ensure the retention of the Doctors in rural areas, COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need to ties of security forces assisted by sniffer dogs and elec- year," Sharma said. He said the children faced no problem he directed for additional incentives to the Doctors serving be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and everyone tronic equipment move out first to secure roads and high- with internet connectivity this morning. "You cannot run in these areas. around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could put life of in- ways. These trained parties of the security forces are a virtual class at 2G speed. We are doing our best to help the He directed that all District Hospitals should have Dial- dividuals and their families at risk. In case of symptoms like known as road opening parties (ROPs). students to get their lessons so that they are able to prepare ysis facilities and called for recruitment of specialists in Dis- fever, cough and difficulty in breathing report early. Do not for the annual examination but the low speed of the in- 2 terrorists involved in attack on security forces trict Hospitals, including Cardiologists, Radiologists etc. fear, call COVID-19 helpline numbers and seek medical ad- ternet sometimes was playing the spoilsport," Anju The Lt Governor also laid emphasis on strengthening of vice”. killed in Baramulla Sharma, a private school teacher, said expressing satis- healthcare infrastructure, especially in rural areas, which Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to faction over the restoration of the high-speed mobile inter- going on. Further details shall follow," Kashmir Zone is one of the most crucial aspects of effective healthcare sys- step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you have net services in the district. Seventy-two-year-old Radha Kr- police tweeted. Police officials said security forces had tem. to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that you ishan Sharma was worried about not being able to fill up an cordoned off the area immediately after the attack and He directed that the maternity benefits be made avail- wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal hy- online application to get the recently introduced domi- chased the terrorists. A contact was established with them able under Pradhan Mantri Matritav Vandana Yojna to giene and frequent hand washing with soap and water.” cile certificate. "I had a permanent resident certificate and during the exchange of fire, the terrorists were killed, every beneficiary without delay, emphasising coordination In case of any emergency people can avail free ambu- and despite repeated attempts could not fill up the online they said. Vijay Kumar, inspector general of police (IGP) between Social Welfare and Health Departments. lance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll- application for the domicile certificate due to slow internet Kashmir, said three terrorists suspected to be belonging to Taking serious note of the rise in COVID cases in Kash- free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick in- speed. I visited the local Tehsil office but was told that I Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) carried out the attack. mir division, the Lt Governor directed for aggressive con- fants can avail free ambulance services by dialing toll-free have to submit the application through online mode tact tracing of COVID positive patients to contain the number 102. Rakesh Asthana appointed BSF DG, V S K only," he said, adding he is now hopeful of getting the deadly virus, particularly in Srinagar. People can also call on toll-free national helpline num- domicile certificate without any further delay. Pranab Kaumudi Special Secretary (Internal Security) He further directed for achieving the targets under the ber 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- Sharma, a government job aspirant, said the restoration of various Health programmes envisaged by the Centre and 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, He has been appointed the Director General (DG) of 4G internet has brought ease to the lives of the people like the UT Government for the welfare and better health of the 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & Border Security Force from the date of joining the post him who were facing a lot of problems to download or up- people. 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guid- and up to July 31, 2021, i.e. date of his superannuation, the load forms. Sh. Atal Dulloo, Financial Commissioner, Health and ance, and response to health-related queries on Novel order said. Medical Education gave a detailed briefing on major Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). Communally sensitive video: Another person Asthana, a 1984 batch IPS officer, is also holding addi- achievements of the department and implementation of The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of In- tional charge of DG, Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). various health care programmes. dian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH arrested in Jammu (AGENCIES)3 cars damaged due to road cave-in He also informed about the status of Health Indicators, Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modu- a police official said. Earlier, the main accused Satpal Anil Bakshi said that two similar incidents have hap- Health Infrastructure, Medical Education, Nursing / lator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism Sharma and his associate Deepak were arrested in the city pened before in the area. NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 JMC corporator inaugurates Local Villagers of Samba protest against VC, CUJ for Anti-Dogra policies and demand probe into Financial Scams in CUJ JAMMU, AUG 17 High Court stays his decision was contractual faculty in CUJ matter of Development in the open Gym at Apna Vihar A strong protest demonstra- and directed him to continue but when Ashok Aima became CUJ, whether it was a matter of il- JAMMU, AUGUST 17 Jammu city including tion was held by local residents of them with same salary but in- VC in 2015 after using his fake legal appointments in different villages Rahya, Suchani Khoo stead of obeying the court order profile first thing he did after Faculties, whether it was a matter Ward-55 very soon. \ Talab, Badodi, Patti, Ranjari, VC held the salary of Dogra Con- joining as VC appointed Shahid of construction of Palatial Bunga- Jammu Municipal Cor- "As corona is spreading Rajindar Pura, Nathowal, Sang- tractual employee from last 15 Mustaq as a permanent faculty in low by the VC with the swindled poration (JMC) Pritam rapidly, every person must wal, Pekhari and Gurha Salathia months and also while being CUJ by ignoring other Dogra money, the inquiry be handed Singh on Sunday inaugu- have a strong immunity and in the campus of Central Univer- vindictive with other Dogra con- contractual faculty working in over to the CBI, Pargotra As- rated open gym situated at same can be achieved by ex- sity Jammu against Vice Chan- tractual faculty members termi- the department and not only serted. He levelled serious allega- Apna Vihar falling in Ward- ercising daily,” he added cellor, CUJ Ashok Aima, under nated the one year contract and this he was kept at number one in tion against the VC, CUJ Ashok 55 and commissioned the and urged upon the youth the aegis of Rajesh Pargotra and asked them to sign a new con- the selection list and after that he Aima who has made blatant vio- requisite number of equip- not to fall prey to drug men- Khajur Singh Ex-Sarpanch tract in which they were forced was also made concurrent fac- lation in the rules and has con- ments related to open gym ace and take care of their Bagla Rahya for implementing to sign the clause if they want to ulty in three other departments verted the Posts Reservered for on the demands of the lo- health. Anti- Dogra policies and de- continue the job, which de- ignoring all other existing Dogra ST / SC and OBC into General cals. The residents including mand for CBI probe into Finan- graded their post from Assistant and Senior faculty members. He category and the posts of Gen- Corporator Pritam Singh senior citizens, women and cial Embezzlements and Scams Professor to Guest Faculty/Re- further said, sources in the uni- eral catageory into ST/SC / OBC while speaking on the occa- children of the ward and in CUJ. source Person.VC also asked versity told us that Shahid in category with extraneous most sion informed that Jammu Kewal saini, manvinder Briefing the media persons them to sign a clause in which connivance with the VC targeted prominently for bribery and Municipal Corporation has singh dutta, S. c khajuria, Rajesh Padgotra warned VC, they can’t go to court for any ad- Senior Dogra Contractual fac- with this booty he has been con- already taken up the job of H. k pangotra, B. R chan- CUJ for taking Anti-Dogra steps verse decision against them, VC ulty who were working there structing his mansion of 5 crore commissioning open gyms dan, Sk Arora, suraj chopra, in CUJ. He said VC has imple- has made this university his pri- from last 7 years so that they at Chowadi Sanik Colony along with installing re- and eco- friendly atmos- with JMC in making the city T. R sharma, bharat mented Anti-Dogra policy by re- vate kingdom where he is stop- may not be able compete with Jammu on Ghai mumikan quired number of equip- phere and inhale fresh air neat, clean, green and bhushan, Rampal saini, T.p ducing the salaries of Dogra con- ping faculty to go to temple of them in future for senior posts. Khad at Khasra no 658.Pargo- ments related to them so while performing different healthy. He further added singh, vijay nanda pritam tractual faculties, who were Justice for their rights.VC is using Both have previously also tried tra further Vigorously asserted that general public, locals, types of physical exercise that Jammu Municipal Cor- singh jamwal , neeraj tan- teaching there from last 7 years all his tactics to target Dogras in to target the Dogra youth of that it seems like Central Univer- old persons and children and iits related activities on poration was going to in- don were also present on and were getting the salary as Central University of Jammu to Jammu by trying to stop B.Voc sity of Jammu (CUJ) has be- can avail full benefit of routine basis. He appealed stall fountains at different the occasion. per the UGC regulations, which destroy their career. He further tourism course in CUJ but after come epitome of corruption in these facilities in an open to the people to cooperate rotaries to beautify the says contractual Assistant Pro- said, it is pertinent to mention the strong protests of Student J&K. A VC, few years back when fessor should be paid at par with here that when at same position Unions, Social Activists and Na- he was a Contractual professor the permanent faculty but not of contractual faculty his favorite tional and local Political Parties, in CUJ had taken a loan of 6 lakh 74th I-Day celebrated at SMVDU only he reduced the salaries of blue-eyed Kashmiri Shahid he was forced to Notify the B.Voc rupees from SBI bank for reno- Dogra Contractual faculty but Mustaq was working and he Tourism Course again. vation of his old house at Gandhi JAMMU, AUGUST 17 also replaced some of them with was being paid the full salary as Strongly arguing against the Nagar is now building a new Kashmiris. When some Dogra per the UGC Guidelines and VC Rajesh Pargotra has de- mansion of minimum 5 crore The Vice-Chancellor, Shri contractual faculty protested same Shahid was rejected for manded a probe by the CBI inter- (According to current market Mata Vaishno Devi Univer- and went to court against the ille- permanent posts in 2013 along acting with the media persons and building cost) in posh Sainik sity, Prof. RK Sinha, hoisted gal decision of VC, CUJ where with VC, Ashok Aima when he demanded whether it was a Colony. the tricolour flag at the In- augural Pavilion, SMVDU Campus. The faculty, staff Budgam DC holds meeting of religious scholars, and students of SMVD Uni- versity participated in the traders amid reopening of worship places, markets celebrations maintaining social distancing. On the occ erings, and desist from sell- asion Padam SRINAGAR, AUG 17 ing anything to any cus- shree Prof.Sinha lauded the tomer who does not wear new education policy and Deputy Commissioner mask. stated advancement in tech- Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed He said all shopkeepers nology would take us fur- Mirza today convened a including business unit ther on the path to Aata- meeting of religious schol- holders must wear masks manirbhar Bharat. ars, imams, khateebs, during business hours, and The Vice Chancellor mo- traders and shopkeepers the District Administration tivated all to take the uni- representing all prominent tees for concerned mosques Regarding the Friday will minutely monitor all versity at new heights. areas of district Budgam to and added that the commit- payers, the DC emphasized proceedings post reopening However, no cultural pro- have an interaction amid re- tees will help in preparing that huge gatherings shall of markets and any viola- grams and school celebra- opening of mosques, the general public to follow be discouraged at any cost tion or misconduct will be tions will occur this year due shrines and markets. all SOPs and other guide- and it will be better if the viewed seriously. to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the interaction, lines. Friday prayers are con- Regarding the red zone DC sought the opinion and The DC urged imams to ducted at smaller level with notified areas, the DC said, advices from imams, kha- play pivotal role and ensure smaller gatherings. they shall follow already is- teebs about post reopening that devotees maintain 6 Regarding opening of sued guidelines and there Baramulla DC visits Pattan, takes of worship places and all re- feet social distance and that markets, the DC impressed will be no relaxation till situ- ligious leaders assured the no one is allowed inside if upon the traders and shop- ation improves in these ar- DC that they shall utilize not wearing mask besides keepers to ensure that all eas bedsides he added that stock of Muharram arrangements their approach and influ- persons having symptoms SOPs are strictly adhered to the government is going to ence in spreading the mes- of infection shall instantly in letter and spirit. conduct rapid antigen test- emerged due to COVID-19 sage of safety. be stopped from getting in- He emphasised to ensure ing in these areas on fast outbreak and directed the Speaking on the occasion, side, avoid physical offer- that shops are reopened al- track basis. concerned officers to pro- the DC urged for constitu- ings including any food ternatively one after an- vide uninterrupted water tion of mohallah commit- item being distributed. other, avoid costumer gath- and power supply during the auspicious days. The DC directed all the Budgam DC holds meeting of religious scholars, departments to work in tandem so that Muharram Mourners may not face traders amid reopening of worship places, markets any inconvenience. after another, avoid cos- He also directed the Mu- SRINAGAR, AUG 17 tumer gatherings, and de- nicipal authorities to fumi- sist from selling anything gate all the vital locations Deputy Commissioner to any customer who does viz Imam Baras and Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmed not wear mask. masjids. Mirza today convened a He said all shopkeepers The DC directed the meeting of religious schol- including business unit health authorities to make ars, imams, khateebs, holders must wear masks adequate arrangements traders and shopkeepers during business hours, and organize special representing all prominent mittees for concerned distributed.Regarding the and the District Adminis- camps for distributing face areas of district Budgam to mosques and added that Friday payers, the DC em- tration will minutely mon- SRINAGAR, AUG 17 The DC inspected sev- needs and demands per- masks, sanitizers and im- have an interaction amid the committees will help in phasized that huge gather- itor all proceedings post eral Imambaras located at taining to Muharram cele- munity boosting medi- reopening of mosques, preparing the general pub- ings shall be discouraged reopening of markets and Deputy Commissioner Ahmadpora, Cheenabal, bration, they also ex- cines and appealed people shrines and markets. lic to follow all SOPs and at any cost and it will be any violation or miscon- (DC) Baramulla, Dr G N Yakmanpora, Divar and at pressed gratitude to the to follow all the related During the interaction, other guidelines. better if the Friday prayers duct will be viewed seri- Itoo today visited several other places to take first DC for visiting the area SOPs and guidelines to DC sought the opinion and The DC urged imams to are conducted at smaller ously.Regarding the red adjoining areas of Pattan hand appraisal of various and listening to their avoid getting infected of advices from imams, kha- play pivotal role and en- level with smaller gather- zone notified areas, the DC to take stock of various necessities. grievances. COVID-19. teebs about post reopening sure that devotees main- ings.Regarding opening of said, they shall follow al- necessary arrangements He interacted with the Dr Itoo said that special The DC during the visit of worship places and all tain 6 feet social distance markets, the DC im- ready issued guidelines put in place for the smooth representatives of some arrangements have been was accompanied by SDM religious leaders assured and that no one is allowed pressed upon the traders and there will be no relax- celebration of upcoming Shia associations and they made in view of the pres- Pattan and various other the DC that they shall uti- inside if not wearing mask and shopkeepers to ensure ation till situation im- Muharram-ul-Harram. appraised him about their ent circumstances concerned officers. lize their approach and in- besides persons having that all SOPs are strictly proves in these areas bed- fluence in spreading the symptoms of infection adhered to in letter and sides he added that the message of safety. shall instantly be stopped spirit. government is going to Speaking on the occa- from getting inside, avoid He emphasised to en- conduct rapid antigen test- sion, the DC urged for con- physical offerings includ- sure that shops are re- ing in these areas on fast stitution of mohallah com- ing any food item being opened alternatively one track basis. 4 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Mehta reviews progress of JKIDFC Initiatives taken resulted in preserving projects worth more than Rs. 2580 cr ecology, environment: Advisor Sharma poration. The departments of the country said that the gave the status of each of UT will take steps to sup- the project undertaken by port implementation of the them besides reasons of de- approved Detailed Project lay also. They further as- Reports in coordination sured the Chairman that all with the neighbouring the hiccups have been states and the stakeholders sorted out and uploading of for rivers of Jhelum, these projects would be ini- Chenab & Ravi falling in tiated on the IMS portal of Jammu & Kashmir. the Corporation before the “We thank the Ministry end of this month. for associating J&K in The meeting further dis- SRINAGAR, AUG 17 The Advisor while com- Best among them will be preparation of Detailed SRINAGAR, AUG 17 Ahmad; Deputy Director Fi- having dismal perform- cussed that out of 797 proj- plimenting the initiatives of forwarded to the Ministry Projects Reports using the nance, Shafat Ahmad Yehya ance. He underscored the ects 318 belongs to Jal The Advisor to the Lt. the Union Ministry said of Environment, Forest and technology of LiDAR. J&K Financial Commissioner and representatives of all need of inculcating work Shakti Department, 142 to Governor, KK Sharma to- that the Nagar Van Yojana Climate Change. The Union has submitted proposals for Finance, Dr. Arun Kumar other concerned depart- ethics at every level so that Public Works Department, day said that Jammu and for the creation of 200 city Territory of JK will also two areas recently in Reasi Mehta today held a review ments. projects are completed 74 to Power Development Kashmir has taken several forests in urban areas that promote School Nursery Forest Range in Jammu meeting of non-initiated Divisional Commissioner within the prescribed time- Department, 54 to I&C, 50 initiatives for preservation have a Municipal Corpora- Scheme, 40 such schools Province, Kandi Forest projects to be completed Jammu, Sanjeev Verma frame as per the deter- to School Education De- of the ecology and environ- tion would contribute im- across UT of J&K”, the Advi- Range in Kupwara in Kash- under languishing category and Jammu based officers mined quality standards. partment, 30 to YSS, 26 to ment which have resulted in mensely in increasing the sor maintained. mir. The DPRs will be by J&K Infrastructure De- participated in the meeting Dr Mehta reviewed de- Higher Education Depart- persevering the forest cover forest cover of the cities and The Advisor said that Un- taken up for implementa- velopment Finance Corpo- through the video confer- partment wise progress of ment, 21 to H&UDD, 16 to in the UT besides also ad- towns. He said that both der the vision of the Min- tion in near future”, the Ad- ration (JKIDFC). encing. these projects. He asked H&ME, 19 to Technical Ed- dressing the environmental our capital cities of Srinagar istry to double annual plan- visor added. On the occasion Dr Mehta Dr Mehta, who is also from each representative of ucation Department, 13 to concerns in consonance and Jammu already have a tation targets under Twenty While welcoming the Na- asked the concerned de- Chairman cum Managing the department about the I&FC with rest of the de- with the already laid global legacy of creation of green Point Programme, J&K will tional Transit Pass System partments to commence Director (CMD) of the Cor- possible date of initiation partments having a couple protocols. urban spaces. ‘The Shankar be able to achieve the target (National Portal for inter- preferring bills of these poration directed the