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Price: Rs.1 | Page 12 | Vol. No.: 11 | Issue No: 180 Postal Registration No. JK-458/16-18 epaper.dailyjammurising.in RNI No: JKENG/2011/40494 BRIEF NEWS Army helicopter crashes near Ranjit Militants attack police party in 140 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 3 Sagar Dam in Kathua, both pilots safe Khanyar, Cop, civilian injured A Policeman and a civilian Deaths Reported In J&K was injured after suspected JAMMU RISING Kishtwar 2, Poonch 2, Ram- thus taking the total number J&K. militants on tuesday attacked a JAMMU, AUG 02 ban 5 and Reasi 12. of positive cases in Jammu According to the daily police party near Sheeraz Jammu and Kashmir re- There were three fresh and Kashmir to 321865. Media Bulletin on novel Khanyar area of Central Kash- ported 140 new covid-19 deaths due to the virus, all Also, three Covid deaths Corona virus (Covid-19), out mir’s Srinagar district. cases while three persons from Jammu division, they have been reported from of 321865 positive cases, A senior Police officer said succumbed to the virus in the said. With these d fatalities, Jammu division. 1293 are Active Positive, that a cop and a civilian were last 24 hours, officials said 4384 people have fallen vic- Moreover, 98 more 316188 have recovered and injured after the police party on Tuesday. tim to the pathogen in COVID-19 patients have re- 4384 have died; 2147 in came under firing from mili- 70 of cases each were re- J&K—2147 in Jammu divi- covered and discharged from Jammu division and 2237 in tants in Khanyar. ported from Jammu Division sion and 2237 in Kashmir. various hospitals including Kashmir division. Official sources said that the and Kashmir Valley, taking There was no new con- 38 from Jammu Division and The Bulletin further said cops has received bullet the infection tally to 321865 firmed case of mucormyco- 60 from Kashmir Division. that out of 11885181 test re- wound in stomach, both have in J&K, they said. sis (black fungus) reported Besides this, 99.50 percent sults available, 11563316 been shifted to nearby hospital Providing the district-wide today. So far 35 black fungus of population above the age samples have been tested as „Turn to page 2 details, the officials said that cases have been confirmed in of 45 years has been vacci- negative till today. Srinagar reported 21 cases, J&K, the officials added. nated across the Jammu and Till date 2888099 persons ACB books officials Baramulla 7, Budgam 5, Pul- The Government on Tues- Kashmir. have been enlisted for obser- JAMMU RISING trict. Both pilots are reported Army Aviation Squadron wama 4, Kupwara 15, day informed that 140 new The Bulletin also informs vation which included 7749 JAMMU, AUG 03 to be safe. took off from Mamun Cantt of ARTO office Anant- Anantnag 2, Bandipora 4, positive cases of novel that no new confirmed case persons in home quarantine helicopter of the Indian An NDRF team was de- at 10:20 am. The helicopter Ganderbal 9, Kulgam 2, Corona virus (COVID-19), of Mucormycosis has been including facilities operated Army crashed near Ranjit ployed to carry out search was carrying out low-level nag for allowing touts Shopian 1, Jammu 11, Ud- 70 from Jammu division and reported today, thus the total by government, 1293 in iso- Sagar Dam lake in Jammu and rescue operations. sorties in the Ranjit Sagar hampur 3, Rajouri 19, Doda 70 from Kashmir division, number of confirmed cases lation and 353347 in home and Kashmir's Kathua dis- The helicopter of the 254 and agents to prepare 15, Kathua 1, Samba 1, have been reported today, remains 35 in the UT of „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 licences Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs to CBSE Class 10 A Joint Surprise Check Pakistan-based Terrorist Babar Ali of was conducted by ACB, to look into allegations that visit J-K, Ladakh; to review working condition of Results Declared many touts and agents are NEW DELHI, AUG 03 Ugada District Eliminated In Bandipora operating in ARTO Office The Central Board of Sec- Anantnag in league with the ITBP, CRPF, BSF ondary Education (CBSE) announced class 10 results on Encounter: Top Cop Officials of ARTO Office NEW DELHI, AUG 03 and People’s Welfare in the PM Modi had on June 24 for preparation of registra- Astudy visit of the Depart- Union Territories of Jammu held the first high-level inter- Tuesday. JAMMU RISING Singh, Director General of He hailed from Ugada dis- tion and fitness certificates ment-related Parliamentary and Kashmir and Ladakh’. action between the Centre “The results have been an- JAMMU, AUG 03 Police (DGP), Jammu and trict of Punjab in Pakistan. nounced at 12 noon today,” a Kashmir. His body had been retrieved for heavy commercial vehi- Standing Committee on “The Committee will also and political leadership APakistani terrorist Babar senior official said. Ali has been killed in an en- In the wee hours of this from the encounter site, cles, issuing driving licenses Home Affairs to the Union review the working condi- mainly from Kashmir after The board exams were counter by the security forces morning, forces got a tip-off sources said. etc. in lieu of bribe. Territories of Ladakh and tions of three Central Armed August 5, 2019, when the Jammu and Kashmir will Police Forces namely, Indo- Centre revoked the special cancelled this year in view of in the Chhandaji region of about his presence at Chan- Incriminating material and „ Turn to page 2 take place from August 17 to Tibetan Border Police status of Jammu and Kash- the aggressive second wave Bandipora, police said on daji. Soon thereafter, a joint arms and ammunition, in- Troops of India, China to August 21, 2021. (ITBP), Central Reserve Po- mir and bifurcated it into two of COVID-19. The result has Tuesday. operation was launched by cluding one AK rifle along Sources said that Parlia- lice Force (CRPF) and Bor- union territories. been announced on the basis “On 23/24 July, an opera- 26 Assam Rifles, police and with two magazines & 40 disengage from Gogra, talks mentary Standing Commit- der Security Force (BSF),” Among the 14 leaders who of an alternate assessment tion was carried out at Shok- CRPF in the area, the sources rounds, one pouch, one wire- for further disengagements to tee on Home Affairs will visit sources added. participated in the meeting policy. baba forest area in which added. less set and one medicine bag Leh, Srinagar and Jammu This visit by the officials were Congress’ Ghulam According to the policy, three terrorists were killed, While forces were comb- were recovered from the continue from August 17-21, 2021 in comes almost two months af- Nabi Azad, Tara Chand and while 20 marks for each sub- including one Pakistani ter- ing the area, they were fired slain terrorist, the sources In the 12th round of talks connection with the exami- ter Prime Minister Narendra GAMir; National ject were for internal assess- rorist. Another terrorist es- upon by the hiding terrorist. added. between India and China, nation of the subject ‘Ad- Modi met top leaders of ment as every year, 80 marks caped from the jungle and Fire was returned. Babar, as per sources, had both countries have agreed ministration, Development Jammu and Kashmir. „Turn to page 2 were calculated on basis of was being tracked ever In the exchange of fire that to disengage troops from „Turn to page 2 since,” informed Dilbag ensued, Babar Ali was killed. „Turn to page 2 the patrolling point 17A, one of the friction points between the two countries Steep decline in incidents of cross-border firing India reports 30,549 in the