offi- and fixed deadline against or three each. The Advisor was speaking Acharya and Hari Parbat of planting 84.48 lacs as has state/intra-state movement sponsored projects from the cers to prefer bills of proj- each of reviewed project. The cumulative cost of at State Forest Minister’s forests in Srinagar are two been assigned. He said that of Timber, Bamboo and end of this month. ects having the necessary He directed the depart- these 797 projects is Rs Conference done through such examples which have the department is also cre- other Minor Forest Pro- The meeting was at- Administrative Approval ments to initiate raising 2580.90 crores. All of these Video Conferencing, which been developed by the For- ating awareness drives un- duce) , the Advisor said that tended by Commissioner (AA) and Technical Sanc- bills from the end of this projects are high impact was attended by Union est Department. These were der “Green J&K Drive” with the UT has already taken a Secretary, Higher Educa- tion (TS) only. He asked month. ones having immense pub- Minister of Environment, denuded and now are a the involvement of Pan- step in this direction for tion, Talat Parvez Rohella; them to complete these req- It was given in the meet- lic utility and once com- Forest and Climate Change, dense forest. Similarly, the chayats, ULBs, Govern- ease of doing business Commissioner Secretary uisite formalities within 15 ing that 797 projects under- pleted will close the gap in Prakash Javadekar, Minis- Mahamaya City forest, ment Departments, De- wherein the E-way bill gen- Floriculture, Sheikh Fayaz; days. The FC also asked the taken by different depart- dearth of infrastructure on ter of State for Environ- Tawi Herbal Eco-park and fence & Para- Military erated under the GST is Executive Officer, JKIDFC, officers to conduct a sepa- ments were yet the developmental land- ment, Forest and Climate Environment park, Raika forces, Educational Institu- deemed to be a transit per- Shamim Ahmad Wani; Di- rate meeting in coming non-initiated on the IT scape of the UT of J&K. Change, Babul Supriyo, are examples of develop- tions, NGOs and civil soci- rector Finance, Showkat days with the departments based platform of the Cor- Ministers of Forest from ment of forests in Jammu ety. mit. There is no need for States, Union Territories City”, the Advisor added. The Advisor while thank- traders to get separate tran- and senior officers of the “Under the newly amended ing the Union Government sit permits from the Forest Ministry / State Nagar Van Yojana, six pro- taking initiative for rejuve- Department, he added. I&C Directorate, Army authorities Govts/Union Territories. posals are being examined. nation of 13 Majors Rivers host interactive session for veterans HC directs DCs to file compliance JAMMU, AUG 17 J&K Bank representative, Functional Manager, tails of a project, carry out An interactive session un- Rupali Gupta, touched Pankaj Sasan, dwelt upon market analysis & interact der the Army flagship pro- upon various aspects con- various considerations with experienced industri- gram 'Hunar Se Unnati' was sidered by the bank before that the veterans must alists before finalizing the failing which appear in persons today held for the army vet- giving loan & emphasized thoroughly study before fi- project. JAMMU, AUGUST 17 ers to file compliance of the all previous notifications is- any difficulty regarding hold- erans, here at Udhyog the need to have a fool proof nalization of the project Trishala Kumari and In a petition filed by Satin- directions passed by this sued on the subject, di- ing of elections, the Govern- Bhawan. Detailed Project Report and including the location, other officers of Industries der Singh and Joginder Court on 17th of July, 2020; rected that the members of ment may for reasons to be The event was held under to carry out a thorough sur- credit & loan amount, & Commerce Department Singh challenging the order whereby they were directed District Gurdawara Pra- recorded in writing, that it is the aegis of Director, Indus- vey of the market before scale of economy, re- answered all the queries of of Revenue Secretary to supervise and monitor bandhak Committees of not reasonably practicable to tries & Commerce Depart- embarking upon the ven- sources, various Govern- the veterans and reiterated whereby Revenue Secretary the exercise of powers by District Shopian, Anantnag, hold elections to any Com- ment, Anoo Malhotra, while ture. She also elaborated ment schemes and subsi- that all assistance would ordered that Tenure of ex- the Committees in terms of Pulwama, Baramulla, mittee in accordance with Brigadier Mahadev Kakade, various processes involved dies & effect of technology be provided by Depart- isting Gurdwara Praband- the impugned notification, Budgam, Kupwara, Srina- the provisions of the Act and SM, Commander 92 In- in sanctioning of loans with on the project, a few years ment of Industries & Com- hak Committees extended failing which they shall ap- gar and Jammu, elected in these rules, it may, by notifi- fantry Brigade and Joint Di- delegated authorization at down the line. merce for any kind of is- by three months in view of pear in person before this the year 2015, shall con- cation, nominate the mem- rector, Directorate of Indus- various levels for the Functional Manager sues which they might the COVID-19 pandemic, Court on the next date of tinue as the members of the bers of the Committee and tries & Commerce Jammu, amount of loan that can be DIC Samba, Sandeep Ku- face. She assured them of Justice Ali Mohammad Ma- hearing through Virtual said committees for a pe- thereupon the provisions of Trishla Kumari chaired the sanctioned. She also took mar, elaborated upon the proper hand holding at all grey ordered that till next mode from their respective riod of three (03) months the Act and these rules shall date of hearing, the exercise offices. from the date their term has apply to the members so session jointly. questions from the veterans details of PMEGP scheme. levels. of powers by the commit- The petitioners are ag- expired or till elections of nominated in the same man- Officers from Indian and replied to their queries. Abhimanyu Sharma Director, Industries & tees in terms of the im- grieved of the notification these Committees are held ner as they apply to the Army, Department of In- Functional Manager Di- from M/S Jai Organics, Commerce expressed sat- pugned notification, shall issued by the Respondent- under the Act and the rules members elected under the dustries and Commerce, rectorate of Industries & shared his personal expe- isfaction at the content of be supervised and moni- Principal Secretary to Gov- framed there under, Act and the rules, provided representatives of Banks re- Commerce, Pawan rience in the field and the interactive session and tored by the concerned ernment, Revenue Depart- whichever is earlier, on the that the term of office of sponded to the queries of Goswami, impressed upon guided the veterans about asked the participants to Deputy Commissioners and ment, bearing S.O No. 218 grounds detailed out in the members of the Committee the participants. the requirement of good organic fertilizers and the keep in touch with the de- the concerned Deputy dated 13th of July, 2020, in petition with particular ref- so nominated shall not ex- Joint Director, Industries risk management of the procedures involved in ob- partment for seeking fur- Commissioners shall file terms whereof, the Govern- erence that the Rule 63-C ceed one year unless the and Commerce Trishala invested capital and em- taining various clearances ther information, if re- compliance by or before ment in exercise of the pow- does not empower the Gov- Government for reasons to welcomed the participants phasized that the retired in establishing new units. quired. She thanked next date of hearing. ers conferred by rule 63-C ernment to exceed the term be recorded in writing, con- on behalf of Director Indus- army personnel must ven- Brig Anil Mahadev Brigadier Anil Mahadev Justice Ali Mohammad of the Jammu and Kashmir of members of office beyond siders it necessary to extend tries & Commerce and ture into only those proj- Kakade, in his address to Kakade, for his efforts un- Magrey after hearing peti- Sikh Gurdwaras and Reli- period of five years and the the term for further period thanked Indian Army for ects where the reward to the veterans, brought out der the Hunar se Unnati tioners in person, directed gious Endowments Rules, only power available in terms not exceeding one year at a their services to the nation. risk ratio is higher. the need to go into the de- programme. all the Deputy Commission- 1975 and in suppression of of Rule 63-C is on noticing time. SMVDNSH helps 88 years bedridden Freedom concert goes global JAMMU, AUGUST 17 video messages embracing prayers were answered when and very proud to be an In- the values of a free India and Kunwar Viyogi Trust ap- dia," said Radhika. Birthday patient to get back on her feet People across the world what it means to live in an In- proached me to sing Viyogiji's wishes began pouring in for were treated with the soulful dependent India. Some song," Jassi said. Keeping true the daughter of Jammu soon JAMMU, AUGUST 17 This helped us in reducing melody of Dogri compositions shared their experiences and to his motherland, the Pun- after, who also said that her the risk of the surgery. Fur- - folk and popular songs at the some expressed through their jabi singer did not disappoint love for Dogri and the people 88 year old Mrs Kanta ther, the minimally invasive first of its kind online Free- dance and other art forms. his fans as they asked him to is something she cherishes Devi today is relived as the method helped in main- dom Concert, held on August Heartbeat of Punjabi music sing a patriotic song. The the most. Before signing off doctors at Shri Mata taining the blood supply of 15 to honour the nation's Jasbir Jassi mesmerised the singer in his Punjabi style, Radhika once again treated Vaishno Devi Narayana Su- fracture which helped in the brave. The 74th Indepen- audience with a number of signed off with 'Yeh Desh Hai her fans with a patriotic perspeciality Hospital has speedy union of fracture." dence Day saw people con- Punjabi folk songs and his all- Veer Jawano Ka', a composi- number 'Aaye Mere Watan helped her to get back on The patient was dis- verging from Jammu, time popular numbers like tion that could melt even the Ke Logo'. She said that her her feet. The doctors had charged within two daysof Chandigarh, Delhi, US, UK, Heer, Dil Leygai Kudi, Koka mountains. heart swells with pride each saved Mrs. Kanta Devi from the successful surgery. Oman, Muscat and other Koka and many more foot- Daughter of the soil - Rad- time she sings this song as a succumbing to permanent Sharing her joy, Mrs. parts of the continent to salute tapping compositions. The hika Chopra captivated the tribute to the Nation's brave. morbidity by performing a Kanta Devi, said, "I was the sacrifices of our warriors people of Jammu will soon audience with her heart- Manvi, who is a soloist minimally invasive com- saddened at my state and be a part of the Freedom hear their favourite singer warming ghazals. 'Tum Apna with the oldest choir in Delhi plex orthopaedic surgery. wherein I had to take help Concert hosted by Kunwar coon in Dogri. Jassi is cur- Ranjo Gham' stole a million - The Capital City Minstrels Life was normal for Mrs to even do my basic needs. Viyogi Memorial Trust. rently composing a Dogri hearts, as Radhika sang her (CCM) opened the concert Kanta Devi, until she hap- In fact, I had lost all my Be it the popular Dogri song song, penned by Kunwar popular ghazals 'Mujhse Pehli with her Dogri composition pened to have a fall six hope till I met the doctors at 'Bhala sipahiya dogariya' or Viyogi which the singer re- Si Mohabbat', 'Yeh Ghazaal Si Dosti, penned by Kunwar months ago. The fall had Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Dogri folk 'Sapaari Di Daaliye' vealed during the concert will Nigaahein' among others. Viyogi. Acted & performed in fractured her right hip. Ow- Narayana Superspeciality the audience were mes- be released soon. The very Calling herself a patriot and a several musicals, Manvi has ing to her age and her co- Hospital. They have not just merised by the captivating versatile singer, composer passionate Bhartiya, Radhika penned the English lyrics of morbidities, the hospital got me back on my feet, voices of renowned singers and actor said that for the confessed that August 15 is Dosti and has composed the that the family had taken Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ICU. What more, by the they have given me a new Jasbir Jassi, popularly known longest time he wanted to sing most special for her. "I was music of this foot-tapping her for the fracture treat- Narayana Superspeciality next day the patient was in a lease of life." for his foot-tapping songs like a Dogri song and had spoken born on August 15 and my na- song which is a fusion of Do- ment advised on a non-op- Hospital.The orthopaedic position to walk with the With this successful sur- Dil Le Gayee, Laungda to many of his friends in the tion attained freedom today. I gri and English. erative treatment. How- department took up the help of a walker. gery, the orthopaedic de- Lashkara, Kudi Kudi, soulful industry. "It was like my am a daughter of this soil ever, owing to the lockdown case and did a thorough Elaborating about the partment has added one Ghazal singer Radhika Jammu Power Distribution Corporation Limited (JPDCL), she was not in a position to evaluation of the patient. As case, Dr VikasPadha, Se- more feather to its illustri- Chopra - daughter of the soil, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER continue with her follow up. the fracture was more than 6 nior Consultant Or- ous medical expertise. Prior brother-sister duo RJ Roohie Electric Division-I Parade, Jammu The patient and family con- month old, it was diagnosed thopaedics and Joint Re- to treating Mrs. Kanta Devi, and Juhi, folk singer Vansh- Email: [email protected] No. ED-I/2091-93 tinued to take the treatment that surgery was the only placement Shri Mata Dr VikasPadhaand team hika Jaral and soloist singer Date:13-08-2020 Dr Manvi Gupta. remotely but her condition option to save the patient Vaishno Devi Narayana Su- had performed a similar Freedom Concert also saw started deteriorating. Not from lifelong pain and mor- perspeciality Hospital who surgery on 104 year old EXTENSION -II the launch of its campaign #I only her pain didn't sub- bidity. As the open surgery operated upon this case, Mrs. Daropadi Devi couple Due to poor response e-NIT No.ED-I/e-NIT/18 of 2020-21 and tender ID no.- Am Bharat, a unique endeav- side, her leg got shortened was a high risk one, the doc- said, "In the case of Mrs. of years. Mrs. Daropadi 2020_PDD_100582_1 for Replacement Of 95mm2 Xple Cable Of S-10 Feeder our to connect the youth and it was becoming diffi- tors opted for a minimally KantaDevi owing to her age Devi today is 106 years and Feeding To Jammu Municipal Corporation Town Hall Complex Jammu On Turnkey invasive modality. The im- and the co-morbidities, opt- across the globe with each Basiswithin the jurisdiction of JPDCL Electric Division-I Parade Jammu is hereby cult to even get up from the manages to walk by herself. other and expose them to the bed. As her condition was plant was inserted using ing for generally followed The team had also created extended upto24-08-2020(1.00 p.m.). The tender shall be opened on 25-08-2020 just a 5 cm incision with method wherein facture site wealth of India and the Dogri (1.00 p.m.) All other terms & conditions of the e-NIT shall remain un-changed. not improving, as soon as new world record earlier culture in particular. The hardly any blood loss. The is opened and dissected Sd/- the lockdown eased the this year by successfully op- campaign was unveiled at the family did an x-ray and it surgery was performed would have been a high risk erating upon 119 years old Executive Engineer, within 30 minutes. As the one. Hence, we opted for concert with all the participat- was revealed that the frac- patient Mr Gopal Singh ing artists singing 'Saare Ja- Electric Division-I JPDCL ture had not united at all. patient was responding the latest minimally inva- who too has recovered well Jammu. well, she was shifted to the sive technique without han Se Accha' and others The search for an advanced after surgery. through their hundreds of DIP No:DIP/J-1304-P/20 treatment bought them to ward directly and not to the opening the fracture site. Dt: 17-8-2020 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Day 85: Jammu, Srinagar airports receive 26 ERA, JTFRP CEO directs construction agencies domestic flights with 3,886 passengers to mobilise more men, machinery at sites JAMMU, AUG 17 2734 passengers on board Kashmir government has The Government has landed at Srinagar Airport brought back about 3,676 made elaborate arrange- On day 85 of resumption today. passengers from various ments for the arrival, of routine domestic opera- Pertinently, Jammu Air- countries to the Union Terri- screening, sampling and tions in Jammu and Kash- port Authorities have re- tory through special evacua- proper transportation of the mir, 26 domestic flights ceived a total of 683 domes- tion flights in the wake of passengers to the quaran- with 3,886 passengers on tic flights with 54,196 global pandemic till date. tine centers taking special board today arrived at passengers while Srinagar After arrival, all the pas- care of guidelines and Stan- Jammu and Srinagar Air- Airport Authorities have re- sengers were tested for the dard Operating Procedures ports. A total of 1152 passen- ceived 1,088 domestic COVID-19 and transported (SOPs) prescribed by the gers aboard 10 regular com- flights with 1,43,308 pas- to their destinations at both Union Ministries of Civil mercial flights arrived at the sengers since 25th of May the airports amid strict ob- Aviation and Health and Jammu Airport while 16 do- till date. servance of all necessary Family Welfare. mestic flights with about Also, the Jammu and preventive protocols.

SRINAGAR, AUG 17 cilities like display counters, in full swing and heavy ma- that work on the sub-project SLSA holds online talk show, patriotic CCTV counters etc. 1st Floor chinery and equipments has been awarded to NPCC Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, will have LDRP (labor-de- have also been deployed at (National Projects Construc- Chief Executive Officer, livery-recovery and post- site and till date around 78 tion Corporation) which has symphony with senior citizens J&K ERA/JTFRP today in- partum) suite with nursery piles have been laid. Sub- started the work on the sub- spected the progress of for the newborns, 2nd floor project has been allotted to project with the work on the JAMMU, AUG 17 by Haryana State Legal Ser- renowned Hindi and Dogri Pal Sharma, member of work on the construction of will have hi-tech operation JKPCC and work on same test piles and site clearance vices Authority was also writer and recipient of Ahata-e-Waqar Jammu also Additional Block at Lal Ded theaters with 3rd floor ex- isunderway and in full is progress. Under the guidance of showcased on the occasion. Sahitya Academy Award sang a song on the occasion. Maternity Hospital and, on clusively dedicated to serv- swing. CEO JKERA /JTFRP CEO JKERA/JTFRP di- Chief Justice Jammu and Retainer Advocate, Shah- shared his poetic composi- Parvez Maanous, a renowned the construction of addi- ices while as 4th and 5th gave on the spot instruc- rected the contractor that Kashmir High Court and Pa- dara Legal Services Author- tion while Tsewang Dorjay, multilingual writer and poet tional hospital block at the floors will have post opera- tions’ for installation of con- work on the sub-project be tron-in-Chief J&K State Le- ity, Ishanki Gupta, delivered a Member Ahata-e-Waqar, and recipient of many State Bone and Joint Hospital, tive wards. The state of the crete mixing plant at site and expedited and clearance of gal Services Authority, Gita talk session on the concept of Leh recited a poem. Muneer and National awards also Barzulla, Srinagar taken up art hospital building will be for increasing the number of the site be done in a a man- Mittal and under the super- Fundamental Duties and Ahmad Meer, an approved contributed to the literary under the component “Crit- constructed using the base piles being laid per day so ner so that enough space is vision of Executive Chair- their importance in our lives. (Grade A) singer from Radio and cultural event. ical Infrastructure” of isolation technique to make that the work is completed available for the construc- man, J&K SLSA, Justice Ra- She underlined the concept Kashmir Jammu mesmer- The participants included Jhelum Tawi Flood Recov- it withstand the earth- within the set timeframe. tion activities and also di- jesh Bindal, J&K SLSA in of fostering a sense of respect ized the audience with his Senior citizens, Para Legal ery Project funded by the quakes in the seismic zone Later CEO JKERA/JT- rected the contractor to mo- association with J&K Judicial for our National Flag and soulful rendition of patriotic Volunteers, Judicial Officers, World Bank. –V. The technology is being FRP inspected the progress bilize more men and Academy organized an On- other Constitutional Institu- song while Kewal Krishan Retainer Advocates and During the site visit to the used for the first in the con- of work on the construction machinery at site to ensure line Talk Session on the topic tions.The Patriotic sym- Wadera, a renowned Envi- other prominent citizens. construction site of the ad- struction of any public of additional block at Bone that work is completed “ Performance of Fundamen- phony with Senior Citizens ronmentalist and a social ac- Meanwhile, Independence ditional hospital block at buildings in the valley. The and Joints hospital, Barzulla within the stipulated time- tal Duties: A Quintessential was organized with members tivist and member of Ahata- Day was also observed by the Lal Ded Maternity Hos- building has been catego- Srinagar which is being con- frame. Element of Freedom” besides of Ahata-e-Waqar centres of e-Waqar Jammu sang a District Legal Services Au- pital, Srinagar, Basharat rized as GREEN BUILDING structed at cost of Rs 88.94 CEO directed the contrac- hosting a “ Patriotic Sym- various districts and other gazal. thorities of all the districts of Kawoosa, Director Techni- and is being designed to crore. Director, Technical, tor to segregate the project phony with Senior citizens” senior citizens wherein a Rubina Mir, a renowned Union Territories of Jammu cal JTFRP informed the achieve performance based JTFRP informed that the into work breakdown struc- to mark celebration of 74th lively literary and cultural poetess from Rajouri recited and Kashmir and Ladakh as CEO, JKERA/JTFRP that on the international design block on completion will ture (WBS) and clearly de- Independence Day. event was organized. her creative work from her well through PLV’s by organ- the work on the “state of art” standards also be the desig- considerably augment the fine the tasks within the set A documentary prepared Sita Ram Sapolia, a book “ Ainae Khayal”. Yash izing various activities. additional block at Lal Ded, nated Green building with infrastructure of the valley’s timelines. Hospital is being con- the scientific provision for largest center for the ortho- Dr Saima Rashid, Princi- structed by JKPCC at an al- the energy conversation. pedic care with the addi- pal, Govt. Medical College, Govt evacuates 3,21,129 stranded J&K residents; lotted cost of Rs 132.50 The hospital building will tional capacity of 120 beds Srinagar and other officers crore . He said that block is provide with latest medical and the state of art facility of JKERA/JTFRP and con- 2,21,973 via Lakhanpur, 99,156 through special trains designed as G+5 structure equipment’s for the pre and will have latest Intensive sultants accompanied CEO JAMMU, AUG 17 dard Operating Proce- 2,21,973 persons from mornings while 1015 pas- with Ground floor having post natal care. Director care centre’s and modular JKERA/JTFRP during the The Jammu and Kash- dures. other states and UTs in- sengers have reached to- waiting hall integrated with Technical informed that the operation theatres. CEO JK- site visit. mir Government has evac- As per the official data cluding 906 from abroad day in the 96th Delhi canteen and associated fa- work on the laying of piles is ERA/JTFRP was informed uated about 3,21,129 JK received in this regard, the have been evacuated by COVID special train at residents, stranded in Jammu and Kashmir ad- the government through Jammu. So far, 96 trains other parts of the country ministration has received Lakhanpur till date. have reached Jammu with DC along with DCRI team reviews COVID-19 due to COVID lockdown, 117 special trains at As per the detailed a total of 83,460 stranded via Lakhanpur and Jammu and Udhampur breakup of the figures, passengers belonging to mitigation efforts at Bandipora through special trains and railway stations from dif- about 2363 stranded pas- different districts while buses till date amid strict ferent states and UTs, so sengers have entered 15,696 passengers have BANDIPORA, AU- the patients and the medical also held a threadbare discus- The Visiting Officers GUST 17: Deputy Commis- staff to get the feedback and sion regarding the mitigation lauded the efforts of the dis- observance of all neces- far, with about 99,156 pas- through Lakhanpur from reached Udhampur in 21 sioner Bandipora, Dr Owais the first-hand account of the efforts put up by the district trict administration and ap- sary guidelines and Stan- sengers while about August 16 to August 17 special trains, so far. Ahmed along with inspection facilities available in these administration and health preciated the health officials team from Divisional Control centres. department to combat for their commitment in Power shutdown Room comprising of Addi- They also visited Sample COVID-19 pandemic in the combating COVID-19 in the tional Deputy Commissioner Collection centres at district. district. to Divisional Commissioner Khenusa, Bonakoot and DPL They also took stock of They stressed on Health JAMMU, AUG 17 Similarly, for 11 KV Pole erection Grand, Chenani and adjoining areas Kashmir, Shrikant Balasaheb to inspect the sample collec- availability of COVID medi- Officials to focus on patients and 11 KV 120 Sq. MM cabling work will remain affected from 10 am to Suse and Nodal Officer tion process besides inspect- cines, infrastructure available in home isolation and home Chief Engineer, (Distribution) under IPDS Scheme by Transrail 12 noon, 2 pm to 4 pm, 6 pm to 7.30 COVID-19, Testing labs Dr. ing the implementation of at District Hospital and other quarantine for their effective JPDCL, Jammu has informed that to Lighting Limited, the power supply pm and 9 pm to 10.30 pm. Jitendra Mehta today re- SOPs for Home Quarantine COVID hospitals including recovery and emphasized on carry out preventive maintenance, the to Vijaypur Town-I, Vijaypur Town- Similarly, the power supply to viewed the ongoing Covid-19 and administrative quaran- availability of oxygen cylin- proper monitoring of these shutdown of 132/33KV Grid Station II, Vijaypur Town-III, Hospital Vi- Gharota, Amb, Thathi, Beri Chapdi, Mitigation efforts in district. tine. ders, blood bank, Dialysis patients, their regular ther- Mahanpur is being observed. jaypur, feeder and Bandral feeder etc Jandial Thathi and adjoining areas The team inspected Later the team interacted machines, Status of Rapid mal checkups and sensitiza- During the shutdown, the power will remain affected on August 18, will remain affected from 12 noon to COVID Hospital (Level-I) at with Deputy Commissioner Antigen Tests, composition tion on following the Covid- supply to Basholi, Bani, Mahanpur, 20 and 22 from 9 am to 2 pm. 2 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, 7.30 pm to 9 pm Pazalpora and COVID Hos- Dr Owais Ahmad and pre- of surveillance teams, avail- 19 protocol religiously with Machedi, Gurah Kalyal and adjoining However, according to Executive and 10.30 pm to 12:00 mid night. pital (Level-II) at IDPS sented their observations ability of beds and other re- special focus on use of masks areas will remain affected on August Engineer, Sub Transmission Divi- Likewise, the power supply to Kaloosa and interacted with during the inspection and lated facilities in the district. in public places. 18 from 7 am to 11 am. sion-I, Jammu, that due to hot Jagti, Nagrota and adjoining areas Similarly, for urgent maintenance weather conditions and resultant will remain affected from 10 am to and branch cutting, the shutdown of overloading of electrical infrastruc- 12 noon, 2 pm to 4 pm, 6 pm to 7.30 1st phase of IMPACT training 33 KV feeders is being observed. ture at Grid Station Barn, the pm and 9 pm to 10.30 pm. During the shutdown, the power Jammu Power Distribution Corpo- Similarly, the power supply to supply to Bahu Plaza, Trikuta Nagar, ration Ltd, shall enforce load shed- Bamyal, Seri, Panjgarian, Nagore, Divcom Office Gandhi Nagar, Duda ding in different areas alternatively Toll Post and Kattal Battal will re- concludes under Samagra Shiksha Dhari Mandir, Nanak Nagar, Sanjay on rotational basis w.e.f 18th August, main affected from 12 noon to 2 pm, JAMMU, AUGUST 17: fied by the UT of Jammu Nagar, Gole Market and its adjoining 2020.For the purpose, the power 4 pm to 6 pm, 7.30 pm to 9 pm and The five days online IM- and Kashmir. UTRP will areas will remain affected on August supply to Rajinder Nagar, Swaran 10.30 pm to 12:00 mid night. PACT training of Grade II play a very important role 19 from 6.30 am to 9.30 am. Vihar, Kairan, Laxmipuram, Kote Likewise, the power supply to Do- and III teachers concluded for IMPACT as they will di- Likewise, the power supply to Bhalwal, Kote, BDO Block, Kangan ordarshan, Patoli, Brahamna, San- today under Samagra Shik- rectly train the teachers. Apna Vihar, Ekta Vihar, Bandhu Morh, Ganink, Central Jail, Kala grampur, Purkhoo, Purkhoo Camp, sha. About 400 teachers Dr. Arun Manhas, Project Rakh, Air Force Kunjawani, MES Gam Theatre and adjoining areas Thaffo Chak, Domana, bawe Talab, from two zones of district Director who joined the Kunjwani, Kunjwani Market and ad- will remain affected from 10 am to Gura Singu, Shamachak, Chak Doda: Ghat and Doda par- programme from Jammu joining areas will remain affected on 12 noon, 2 pm to 4 pm, 6 pm to 7.30 Mandu, Gum Pull, Chor Pull, Manyal ticipated and attended the expressed gratitude to Prin- August 19 from 7 am to 10 am. pm and 9 pm to 10.30 pm. and Dabbein will remain affected from online programme. cipal Secretary, Director Meanwhile, Superintending Engi- Similarly, the power supply to Kar- 10 am to 12 noon, 2 pm to 4 pm, 6 pm The training was con- NCERT and all other mem- neer (Distribution) JPDCL, O&M wanda, Patta, Barn, Marjali, Seri, to 7.30 pm and 9 pm to 10.30 pm. ducted through DIET using bers who were part of the Circle, Kathua has informed that for Thather, Bantalab and adjoining ar- Similarly, the power supply to Part JKKN platform and ten Re- programme to make this branch cutting of trees and erection eas will remain affected from 12 of Purkhoo, Mishriwala, Pandorian, source Persons facilitated event a grand success. of 11 KV line isolators in Kartholi noon to 2 pm, 4 pm to 6 pm, 7.30 pm Pakhiya, Hari Singh Garat, Simbal by five Course Education Dr. Manhas added that area, the power supply to Industries to 9 pm and 10.30 pm to 12:00 mid Bala, Kangral Dyrain and Assron will Mentors (CEMs) and this training was mainly fo- Kartholi, Dhyansar and Sarore will night. remain affected from 12 noon to 2 pm, Pratham Facilitators (PFs) cused to equip UTRP, remain affected on August 19 from 8 Likewise, the power supply to 4 pm to 6 pm, 7.30 pm to 9 pm and conducted the technical ses- UTRPM and teachers with am to 2 pm. Ranjan, Gour, Jandial, Sukha 10.30 pm to 12:00 mid night. sions. a better understanding and The valedictory was at- (for five days), Field work social concerns. the required teaching skills tended by Dr. Asgar (Twenty one days) and Re- Dr Samoon further reiter- on new pedagogic perspec- Ramban DDC discusses modalities Samoon, Principal Secre- flection and ated these trained Resource tive for improving learning tary School Education along Assessment(three days). Persons will further impart outcomes of students with Prof. Hrushikesh Dr. Samoon further ap- the training to targeted . Due to the outbreak of Senapati Director NCERT, prised that for five days teachers in a phased man- Covid-19 pandemic and clo- for early formation of FPOs, CBBOs Project Director Samagra face-to-face phase of this ner through existing digital sure of Schools thereof; it RAMBAN, AUG 17 sured to provide training Shiksha Dr. Arun Manhas course, IMPACT package platform- J&K Knowledge was not feasible to organize and awareness to the FPOs and other senior officers including 10 modules has Network following all SOPs the IMPACT training pro- District Development and added that the incen- from School Education De- been developed which will of Covid-19 shall be fol- gramme as it was supposed Commissioner, Nazim Zai tives will also be paid by partment. provide teachers with the lowed. to be organized. Keeping in Khan, today chaired a NABARD. Dr. Samoon revealed that knowledge, understanding Later, Prof. Senapati, Di- view the current lockdown meeting of concerned de- After formation, these as requested by Govern- and skills on the generic rector NCERT who joined and COVID-19 situation, partments to discuss early FPOs can be registered un- ment of Jammu and Kash- concerns such as under- the session from New Delhi Samagra Shiksha, J&K or- formation and promotion der companies’ act 2014, mir, the NCERT team had standing of learners, school Campus, in his remarks told ganized IMAPACT training of Farmer Producer Orga- which will help in boosting initiated the process of de- based assessment, pre- that this course package has through online/virtual nizations (FPOs) and Clus- the crop value of the farm- veloping this unique course school and foundational lit- been prepared for the face- mode w.e.f 10-08-2020 to activity and added that dana, Honey and Raazma for 37000 elementary stage 16-08-2020. ter Based Business Organi- ers. Among others, the eracy and numeracy and to-face mode of training for NABARD will be providing to double the income of teachers in the UT. Based G R Mir, Coordinator of sations (CBBOs) for meeting was attended by teaching-learning in multi- UT Level Resource Persons financial assistance for reg- their producers by 2022 as on need assessment, a short grade situations and also on (UTRP), UT level Resource this progarmme presented facilitating direct benefit to JD planning, Dr. Kasturi istration and promotion of envisaged by the Prime course entitled ‘Integrated subject specific pedagogy in Person and Mentors vote of thanks to all the dig- the farming community of Lal; ACD, Zameer Ahmed these FPOs. Minister of India, the DDC Multidisciplinary Profes- the area ofEnvironmental (UTRPM) and teachers. nitaries and participants. their produce. The aim is to form soci- added. Rishu; Chief Agriculture sional Advancement Course Studies, Languages, Math- The UTRPs and UTRPMs He urged the teachers to The DDC stressed upon eties called FPOs and CB- The DDC also directed Officer, Chief Horticulture for Teachers (IMPACT)’ ematics, Social Sciences and will include the faculty carry forward the learning’s the officers for establish- BOs in the sectors to pro- the officers to involve PRIs, officer, Chief Animal Hus- with comprehensive fea- Science.Care has been members drawn from of this training to the target ment of one FPO of ade- mote the intensive NGOs and SHGs already set bandry Officer, Lead Dis- tures has been designed to taken to focus on enhance- SCERTs, DIETs, IASEs, group in their respective quate number of farmers in marketing, export and up by NRLM in the district. trict Manager and DDM be conducted in three ment of teaching skills and CTEs, BRCs, CRCs and sen- districts. every agriculture and allied patenting of Walnut, Anar- The DDM NABARD as- NABARD. phases-Face to Face mode sensitivity for integrating ior secondary schools identi- Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 EDITORIAL Prashant Bhushan judgment spells out a chilling lesson which undermines FOR BETTER that most valuable fundamental right — the freedom of speech Iqbal Chagla criticism. It appears that when tempt. Every criticism, there- were bad eggs and deserved to editors of leading newspapers, write this with a deep it was found that his tweets re- fore, no matter how measured be removed.” Contrary to my as- historians, legal scholars and HEALTH sense of anguish, a cri de garding the Chief Justice of In- and responsible, will always in surance, it fell to my lot, five intellectuals who have in no un- Icoeur from someone who dia and the motorcycle may ap- that sense affect the public’s years later, to move a resolution certain terms criticised the t’s fitting that the launch of the Na- has over 55 years of practice, pear to be too trivial, it brought confidence in the judiciary. against a sitting Chief Justice of Supreme Court. They have, on tional Digital Health Mission held the judiciary in general, and up an 11-year-old contempt case If one might be permitted the Bombay High Court calling various occasions, said that it (NDHM) was the centrepiece of Prime the Supreme Court in particular, against him. That Bhushan’s some anecdotal evidence of the for his resignation on grounds of has become “an institution that I in the highest esteem, respect comments had not lowered the maturity of approach in matters corruption. Again, the resolu- speaks the language of the exec- Narendra Modi’s speech on the country’s and regard. That my faith in the Court’s esteem or brought it into of contempt. In 1990, it fell upon tion was carried and the chief utive, and has become indistin- 74th Independence Day. With comorbidi- institution has on occasion been disrepute for 11 years, that it did myself to move resolutions justice resigned. guishable from the executive”; shaken cannot be denied — most not merit disposal during a pan- against five sitting judges of the In the words of Lord Atkin, “that the transformation of the ties — most of them lifestyle diseases that In- notably when in ADM Jabalpur, demic when matters of far Bombay High Court, impugning “justice is not a cloistered Indian state into a repository of dians have become increasingly prone to in the infamous judgment, the greater importance were pend- their integrity and calling for virtue”. I believe the Supreme repression… would not have the past 15 years — emerging as one of the Supreme Court denied, during ing, was not a consideration. their resignation. I was warned Court has missed a great oppor- been so easy without the will- the Emergency, the citizen’s The pending matters were, by friends that this constituted tunity to display judicial states- ingness of the Supreme Court to main causes of mortality in the ongoing most fundamental right to life among others, challenges to Arti- clear criminal contempt and un- manship. While expressing its look the other way, and occa- COVID-19 pandemic, the salience of a and liberty. That it took nearly cle 370, electoral bonds, the Cit- der the extant law, justification disapproval of whatever sionally to join in the project”; 40 years to right that wrong and izen Amendment Act and, of was not a defence. My only rai- Bhushan had said on either oc- “that the Supreme Court has let repository that can alert the physician to a overrule that judgment is disap- course, habeas corpus petitions son d’etre was that one owed it casion, and even though the us down in recent times, patient’s medical history at the click of a com- pointing, but at the same time it and the fundamental rights of to posterity not to sit idle even as words might constitute con- through a combination of avoid- puter key cannot be overstated. “Every In- recognises the ability of the the people of Kashmir. The clear the fountain of justice was pol- tempt under an archaic law, the ance, mendacity, and a lack of Court to correct, revive and re- impression that the Court con- luted. The resolutions were judges could nevertheless have zeal on behalf of political lib- dian will be given a health ID that will work generate. veys is that Bhushan must be passed, albeit with much-heated said that their shoulders are erty”; “the Court of today may like a health account. This account will con- Prashant Bhushan, is, for me, held up as an example — he is a debate: One judge resigned, two broad enough to treat such com- come to be viewed by future another ADM Jabalpur moment senior advocate practising in the were transferred and two were ments with the contempt they generations of Indians not tain details of every disease, the doctors you when the Court, whom we have Supreme Court with an enor- denied any further judicial work. deserve; or adopt the approach merely as an executive Court, visited, the medicines you took and the di- always proclaimed to be the de- mous reputation as an activist Fortunately, we had Justice of Lord Denning when he said but as a collaborationist Court”; agnosis,” PM Modi said. The health ID will al- fender of the freedom of speech, who has made a lasting contri- Chittatosh Mukerjee as the Chief that they would never use the “that by convicting Prashant has by its judgment curtailed bution to public causes. The les- Justice of the Bombay High contempt jurisdiction to uphold Bhushan for contempt, it (the low patients to virtually share files between that very freedom by the exer- son must go out, loud and clear, Court and Justice Sabyasachi their own dignity for “that must Supreme Court) diminishes it- hospitals and doctors. The creation of a dig- cise of its contempt jurisdiction that if the Court will not baulk at Mukerjee as the Chief Justice of rest on surer foundations”. In self”. — a jurisdiction where the Court disciplining someone of his rep- India. An interesting sequel was words that bear repetition, he Each of the above comments, ital ecosystem for healthcare and the at- is judge, victim and prosecutor. I utation, then woe betide anyone when I called on the CJI in Delhi said: “We do not fear criticism, as well as this article, may well tempt to leverage IT to enhance the well-be- say so not only because of the who dares to criticise. The sig- (I had become the president of nor do we resent it. For there is be said to affect the confidence ing of people in the country will, however, judgment, but because of the nificance of Prashant Bhushan the Bombay Bar Association). something far more important of the public in the Supreme manner in which it took up and is not that he has been found He received me at his residence. at stake. It is no less than free- Court. We are all, therefore, un- require surmounting challenges, including conducted the matter. guilty of outspoken and trench- A grim-faced CJI and asked: dom of speech itself.” der the present dispensation, correcting some of the medical sector’s long- Let’s be clear: Prashant ant criticism but the test that has “Mr Chagla, do you intend to do Instead, the judgment spells guilty as charged. Is this, then, Bhushan gives the clear impres- been applied, and which, this again?” “Good heavens, no, out a chilling lesson that under- what the Supreme Court in Pras- standing problems. sion that it treated Bhushan’s broadly, comes to this: If the Chief Justice, once was enough”, mines that most valuable fun- ant Bhushan sought to achieve? In 2017, the National Health Policy under- tweets as the occasion for the words or conduct shake the con- I replied. “Then, may I congratu- damental right, the freedom of And has it opened a Pandora’s lined the need for a repository of medical in- Court to flex its muscle and fidence of the public in the judici- late you? It needed to be done. speech. And so, where, indeed, box that will require the sagac- make clear that it will not tolerate ary the same constitute con- Our own enquiries revealed they do we go from here? There are ity of a future Court to close? formation of the country’s citizens. A year later, the Niti Aayog proposed the creation of a National Health ID “to reduce the risk of Facebook is in the dock; we need to resist preventable medical errors and significantly increase the quality of medical care”. This urge to create a patient-centric system has, by Left-Congress assault on