eastern Ladakh Trade and industry representatives region. new Covid-19 cases, 422 During the 12th round of by Pakistan in J&K, says Home Ministry talks, there was an deaths; active cases fall call on J&K Bank CMD NEW DELHI, AUG 03 June. While 2,140 ceasefire year. In April too, there was agreement between both A steep decline in inci- violations were recorded in only one incident, as against JAMMU RISING the representatives from the hal (Treasurer). sides to disengage from to 4.04 lakh dents of cross-border firing 2018, the total figure stood at 412 in April last year, while JAMMU, AUG 03 trade and industry Jammu in- Commending the bank’s „Turn to page 2 by Pakistan was recorded in 3,479 in 2019 and 5,133 in three were reported in May NEW DELHI A delegation comprising cluded Neeraj Anand (Presi- leadership for adopting a Jammu and Kashmir till 2020. compared to 398 during the India’s daily Covid-19 various representatives of dent Traders Association), sensitive and empathetic ap- Crime Branch June, compared to the num- The comparative figures same month last year and count climbed to 3,17,26,507 trade and industry called on Lalit Mahajan (President proach to the problems faced ber of ceasefire violations re- shared by the MHA showed two in June compared to 423 after 30,549 fresh cases were the Chairman and Managing Bari Brahmana Industrial by the people in general and raids houses of ported in 2020, according to a drastic reduction in cross- in June 2020. registered in the last 24 hours Director J&K Bank R K Association), Raman Gupta business community in the the Ministry of Home Affairs border firing. In January and “Immediate and effective ending 8 am on Tuesday, the Chhibber here at the bank’s (Sr. VP), Shiv Kumar Gupta wake of Covid-19 pandemic, Ayush doctors in (MHA). February, 380 and 278 inci- retaliation by the Indian Union Ministry of Health and Zonal Office. During the in- (VP), Dinesh Gupta (Gen the representatives thanked In a written reply to ques- dents were reported. Last Army and the Border Secu- Family Welfare said. Kerala teraction various issues faced Secy.), Tushar Mahajan the bank for its continuous blackmailing tions from Lok Sabha mem- year, the figures stood at 394 rity Force personnel is car- remains the top contributor, by the business community (Secy.), Ajay Gupta (Joint support. case in Kashmir bers Asaduddin Owaisi and and 389. ried out during instances of recording 13,984 cases. came up for discussion. Secy.), Prag Abrol (Trea- “J&K Bank has been there The Crime Branch of Krishna Pal Singh Yadav, However, no such incident unprovoked firings and As many as 422 patients The bank’s Director-on- surer), Devinder Gupta always for us in times of Minister of State for Home was reported in March this ceasefire violations by Pak- Board Vikram Gujral, Zonal (President Fruit Mandi need and we wholeheartedly Jammu and Kashmir po- succumbed to the viral dis- Affairs Nityanand Rai said year, while 454 instances istan at the Line of Control ease and 38,887 recovered in Head Jammu Central I Sha- Jammu), Parveen Gupta (Co acknowledge and applaud lice on Tuesday raided 664 instances of ceasefire vi- were recording during the reesh Sharma were also pres- Chairman), Vraj Malhotra residences of several olations were reported till corresponding period last „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 ent on the occasion, while as (Gen Secy.) and Vivek Sing- „Turn to page 2 Ayush doctors here over their alleged involvement in blackmailing through a Sebi exempts J&K Govt from making open offer ‘self-styled association’. Troops of India, China to disengage from Gogra, talks Official sources said that the sleuths of Crime in J&K Bank share acquisition case Branch carried out raids NEW DELHI, AUG 03 ing exemption from the open During the financial year for further disengagements to continue Markets regulator Sebi on offer obligation arising under 2021-22, post the preferen- EW ELHI at Lawaypora, Rainawara, N D , agreed and acted upon both on the Line of Actual Control tual understanding." It said Tuesday exempted the SAST (Substantial Acquisi- tial allotment, the proposed In the 12th round of talks sides was in February this (LAC) after which they is- that both sides agreed to re- HMT in Srinagar, Bo- Jammu and Kashmir govern- tion of Shares and acquirer”s shareholding will between India and China, year when they disengaged sued a joint statement on Au- solve these remaining issues hipora in Kupwara, New ment from making an open Takeovers) norms due to the increase from 68.18 per cent both countries have agreed to from the banks of Pangong gust 2. As per the statement, in an expeditious manner in Light Colony, Botingoo in offer to the shareholders of proposed acquisition. to 74.24 per cent i.e., a disengage troops from the Lake. The actions on the "The two sides had a candid accordance with the existing Sopore, Baramulla. Jammu and Kashmir Bank The government of change of 6.06 per cent, patrolling point 17A, one of ground would be confirmed and in-depth exchange of agreements and protocols Raids were conducted following a proposed equity Jammu & Kashmir is infus- which is in excess of 5 per the friction points between and are expected to be fol- views on resolution of re- and maintain the momentum following a complaint that infusion that would hike the ing a capital up to Rs 500 cent of the equity paid–up the two countries in the east- lowed up soon, they said. maining areas related to dis- of dialogue and negotiations. the accused were running promoter stake by 6.06 per crore towards equity infusion capital of the bank, thereby ern Ladakh region. During The two sides would con- engagement along the Line "The two sides also agreed an association — cent in the lender. or recapitalization of the attracting the provision of the the 12th round of talks, there tinue their talks to resolve the of Actual Control in the that in the interim they will Ayurveda, Yoga & Natur- The directive comes after bank against allotment of eq- Takeover Regulation. was an agreement between issue on friction points in- Western Sector of India- continue their effective ef- Sebi received an application uity shares. In its order, Sebi said there both sides to disengage from cluding the PP-15 (Hot China border areas. The two forts in ensuring stability opathy, Unani, Siddha & PP-17A also known as Springs) and the Depsang sides noted that this round of along the LAC in the Homeopathy (AYUSH) — from the bank on behalf of its The bank will allot will be no change in control promoter, the Government of 16,76,72,702 equity shares at of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Gogra, sources said here. plains. The talks were held meeting was constructive, „Turn to page 2 „Turn to page 2 Jammu and Kashmir, seek- Rs 29.82 apiece. „Turn to page 2 The last disengagement on July 31 in Chushul-Moldo which further enhanced mu- CMYK CMYK CMYK Jammu, Wednesday , August 04, 2021, 2 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS FROM PAGE ONE in the case is going on,” the sources added. Meanwhile, a 24x7 COVID Control Room has been Sebi, further, said the infusion of additional capital by Militants attack police party in set up for redressal of the grievances related to COVID-19 the government is stated to be utilized to improve the 140 Fresh Covid-19 Cases, 3 Deaths positive patients admitted in the Associated Hospitals of capital adequacy and to fund general business needs of the Khanyar, Cop, civilian injured Government Medical College, Jammu and Government bank. for treatment. Reported In J&K Hospital, Gandhi Nagar, Jammu. Patients or attendants Accordingly, the regulator has granted “exemption to Meanwhile whole area has been cordoned off to nab surveillance. Besides, 2521326 persons have com- can call at 0191– 258 5444 (Control Room), Exchange: the proposed acquirer, viz., the Government of Jammu the attackers. pleted their surveillance period. 0191-258 2626 / 258 5542 / 258 4290 /258 4291 / 258 and Kashmir, from complying with the requirements of The attack came ahead of the second anniversary of the Providing district-wise breakup, the Bulletin said that 4292 / 258 4293/ 258 4294 for assistance. the Takeover Regulations with respect to the proposed abrogation of Article 370 on August 5, and Independence Srinagar has 71460 positive cases (including 21 cases The bulletin has informed the people that, the best way acquisition of 6.06 per cent equity shares in J&K Bank in Day on August 15. reported today) with 324 Active Positive, 70303 recov- to protect themselves from COVID-19 is by maintain- 2021-22. ing physical distance of at least 2 meter from others, fre- ered (including 05 cases recovered today), 833 deaths; Troops of India, China to disengage from Gogra, talks ACB books officials of ARTO office Baramulla has 23668 positive cases (including 07 cases quently cleaning hands with an alcohol based hand sani- reported today) with 147 Active Positive, 23239 recov- tizer or washing them with soap and water and following good respiratory etiquette and hygiene. for further disengagements to continue Anantnag for allowing touts and agents to ered (including 01 case recovered today), 282 deaths; Western Sector and jointly maintain peace and tran- Budgam reported 22917 positive cases (including 05 As a measure for social distancing in public places and workplaces wearing a face cover is compulsory. quillity," the statement added. This round of meetings prepare licences cases reported today) with 76 active positive cases, was held following the meeting of the Foreign Ministers 22636 recovered (including 05 cases recovered today), The bulletin again explained that early detection of During the surprise check conducted on the driv- COVID-19 can prevent the spread of disease so we need of India and the People's Republic of China (PRC) on ing trial test day it was found that most of application 205 deaths; Pulwama has 15196 positive cases (including July 14 in Dushanbe, and the 22nd meeting of the Work- 04 cases reported today) with 48 Active Positive, 14954 to be responsible for the well-being of ourselves and forms for issuance of driving licenses were having everyone around us. “Not disclosing symptoms could ing Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on pencil written codes found to be abbreviations of recovered (including 06 cases recovered today) and 194 India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) which was held on deaths; Kupwara has 14086 positive cases (including 15 put life of individuals and their families at risk. In case of names of some touts/agents operating in league with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing June 25. the Board members of ARTO Office Anantnag, who cases reported today), 32 Active Positive, 13889 recover- ies (including 10 cases recovered today), 165 deaths; report early. Do not fear, call COVID-19 helpline num- Steep decline in incidents of cross-border firing by actively influence the working of ARTO Office Anantnag district has 16330 positive cases (including 02 bers and seek medical advice”. Pakistan in J&K, says Home Ministry Anantnag. More over some applicants who ap- cases reported today) with 37 Active Positive, 16088 re- Advisory has further exhorted upon the people not to peared for driving test revealed that they had paid covered (including 04 cases recovered today), 205 step out of home, unless absolutely necessary. “If you (LoC) and the International Border (IB),” said the writ- bribe for issuance of driving licenses through deaths; Bandipora has 9474 positive cases (including 04 have to move out for unavoidable reasons, ensure that ten reply. agents/touts for Board members of ARTO Office cases reported today), with 13 Active Positive, 9361 re- you wear a mask and practice social distancing, personal “Following scheduled talks between the Directors Anantnag. It was found that the Officer/Officials of coveries (including 04 cases recovered today), 100 hygiene and frequent hand washing with soap and wa- General of Military Operations of India and Pakistan ARTO Office Anantnag, for their ulterior motives deaths; Ganderbal has 9933 positive cases (including 09 ter.” over hotline, a joint statement was issued on February were conducting both driving test trials and fitness cases reported today) with 58 Active Positive, 9797 recov- In case of any emergency people can avail free ambu- 25, 2021, in which both India and Pakistan agreed to the lance services 24x7 at their doorsteps by calling on toll- test of vehicle in hasty manner just to accommodate eries (including 15 cases recovered today) and 78 deaths; strict observance of all agreements, understandings and Kulgam has 11269 positive cases (including 02 cases re- free number 108 while as pregnant women and sick in- ceasefire along the LoC and all other sectors with effect the applicants recommend by touts/agents. In addi- fants can avail free ambulance services by dialing from the midnight of 24/25 February, 2021,” said the tion, social, networking chats have been found ported today) with 30 Active Positive, 11122 recoveries (including 08 cases recovered today) and 117 deaths toll-free number 102. Minister. amongst the touts and ARTO Officials wherein can- People can also call on toll-free national helpline num- The Minister said: “As per reports, representatives of didate application numbers alongwith the name of while as Shopian has 5585 positive cases (including 01 case reported today) with 08 active positive cases, 5519 ber 1075; J&K COVID-19 Helpline Numbers 0191- various political parties in the Union Territory of Jammu touts have been forwarded to the officials for is- 2549676 (UT level Cell), 0191-2520982, 0191-2674444, and Kashmir have welcomed the statement. Several suance of certificate/licenses. recoveries (including 02 cases recovered today) and 58 deaths. 0191-2674115 (For Jammu Division), 0194-2440283 & countries have issued statements welcoming the develop- 0194-2430581 (For Kashmir Division) for support, guid- ment as an important and positive step…government’s Accordingly, Case FIR no. 4/2021 was registered Similarly, Jammu has 52793 positive cases (including ance, and response to health-related queries on Novel consistent position has been that India desires normal in ACB Police Station Anantnag against the Offi- 11 cases reported today) with 106 active positive cases, Corona virus Disease (COVID-19). neighbourly relations with Pakistan and is committed to cers/officials of ARTO Office Anantnag and the 51548 recoveries (including 07 cases recovered today), The bulletin has informed that the Directorate of In- addressing issues, if any, bilaterally and peacefully in an touts/ agents. 