free speech Rajyavardhan Singh examples of Facebook actually fil- ment and opposition parties, and missed in the entire discussion — Originally, these were not plat- all accounts, informed conversations on the Rathore tering out non-Left and non-Con- some of them have been openly the actual scam by Facebook that forms that the Left-Congress con- NDHM in the past three years. The welcome n George Orwell’s 1984, it gress viewpoints through manu- critical of the prime minister as has been brushed under the carpet trolled, because there were no endeavour has, however, not given adequate was a thoughtcrime to ac- factured labels of “fake news”. well. To accuse them of being pro- for too long. Funding and validat- gates or gatekeepers. However, Itually disagree with the They are even accused of using BJP is laughable. ing “eminent journalists” belong- since then, a planned campaign attention to a fundamental problem of the viewpoints established by Big shadow banning algorithms. Nor does it bother the gate- ing to the pro-Left cabal and em- has taken over these platforms country’s healthcare system — the shortage Brother. The latest manifestation What the Left wants is not con- keepers that the Congress party powering them to become the too. of this Orwellian concept is the trol over hate speech but unfet- was caught hand-in-glove with arbiters of truth on Facebook is This latest round of manufac- of medical personnel. Despite improve- Left-Congress cabal’s outrage tered freedom of hate speech to Cambridge Analytica, an infa- the game, whereas anything that tured outrage should be seen as ments in the past six years, at 1:1,450, the over a Western media house’s hit- its ideologically-aligned mem- mous big-data-enabled democ- goes against their views and opin- the Left’s internecine warfare to country’s doctor-population ratio does not job on Facebook, an already Left- bers. That is why you would hear racy manipulator that has inter- ions is deemed fake. Out-of-job control an already-Congress and Congress-leaning platform. Mark Zuckerberg quote Kapil fered in several countries’ Left-leaning journalists and their Left-leaning platform and punish meet the WHO’s norm of one doctor for Truth, as in the case of 1984, is a Mishra but say nothing on Sonia electoral processes and has used views count as gospel truth to the them for even the most minor of 1,000 people. The situation is compounded casualty. Merely scratching the Gandhi who exhorted people in Facebook as its weapon. They ac- gatekeepers, but the Prime Minis- thoughtcrimes — allowing alter- surface reveals how this storm in a Delhi to do “aar paar ki ladai” tually had the Congress hand ter’s speech on Independence native viewpoints. This is yet an- by the poor state of primary health centres in teacup is merely an exercise to (prepare for the final battle). symbol in their office but this con- Day got labelled as fake news. Is other attempt to regain a monop- much of the country. There are fears, there- browbeat Facebook for “allow- There are millions of posts mock- troversy was silently buried. it just a coincidence that the bat- oly over narratives and ing” certain opinions to even exist. ing Hindu gods and abusing Imagine the uproar if the same tery of Facebook certified emi- disenfranchising alternate ver- fore, that tasking the already strained medical It is no secret globally that Face- right-of-centre leaders. But Face- linkage had been found with a nent “fact-checkers” haven’t yet sions. Armed with the power of system with digital documentation would book has been hauled up by vari- book’s advanced algorithms and BJP member’s son-in-law’s fa- been able to fact-check any of an organised cabal, the gatekeep- affect the success of the health ID scheme. ous government bodies for con- community standards fail to ther’s nephew’s brother’s son. Rahul Gandhi’s claims? ers believe that they can continue trolling the flow of facts. The catch them. However, unsuspect- The problem, however, is much It is surprising but not shock- to perpetuate the same one-sided In fact, physician burnout is one of the main Singapore Parliamentary hear- ing common people running pro- larger, and intellectually rooted ing to note that Facebook even al- monopoly. reasons for the digital health ecosphere re- ings in this context have become right-of-centre pages are sus- in the fake “post-truth” world lowed paid promotion of posts The more social media plat- rather famous — representatives pended with no right to appeal. phenomenon bandied about by a using morphed pictures of PM forms fall to tendentious voices maining a work in progress in technologi- of Facebook were pulled up for What the Left wants is not di- bunch of elitists afraid to lose Modi with a Pakistan flag, from the Left and become echo cally advanced countries, such as the US. their smug attitude. In its parent versity in organisational culture. It their power of labelling views as whereas pages that allow oppos- chambers, the more they will lose The core building blocks of the NDHM — country, the United States, a Sen- wants full compliance. Hence, it thoughtcrimes. Scared of being ing viewpoints often lose their their credibility. We should all ate hearing had laid bare the hoax does not suffice for them if most shown the mirror of reality, an monetisation for merely stating stand up and resist this organised the Health ID and Health Facility Registry of neutrality by cornering Face- hirings in Facebook India come entire cabal has decided to rally facts. assault by the Left-Congress —shall be owned, operated and maintained book on “using the powers of mo- from Left-Congress background. their comrades and undertake hit After the decline of the grip of ecosystem on our fundamental nopoly to censor political speech”, There are examples of current jobs on those who do not fully mainstream media as the sole ar- right to exercise our free speech by the government. However, private oper- particularly conservative view- and former Facebook executives comply with their dictums. biter of truth, the battle for narra- within the boundaries set by In- ators will have equal opportunities to inte- points. In India, too, we have seen with links to the former govern- Sadly, the real story has been tives has moved to social media. dian law. grate with these systems and create prod- ucts for the market. Such linkages across Compensating human trafficking victims should public and private players could enhance medical efficiency and improve the patient’s not be stalled by the pandemic experience. Patients can choose the docu- Dr. Sasmit Patra this is a desired step in the the essential nature of this as- tion Schemes, leaving scope tion that crimes operate in fight to prevent further cases pect of justice, the implementa- for large variance, which is ev- isolation and ignoring the re- ments they would like to share, with whom Amongst the several other of human trafficking, it does tion of it has been dismal. A re- ident in several aspects of the alities where victims of traf- and for how long. Even then, given the asym- things that have come to a not take into account the vul- port by Sanjog revealed that scheme. ficking are also significantly metrical relations between health service standstill with the pandemic nerabilities of those who have between 2011 and 2019, only Most prominently, the com- likely to be exposed to sexual and the imposition of the lock- already been victims of the 77 victims across the whole pensation amount for victims assault and grievous physical providers — doctors, hospitals, insurance down is the welfare of crores of crime of trafficking and are country have received the vic- of trafficking varies from as injury. companies — and medical care seekers, ap- unorganised workers and sur- still awaiting justice. tim compensation amount, low as Rs 10,000 to Rs 10 One of the most problem- vivors of human trafficking, One of the most pertinent as- while government data lakh, unfairly basing the right atic provisions, is an income prehensions of privacy breaches are not un- many of whom fall outside the pects of justice for victims of records at least 40,000 victims of the victim to a dignified threshold for the victims to founded. The country’s data protection law — safety net and are more eco- human trafficking is compen- of human trafficking in this pe- compensation on the geo- receive compensation, which nomically vulnerable than be- sation. Why is this disburse- riod, which reflects the perva- graphical area of the crime. ties the compensation to the in the works for almost three years — will fore. Recognising the impact of ment of compensation so im- sive negligence in the facilita- Further, the schemes provide victim’s condition as a welfare have to factor in such concerns, arm patients the current situation, and the portant? Vulnerabilities for tion of applications and varying amounts of compen- beneficiary. This defeats the with safeguards. In the coming months and increased likelihood of such communities largely emanate disbursement. sation under different cate- purpose of the compensation, vulnerable persons falling prey from economic depression — Several reasons for the fail- gories, such as trafficking, which is neither a payment to years, the government and the country’s legal, to traffickers, the Ministry of without this compensation, ure of compensation schemes grievous physical or mental cover medical costs, nor a rem- IT and medical systems will have to come Home Affairs has written to their pre-existing vulnerabili- to address the needs of the injury, sexual assault. How- edy to right the wrong, but an states to expedite the setting ties will only be exacerbated, victims lies in the design it- ever, many allow for compen- acknowledgment of the failure together to translate the NDHM’s patient- up of new anti-human traffick- especially in this pandemic, self. While national guidelines sation to be sought only under of the state to fulfil its obliga- centric vision into reality. ing units to ‘combat and pre- subjecting them to the risk of exist, state governments form any one category, operating tion of providing protection to vent’ human trafficking. While being re-trafficked. Despite their own Victim Compensa- under the erroneous assump- the citizen. Daily Jammu Rising 7 SPORTS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Dhoni as wicketkeeper was faster than the best A privilege to work with one of the pickpockets: Ravi Shastri best leaders Kirsten on Dhoni none. And coming from moment. And in retire- where he did he changed ment also he has moved NEW DELHI, Aug 17 before the whole team cricket for all times to on. "As I said he is second (Agencies): Their stint was meant to go, while come. And his beauty is to none," he added. together yielded India the everyone was looking he did it in all formats," The former cricketer 2011 World Cup trophy forward to the event - Shastri told 'India said Dhoni set a new bar Today'. "For me what in wicketkeeping despite and former India coach that the three South stood out was his stump- not being a "natural". Gary Kirsten on Monday Africans, which were ings and his run outs. He "...but (he) was effective doffed his hat to the enig- myself, Paddy Upton and had such fast hands that as hell. Look at the matic Mahendra Singh Eric Simmons, weren't he was at times faster impact he had...The bats- Dhoni, calling him "one going to be allowed into than any pickpocket," he man wouldn't even of the best leaders" he has the flight school because said. Counting Dhoni's realise that Dhoni had worked with. it was seen as a potential achievements, Shastri taken the bails off and Dhoni, the only captain security risk. said despite creating an that's something that to have won all the ICC "So MS cancelled the enviable legacy, Dhoni's added to his aura. trophies, retired from whole event. He just said, calm demeanour made "In any list of cricket's him unique. "T20 - he has greatest, not greats but international cricket on 'These are my people. If won a World Cup and the greatest, you have to Saturday, more than a Dhoni's retirement has from the time before the they're not allowed in, multiple IPL titles. 50 include this man," he year after he last played triggered an avalanche of 2011 World Cup wherein none of us are going'. NEW DELHI, Aug 17 poured in. overs - he has won a signed off. for India -- the lost World emotional tributes with Team India was invited And that was what he (Agencies): Faster than Dhoni bid adieu to World Cup. Test cricket- Dhoni last played for Cup semifinal against several past and current for a team trip to an air was all about." the best pickpockets as international cricket on he has taken India to the India in July 2019 in the New Zealand. cricketers expressing school in Bengaluru. wicketkeeper and a crick- Saturday, posting "con- Kirsten said the rela- number one position in lost World Cup semifinal The 52-year-old Kirsten, their admiration for his However, after coming tionship he shared with eter who changed the sider me retired" on his the world. Played 90 Test against New Zealand. He game for all times to Instagram page. Shastri who was head coach of unorthodox leadership, to know that Gary Dhoni helped them wade matches," he said. "And went on a sabbatical after the Indian team between brilliant finishing skills Kirsten and two other through tough times dur- come, said India coach offered his take on the he always took life as it that but remained a sub- and sharpness behind the South African support Ravi Shastri on the just- impact made by the two- came. From his days in ject of intense specula- 2008 to 2011, thanked ing his tenure as the head retired Mahendra Singh time World Cup-winner Kharagpur to his days as tion, which ended with Dhoni for all the good stumps. staff wouldn't be allowed coach of the Indian crick- Dhoni, adding a bit of in his trademark tongue- an Indian cricketer he his announcement on memories that he made The man himself, only entry as they were seen as et team. quirkiness to the emo- in-cheek style. was always in the Saturday. during his tenure. issued a brief "consider a 'potential security "He (Dhoni) was very tional tributes that have "This man is second to "A privilege to work me retired" post on insta- threat', Dhoni cancelled loyal to me. I think he with one of the best lead- gram to announce the big the entire trip, the former saw that as well. We did- ers I have come across. decision and has not spo- Proteas opener revealed. n't always win games, we Gautam Gambhir hails MS Dhoni's captaincy, bets no Thanks MS for many ken after that. "I have said on many had some tough times. fond memories with the He will, however, be occasions that he is one of We would spend time Indian Cricket Team seen in action during the the most impressive peo- one-on-one talking to other Indian skipper will ever achieve THIS Feat @msdhoni," the former IPL starting September 19 ple that I have met. He is each other about taking South African batsman in the UAE. World Cup- a great leader of people. the team forward. We NEW DELHI:Crick- Sharma, but I don’t think so wrote on his twitter han- winning former India He has got an incredible had a strong relationship eter-turned-politician Gau- any Indian captain would dle. coach Gary Kirsten said presence as a leader. But I when we worked togeth- tam Gambhir has said that be able to achieve three ICC Under Kirsten, India MS Dhoni was incredibly think he is loyal, that's er," Kirsten said. no other Indian captain will trophies, so MS Dhoni’s go- had claimed the Asia Cup loyal and they had a very the most important," Kirsten was appointed ever match Mahendra ing to be there to stay for- in 2010 before ending a good coach-captain rela- Gary Kirsten told sports as the head coach of the Singh Dhoni's feat of win- ever," the former opener 28-year long wait to win tionship during his presenter Radhakrishnan senior men's team in ning three ICC trophies. added. their second World Cup tenure with the senior Sreenivasan in 'The RK December 2007, months Dhoni, 39, announced his For the uninitiated, the crown in 2011. men's team. Gary Kirsten Show' on YouTube. after Dhoni led India to retirement from interna- ICC Champions Trophy Kirsten built a strong said MS Dhoni is a 'great "I will never forget just T20 World Cup glory ini tional cricket on August 15, was last held in 2017 and relationship with Dhoni leader of people' and one before the World Cup, we South Africa. Under ending an illustrious career may never return. But ICC during the time and on of the most impressive were in Bangalore and we Kirsten, india reached the that witnessed India win- does have another global Monday, he revisited a people he has met in his were to go to the flight No. 1 spot in Tests and ning the 2007 T20 World tournament, The World past statement, which career. school there. went on to win the 2011 Cup, the 2011 ODI World Test Championship. For described their bond Shedding light on "We had a couple of for- World Cup at home. Cup, and the 2013 Champi- ICC Champions Trophy or be broken, but he's certain any captain to match aptly. Dhoni's loyalty, Gary eigners in our support Kirsten quit as India ons Trophy. And he re- 2011 World Cup," Gambhir that winning three different Dhoni's feat, he will need to "I would go to war with Kirsten narrated an staff, and we got word coach after the World mains the only captain to said while speaking in ICC tournaments is impos- win it, along with the T20 Dhoni by my side." 'unforgettable' incident back on the morning Cup triumph. win all three. Cricket Connected. sible. World Cup and 50-Over “One record if you talk Gambhir, who played a "I think that is something World Cup. about, which is going to stay pivotal role in India's 2011 which is going to stay for- Dhoni's decision to retire forever is MS Dhoni’s three World Cup triumph at ever, and I can bet, that’s came as no surprise, given Raina officially communicated retirement decision ICC trophies. I don’t think home under Dhoni, is so going to stay forever! I think he's at the wrong side of 30 so any other captain would confident of his claim that 100s will eventually get bro- and has not played for India ever be able to achieve that! added he can bet on it. He ken, someone will come since the 2019 World Cup I think, whether it the T20 said that records like cen- and probably score more semi-final defeat to New a day after public announcement BCCI World Cup, whether it is turies count will eventually double 100s than Rohit Zealand. ers informing the BCCI lower down the order and before announcing retire- playing some of the ment. match-winning knocks Lionel messi wants immediate barcelona exit, Raina represented India requires a lot of skill and in 18 Tests, 226 ODIs and talent," Ganguly stated. 78 T20Is in an internation- "He along with Yuvraj neymar targeted for return - Reports al career spanning 13 Singh and MS Dhoni years. He also had the formed a solid middle NEW DELHI:Lionel - Pochettino is reportedly honour of captaining the order for India in ODIs. I Messi reportedly has no an option for Barcelona, but team briefly. wish him and his family plans to hang around at the Argentinian may have "Under his captaincy, all the very best," he Barcelona, while Neymar options. The Sun reports City India registered a 3-2 added. could be targeted for a return. are eyeing Pochettino amid series victory in West BCCI secretary Jay Shah Amid the chaos at the LaLiga doubts over Pep Guardiola's Indies and a 2-0 win over echoed the sentiment. giants, there is fresh specula- future as manager. Bangladesh in ODIs and a "Suresh Raina has been tion over Messi's future. - It looks like Pierre-Emer- 2-0 T20 International arguably one of the finest The superstar is contracted ick Aubameyang is staying at series win in Zimbabwe," T20 batsmen. A live wire at Barca until 2021 – but per- Arsenal. The Telegraph re- the statement added. on the field, Raina’s haps he could make a move ports Arsenal have agreed Raina, who scored a cen- prowess as a left-handed NEW DELHI, Aug 17 tional retirement on tury on debut in Tests, is batsman was exhibited sooner. terms with the forward over (Agencies): Suresh Raina August 15, 33-year-old also the first Indian to throughout his cricketing Messi wants to leave a new deal. communicated his retire- Raina followed his mentor slam hundreds in all three career. Barcelona immediately, ac- - Chelsea are expected to ment decision to the BCCI in doing the same, surpris- formats of the game and "A big match player, cording to Esporte Intera- sign at least one defender this a day after he made it pub- ing many. his centuries were scored Raina's cameo against tivo. close season. According to lic, the Board said on "Attacking left-hand outside India. Australia in the quarterfi- The six-time Ballon d'Or the Mirror, they are prepar- Monday, lauding the for- batsman Suresh Raina BCCI president Sourav nal in the 2011 World Cup winner has been linked to ing a move for City defender mer India all-rounder for officially communicated to Ganguly paid a glowing was a testimony to his glit- Premier League giants Man- John Stones – even if they being a key player in the BCCI on Sunday about his tribute to a fellow south- tering career that fol- chester City and Serie A side land Brighton and Hove Al- limited-overs format. decision to retire from paw. "Suresh Raina has lowed. I wish him all the Inter recently. giants? Sport reports Ronald main star Neymar, ready to bion's Lewis Dunk. Minutes after the iconic international cricket," said been one of the key per- very best in the second Contracted until next year, Koeman and former Totten- offer Antoine Griezmann and - Another Brighton and Mahendra Singh Dhoni the BCCI in a statement. formers in limited overs innings of his career," said Messi was expected to re-sign ham manager Mauricio €60million to bring the Hove Albion defender is ap- announced his interna- The usual norm is play- cricket for India. Coming Shah. at Barcelona, but their capitu- Pochettino are the main can- Brazil international back to parently attracting interest. lation in the Champions didates, while AS says the the club. AS says Barca are The Sun says Liverpool, League has led to chaos at the Netherlands head coach is also prepared to sell Arthur, Manchester United, Man- Dhoni deserves a farewell match: club. the frontrunner. who is joining Juventus, Ivan chester City, Chelsea, Totten- ROUND-UP - Moves are also expected Rakitic, Arturo Vidal, Martin ham and Leicester City are - With Barcelona moving at Camp Nou. According to Braithwaite, Junior Firpo, interested in Ben White, who Jharkhand CM Soren to BCCI on from Quique Setien, Sport, Barcelona are prepar- Samuel Umtiti and Ousmane spent 2019-20 on loan at NEW DELHI, Aug 17 (Agencies): to the country and Jharkhand, has 2011 after having led India to tri- where to next for the LaLiga ing a deal for Paris Saint-Ger- Dembele. Leeds United. Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant retired from international cricket umph in the ICC World T20 in its Soren has urged the Board of today. We will not be able to see maiden edition of the tournament Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) everyone's favourite Jharkhand- held in 2007 in South Africa. Arre baba you are the century maker not me, to host a farewell match for former born cricketer in the Blue jersey. But With India winning the ICC skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni, the heart of the countrymen is not Champions Trophy in 2013 in who announced his retirement from full yet," Soren tweeted. England, Dhoni became the first Gavaskar remembers opening partner Chauhan international cricket on Saturday. "I wish Mahi get a farewell match and is still the only captain to date Dhoni, who was born and brought in Ranchi which will be seen across to have won all three ICC Trophies. NEW DELHI, Aug 17 my opening partner "arre baba you are the responsible for him miss- in Ranchi, has played domestic the globe. I urge BCCI to give Mahi While his heroics in the limited- (Agencies): Former India Chetan Chauhan whenev- century maker, not me". ing out on two occasions, cricket for the state (then in Bihar). a farewell match which will be host- overs formats are well documented, captain Sunil Gavaskar er we met over the last Never in my wildest both in Australia in the He had represented Bihar, East ed by Jharkhand," he added. it was also under his leadership that pens a moving tribute to two or three years. nightmares could I 1980/81 series Down his longest-serving open- The meetings were believe that his words under. Zone and Jharkhand in the domestic Dhoni made his ODI debut in 2004 India became the number one Test ing partner Chetan invariably at his beloved about being in the In the second Test in circuit. and since then changed the face of side in 2009 and the team stayed at Chauhan, who died of Ferozeshah Kotla ground mandatory overs of life Adelaide he was on 97 The 39-year-old played 131 first- Indian cricket with his calm the top for over 600 days. COVID-19 related compli- where he was in charge of would come true so soon. when my teammates class matches and scored 7038 runs demeanour, sharp understanding of He has led India to victory in 21 cations on Sunday. the pitch preparation. As It's so hard to believe that pulled me out of my chair at an average of 36.84. The Chief the game, and astute leadership home Test matches, the most by an By Sunil Gavaskar we hugged I would say to his laughter and cheerful in front of the TV and Minister wants to host a farewell qualities. Indian captain. Leaving behind a "Aaja, aaja, gale mil, him that "no, no we must banter won't be there the dragged me to the play- match for the wicketkeeper-bats- He is among the most successful rich legacy that will be difficult to after all we are in the have another century next time I go to Delhi. ers balcony saying I must man in Jharkhand. captains in world cricket. It was replicate, Dhoni holds the record for mandatory overs of life" partnership" and he Talking of centuries, I get there to cheer my "Mahi, who has given many under his leadership that India lift- most international matches as cap- was the usual greeting of would laugh and then say firmly believe that I was partner. moments of pride and enthusiasm ed the ICC Cricket World Cup in tain (332). 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MSMEs Nitin Gadkari on however, pointed out the Court on Monday dis- “This violates the fun- Monday laid the founda- need for four-laning of missed a petition seeking damental right to the lives tion stones for 13 high- Imphal-Loktak highway, the postponement of the of lakhs of the affected way projects and inaugu- which has heavy traffic, National Eligibility cum students (including the rated a Road safety proj- due to it being a famous Entrance Test (NEET) and petitioners), as enshrined ect in the North-Eastern tourist attraction. Joint Entrance within Article 21 of the State of Manipur through Dr Jitendra Singh said, Examination (JEE), sched- Constitution and thus the video conference. today’s event gives three uled to be held in exam schedule is liable to Chief Minister N Biren important messages. That September 2020. be quashed and set aside Singh presided over the the North East continues Refusing to defer the on this ground alone,” it virtual function, attended to be the priority of the examinations, the top argued. by Union Minister Dr govt, that infrastructure court said, “The careers of “It is respectfully sub- Jitendra Singh, V K Singh, works have continued in students can’t be put in mitted that the students Ministers of the Manipur this region despite all jeopardy”. who are well equipped State, several MPs, MLAs odds, and that it is in “Life cannot be stopped. with computers and and senior officers from begin. alternate fuel for public keeping with the PMs call We have to move ahead strong internet connec- the Centre and the State. He asked the CM to transport in the NE from Lal Kila for develop- with all safeguards and tion will give online These projects involve a expedite land acquisition region, it being cheaper ment of Rs 100 lakh crore all… Are students ready exams while in other Road length of 316 kilo- and utility shifting work as well as environment infrastructure in the coun- to waste one whole year? hand the students who meters, with construction in the State urgently, so friendly. Gadkari high- try. V K Singh said, under Education should be are unable to give and value of about Rs 3000 that road projects could lighted the role of MSME the Act East Policy, the opened up. Covid may arrange online exams , crore. Paving the way for be hastened up. On issue sector in improving the government has devoted continue for a year more. will have to come to exam development of Manipur, Central Road Fund (CRF) employment and eco- special attention to the Are you going to wait centres by risking their these roads will enhance also, he assured release of nomic scenario in north eastern States. He better connectivity, con- said, Manipur plays an another year? Do you the apex court to give Conducting the examina- lives. This is a discrimina- additional funds of about Manipur. Informing venience and economic important role as it shares know what the loss to the directions to the Centre to tion across India at such tion between students Rs 250 crore as soon as about the recent expan- growth in this NE State. international border with country and peril to the conduct JEE and NEET perilous time, is nothing which must be avoided,” the utilization certificate sion in the definition of Speaking on the occa- Myanmar. The trilateral students is?” Justice Arun exams only after normal- else but putting lives of said the plea. is received from the State. MSME units, he exhorted sion, Gadkari said, keep- highway connecting Mishra, who headed a cy is restored in the coun- lakhs of young students The plea also argued The Minister informed the CM to utilise the ing with Prime Minister’s India, Myanmar and three-judge bench of the try, post the COVID-19 at utmost risk and danger that the concerned that dredging has been opportunity and explore desire to develop infra- Thailand starts from Supreme Court, was crisis. of disease and death,” authorities have ignored completed in Brahmputra export potential of handi- structure in the NE, we Manipur. He said, efforts quoted as saying by The plea filed by advo- said the plea. The peti- the plight of lakhs of stu- and Barak rivers, and it is crafts, handloom, and have undertaken several are on to ensure seamless NDTV. cate Alakh Alok tioners argued that the dents belonging to Bihar, now possible to honey, bamboo products projects in the region. He traffic movement between Citing the ongoing best recourse at this stage Assam and northeastern Transport people and etc which can provide Srivastava, on behalf of 11 assured many new Road the three countries. He Coronavirus pandemic, a students from 11 states, can be to wait for some states, witnessing inces- consignments through employment to large plea was moved in the sant flood and thus con- projects in Manipur in waterways. He suggested number of people. Chief added that completion of contended that lakhs of more time and let the near future. The Minister two bridges over the Supreme Court on young students are likely Coronavirus crisis sub- ducting online or offline linking of Imphal with Minister Biren Singh said, August 6 to quash and set examinations in such announced that the DPR this river route, which is Manipur being a hill- rivers Barak and Maku on to appear in the JEE side. for an elevated road in NH 37 by March next will aside public notices places, is not possible. barely 50-60 kms, for get- locked State with heavy (Main) April-2020 and The plea also contended Imphal is being prepared provide connectivity of issued by the National The petitioners’ further ting added benefits for rains requires top quality NEET UG-2020 exam in that instead of postponing and within 2-3 months the State with rest of the Testing Agency (NTA) to urged the Supreme Court the State economy. He Road network to with- the month of September. the exams, the NTA has work on this project will country. conduct the JEE (Main) “The deadly COVID-19 decided to conduct the to increase the number of also called for adopting stand the vagaries of April 2020 exam between pandemic has already JEE (Main) April-2020 examination centres after September 1 and 6 and affected about 20 lakh exam on (1-6) September, normalisation ensuring the NEET on September people in India and the 2020, through online that at least one examina- BRO constructs 180-feet bailey bridge providing 13. situation is worsening by mode and NEET UG-2020 tion centre is kept in The petitioners’ urged every passing day. on September 13 through every district of India. connectivity to 20 villages in Uttarakhand Around 100 Cong leaders wrote to Sonia Gandhi seeking bridge. The biggest chal- lenge was to transport parts to the site from leadership change, transparent CWC polls: Sanjay Jha Pithoragarh amidst fre- quent landslides and ers (including MP’s), dis- rect” and “it doesn’t listen time president and a heavy rains. The bridge tressed at the state of to its members”. Jha mechanism to exchange was successfully complet- affairs within the party, pushed his view through a views inside the party. ed on August 16, 2020. have written a letter to newspaper article, but was Following his sacking as This has led to accessing Mrs Sonia Gandhi, promptly contradicted by the Congress spokesper- flood affected villages and Congress President, ask- the party. In the article, the son, Sanjay Jha had said has connected Jauljibi to ing for change in political Congress leader also said that the party lacks inter- Munsiyari. leadership and transpar- the party could not pres- nal democracy and it is The connectivity will ent elections in CWC,” Jha ent an alternative narra- not what it used to be, for bring relief to about 15,000 said in a tweet. tive of governance to the sure. people in 20 villages. The This is not the first time people when the govern- He, however, asserted constructed bridge has that Sanjay Jha has opened ment has failed. that he will remain a com- resumed road communi- up about the internal crisis Jha said that the party mitted Congressman and cation of 66-kilometre in the grand old party. was reacting to the issues, shall continue to raise road starting from Jauljibi On June 17, Congress but not in a comprehen- issues internally and pub- to Munsiyari. Local NEW DELHI, Aug 17 president Sonia Gandhi sive manner. The views of licly to strengthen the Member of Parliament (Agencies) : Sacked leader had dropped him as the Jha were contradicted by party from within. Ajay Tamta had expressed party’s national several senior Congress Meanwhile, on July 14, his concern about the Sanjay Jha, who has been NEW DELHI, Aug 17 heavy rains, the Ministry This caused a mud flow of spokesperson. leaders like Ajay Maken. in an abrupt development, worst affected isolated vil- critical of the internal (Agencies): Border Roads of Defence said on tremendous force. There In a major reshuffle of His view was endorsed Maharashtra Congress lages of Lumti and Mori at functioning of the Organisation (BRO) has Monday. were many casualties also the party spokespersons, by Pankaj Shankar, a for- President Balasaheb 25-kilometre from Jauljibi Congress party, on constructed a 180-feet bai- “The 50-metre span con- due to landslides and the Sonia Gandhi appointed mer aide of Rahul Gandhi. Thorat suspended former where maximum deaths Monday revealed that ley bridge in Jauljibi sector crete bridge was com- road communication was Abhishek Dutt and Earlier as well, many party spokesperson Jha for had taken place. This around 100 Congress lead- of Pithoragarh district, pletely washed out on July broken,” it said. Sadhna Bharti as the new party leaders, including “anti-party activities”. bridge will provide essen- ers have written to Sonia Uttarakhand in less than 27, 2020 when cloudburst The BRO mobilised its party spokespersons while Sandeep Dikshit and A terse statement tial support in rehabilitat- Gandhi asking for a three weeks despite fre- hit the area and the nallas bridging resources and dropping Jha. Shashi Tharoor raised announced that he was ing the villages. change in political leader- quent landslides and and rivers were flooded. setup to construct the ship and transparent elec- The action came almost questions on the change of being suspended with tions in the CWC. 10 days after Jha said the leadership and advocated immediate effect for “anti- “It is estimated that claim that the Congress for a full-time president. party activities and breach has an internal robust Sandeep Dikshit had said of discipline”, which were ‘We prohibit content that incites violence’: Facebook on around 100 Congress lead- mechanism was “not cor- that the party needs a full not specified. report claiming it ignored hate speeches of BJP leaders Congress meets Pilot’s demands, sacks NEW DELHI, Aug 17 posts. reminded the opposition Facebook about the report. (Agencies): Following a US There was no immediate party of the Cambridge “The Parliamentary media report that Facebook comment on the issue by Analytica issue. Standing Committee on Avinash Pandey, forms 3-member panel ignored applying its hate Facebook, for whom India is “Losers who cannot influ- Information Technology JAIPUR, Aug 17 General Secretary, Smt. Sonia Gandhi ji to rebel MLAs gave the sec- speech rules to politicians of one of the fastest growing ence people even in their would certainly wish to hear (Agencies): The Incharge Organisation) appoint Shri Ajay Maken ond CLP meeting a miss the ruling party BJP in India, markets globally with over own party keep cribbing that from Facebook about these Congress, in a major and Ajay Maken (AICC as AICC General on July 14, the Congress the social media giant has 340 million users. the entire world is controlled reports and what they pro- shakeup in leadership as General Secretary, In- Secretary in-charge of announced the removal of reacted to the allegation that However, the report has by BJP and RSS.” Prasad pose to do about hate- a fallout of the Rajasthan charge, Rajasthan) was set Rajasthan.” Pilot as the Deputy Chief it “prohibits hate speech and triggered a slugfest between said. speech in India,” he tweet- crisis, has removed set up to “oversee and fol- He also congratulated Minister as well as the content that incites violence the Congress and the BJP. “You were caught red- ed.BJP MP Nishikant Congress General low up smooth resolution Maken and hoped that his Pradesh Congress and enforces these policies Congress leader Rahul handed in alliance with Dubey, reacting to Tharoor’s Secretary in-charge of the of the recent issues in vast organisational expe- Committee (PCC) chief. globally without regard to Gandhi on Sunday accused Cambridge Analytica and comments, said the subjects state Avinash Pandey and Rajasthan”. rience will help strength- Interestingly, a day after anyone’s political position or the BJP and the RSS of Facebook to weaponise data which are permissible and replaced him with former Ahmed Patel will be the en the party and energise Pilot was removed, then party affiliation.” spreading “fake news” before the elections and now are in accordance with rules Union minister Ajay senior most member on the party workers in the Rajasthan in-charge “We prohibit hate speech using Facebook and have the gall to question us,” of parliamentary standing Maken with immediate the committee as he state. Avinash Pandey had said and content that incites vio- WhatsApp to influence the he said. committees could be raised. effect. played the pivotal role in Indicating an end to the that the Congress’ doors lence and we enforce these electorate. Prasad added, “The fact is But at the same time, he The sacking of Avinash resolving the issue that rebellion in the Congress’ have not closed for Sachin Pandey is in line with had threatened the sur- Rajasthan unit, a meeting Pilot. policies globally without The Congress has also that today access to informa- added that these panels Sachin Pilot’s one of the vival of the Ashok Gehlot took place between Pilot “The party’s doors have regard to anyone’s political demanded a probe by a Joint tion and freedom of expres- should not be made a politi- long-pending demands. government after the Pilot and his loyalists and the position or party affiliation. Parliamentary Committee sion has been democratized. cal platform by members to The move comes days camp raised the banner of three-member panel not been closed for Pilot. May God give… good While we know there is (JPC) into the charges men- It is no longer controlled by satisfy “ego of their respec- after Pilot called it a truce revolt against it. formed by interim party more to do, we’re making tioned in the report, saying retainers of your family and tive party leaders”. with Rajasthan Chief The removal of Avinash chief Sonia Gandhi to sense and he realises his Minister Ashok Gehlot Pandey as general secre- look into their grievances, mistake. I pray that he progress on enforcement they threaten the foundation that is why it hurts.” Congress spokesperson ending weeks-long revolt tary in-charge of at the war room in the comes out of the elusive and conduct regular audits of Indian democracy and Prasad’s reference to Ajay Maken, at a virtual that pushed the state gov- Rajasthan and the forma- Congress headquarters in trap of BJP,” Pandey had of our process to ensure fair- need to be investigated. Cambridge Analytica was press conference, demanded ernment to the brink. tion of a committee to New Delhi on August 10. said in a tweet. ness and accuracy,” a “BJP & RSS control about the allegations the a JPC probe into the charges An order in this regard address the grievances of The breakthrough, which On July 12, the sulking Facebook spokesperson Facebook & Whatsapp in Congress faced in 2018 that that Facebook ignored its was signed into effect by legislators were the pri- had threatened the Ashok leader had declared open said. India. They spread fake the UK-based firm offered hate speech policy in deal- Congress General mary demands made to Gehlot-led Congress gov- rebellion against his party In a report published on news and hatred through it the party data mining of ing with BJP lawmakers. Secretary KC Venugopal the Congress leadership ernment in the state, fol- by claiming that he has Friday, the Wall Street and use it to influence the Facebook posts to influenc- “The Congress party on Sunday. by former deputy CM lowed after Pilot met top the support of 30 MLAs. Journal cited interviews with electorate. Finally, the ing voters in 2019 Lok Sabha demands a JPC probe to “The party wholehearted- Sachin Pilot. party leaders Rahul and The whole political crisis unnamed Facebook insiders American media has come polls. Congress had rejected ascertain the charges on ly appreciates the contri- Team Pilot had alleged Priyanka Gandhi earlier began on the night of July to claim that one of its senior out with the truth about the charges. how Facebook is helping the bution of Shri Avinash that Pandey was too close on Monday. The two 10 when the Rajasthan Pandey,” the order fur- to Chief Minister Ashok Gandhis subsequently India policy executives inter- Facebook,” said Rahul Congress leader Shashi BJP in elections and in ther said. Gehlot and had not given held discussions with Police sent a notice to vened in internal communi- Gandhi in a tweet. Tharoor, who heads the spreading hatred and fake Also, a three-member a fair hearing to his side. Sonia Gandhi, who in Pilot, asking him to cation to stop a permanent The remarks were met Parliamentary Standing news in society. There committee comprising Meanwhile, following turn, announced the for- record his statement over ban on a BJP MLA from with a sharp counter-attack Committee on Information should be a JPC probe on senior party leader Pandey removal, the chief mation of a three-member an alleged attempt to Telangana after he allegedly from Union IT Minister Ravi Technology, said the panel how Facebook is helping the Ahmed Patel, KC minister tweeted: “I wel- panel. bring down the govern- made communally charged Shankar Prasad who would like to hear from BJP,” he told reporters. Venugopal (AICC come the decision of CP After Sachin Pilot and the ment. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Chinese shareholding in Indian Covid-19 impact: Earnings shrink as rig operations being probed more firms post results for Q1 NEW DELHI:The In- The control definition NEW DELHI:The exu- bank & finance companies dian defence ministry and also includes the right to ap- berance of early bird results was up 17.5 per cent during ONGC have started a thor- point majority of the direc- has given way to a sense of the quarter against 20.1 per ough investigation into Chi- tors, or to control the man- worry as more companies cent decline in Q4FY20. nese shareholding in rig op- agement or policy decisions, have declared their results Their combined revenues erations in Indian waters, including through share- for the April-June quarter were up 13.6 per cent which is posing a security holding or management (Q1FY21). against 7.6 per cent decline and surveillance threat to rights or shareholders’ The combined profit be- in the March 2020 quarter. the country’s strategic sec- agreements or voting agree- fore tax (PBT) of 748 com- “Only when moratorium tors such as oil and gas. ments. panies, which have declared ends, will the true picture in Fresh guidelines will be “Although this bold deci- their results for Q1FY21, is the banking and NBFC issued to make them much sion may be adequate for down 46 per cent year-on- space get clear,” says G more stringent for strategic certain sectors, but for year (YoY). Their net sales Chokkalingam, founder & sectors, say sources. strategic sectors, the entry According to Shelf’s an- tries will also be followed for went down by a quarter as managing director, The scrutiny started when barrier should be made nual report, CMG can con- giving contracts hence- the Covid-19 lockdown led Equinomics Research & Ad- it came to the government’s more stringent. trol the management and forth,” said the official on to a sharp fall in economic visory Services. notice that Shelf Drilling, a take decisions. condition of anonymity. "In such cases, any Chi- activity. In comparison, IT firms company that operates one Excluding telecom, the ergy prices during the quar- “The recent notification In an order dated July 23, nese involvement, espe- The numbers are, how- reported 3 per cent growth third of ONGC’s contracted combined PBT of manufac- ter. by Indian government has 2020, the Ministry of Fi- cially in the backdrop of ever, far worse for manufac- in their PBT during the jackup rig and earns a rev- turing & IT companies was The combined raw mate- objectively clarified the per- nance said any bidder from a border skirmishes, should turers, who bore the brunt quarter while their com- enue of close to $220,000 a down 46.2 per cent YoY rial cost for manufacturers centage stock participation country which shares a land be a strict no,” said a source of the lockdown. bined net sales was up 4.1 day, has China Merchant during Q1FY21 against 25.6 nearly halved during the threshold for entities/citi- border with India will not close to the development. The combined PBT of 632 per cent. Group (a key member of per cent decline in the quarter, declining at double zens of neighbouring coun- be eligible to bid in any pro- As the current CMG stake companies, excluding Financial & IT companies Belt and Road Initiative) as March 2020 quarter. the pace of fall in revenues, try sharing land borders curement of goods, services, is below the 25 per cent banks, non-banking finan- together account for nearly its single largest share- Analysts, however, say while their energy or power with India. or works unless it is regis- threshold in Shelf Drilling, cial companies (NBFCs), in- 45 per cent of India Inc’s holder. that the results are much & fuel cost was down 40 per "We would like to confirm tered with the competent there is a risk that they will surance and oil & gas, were combined earnings and bet- Dubai-based Shelf better than expected. cent during the quarter. that we are in compliance authority. be able to evade the scrutiny down 91.4 per cent YoY ter show by them aided the Drilling was a contractor “The Street was expecting This allowed companies with the prescribed thresh- The order extends this re- that is essential for the sensi- while their net sales was bull-run on the bourses. with ONGC for many years a complete washout in cor- to maintain operating profit old,” said a Shelf Drilling striction to all state-owned tive oil and gas sector. down 25.2 per cent YoY Going ahead, some ana- and till recently, was listed porate earnings but the ac- margins at last year's level spokesperson. units such as ONGC and Bulk of Indian offshore oil during the quarter. lysts expect a further im- on Oslo stock exchange and tual profits and margins in despite a sharp fall in sales An ONGC official said the OIL. and gas activities are in the In comparison, the PBT provement in corporate owned by three private eq- most key sectors are ahead volumes. contracts with Shelf Drilling The definition of ‘bidder sensitive western front of the first lot of 95 compa- earnings in the second uity players. of consensus estimates de- Lenders and insurance were ongoing contracts from a country which stretching from coastal Ma- nies were down a modest quarter and beyond. In 2019, CMG took a spite a sharp fall in rev- companies, however, re- awarded at different point shares a land border with harashtra to coastal Gujarat 8.6 per cent YoY during However, others caution strategic stake in Shelf enues," says Dhananjay ported an uptick in over- of time having contract du- India’ clarified that it in- abutting Pakistan. Q1FY21 while their net sales investors about getting too Drilling to become the sin- Sinha, head of research at heads and had minimal im- ration of three years with cludes any entity which is By allowing Chinese-con- was down just 3.4 per cent excited. gle-largest shareholder in Systematic Institutional Eq- pact on their operations present contracts continu- substantially controlled trolled oil rigs in such a sen- only during Q1. “Although Q1FY21 earn- the company. uities. during the quarter. ing up to 2022. through entities incorpo- sitive area, the security risk Corporate earnings also ings are better than expec- According to the public Sinha attributed this to a Sectorally, it was a good “All government guide- rated, established or regis- is paramount as these rigs look a tad better if numbers tations, it should be viewed data, CMG directly holds sharp cut in discretionary quarter for lenders and IT lines are followed by ONGC tered in such a country or an can be used as surveillance for loss-making mobile op- in the context of the ex- 19.4 per cent, while private spending by companies firms such as Infosys, HCL while awarding any con- entity whose beneficial platforms for Indian de- erators such as Bharti Airtel tremely muted outlook,” equity players, Castle Har- coupled with a collapse in Technologies and Wipro. tract and the same will be owner is situated in such a fence installations along the and Vodafone Idea are ex- write analysts at Motilal Os- lan, CHAMP Private Equity, global commodity and en- The combined PBT of done in future as well,” an country; and a consortium coast. cluded. wal Securities. and Lime Rock Partners ONGC spokesperson said in or joint venture where any India, say sources, should each have 12.5 per cent response to emailed ques- member of the consortium not allow Chinese presence, stake. tions. or joint venture falls under in any form, at the prolific CMG also has representa- 'It is not easy to be a gatekeeper A senior official said any of the above. “Bombay High” oil and gas tion through two directors ONGC cannot stop ongoing In case of a company, producing block. on the board of Shelf projects midway though ‘beneficial owner’ is to be In such a scenario, ac- Drilling. they don’t go into owner- determined on the basis of cording to sources, “Shelf After the strategic stake of financial stability' ship issues at the time of controlling interest or exer- Drilling will to be classified purchase by CMG, one of bidding and only follow the cising control where con- as being a ‘bidder from a NEW DELHI:A year af- things I wanted to accom- high statutory liquidity ra- governments -- and gov- the original investors, qualification criteria. trolling interest is defined as country which shares a land ter he left the Reserve Bank plish as a central banker. tio. ernments all over the world Champ PE has withdrawn “However, we abide by ownership of, or entitle- border with India’. of India, months before his I had my diagnosis of It was easy for the RBI to have myopic horizons -- its board representation government norms and the ment to, more than 25 per "This will prohibit it from and is no more considered three-year tenure finished, what was ailing the Indian guarantee financial stabil- think short-term. directive relating to firms cent of shares or capital or participating in any on-go- an insider. Viral Acharya, former financial sector. ity because you could just They try to do the quick from neighbouring coun- profits. ing or future tenders.” deputy governor, in his lat- It has always been that it engage in financial repres- thing, which is to get credit est book has described how is not just the state of the sion and the private sector flowing, and create a fiscal dominance is the banking sector but also fis- didn't own much asset, ei- credit-based consumption Taxpayers don't have to file high biggest bane of the banking cal arithmetic that is play- ther. stimulus. system in India. ing a critical role. Securing financial and And, for that, they start "Pressure is pervasive. It I had to take a call on macroeconomic stability leaning on the central bank is not that just one aspect of what the best way was to required we move away to relax the rules. value deal details in ITR central banking policy is raise these messages on the from these things. The reason why these is- NEW DELHI:There is that purpose expenditure under pressure," Dr right platform for an open Looking at the friction sues are more important in no proposal to modify in- data collected from third Acharya tells Tamal Bandy- debate. over time, what is coming India is we are yet to clean come tax returns forms, fi- parties through SFT is the opadhyay in the first of a If we had to move ahead home to me is that the cen- up the banking sector. nance ministry sources clar- best and most effective two-part interview: with financial stability, tral bank is ahead of the Let's get into some of the ified when asked to non-intrusive method. You have said the RBI given the resistance that we curve -- ahead of the rest of micro issue that you have comment on news reports Any purported extension had lost its governor (Urjit had put up -- and clearly if the system in terms of se- raised in the book. You that the purported state- in the present list of SFTs, Patel) on the altar of finan- you need institutional re- curing the foundations of have said even the mone- ment of financial transac- as reported in the media, is cial stability. What about form on the fiscal side -- it financial stability we need tary policy committee is tions expansion would result certainly not going to im- you? You too left six months requires a significant pub- for long-term growth. under pressure from the in the filing of high-value fi- pact or affect the taxpayers ahead of the end of your lic debate, which is not go- The government and the government for easing the nancial transactions in ITR as they are not required to term. Along with Patel, you ing to happen overnight. bureaucracy continue with policy. And, protecting the by the taxpayers themselves. file details of high-value had put a big fight with the So, I had to ask myself what is suitable for a more balance sheets of public Stating this understand- transactions in their ITRs. government for the RBI's what the best role I could nationalised economy of sector banks is RBI's re- ing was "totally misleading", Sources said if the de- autonomy. Aren't you too a play and where. the past. sponsibility. Tell us a little the sources said that it was a partment does not collect victim? And, of course, I had to They are not yet embrac- more. false conclusion. The tax- this information, it would You have delivered the factor in my personal cir- ing the migration to a mar- The details are not im- payer would not need to Tax Act already provides for and paying income-tax be- not be able to identify the first ball of the Test match cumstances. ket-based economy as sub- portant. Tomorrow it may mention high-value transac- quoting of PAN/Aadhaar for sides high spending in their persons who are liable to with a bouncer. It started with D Sub- stantially and as fully as we happen in some other tions in the return, but that certain high-value transac- day-to-day life. It is an pay tax but are avoiding or their reporting to the income tions and their reporting by open fact that in India only evading the same. This Let me duck it even barao, and then Raghuram might have liked. form. tax department is to be done the third parties mainly for a tiny segment of people would be a great injustice though I am wearing a hel- Rajan, Y V Reddy, and fi- You came as deputy gov- Pressure is pervasive. It by the third parties under the purpose of the widening pays taxes and all those to the honest taxpayers met. nally Patel and you. Indian ernor in charge of mone- is not that just one aspect of the Income Tax Act. of the tax base. Currently, for who should be paying taxes who are paying their taxes What I wanted to stress central bankers have tary policy but your sole fo- central banking policy is Also, it is the most non-in- example, information re- are actually not paying diligently. throughout the book and started writing books after cus was cleaning up the under pressure. trusive way to identify those garding high cash their taxes. This fact was Also, widening of the tax the message I am trying to laying down office. Of banks's books. How did I would highlight when who spend big money on deposits/withdrawals in highlighted by the prime base would provide more send is that it is not so much course, each book is differ- that happen? It was a man- pressure is on the monetary various items such as busi- bank accounts, purchase of minister also in his speech fiscal space to the govern- about personalities. There ent. date from the governor or policy front, it is a lot easier ness class air travel, foreign shares, mutual funds, pur- on August 13, while launch- ment to lowering the tax are deeper, underlying, While Reddy's is an auto- your own choice? for those applying the pres- travel, spend big money on chase of immovable prop- ing the platform "Trans- burden of the honest taxpay- forces at work and we need biography, Subbarao and A good question. This is, sure to get away with it be- expensive hotels, send their erty, etc are reported to the parent Taxation - Honoring ers. Hence, identifying non- institutional arrangements Patel have focused on their in some sense, my expert- cause now there is an insti- children to expensive I-T department by the third The Honest". filers through a non-intru- to guard against them. tenures, and Rajan and you ise. tutional framework under schools and yet do not file in- party. Sources said the income sive method of collecting I do think the central have compiled the This is what my research which the MPC has to func- come tax returns claiming Sources said that such re- tax department is relying information on high-value bank was under pressure, speeches given during your is all about: What condi- tion.Some other areas don't porting of high-value trans- more and more on volun- that their income is less than transactions from a third especially when the hori- stints, with a preface. tions does a financial sector have this institutional fab- actions is essentially to tary compliance and there- Rs 2.5 lakh per annum. party is also a step in the di- zons of the government got Why do all of you decide need to provide healthy in- ric. identify persons who avoid fore it becomes essential to According to finance min- rection of "honoring the short. to do this? To vent your termediation to the econ- If you ask me to explain filing of income-tax returns identify tax evaders and for istry sources, the Income honest". Resistance was put up frustrations, which you omy? why we took a particular de- when some of us were keen couldn't while in office? I had studied this in the cision or why we relaxed ac- to avoid the excesses and I would not say it is a way context of public sector counting rules in the mid- Sensex, Nifty log 1st gain we were trying to prevent to vent our frustrations. banks in India and how Eu- dle of the year, I would say those from occurring Most of us are reasonable rope has responded. it is because of the public again... It came at a cost to people in the sense that we Patel perhaps had these sector banks... many of us. expected there would be re- issues in his term as deputy The government is trying in four sessions We ought to focus on sistance to what we were governor. to keep the recapitalisation NEW DELHI:Market per cent up at 11,247.10. Mahindra, ONGC and 7.92 per cent. why, even after acknowl- trying to accomplish. Deputy Governor (N S) bill down; they have a ten- benchmarks Sensex and On the other hand, SBI, edging that the problem is It is not easy anywhere in Viswanathan played a very dency to come up with in- Nifty broke their three-ses- Bharti Airtel, RIL, Sun there, having put in place the world to be a gate- central role; he was the pil- trusive issues such as how sion losing streak on Mon- Pharma and ICICI Bank and the Insolvency and Bank- keeper of financial stability. lar of the foundations we to account for mark-to- day as gains in power, metal HDFC Bank ended with ruptcy Code, the system, in- What has changed over were trying to put in for fi- market gains or when to and auto stocks offset losses losses. stead of moving forward, the last two-three decades nancial stability. recognise losses. in banking counters. Bourses in Asia, barring has regressed in terms of is that initially you know The central theme of These quarter-end things After opening 185 points Japan, closed significantly making policy and cleaning India was essentially a na- your book is fiscal domi- I mentioned in my book are higher, the BSE Sensex was higher. up. tionalised country. nance and how it is affect- some of the most glaring in- gripped by early volatility Japan's Nikkei slumped So you are admitting that For all practical pur- ing the banking system. Is terventions ... Why should and swung about 386 points after the country's GDP you too were a victim. You poses, even though govern- it something unique? 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Nora and Rajitdev Ain lockdown, while ensuring a captive Bhushan Kumar have have conceptualized a and a mysterious disap- and engaging viewing ex- roped the Dilbar star for a completely different kind pearance in the midst of it perience. With a gripping female version of the of video and storytelling. heartbreak number. We haven't seen such tech- all! Sahil Gujral is gone. storyline, it will get the au- Nora's version of niques used in a Hindi Did he fall prey to the dience to question what re- Pachtaoge is designed like music video ever before. virus? Or is something ally happened to Sahil Gu- a international music It's a new attempt and I more sinister at play? jral? Is he a casualty to the video which in complete hope the audiences like it.` 2020 has changed the pandemic or is there a contrast of its original be it Director Rajit adds, "From the music or visuals. From the very beginning, Nora world forever, but for the game beyond everyone's the setting to the picturisa- and I had decided to not Gujral family, the night- imagination being played tion and the looks, every- take the regular route. We mare has just begun! out. thing is metaphorical yet had a story line that we Voot Select's new origi- The Gone Game has an modern and classy. The wanted to put out, but we video that has been shot wanted to keep it more nal 'The Gone Game' is a ensemble cast of Sanjay creatively, that depicts abstract and metaphorical gripping thriller that has Kapoor, Arjun Mathur, love - the purity, the heart- than just pushing it down been innovatively shot al- Shriya Pilgaonkar, Shweta break and liberation - people's throats. The most entirely from the Tripathi Sharma, Rukhsar through its choreography entire video is very sym- confines of the artists' Rehman, Lubna Salim, In- that is abstract and sub- bolic. I have to thank liminal elements are Bhushan ji for his unend- homes. Produced by Bod- draneil Sengupta, and added that portrays vari- ing support and convic- hitree Multimedia, the shoot has been executed through remote direction, Dibyendu Bhattacharya. ous elements while one is tion in us and of course, on journey of love and Nora without whom this heartbreak. wouldn't have been possi- Talking about the video, ble. From the creative Now Kailash Kher Opens Nora shares, "My director ideas to the performance, Rajitdev and I have she has nailed it all." always wanted to depict Written and composed by emotions and experiences Jaani, music by B Praak, Up About 'Music Mafia' in a more artistic way giv- Asees has joined the team looks are very important should be internal and all n popular de- ing it an international feel. to sing this female rendi- to the interpretation of the in the eyes. Very com- mand, this time Rajit and I conceptualized tion. Asees tells us, "When the looks based on the emotions and the journey posed and settle. I've I got a call from T-Series OPallavi and Vivek of the levels of heartbreak, always wanted to get into came together for The Fu- emotions and the state of for Pachtaoge's female mind.` Nora will sport From cloud nine feels, this zone and I find the version, I knew there is ture Of Life Festival chat innocence naivety to toxic- song's lyrics really work show. Director Vivek Agni- two different looks, por- and will be a lot of expec- traying the myriad emo- ity dark zones of negativi- well with this kind of a tations. As we know the hotri and Pallavi Joshi tions and stages of ty, anger, disappointment performance," she adds. names attached to it previ- joined hands with Singer romance. While she's and ego.