1139 deaths; Udhampur has 11303 positive cases (in- dian Systems of Medicine, J&K is distributing AYUSH atmosphere free of terror, hostility and violence.” During investigation, search warrants were ob- cluding 03 cases reported today), 30 active positive Medicines having immunity boosting, immuno-modu- “The onus is on Pakistan to create such a conducive tained from the Anticorruption court Anantnag and cases, 11137 recoveries (including 03 cases recovered lator, anti-oxidant, rejuvenator, anti-stress, metabolism atmosphere by taking credible, verifiable and irreversible searches conducted, at the residences of ARTO today) and 136 deaths; Rajouri has 10957 positive cases regulator, anti-allergic, anti-pyretic, anti-tussives, bron- action to not allow any territory under its control to be Shabir Ahmad in Qazigund, Motor Vehicle Inspec- (including 19 cases reported today) with 63 active posi- chodilator, etc. properties during the COVID-19 pan- used for cross-border terrorism against India in any man- tive, 10668 recoveries (including 04 cases recovered to- demic. The department so far has provided medicine to ner. India and Pakistan continue to maintain regular tors: 1. Shahid Mehboob at D.K. Marg Kulgam, 2. 22.18 lakh people that include various frontline work- channels of communication through the respective High Manzoor Ahmad at Bemina and 3. Asif Amin at day) and 226 deaths; Doda has 7295 positive cases (in- cluding 15 cases reported today) with 112 Active ers, senior citizens, PRIs, police/paramilitary personals Commissions and other established mechanisms,” he Sanat Nagar, Srinagar. Moreover, the residential and general masses. Moreover, preventive measures and said. houses/ shops of touts/ agents: 1. Khalid Hakim at positive, 7056 recovered (including 13 cases recovered today) and 127 deaths; Kathua has 9264 positive cases Yoga therapies are also being advised to the people to In response to another query, the MHA informed the Qazibagh Anantnag, 2. Mubarak Bhat at Laisoo take care of lifestyle/mental disorders so that physical Lok Sabha that so far 5,187 km of the international border Gudder Kulgam, 3. Zahoor Ahmad at Sarnal Anant- (including 01 case reported today) with 04 active positive case, 9109 recovered (including 03 cases recovered to- and mental health is ensured during this pandemic. — including 2,041 km along Pakistan border and 3,141 nag, 4. Aijaz Wagey at Khanbal Anantnag, 5. day) and 151 deaths; Samba has 7123 positive cases Public is advised to strictly follow the advisories is- km along the Bangladesh border — had been covered by Nadeem Ahmad @ Nadeem Photostat at Anantnag, with 03 active positive cases, 7001 recoveries and 119 sued by the government from time to time and rely only fence. 6. Farooq Mir- Nazrana Photosat near DC office deaths; Kishtwar has 4650 positive cases (including 02 on the information released by the government through “The unfenced area includes non-feasible stretches Anantnag were searched. During searches various cases reported today) with 32 Active Positive, 4574 recov- the daily media bulletin to print and electronic media. where fencing could not be constructed due to riverine incriminating documents were seized. eries (including 04 cases recovered today) and 44 People are also advised to refrain from spreading ru- and marshy land. These stretches are being covered Further investigation of the case is going on. deaths; Poonch has 6267 positive cases (including 02 mors and pay no heed to them at the same time. through technological solutions,” the MHA said. Troops of India, China to disengage from Gogra, talks for cases reported today) with 31 active positive, 6140 re- Army helicopter crashes near Ranjit Sagar Dam Replying to a question on weapon seizures in the ar- coveries (including 01 case recovered today) and 96 eas close to the LoC, the Ministry said 100 AK series ri- further disengagements to continue deaths; Ramban has 5972 positive cases (including 05 in Kathua, both pilots safe fles, over 10,000 AK ammunition, 79 pistols, along with PP-17A also known as Gogra, sources said here. cases reported today) with 29 active positive cases, 5877 1,676 ammunition, 22 Under Barrel Grenade Launchers Dam area, about 30 km from Pathankot in Punjab, (UBGLs) with 107 UBGL grenades, 248 hand grenades, recoveries and 66 deaths while Reasi has 6323 positive when it crashed. The last disengagement agreed and acted upon cases (including 12 cases reported today) with 110 ac- six improved explosive devices, four Rocket Propelled both sides was in February this year when they Rescue teams were rushed to the spot and divers were Grenades, four M4 carbines and six kg of explosives, be- tive positive cases, 6170 recoveries (including 03 cases also called in, RC Kotwal, SSP, Kathua district, had said. disengaged from the banks of Pangong Lake. recovered today) and 43 deaths. sides 14 detonators, were seized by security forces in The actions on the ground would be confirmed and Earlier this year, in January, one pilot died after an In- 2018, 2019 and 2020. are expected to be followed up soon, they said. According to the bulletin, among the total 321865 pos- dian Army helicopter crashed in Kathua district's The two sides would continue their talks to resolve itive cases in J&K, 22910 have been reported as travelers Lakhanpur near the Jammu and Kashmir-Punjab border. Parliamentary panel on Home Affairs to visit the issue on friction points including the PP-15 while 298955 as others. The HAL Dhruv helicopter crashed after developing a The Bulletin said that the breakup represents districts J-K, Ladakh; to review working condition of ITBP, (Hot Springs) and the Depsang plains. technical snag. An MiG 21 Bison aircraft had crashed in from which the patients have been traced or are ordinarily The talks were held on July 31 in Chushul-Moldo Rajasthan's Suratgarh while landing in January. CRPF, BSF on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) after which residing. they issued a joint statement on August 2. The bulletin added that there are 2423 COVID dedi- India reports 30,549 new Covid-19 cases, 422 Conference’s Dr Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdul- As per the statement, “The two sides had a candid cated beds, 2019 Isolation beds with 1991 vacant beds lah; PDP’s Mehbooba Mufti, J-K Apni Party’s Altaf and in-depth exchange of views on resolution of and 404 ICU beds where 394 beds are vacant in Jammu deaths; active cases fall to 4.04 lakh Bukhari. The issue of restoration of statehood was also remaining areas related to disengagement along division while there are 3353 COVID dedicated beds, raised by several participants in the meeting. the same period, taking the cumulative count of deaths the Line of Actual Control in the Western Sector of 3074 Isolation beds where 3032 beds are vacant and 279 and recoveries to 4,25,195 and 3,08,96,354 respectively. India-China border areas. The two sides noted that ICU beds where 234 are vacant beds in Kashmir divi- Trade and industry representatives call The active cases stand at 4,04,958, a fall from 4,13,718 this round of meeting was constructive, which sion. There are a total of 5776 COVID dedicated beds, further enhanced mutual understanding.” 