` The song rests Producer Bhushan Kumar ously are huge like Arijit Kailash Kher. dressed like a symbol of heavily on Nora's shoul- asserts, "We have received Singh, B Praak and Jaani. I When Vivek Agnihotri purity in the beginning, ders as its more perform- a lot of appreciation and know that I am in good asked about the Music her second look is darker ance driven than being love for Pachtaoge that hands, it is treated well Mafia to Kailash Kher `Peo- and modeled on the Black choreographed. "I wanted released last year. With enough and I hope this ple here humiliate them be- Swan. Nora explains, "The that the performance the female rendition and a will join the charts too." cause they have little knowledge of music and be- cause of this, they humiliate Ronnie Screwvala And Siddharth Roy Kapur Announce any promising singer to show their status. I too have been humiliated.` Further, Their Next, A War Film, 'Pippa', starring Ishaan Khatter he added, `True talent is ex- do. His acting chops ploited in our country.` paired with Raja's sensi- Pallavi shared the inci- tivity towards the subject, dent `I was very impressed knowledge of every facet but Ekta Kapoor's Balaji the youth wakes up, they On the work front, Pallavi when I heard Kailash's song of this war and panache Telefilms did not release will wake up the country.` Joshi will host the second Allah Ke Bande. After that, I for large-scale action dra- him. He asked Kailash The Future Of Life Festi- season of Bharat Ki Baat. had recommended Kailash mas, makes this all the about death mystery of val has been showcasing Also this year she is produc- more compelling a story Kher named Vivek Agni- Sushant Singh Rajput, the many dignitaries' stories ing 'The Kashmir Files', be- for us to take to the hotri for his film." Later, talented singer said `I am and journeys, ranging from ing helmed by Vivek Ranjan screen!` Excited about Kailash sang a song for surprised when I hear music industry Sonu Agnihotri, which is yet an- leading this film, actor Vivek Agnihotri's chocolate about Sushant. How can a Nigam, Padmashree Malini other hard-hitting and chal- Ishaan Khatter shares, film. `I'm exhilarated to be a man who teaches someone Awasthi, Suresh Wadkar, lenging subject. Vivek Agni- Vivek also revealed part of a film of such mag- to live, take his own life? Sandesh Shandilya, Swap- hotri is now coming up with Kailash that Sushant was to nitude and importance, can't be possible.` He fur- nil Bandodkar, Avdhoot his second non-fiction book make his Bollywood debut and getting a chance to ther added, `Now our youth Gupte along with a lot such 'Who Killed Shastri?: The with his film, Hate Story, play the role of the suave have woken up and once other renowned achievers. Tashkent Files'. and spirited tank com- mander Captain Balram Mehta is a true privilege. I'm honoured by the faith 'Sadak 2' trailer is ready to dethrone shown in me by Ronnie sir, Siddharth sir and Raja sir and I'm looking for- ward to the exciting expe- pop star Justin Bieber's fame! rience of Pippa.` Producer Ronnie eleased on Au- acted to a follower tweet Screwvala, who produced gust 12th, the who had asked her not to be the biggest war film of all R'Sadak 2' trailer worried about the haters. time, Uri: The Surgical was heavily trolled on social She responded to him and Strike, comments, `It's not media for consistency pro- wrote, "Am absolutely not! just about a great patriotic moting certain selective Lovers/Haters two sides of battle. The story of the stars. Netizens are so frus- the same coin. Gotta hand 45th Squadron led by trated with the 'Bhatt camp' it to both for giving us their Captain Balram Mehta is that they have made the valuable time and making one that needs to be told 'Sadak 2' trailer the world's sure we are trending. to this generation. This film is a visual celebration third most disliked video on Thank you for your of not only India's valour Youtube. With each passing wishes!" Check out her but also the sharp strategy day, the film trailer is get- tweet here -? shown by us during the ting more dislikes and is on In July, the Nepometer, year of 1971 along with the way to surpass the 2010 an app created by Sushant our alliance with released music video by Singh Rajput's family, had onnie Screwvala film's unique title high- wartime amidst the back- Bangladesh, all seen pop star Justin Bieber.? rated 'Sadak 2' as 98 per- and Siddharth Roy lights the magnificent drop of the heart-wrench- through the eyes of the According to the India cent nepotistic. Late RKapur announce Russian amphibious war ing refugee crisis that Mehta family and their their next with Airlift tank called the PT-76, plagues our world even Today's Data Intelligence Sushant's fans' have been stirring internal and exter- director Raja Krishna popularly and lovingly today. The key roles of nal conflicts` Unit report, "Sadak 2 got 11 actively campaigning on so- Menon, starring Ishaan known as `Pippa`, an Mehta's elder brother and million dislikes following cial media for the past few Director Raja Krishna Khatter in a first of its empty ghee da dabba that younger sister, who also Menon shares, `Pippa is a 11.6 million dislikes for pop weeks urging everyone to kind action-packed war smoothly floats on water. bravely conducted them- war film, but it also has an star Justin Bieber's 2010 boycott the film. Mahesh film with a celebrated In their Pippa, Balram and selves during the war, are emotional core celebrating song Baby and the highest Bhatt's film stars Alia Bhatt, army tank at the crux of his tank squadron fought in the process of being the triumph of love and 18.2 million (dislikes) for a Aditya Roy Kapur, Sanjay the film. the riveting 48-hour-long cast. humanity. The fact that video posted by YouTube it- Dutt and Pooja Bhatt in lead In this heroic tank battle Battle of Garibpur that Producer Siddharth Roy there is going to be some self, a rewind of the year roles and is set to release on film, Ishaan is set to take laid the foundation for Kapur shares, `While the never-seen-before tank 2018."? Disney+Hotstar on August on the role of war veteran and influenced the out- Indo-Pakistan war of 1971 war action is extremely Brigadier Balram Singh come of the impending is widely documented, Recently, Pooja Bhatt re- 28th. thrilling to me as a film- Mehta of the 45th Cavalry war in India's favour. The one of its less-known maker, but it's the heroism tank squadron who, along film also portrays the chapters is the covert and patriotism displayed with his siblings, fought coming-of-age of a young operation that became the by the young and strap- If you're not a BODMASh, watch this fun and on the eastern front dur- Mehta as well as of our Battle of Garibpur, which ping Brigadier Mehta, ing the Indo-Pakistan war nation, as both stepped up played a significant part despite all that he was of 1971. It was with this to prove themselves in a in India's eventual victo- going through in his fami- exclusive deleted clip from Shakuntala Devi battle, which took place in war for the liberation of ry. This is the war that is ly, that really connected t is raining stories of from the film, Vidya cal curses in Bengali, to a VideoShakuntala Devi - or Garibpur, that India for another country. The bat- often heralded as the only with me when Siddharth inspirational indi- Balan's Shakuntala Devi thought-provoking pres- the 'Human Computer, as the first time infiltrated tle paved the path for 'just war' in history shared this story. I'm very and entered enemy land, India's triumph as because it was fought to viduals this month takes us back to our school ence of math in our every- she was called - was not happy that Ronnie and I thus leading to the libera- Captain Mehta rose to the save human lives and free Siddharth have shown and we are still not over days when we as children day lives, her outlook is only a world-renowned tion of our neighbour occasion and led his a nation. Brigadier the biographical drama were terrified of maths quite fascinating even to- math genius, but also a tremendous belief in my Bangladesh. troops to victory. Mehta's fascinating vision and I can think of based on the life of the and would rather wait for day. Always encouraging woman ahead of her times. The film titled Pippa is In addition to the war- account resonated with us no one better to do justice great math wizard and a recess. and committed to making She lived life on her own written by Ravinder front bravado, thrilling deeply, and we instinc- to the role than the terrifi- Guinness Book of World From dividing one's maths fun, the genius's vi- terms, and did so unapolo- Randhawa, Tanmay military camaraderie and tively knew that Ishaan cally talented Ishaan. This Records holder, Shakun- food while sharing a tiffin, brant personality can be getically. But our film is Mohan and Raja Krishna majestic action sequences would be ideal to play is truly going to be a spe- tala Devi. With her wit and to calculating the time left powerfully summed up in not just about Shakuntala Menon. It is based on the that will surely wow audi- him. Ishaan's raw, youth- cial one!` Pippa, produced her charm, the mathe- on the clock for the recess this clip. So, don't be a Devi, the math wizard, it is book The Burning ences, this story also ful energy perfectly com- by RSVP and Roy Kapur matician has won all our bell to go off, Shakuntala BODMASh, and watch the also about Shakuntala - Chaffees, written by the explores the poignancy of plements Brigadier Films, will hit theatres late hearts and ignited a spark Devi says that everything entertaining drama the woman and mother, Brigadier himself. The a family displaced during Mehta's valour and brava- next year. of love for numbers again. involves the magic of Shakuntala Devi stream- with all her brilliance, vul- In an exclusive deleted clip maths. A few mathemati- ing now on Amazon Prime nerabilities and flaws.? 11 Daily Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Baby boomers face greater cognitive COVID-19 live updates: Total number decline than previous generations of cases passes 21.6 million ver the last few n a new study, scien- been in full swing in Auck- decades, cogni- tists analyzed data land today.” tion was improv- O from more than According to Director ing among people over 50. I 1,000 people who had con- General of Health Ashley Beginning with those born tracted SARS-CoV-2 in Bloomfield, one person from 1890 to 1923, the Wuhan, China. The team with the disease works at a “greatest generation,” and concludes that the average cold storage facility. Offi- through the 1942–1947 incubation period for cials are working to find out generation of the “war ba- COVID-19 may be longer if this could be the source of bies,” cognitive scores were than scientists had previ- the outbreak. rising. ously thought. They have Bloomfield explains that However, a new study published their findings in “we do know from studies finds that starting with early the journal Science Ad- overseas that actually, the (1948–1953) and middle vances. virus can survive in some (1954–1959) baby boomers, The incubation period of of white people. media that one of his refrigerated environments the trend may now be mov- a disease is the time be- When the researchers ac- daughters took the vaccine for quite some time.” ing in reverse. tween the infection and the counted for age and key as a volunteer. A recent study investi- On average, baby emergence of symptoms. worker status, this gap was The Gamaleya Institute in gated the possibility that boomers achieve lower Current estimates of the in- reduced. But, as the authors Moscow developed the vac- certain mouthwashes could scores in cognitive tests cubation period for COVID- explain, race and ethnicity cine, which will enter mass reduce the risk of SARS- than previous generations, 19 are 4–5 days. “remained important pre- production by the end of CoV-2 transmission. The according to recent data. However, the new study dictors, and reflect [a] 2020. According to Russian team tested eight formula- “It is shocking to see this concludes that the median starkly uneven experience officials, medical personnel tions in the laboratory and decline in cognitive func- volved performing various 50s and 60s, Zheng is con- It might be more reason- period is 7.76 days. The re- of the COVID-19 epidemic will be first to receive the found that “oral rinsing tioning among baby tasks, including naming ob- cerned that increases in de- able to tie the decline in searchers also found that in across society.” vaccine, which is adminis- might reduce the viral load boomers after generations jects, counting down by mentia may follow. baby boomers’ cognitive 10% of cases, the incubation The scientists also noted tered in two doses. of saliva and could thus of increases in test scores,” seven from 100, and re- “With the aging popula- skills to conditions during period was over 14 days, differences across age A few weeks later, teach- lower the transmission of says study author, sociolo- membering a series of tion in the U.S., we were al- adulthood. and in 1% of cases, it was groups. For instance, 8% of ers will be offered the vac- SARS-CoV-2.” gist Hui Zheng of Ohio State words. ready likely to see an in- The researcher found as- more than 20 days. people aged 18–24 tested cine on a voluntary basis. The results appear in The University in Columbus, “Baby boomers already crease in the number of sociations between cogni- In a recent Special Fea- positive, compared with 3% Officials plan to roll out the Journal of Infectious Dis- OH. start having lower cognition people with dementia,” he tive decline and an assort- ture, Medical News Today of people aged 65–74. vaccine to the wider popu- eases. The authors are While the study did not scores than earlier genera- says.Expect in-depth, sci- ment of factors that baby investigate which weather From the data, the scien- lation in October. quick to note that re- include late baby boomers tions at age 50 to 54,” says ence-backed toplines of our boomers experience as conditions are most associ- tists calculate that the over- Many officials are con- searchers will need to carry (1960–1964), Zheng ex- Zheng. best stories every day. Tap adults:“If it weren’t for their ated with COVID-19 cases. all infection fatality ratio is cerned that the vaccine has out further tests to under- pects that they will also have He adds, “But what was in and keep your curiosity better childhood health, We also investigate why 0.9%. This means that al- received approval before stand whether or not the lower scores, as will subse- most surprising to me is satisfied.To understand the more favorable family back- studies into this matter ap- most 1 in 100 people with a scientists have conducted beneficial effect translates quent generations unless that this decline is seen in all causes behind their acceler- ground, more years of edu- pear to be contradictory and SARS-CoV-2 infection died. enough research. This to the clinic. researchers can resolve the groups: men and women, ated cognitive decline, cation, and a higher likeli- look at the factors that un- “There are still many un- week, the Association of The researchers are also issues behind the decline. across all races and ethnici- Zheng and his colleagues hood of having a derpin this confusion. knowns with this new virus, Clinical Trials Organiza- keen to explain that mouth- Zheng cautions that “it ties, and across all educa- explored the life experi- white-collar occupation, In a recent study, including the extent to tions, a trade body who rep- wash cannot fully protect may be worse than we ex- tion, income, and wealth ences of baby boomers, baby boomers would have 100,000 adults in the which the presence of anti- resent the world’s top drug against COVID-19. pected for decades to levels.” comparing them to previ- even worse cognitive func- United Kingdom completed bodies offers protection manufacturers in Russia, As study co-author Toni come.” In other studies of the ous generations. tioning,” Zheng hypothe- a home-based antibody test. against future infections,” sent a letter to the health Meister says, “Gargling The author published the baby boomers, highly edu- “The decline in cognitive sizes.To some extent, the The researchers found that explains Prof. Graham ministry. with a mouthwash cannot study in the Journals of cated and wealthier people functioning that we’re see- study suggests that reduced almost 6% of the population Cooke, who led the study. In the letter, they urge the inhibit the production of Gerontology: Series B. largely escaped the genera- ing does not come from cognitive function may have has antibodies to SARS- He continues: “Using the government to wait until viruses in the cells, but Cognitive testing tion’s increased mortality poorer childhood condi- links to aspects of modern CoV-2. finger prick tests suitable the end of the phase III trial could reduce the viral load The study analyzed data and illness rates. This was tions,” says Zheng, since life, such as the increase in A team at Imperial Col- for large-scale home testing before approving Sputnik V. in the short term where the from the University of not the case with cognition, those conditions were as economic inequality and lege London conducted the has given us [the] clearest In it, they write: greatest potential for infec- Michigan’s Health and Re- reports Zheng: positive for baby boomers feeling less connected to study, called the Real Time insight yet into the spread of “It is during this phase tion comes from, namely in tirement Survey conducted “That’s why it was so sur- as for previous generations, friends. Assessment of Community the virus in the country and that the main evidence of a the oral cavity and throat — between 1996 and 2014. For prising to me to see cogni- including good childhood “Part of the story here is Transmission. The results who has been at greatest vaccine’s efficacy is col- and this could be useful in the survey, researchers in- tive declines in all groups in health. the problems of modern are available on a preprint risk. These data will have lected, as well as informa- certain situations, such as terviewed 30,191 people in this study. The declines Furthermore, baby life, but it is also about life server and are awaiting peer important implications for tion on adverse reactions at the dentist or during the the United States aged 51 were only slightly lower boomers’ families were of in the U. S.,” asserts Zheng, review. decisions around ongoing that could appear in certain medical care of COVID-19 and older every 2 years. among the wealthiest and higher socioeconomic sta- citing the cost of health care The authors show that, control measures in Eng- groups of patients: people patients.” Participants each took most highly educated.” tus than prior generations in America and the lack of among other findings, the land.” with weakened immunity, This week, New Zealand’s cognition tests, which in- With cognitive decline so and had higher education universal health care that apparent in people in their levels and better jobs. other nations provide. proportion of people with Scientists recently ana- people with concomitant Ministry of Health pub- SARS-CoV-2 antibodies lyzed liver tests from 1,827 diseases, and so forth.” lished a media release stat- varies by region. For in- hospital patients with In an interview, Dr. An- ing that “[i]t has been 100 stance, 13% of adults in COVID-19. They found that thony Fauci said: “I hope days since the last case of London tested positive for higher levels of liver en- that the Russians have actu- COVID-19 was acquired lo- How does weather affect COVID-19? zymes appear to be associ- ally definitively proven that the antibodies, compared cally from an unknown e look at what day. No association was with only 3% of people in ated with an increased risk the vaccine is safe and effec- source.” Currently, there factors might found between rainfall and the Southwest. of admission to intensive tive. I seriously doubt that are just 23 active cases of Wconfound these COVID-19 deaths. Also, certain groups were care and death. The results they’ve done that.” the disease. studies and make them Links between COVID-19 more likely to test positive, appear in the journal Hepa- Today, after 102 days In total, New Zealand has hard to interpret. And we cases and temperature are such as healthcare staff and tology. without local transmission, recorded 1,570 cases of describe how one interna- less certain. Studies from people who work in care Russia has granted regu- New Zealand reports a clus- COVID-19 and 22 deaths. tional study tries to get China have both found and latory approval to the first ter of cases. Auckland, the around these problems. not found an association homes. Although their figures are COVID-19 vaccine, which country’s largest city, has There are good reasons to with environmental tem- The team also found that low, Director-General of expect a respiratory virus to perature. people who are Black, they have named Sputnik V. returned to lockdown. Offi- Health Dr. Ashley Bloom- show seasonal variation. In- Similarly, researchers re- Asian, or of other marginal- The news comes after less cials have registered four field explains that “we can’t fections from influenza and port no effect of tempera- ized ethnic and racial than 2 months of human new cases of COVID-19 and afford to be complacent.” respiratory syncytial virus ture and COVID-19 trans- groups are more likely than tests and before scientists suspect that another four He continues, “We have are more common during mission or deaths in white people to test positive have even begun phase III people may have the dis- seen overseas how quickly winter in temperate areas of Australia, Spain, and Iran. for the antibodies. clinical trials. ease. the virus can re-emerge and the world. concludes that a relative hu- between the humidity in- However, higher temper- Overall, 17% of Black peo- According to Putin, “it Prime Minister Jacinda spread in places where it “But the fact is that respi- midity of 40–60% might be crease and the number of atures are associated with a ple,12% of Asian people, works quite effectively, Ardern says, “Our plan of was previously under con- ratory viruses are generally ideal for respiratory health. cases. lower number of cases in and 12% of people of other forms strong immunity, mass testing, rapid contact trol, and we need to be pre- seasonal, probably as Americans spend 87% of Experts report similar as- Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, and marginalized ethnic and and, I repeat, it has passed tracing and, of course, our pared to quickly stamp out viruses that transmit on wa- their time indoors, so how sociations between the the U.S., but it appears racial populations tested all the necessary checks.” restrictions to stop the any future cases in New ter droplets do so less well if there is a threshold. Higher does the outside weather af- number of cases and hu- positive, compared with 5% He also told the Russian chain of transmission has Zealand.” the droplet dries up faster, fect them so much? When midity in Australia, Spain, temperatures do not cause and temperature, humidity, cold, dry air meets warm air and for both cases and a further decline in COVID- and UV may be part of the from indoors, it reduces the deaths in the Middle East. 19 transmission, which lull in transmission we are air’s humidity inside by up These cities were com- could account for some of Cannabinoids, including CBD, may now seeing. The flip side, to 20%. During winter, in- pared with 42 other cities the disparities. alas, is that the opposite will door humidity levels are worldwide with a low This is consistent with be true in the autumn and 10–40%, compared to COVID-19 spread. All of the laboratory studies that beyond.” 