5093 Isolation beds with 5023 beds vacant and 683 ICU cases on Monday. on J&K Bank CMD It said that both sides agreed to resolve these beds with 628 vacant beds in the Union Territory of their critical role in the development of trade and in- remaining issues in an expeditious manner in Jammu and Kashmir. Monday’s case count in India is 9,585 less than that of dustry here”, the representatives said. accordance with the existing agreements and The Central Government is continuously monitoring Sunday’s when 40,134 people were detected Covid-19 While putting forth certain suggestions to further protocols and maintain the momentum of dialogue the evolving situation of Covid-19 in the Union Terri- positive. However, the death toll is the same for both the strengthen the bond between businesses and the bank, and negotiations. days. the representatives requested the bank to reduce its in- “The two sides also agreed that in the interim they tory and is providing all necessary support towards ef- fective containment of the spread of Covid-19 and better to the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), a terest rates and make its OTS policy flexible besides ex- will continue their effective efforts in ensuring total of 471,294,789 samples have been tested for Covid- pediting disposal of loan proposals. stability along the LAC in the Western Sector and clinical management of positive cases. The government has also started free tele-consultation 19 till now of which 1,649,295 were tested in the last 24 In view of the impact of pandemic on the overall busi- jointly maintain peace and tranquillity,” the ness, the delegation asked for a moratorium period as statement added. general OPD services by Specialists/MBBS Doctors for hours. This round of meetings was held following the the residents of J&K under National Tele-consultation Authorities have administered vaccine doses to well as 10% additional funding to all the affected busi- meeting of the Foreign Ministers of India and the Service. People can avail these services from Home by 47,22,23,639 people so far of which 3,67,994,586 have nessmen in addition to the facilities extended by the bank People’s Republic of China (PRC) on July 14 in registering online on web portal received the first dose and the remaining 104,229,053 through resolution package 2.0. Dushanbe, and the 22nd meeting of the Working https://esanjeevaniopd.in/. The services are available on have received both doses, meaning they are fully vacci- Requesting that the cases involving higher amounts be Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Monday to Saturday from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. People nated against Covid-19, the health ministry’s update also sanctioned/settled at earliest, the delegation suggested India-China Border Affairs (WMCC) which was can also download and install e-sanjeevani OPD app showed. that Zonal Office Jammu be empowered/upgraded with held on June 25. (Agencies) from Google play store. Pakistan-based Terrorist Babar Ali of Ugada District higher delegation of powers. The representatives also re- To ensure public convenience and avoid chaos & panic quested for renewal and enhancement of the credit facil- Crime Branch raids houses of crowding at tertiary care hospitals, COVID-19 Triage Eliminated In Bandipora Encounter: Top Cop ities availed by many of the traders of Fruit Mandi Narwal Jammu - whose lease deeds with APMC department Facility has been started in Jammu at (i) Chest Disease managed to escape from the July 24 encounter in were in the process of renewal - without insisting on in- Ayush doctors in blackmailing Hospital, Jammu (opposite GMC Hospital Complex, Shokbaba forest area in which three LeT militants were terim securities. Jammu, Triage CD Hospital Jammu Contact No.- killed. case in Kashmir 9541925371, 0191-2561000), (ii) Govt Hospital Gandhi- Babar Ali had managed to escape from the said en- Pushing for more such meetings in an organised manner from fake address without any true credentials. nagar (Old Block) Contact No.0191-2459300 and in Sri- counter site and was being continuously tracked rigor- between the bank’s leadership and the trade & industry According to the complaint, the fake Associa- nagar at (i) National Institute of Technology Campus, ously thereafter. In furtherance of the tracking and after tion was resorting to blackmailing, extortion and pinpointing his presence in Chandajji forest, a joint oper- bodies, the delegation called for regular interactions for Hazratbal, Srinagar, Contact No. 9419006991& (ii) prompt redressal of their issues. harassment. SKIMS-JVC Bemina, Contact No. 7006617821, that ation was this morning launched by a joint team of 26 They said during the probe it surfaced that the shall act as “first arrival point” for screening of any Assam Rifles, police and CRPF in the area, sources said. After infiltrating into the Indian territory somewhere Listening patiently to the suggestions and requests Association is not registered either with Regis- COVID +ve patient intending to get admitted in Govt. made by the delegation, the CMD thanked them for their trar Societies or any Government Department. Medical College Jammu/ Srinagar & Associated Hospi- from across the Line of Control (LoC), he had carried out several terror acts in the valley, sources informed. feedback and assured all the representatives that each “The letter head used by the self-styled office tals, SKIMS Soura and other identified dedicated and every issue raised by them will be addressed on merit bearers was used on fictitious names and with COVID Hospitals under Directorate of Health Services The IGP, Kashmir, congratulated security forces for the operation "in a professional manner without any col- and within the bank’s laid down guidelines and regulatory different fake addresses,” they said. Jammu/ Kashmir. framework. The probe further revealed members of the As- For COVID +ve cases in periphery areas and districts lateral damage". sociation were threatening, blackmailing Indian other than Jammu/ Srinagar, the triage point shall be the Sebi exempts J&K Govt from making open offer in J&K The CMD further said, “Our growth remains inter- concerned District Hospital / New GMCs (Doda/ linked perpetually to the growth of trade and industry of System of Medicines employees with the depart- Kathua/ Rajouri/ Baramulla/ Anantnag). Admission of mental action, transfers and had collected huge Bank share acquisition case this UT, and as a major financial institution of the region such patients from these districts to GMC Jammu/ Sri- following proposed acquisition as the change will only we are committed to provide you with every kind of finan- amount in cash in the name of the Association. nagar, SKIMS Soura etc shall be strictly on referral basis The Crime Branch has registered a case under be in the quantum of holding the shares by the govern- cial support within the regulatory guidelines in addition to only. the best banking facilities and services. section IPC sections of 420 (cheating), 120-B ment who in fact is the promoter of the bank and will re- Besides, 24x7 Rapid Antigen Testing facilities for main promoter and entity in control of the lender. (criminal conspiracy) and 506 (criminal intimi- COVID-19 have been started outside the emergency of The bank, pursuant to the completion of the proposed CBSE Class 10 Results Declared dation) besides 5(2) Prevention of Corruption GMC Hospital Jammu. The facility will be very useful for Acquisition, will however remain compliant with the the students’ performance in various tests or exams Act in Police Station Crime Branch Kashmir segregation of patients in emergency wing of GMC minimum public shareholding requirement of 25 per throughout the year. against the eight doctors. “Further investigation Jammu. cent. NEWS 3 Daily Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 Advisor Baseer Khan visits far Samoon stresses on meeting flung areas of District Anantnag timelines on all the set doables JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING JAMMU, AUG 03 JAMMU, AUG 03 Principal Secretary, Skill Advisor to Lieutenant Development Department Governor, Baseer Ahmad (SDD), Dr. Asgar Hassan Khan today made an exten- Samoon today stressed on sive tour of Kokernag Subdi- all the officers to deliver the vision to inspect various on- doables on the set timelines going Rural development fixed for each of them. and Power development Samoon asked about the works besides taking stock of progress made on each of the Independence Day celebra- listed items. tions and Disaster manage- The Principal Secretary ment preparedness in the asked the officers to estab- area. lish an IT lab in each of the The Advisor was accom- ITI and provide high speed against which had been re- employees in the department of time in a year. These had panied by DDC Chairman internet access to them. He ceived from the Finance de- besides updating seniority been classified into three Anantnag, Mohammad said that it is essential re- partment. He urged them to lists and conduction of categories of deliverables to Yousuf Gorsi, District Devel- various sectors in the district. practice being stressed on the eve of this occasion of na- quirement that would help submit the Utilization Cer- DPCs on time. be finished within one opment Commissioner, Dr. He apprised the Advisor daily basis by all renowned tional importance. both faculty and students in tificates of the funds spent The meeting was in- month, three months, six Piyush Singla, Director about the Covid vaccination experts, the Advisor main- Hailing tourism potential these institutions alike. under centrally sponsored formed that some 587 com- months and a year. RDD, Director Floriculture, status, Independence Day tained. of the area, the Advisor di- Dr Samoon asked about schemes. puters had already been pro- The meeting was attended MD JKTDC, Chief Engineer preparations, progress of Advisor Baseer Khan rected the officers of KDA the status of placement cells Dr Samoon enquired from vided to the polytechnic by Mission Director, Skill JKPDCL, ADC, ACD, and works under district capex called upon the people to par- and Floriculture to take steps in Polytechnics and ITIs. He the officers about the consti- colleges and ITIs of J&K. It Development Mission, other concerned officers. besides other important ar- ticipate in the vaccination for beautification of the area said that every institution tution of Institute Manage- was further given out that Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, Di- The Advisor inspected the eas. drives with full vigour so that with installation of high mast should have a placement cell ment Committees (IMCs) in each of the skill develop- rector Finance, SDD, Lateef 50 MVA receiving sub-sta- While reviewing power hundred percent population lights in Kokernag Botanical established in it. the model ITIs of Srinagar ment institute hosts its own Poswal, Secretary BOTE, tion Lisser, Sagam where he scenario, Advisor directed is immunised and a safe bub- Garden, Market and other He asked the officers to and Jammu. He directed for website. Firdose Ahmad, Addl Secre- was informed that the substa- the concerned officers to en- ble is created to avert any important places. He asked tender all the works kept in updation of recruitment Earlier the department had tary, SDD, Kuldip Sapolia tion will be augmented 100 sure adequate power supply looming threat. the officers to prepare plans the plan and authorize taking rules for both gazetted and made a list of doables to be and many other officers of percent. Advisor directed the across the district. He di- Advisor, while taking to refurbish the already exist- up of works the funds non-gazetted categories of finished at specific periods the department. concerned officers to work rected the officers to submit stock of Disaster manage- ing infrastructure and pro- on mission mode for com- additional requirement for ment preparedness directed pose new improvements that pleting the project in all re- augmenting the power net- to identify critical and vulner- need to be undertaken for en- spects. He gave on spot direc- work in the area. He also able spots, where flood pro- hancing tourist potential in Navin Choudhary inaugurates two days workshop tions in this regard and fixed asked for replacement of the tection works under conver- the area. He asked the offi- October 31, 2021 as the time- damaged poles, wires and gence models could be cers to list out the facilities line for the same. conductors besides putting in immediately taken up as a that could be outsourced so on promoting Organic Farming at SKUAST-K Calling the project a mega place all requisite arrange- proactive measure to avert that the facilities are utilized public welfare initiative, the ments keeping in view the damage to habitations during up to the maximum potential. JAMMU RISING Advisor said it will cater to approaching winter season. floods. He said regular mock On the sidelines of the JAMMU, AUG 03 more than 10000 households Advisor asked the officers drills should also be con- meeting DDC members, The two days workshop on of the area and directed the of all the departments to en- ducted. BDC Chairpersons, other promotion of organic farm- concerned officers to take pe- sure prompt and immediate Reviewing the prepara- PRI members, ULB mem- ing in Jammu and Kashmir riodic review of the progress redressal of public griev- tions for Independence Day bers and other public repre- was today inaugurated by of work. ances. He enjoined upon the celebrations in the district, sentatives besides Auqaf and Principal Secretary, Agricul- The Advisor visited Covid executing agencies to utilize Advisor directed the officers Civil Society members of the ture Production & Farmers Care Centres at Sagam Aand the remaining working sea- to undertake various activi- subdivision placed their de- Welfare Department B where he directed the con- son to the optimum. ties as discussed in the meet- mands and grievances before (AP&FWD), Navin Kumar cerned officials to ensure that Regarding development of ings already taken including the Advisor. DDC, BDC, Choudhary in presence of the centres are run as per the sports infrastructure in the cleanliness drives prior to the PRI, ULB members apprised Vice Chancellor, SKUAST- standard guidelines. area, Advisor reiterated that Independence Day. He said the Advisor about several de- K, Prof. JP Sharma here. Advisor also inspected on- sports fields and other related cultural programmes, sports velopment issues and de- The workshop is being or- to work in an integrated man- partment of education for in- identified issues pertaining to going works on fishpond and facilities are being developed activities through youth clubs mands of their respective ar- ganized by SKUAST(K) in ner in order to convert farmer corporation in the school cur- FPO’s, Package of Practices link roads at Sagam being ex- in every panchayat. He asked should be the part of celebra- eas.Among others, the collaboration with Agricul- into agri-entrepreneur and curriculum. and augmenting vermin com- ecuted by RDD under MGN- the officers to identify land tions. demands included, provision ture Production & Farmers also encourage value addi- On the occasion Director post units across the UT to REGA and 14th FC. He di- for development of playfields Stressing to showcase the of Digital X-ray and specialist Welfare Department Kash- tion of low volume-high Agriculture Kashmir Chowd- promote soil health and rected to provide timely in potential areas of the dis- achievements of the govern- doctors at SDH Kokernag, mir with an aim to develop a value products. hary M. Iqbal expressed grat- livelihoods. They hoped that wages under the scheme and trict. ment, the Advisor said that repair of electric poles and frame work for promoting On the occasion, Vice itude to the Principal Secre- this workshop will be a plat- also insisted to focus on em- The Advisor while review- the district has witnessed lights, water