40–60% in fall and spring. first eight cities lay in a nar- show the SARS-CoV-2 virus interact with prescribed drugs – Prof Ian Jones, Profes- The lower humidity aids the row band between 30°N is highly stable outside the he issue of legaliz- tle information on how sor of Virology, University spread of virus aerosols and and 50°N latitudes. body at 39.2°F (4°C) but in- of Reading, United King- could make the virus more Between January and creasingly unstable at tem- ing cannabis is a di- these products — even the dom stable. March 2020, the affected peratures above 98.6°F Tvisive one. In 2013, regulated ones — may affect Studies of the first SARS- Humidity and rainfall cities had low mean temper- (37°C). the results of a survey sug- the function of other, pre- CoV in 2003 suggest Laboratory and observa- atures of 5–11°C, 41–52°F, Get the latest updates and gested that slightly more scribed medications. Prof. weather might be important tional studies of cases of and low absolute humidity research-backed informa- than half (52%) of adults in Vrana and his clinical phar- for coronavirus spread. COVID-19 patients show an of 4–7 g/m3. The authors tion on the novel coron- the United States supported macist colleague Paul Kocis While this virus did not cir- impact of humidity on the conclude these findings are: avirus direct to your inbox. the legalization of cannabis. therefore created a list of culate long enough to estab- SARS-CoV-2 virus. “consistent with the be- A study in Spain found af- Although cannabis re- potential interactions be- lish any potential seasonal A laboratory-generated havior of a seasonal respira- ter 5 days of lockdown, the mains illegal at the federal tween cannabinoids and pattern, daily weather was aerosol of SARS-CoV-2 was tory virus.” longer the hours of sun- level, 33 U.S. states have prescribed drugs. associated with the number shine, the more cases there stable at a relative humidity Studies of influenza show now legalized one or more They looked for cannabi- of cases. In Hong Kong, new of 53% at room tempera- tropical areas where rainfall were of COVID-19. This cases were 18 times higher positive association held components of the cannabis noid medications that could ture, 23°C, 73°F. The virus drives humidity have a plant. Medical cannabis is affect how quickly the body in lower temperatures — had not degenerated much higher transmission in hu- true with a lag — between also legal in some countries. breaks down another drug under 24.6°C, 76°F — than even after 16 hours and was mid-rainy conditions. sunshine hours and cases — As well as the more tradi- Although more people are prescribe medications more or that competes for the more elevated tempera- more robust than MERS American researchers es- of 8 and 11 days. There was consuming cannabinoid safely to people who use tures. no link between the hours of tional means of using same target. They evaluated and SARS-CoV. This helps tablished a threshold of products, there is limited cannabinoid products. The epidemic died out explain its higher levels of 18–21°C (64–70°F) and sunshine before lockdown cannabis, such as smoking, four cannabinoids, which during a warm, dry July in and during the first 5 days. there is growing interest in information on how these Drug-drug interactions included CBD-only prod- airborne infectivity. specific humidity below products may interact with The growing number of 2003, but tight public Laboratory studies do not 11–12 g/kg, approximately This contradicts findings CBD oil, which contains ucts, as well as THC-con- other medications. cannabis-derived products health control measures necessarily predict how a equivalent to 13–14 g/m3, from influenza research, only CBD and not the psy- taining products (dronabi- were also in place. A recent virus will behave in the real for increased winter trans- which suggests lower trans- choactive component of To combat this knowl- on the market can deliver a nol, nabilone, CBD, and review of the seasonality of world. However, a study of mission. Tropical countries mission with longer hours cannabis, delta-9-tetrahy- edge gap, researchers from variable concentration of nabiximols). respiratory infections de- 17 cities in China with more with temperature and hu- of sunshine. The authors drocannabinol (THC). Penn State College of Medi- the cannabinoids THC and To do this, they looked at a scribes how cold, dry winter than 50 cases of COVID-19 midity levels above these say: CBD oil has several pur- cine in Hershey, PA, have CBD. This variation is a par- list of enzymes that process weather makes us more “The positive sign of sun- found a link between rises had higher influenza trans- ported benefits, including published a list of prescrip- ticular concern for unregu- THC and CBD and com- susceptible to viruses in in humidity and reductions mission when rainfall was shine may well be another tion medications that may lated products, as co-author general. instance of behavioral adap- the management of anxiety pared this against prescrib- in COVID-19 cases. high, defined as greater and pain. CBD oil derived not work as intended when of the new study Prof. Kent ing information for com- In these conditions, the The team measured hu- than 150 mm per month. tations, whereby compli- from hemp was legalized people take them alongside Vrana explains. mon medications to identify mucous lining in our noses midity as absolute humid- Brazilian researchers ance with lockdown orders throughout the U.S. in medical cannabinoids, CBD “Unregulated products any overlaps, also known as dries up, which in turn im- ity, or the total amount of looked at rainfall world- weakens on sunny days.” oil, or medical or recre- often contain the same ac- pairs the function of cilia, In contrast, there appears 2018. Recent data show a drug-drug interactions. water in the air. 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The review cases after a lag of 14 days of 56 COVID-19 cases per nanometers (nm). in 2019. noids, could help doctors There is currently very lit- could affect. BACK PAGE 12 Daily Jammu Rising Jammu, Tuesday Aug 18, 2020 Third Phase of ambitious B2V NCC Cadets of GCW Gandhi Nagar conducted 15 days awareness campaign on Atma Nirbhar Bharat programme likely in October JAMMU, AUG 16:NCC cadets of 1 J& K Girls Battalion and 1 J & K Naval Unit , Srinagar from Govt. PG College for Women, Gandhi Nagar Lt Governor directs for follow up of B2V programme participated in the 'Atma Nirbhar SRINAGAR, AUGUST 17: Bharat Awareness campaign' organ- Lieutenant Governor, ized from 1-15 August 2020 through Manoj Sinha today directed social media. During the fifteen day for follow up of action under campaign 45 enthusiastic cadets Back to Village programme. participated in different activities Taking cue from the over- like taking online pledge, drawing whelming public response, /poster competition, poem he directed for third phase of writing/recitation, slogan writing, the ambitious Back to Vil- mask making, online quiz and writ- lage programme, which is ing Blog/creating Vlog and sharing likely to be held in the month them on different social media apps of October. to create awareness among the He observed that public is masses to give impetus to the vision the ultimate judge of the of the Prime Minister of India quality of works executed, The Lt Governor asked the and directed for establish- in the form of B2V was Narendra Modi of making India a and asked the officers to Secretary, Jal Shakti Depart- ment of playgrounds in conducted by the Govern- self-reliant nation. make sure that the rational ment to direct all his energy every Panchayat under con- ment towards participa- Principal of the college, Dr Sangita demands projected by them towards achieving the target vergence mode. He also tory planning of develop- Nagari appreciated the efforts of the during the first phase of B2V of providing 100% piped wa- stressed on aggressive vacci- mental works identified by cadets for participating in the vari- programme are reasonably ter under Jal Jeevan Mission nation and immunization of the public with an aim to ous activities for creating awareness fulfilled before launching the by March 2022. livestock, as J&K is lagging strengthen and facilitate among the society and their small ef- next phase of the pro- The Lt Governor directed behind on this front. the Panchayats and bridge fort towards making Bharat "Atma gramme. the Secretary, Rural Devel- He also reviewed the the gap between Adminis- Nirbhar ". She also emphasized that The Lt Governor was re- opment Department to pre- preparations for the consti- tration and the public. Indian culture and tradition have al- viewing the implementation pare inventories and data- tution of District Develop- Sh. Rajeev Rai Bhatna- ways backed the concept of being of works under Back to Vil- base of equipments and ment and Planning gar and Sh. Baseer Ahmad Self-Reliant. She gladly expressed lage programme at Raj Bha- facilities in village Panchay- Boards. Khan, Advisors to the Lt the fact that the NCC cadets of the participation and helped them in utilized to spread the message of be- van. ats, besides updating B2V While taking a detailed Governor; Sh. BVR Sub- college are like Power House, full of creating and using different con- ing 'vocal about Local' and 'Self Re- The Lt Governor called for works on the web portal for assessment of the works rahmanyam, Chief Secre- energy and always ready contribute cepts for creating awareness among liant India' by cadets who put in strengthening rural road the information of the pub- executed under B2V pro- tary; Sh. Rohit Kansal, Prin- to make this concept a success. the society regarding Atma Nirbhar their best efforts to impact maxi- connectivity for the socio- lic. gramme, the Lt Governor cipal Secretary, Power Lt. Dr Revika Arora and SLt. Dr Bharat. mum people as part of individual economic development of “Identify most backward was informed that a total of Development Department; Neelima Gupta , ANOs of the college The social media apps like what- contribution towards Nation Bulid- the villages of J&K. He blocks for their development 4097 works have been Sh. M Raju, Secretary to the motivated the cadets for maximum sapp, facebook and instagram were ing. stressed on expediting rural on the lines of Aspirational completed at a cost of Rs 81 Government, Planning, De- road connectivity and piped Districts”, he added, assert- cr and around 1,405 works velopment and Monitoring drinking water for all vil- ing that development in true costing Rs 51 cr are in department & Jal Shakti de- lages, as roads, power and sense would be ensured only progress. partment; Ms. Sheetal LG inaugurates motorable bridge in Ladakh, drinking water are the basic if we are able to develop Further, an amount of Rs Nanda, Secretary to the Gov- requisites for the holistic de- these backward areas. 1400 cr has been released ernment, Department of velopment of any area. Work The Lt Governor called for to the Panchayats under Rural Development and aggressively to connect 100% saturation of Centrally 14th Finance Commission. Panchayati Raj, besides sen- says infra development first priority every village that fulfils the Sponsored Schemes for the The chair was informed ior officers attended the LEH: A double-lane, norms of PMGSY, he added. benefit of larger population that the first ever exercise meeting. motorable bridge, con- structed over the Indus river at Choglamsar at a cost of over Rs 8.21 crore Kole Kandoli Temple reopens for pilgrims under the Central Road NAGROTA AUGUST and tranquility in the coun- Fund, was dedicated to the public on Monday by Lieu- 17- National Conference try as also in Jammu and tenant Governor R K Provincial President Mr De- Kashmir. He performed Mathur, who said infra- vender Singh Rana today Pujas in spiritual ambience structure development is lauded people's unflinching amid recitation of Mantras the first priority of the ad- commitment to secular and Bhaints of The Mata ministration in the Union ethos, saying this is the moti- Rani. Territory of Ladakh. "The vating force for them to Later, the Provincial Union Territory status has given Ladakh a great op- maintain distance from ele- President also visited Ra- portunity with good funds ments inimical to peace and goora Mosque in the Na- and strengthening of the harmony. grota Assembly Con- machinery to develop its Interacting with devotees stituency and interacted infrastructure, matching at Kole Kandoli Temple with the people. the national level, where here, on the occasion of the He condemned the recent the region so far has lagged meant for developing in- liament Jamyang Tsering of Chuchot and other con- reopening of worship places unpleasant incident, which behind," Mathur said ad- frastructure and all other Namgial, executive coun- necting villages on the dressing the gathering af- sectors in Ladakh on a pri- cillors, senior police and completion of the 60-me- after five months closure has hurt the religious senti- ter inaugurating the ority basis. Chief Executive Army officers and pan- tre bridge. He appreciated due to COVID protocol, Mr ments of a community and bridge. He said the Special Councillor, Ladakh Au- chayat members attended the efforts of the LAHDC, Rana said that respect for said such indecent dis- Development Package an- tonomous Hill Develop- the function, an official Leh for a timely comple- each others' faith has been course has no place in a civ- nounced by Prime Minis- ment Council, Leh Gyal P spokesperson said. The LG tion of the bridge enduring the high point of Jammu the divisive machinations Mr Rana greeted the peo- ilized society. ter Narendra Modi is Wangyal, Member of Par- congratulated the people many hurdles. and Kashmir's glorious won't distract people from ple on reopening of reli- Mr Rana appreciated ethos that has made the their chosen path of inclu- gious places and prayed for swift and prompt police ac- place unique across the siveness, which is way of life an end to the pandemic tion in lodging the FIR and Dharmarth Trust makes necessary arrangements country. in this part of the country. which has altogether booking the accused, hop- The historic Kole Kandoli He referred to the role changed the way of life. He, ing that the guilty will be for Kailash Yatra amid COVID-19 scare Temple is the first spiritual played by people of Jammu however, urged the devo- brought to book. He said JAMMU, AUG 17: The Union Territory the govern- due to the outbreak of the by the local administration destination on ancient route three decades ago by em- tees to adhere to the pre- such acts, aimed at hurting ancient Kailash Yatra has ment has decided to cut pandemic. have left along with Chhari to highly revered and hugely bracing those in distress due ventive protocol for fighting the religious sentiments of been cancelled in the wake short the period of three- “The Charri Mubarak of Mubarak. thronged Shri Mata to disturbed conditions in the virus. He also prayed for others are unacceptable to of the coronavirus disease day only. Holy Kailash Yatra has left As per belief, the Kailash Vaishno Devi Shrine on the Valley irrespective of the wellbeing of Corona the vast majority of people. (Covid-19) pandemic. “The 10-day-long Yatra for Kailash Kund from the Kund is a lake of 1.5 mile cir- Trikuta Hills, which has also their religious affiliations. warriors who are engaged This, he said, is clear from In a statement issued has been cut short to three ancient Vasuki Nag Temple, cumference with crystal reopened for the devotees. The suffering people made in decisive battle against the the widespread condemna- here today, Mubarak Singh, days with only Chhari (Holy Gatha, Bhaderwah. The Ya- clear water and it is located "The uniqueness of com- Jammu their second home pandemic. He hoped the tion by all sections of soci- President J&K Dharmarth Mace) to be allowed from tra will return back to at a height of over 13,000 munal amity is not only to during most testing and situation would ease out ety. Trust said that the Trust has the traditional Hayan Bhaderwah on August 18 af- feet from the sea level. The be preserved but sustained stressful times. It was possi- and life would become nor- Mr Rana said Jammu and provided all necessary route,” he said, adding that ter performing all the tradi- Kailash Kund was the origi- by foiling the negative forces ble only because of Jammu- mal again. Kashmir is a beautiful vase arrangements like every the Yatra was scheduled to tional rituals as per the past nal abode of Lord Shiva, but who remain agile to disturb ties firm belief in together- Mr Rana paid obeisance of colourful flowers and this year for the smooth conduct commence from the twin practice,” Singh said. he gave it to Vasuki Nag and the peace and harmony", ness, compassion and love at the temple and prayed for beauty cannot be trampled of the Yatra. He mentioned tracks of Chattargala and Manager of Dharmarth he went to live at Manma- Mr Rana said, hoping that for humanity, he added. peace, progress, prosperity, by such provocative at- that due to the rise in Hayan in Bhaderwah on Trust along with a few devo- hesh in Himachal Pradesh's COVID-19 cases in J&K August 8 but was delayed tees and Pujairs permitted Bharmour. Div Com reviews Agri, Horti crop DLMC discusses modalities for situation in Jammu division promotion in Udhampur district JAMMU, AUG 17 tential for value addition, Detailed deliberation The Chief Agriculture Of- JAMMU, AUG 17 processing and export po- were held on the salient ficer was directed to nomi- Divisional Commissioner The modalities for early tential. It was informed that features of the scheme, nate one Nodal officer to li- Jammu, Sanjeev Verma, to- formation and Promotion various clusters have been Identification of product aison with DDM NABARD day chaired a meeting of of Farmer Producer Organi- identified for promotion of clusters, Convergence of to address hindrances in a Deputy Commissioners to re- zation (FPO) in the district FPOs in the District like various state schemes for time bound manner. The view the situation of standing were today discussed here Garlic in Block Latti, Wal- the promotion of FPOs etc. DDC asked the concerned Agriculture and Horticulture at the District Level Moni- nut in Block Basantgarh, Underlining the objec- departments to mobilize crops in the districts of the toring Committee (DLMC) Ginger and Turmeric in tives of the scheme, the their field staff for identify- Jammu division. meeting chaired by District Block Ghordi, Organic veg- DDC said that Government ing the two potential Pro- The Divisional Commis- Development Commis- etables in Udhampur and of India has initiated the duce clusters in the district sioner reviewed the situation sioner, Dr.Piyush Singla. Chenani. The Committee formation and promotion and submit the report of each district and the con- At the outset, District De- pointed out that there is of Farmer Producer Orga- within a week. The DDC di- cerned Deputy Commission- due to less rainfall, the mon- are not as good as normal” was informed that there is a velopment Manager (DDM) also a huge potential for nizations (FPO) to boost the rected the concerned Offi- ers apprised him about the soon.The meeting was also the DC Doda informed. shortage of water in some NABARD, Rajesh Kumar processing Maize into corn rural economy. He ex- cers to designate the Nodal situation of different crops in informed that there is no DC Udhampur said that hilly areas of the districts gave a detailed PowerPoint flakes and Cattle feed. horted upon the nodal de- Officers for effective imple- their respective districts. drought like situation in any “The crop situation is nor- due to less rainfall. presentation on the FPO The members apprised partments to converge mentation of the scheme in It was informed that over district. However, produc- mal in the district and horti- “The water supply has scheme. He said that two that ground work for iden- their schemes for the pro- the district. all standing crops (Agricul- tion may fall due to below culture crops have not been affected in some ar- clusters may be identified tifying the potential Pro- motion of Farmers Pro- He stressed on identify- ture and Horticulture) are average rainfall in some ar- shown any stress”. eas and the district admin- for promotion of FPOs dur- duce Clusters, activities to duce Organizations (FPOs) ing the cluster with the healthy in the districts, even eas. “The production of fresh Meanwhile, the Divi- istrations have pressed in ing the year 2020-21 in two be taken up and mobiliza- besides providing a secure scope of huge potential of as there are reports from a fruits like apples, pears etc. sional Commissioner also water tankers to meet the blocks with focus on high tion of farmers in the dis- platform to farmers to mar- marketing and road con- few areas about some im- may fall this year due to less reviewed the water supply shortage,” the meeting was value produce having po- trict have been done. ket their produce. nectivity. pact on paddy and maize rainfall, the size of products situation in the districts. 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