scarcity issues, organic farming system in Chancellor SKUAST (K) tary AP&FWD for his efforts form to learn and earn from ployment generating works. ing Covid mitigation efforts massive progress on develop- playfield in villages and J&K. complimented the Principal in notifying two organic certi- organic farming. Later, Advisor chaired a re- said that the Covid is not over ment, public welfare, lan- macadamisation of interior Speaking on the occasion, Secretary for his active role fication agencies for the UT During the technical ses- view meeting with officers of yet and people must not guishing projects and other roads. Advisor passed on spot Principal Secretary in conceptualizing this work- and devising programs for sion of the workshop deliber- all line departments at Kok- lower the guard in order to schemes which must be duly directions for redressal of AP&FWD, laid stress that shop in order to make the strengthening the Organic ations were made upon the ernag and passed on direc- avert the 3rd Wave. Adher- highlighted on the Indepen- certain demands and assured scientists and officers of the dream of organic farming a farming. He desired that this opportunities and challenges tions to the officers. District ence to Covid Appropriate dence Day. He also directed the other demands and issues department should develop a reality in the UT. work shop shall be helpful for and devising policy guide Development Commissioner Behaviour for effective con- for inauguration of com- will be taken up at appropriate mechanism for inculcating He apprised the Principal farmers and entrepreneurs to lines for promoting organic gave a detailed profile of tainment of this pandemic is a pleted works and laying platforms for their fulfill- organic culture among the Secretary that the university learn standards of organic farming in JK encompassing achievements recorded under scientifically established foundation for new works on ment. farming community. He in- is working in close coordina- farming from the experts/ sci- the transition process, pro- formed that hard targets have tion with the department for entists across the country. duction to marketing, value to be kept for next 3 years in mapping different districts in Director General Horticul- chain as well as issues related order to make transition to- order to revise the organic ture, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, to certification. DC Gbl reviews ongoing Developmental wards organic agriculture. He map in the UT so that One while speaking during the The workshop was at- added that marketing and District One Product is identi- workshop, stressed on aug- tended by Galaxy of scien- packaging along with regress fied for its further promotion menting organic input pro- tists, National advisory certification in organic prod- and branding. duction to reduce depend- within and outside UT, Di- Projects within Municipal limit ucts have to be undertaken to The Vice Chancellor high- ence on chemical fertilizers rector Extension, Director facilitate promotion of or- lighted that the recommenda- and termed the workshop a Research, Deans of Facul- JAMMU RISING of few projects, the DC di- ganic farming at grass root tions of this workshop will good beginning. ties, Registrar, Directors of JAMMU, AUG 03 rected the Assistant Com- level. not be merely an academic Earlier prominent progres- Development Department, The Deputy Commis- missioner Revenue and The Principal Secretary exercise but a plan to be im- sive farmers, Bharat Bhushan Scientists, Joint Directors, sioner (DC) Ganderbal, Tehsildar Ganderbal for asked the scientists of the plemented on the ground. He Tyagi (Padmashri Awardee), District Officers, National/ Krittika Jyotsna today con- transfer of land where re- university to prioritize the re- informed that the syllabus of Masarat and Irshad Ahmad Local Farmer and budding vened a meeting of officers quired for these develop- search based on farmer is- organic farming has been de- Dar spoke about the opportu- entrepreneurs in organic to review ongoing develop- mental projects so that they sues. He further asked them mental projects of Munici- are completed in time. vised and handed over to de- nities of organic farming and farming. pal Council Ganderbal. The Executive Officer During the meeting Municipal Council Gander- threadbare discussion was bal was directed to follow- DC Kupwara finalizes arrangements held regarding the various up and complete all projects ongoing projects/works ap- of the Municipal Council proved under My Town My the progress of these proj- was directed to tender the Ganderbal within a time for I-Day celebration Pride, FC Grants, 14th FC ects. left out projects/ works bound manner. Grants, UDS and IDMT. The DC impressed upon within weeks time besides The meeting was attended JAMMU RISING ication to make the event a Chief Executive Officer, the concerned officers to submit the weekly progress by Assistant Commissioner JAMMU, AUG 03 grand success in the district. Municipal Council Gander- gearup the field functionar- of these developmental Revenue Ganderbal, Tehsil- The Deputy Commis- He also gave a strict direc- bal briefed the chair about ies so that the approved projects to Chief Executive dar Ganderbal, Executive sioner (DC) Kupwara, Imam tion for compliance of the progress of works taken projects are completed Officer Municipal Council Engineer R&B Division Din, today convened a meet- COVID-19 SOPs. It was also under different schemes. within a set timeline. Ganderbal. Ganderbal and Chief Exec- ing of concerned officers to informed that the celebration The meeting also discussed The Executive Engineer While discussing the is- utive Officer Municipal finalize the arrangements be- of Independence Day shall the bottlenecks hindering R&B Division Ganderbal sues hampering the progress Council Ganderbal. ing put in place by different also be held at Sub-Divi- departments for smooth cel- sional Levels, and in this re- ebrations of Independence gard Addl. Deputy Commis- LAWDA conducts demolition operation at Day, 2021 in the district. sioner, Handwara and SDM The meeting discussed cerned officers to ensure es- He also directed them to Lolab/Karnah have already threadbare various issues tablishment of play fields, ensure inauguration or laying convened meetings with lo- Dojji Mohalla NFR, Hazratbal, Nigeen with regard to arrangements youth clubs and plantation of foundation stone cere- cal Administration and for smooth conduct of the committees at every Pan- monies at every panchayat on passed on directions for cel- JAMMU RISING Hazratbal and Nigeen.During the demoli- tion Nigeen.During the demolition opera- National Day and officers chayat of the district. He also the eve of Independence Day. ebration of the event at their JAMMU, AUG 03 tion operation two 2nd storey houses, one tion, the team of the Enforcement Wing of briefed the DC about the directed for establishment of The DC also stressed upon respective headquarters. The Enforcement Wing of Lakes and single storey house, three shops, tin walling LDAremoved the illegal constructions de- arrangements being made by BDCs office at every block the officers to follow the di- Additional SP Kupwara, Waterways Development Authority at five different locations and one plinth/tin spite huge resistance from the them. and proper utilization of rections in letter and spirit Raja Zuhaib, Joint Director, (LAWDA) under the supervision of En- shed were demolished which were raised public.Meanwhile, it was given out that The DC asked officers to every Government building. and submit action taken re- Planning, Abdul Majeed, As- forcement officers Ab. Aziz Qadri and Za- illegally.Also some building material in the strict action shall be taken against those follow the directions issued The officers were also ports within 2 days. sistant Commissioners, CEO, hid Aziz Samoon and in presence of SDPO shape of Sand/Bajri was seized from found indulging in any sort of illegal con- by Advisor, Baseer Ahmad given other directions includ- On the occasion, the DC DIO, YSSO and Officers of Zakura conducted a special demolition op- Nigeen Saderbal.The demolition was car- structions/encroachments in LDAjurisdic- Khan and Chief Secretary. ing displaying hoardings at impressed upon all officers to the Administration attended eration in the areas of Dojji Mohalla NFR, ried out with the assistance of police sta- tion. The DC directed con- prominent places. work with more zeal and ded- the meeting. Daily Jammu Rising 4 NEWS Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 13 Covid-19 MCZs declared in the Inam-Ul- Haq reviews I-Day arrangements JAMMU RISING JAMMU, AUG 03 The Joint Director Infor- district: DC B’gam mation, Kashmir, Inam-Ul- Haq Siddiqui, today, JAMMU RISING presided over an officers JAMMU,AUG 03 meeting here, to review the The Deputy Commissioner (DC) arrangements being put in Budgam, Shahbaz Ahmad Mirza today place by the Information De- tion in case they need any charges”. Mohammad Aslam Khan; informed that 13 Covid-19 Micro Con- partment on the occasion of kind of assistance and as- It is worthwhile to men- District Information Offi- tainment Zones (MCZs) have been de- celebration of Independence sured them to take up the tion here that the full dress cer/Film Production Officer, clared in the district following reporting Day-2021. matter with the concerned rehearsal of the function is Afaaq Ahmad Gadda; DIO of new cases from some areas. Inam said that the Depart- Deputy Commissioner held on August 13 and the Budgam, Tajamul Yousuf; The DC said this during routine ment has an important role where it will be necessary. main function on August 15 DIO, Shopian, Showkat Ah- press briefing to give an overview of in this national event and di- Earlier, the officers every year. mad Khan; Cultural Officer, Covid scenario in the district and miti- rected the officers to mobi- briefed the chair about the The distribution of depart- Kashmir, Tawheed Ahmad; gation, containment measures being lize all available resources to programmes to be presented mental publications and Youth Information Officer, employed by the District Administra- ensure that the arrangements on the occasion in their re- publication of the Indepen- Sachin Bali besides repre- tion to minimise its effects. to be put in place by the de- spective districts. They also dence Day brochure also sentatives from DIC Bandi- Divulging the details, DC said that partment are adequate and demanded allocation of ad- came up for the discussion pora, Muzaffer Ahmad and presently there are 76 active positive have been reported from some areas spike in cases, besides undertaking foolproof. ditional funds under the during the meeting. from DIC Kulgam, Sajad cases, recovery rate has reached 99.5 and Administration is keeping close vaccination at nearby vaccination cen- He asked the officers to heads “Celebrations” and Assistant Director Infor- Ahmad Sofi were present in percent, and similarly positivity rate is vigil on the situation and in case there is tres for their own safety and for the approach district administra- “Transport and Handling mation, PR/FPO, Kashmir, the meeting. below 0.5percent in the district. a spike in number of cases the con- safety of others. Regarding vaccination, Mirza said cerned areas may also be designated The readers can also find this news that the inoculation process is going on micro containment zones. item on official Facebook Page and smoothly and simultaneously mass He once again reiterated his appeal Twitter Handle of District Information Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 7th sampling is also being carried out to to the people of the district to strictly Centre Budgam: trace any new case. adhere to Covid-19 Appropriate Be- facebook.com/dicbudgam; The DC further said that new cases haviour (CAB) and SOPs to prevent twitter.com/dicbudgam meet of J&K RSC BorderArea Development Programme JAMMU RISING JAMMU,AUG 03

Advisor to Lieutenant reviewed for District Poonch Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhat- nagar today remarked that necessary technological in- Govt committed for focused development of border area: Dr Shahid terventions and advance- JAMMU RISING border villages. Deputy border villages. He high- Poonch, Shamim Kohli and ments with effective en- JAMMU,AUG 03 Commissioner, Poonch, lighted that Govt is com- BDC Chaiman Amanullah forcement are precursors to Inder Jeet gave detailed mitted for focused develop- Choudhary highlighted the reduce the fatalities on the Secretary, Tribal Affairs presentation about work ment of border area and need for plan revision and road. Department and Prabhari under BADP covering 8 accordingly steps are being focus on road connectivity The Advisor made these Officer for BADP, Dr blocks and 112 habitations taken. projects. DDC Member comments while chairing advising the government on and Quality Control, J&K, the injured accidental per- Shahid Iqbal Choudhary, including nearly 300 Chairperson DDC Choudhary Ghani pro- the 7th meeting of J&K Road Safety Policies which so that road accidents are sons and can save the pre- reviewed the progress on works initiated under the Poonch, Tazeem Akhter, jected tribal village devel- Road Safety Council (RSC) is the basic objective of es- mitigated and precious hu- cious lives during ‘Golden various projects under im- scheme. He also gave an dwelled in plan formula- opment under BADP, at Civil Secretariat here. tablishing the RSC. man lives are saved. Hour’period. plementation and feedback overview of issues faced in tion for 2021-22 and inclu- mechanism to avoid over- Additional Chief Secre- The Advisor delved upon Advisor Bhatnagar fur- During the meeting, Ac- on Border Area Develop- various projects and re- sion of provision for Model lapping of projects under tary, Health and Medical the officers that the Road ther asked the officers to tion Taken Report on 6th ment Programme in Dis- quirement of funds for Villages under BADP. various schemes. BDC Education, Atal Dulloo; Accident Data Manage- explore the possibilities of J&K RSC meet was dis- trict Poonch. Proposals re- completion of different Vice-Chairman, Mohd Ish- Chairman, Nangali Saheb, Principal Secretary, Rural ment System (RADMS) constructing the over cussed in detail besides de- lated to various projects schemes.Dr Shahid faq projected the need for Abdul Majeed highlighted Development and Trans- should be used effectively bridges and underpasses at liberations on other impor- were discussed for devel- Choudhary informed that border tourism and inclu- the need to support the port departments, Bipul as it provides onspot, stan- critical junctions on high- tant agenda items like opmental initiatives in bor- Government is keen to de- sion of new projects.DDC mine-blast affected fami- Pathak; ADGP Traffic, T. dard and accurate accident ways, so that the pedestrian establishment of Institute of der villages.Chairperson, velop infrastructure on Member Mankote, Imran lies and livelihood Namgyal; Divisional Com- data after any such mishap movement is facilitated and Driving, Training and Re- District Development modern lines in border ar- Zafar focused on need for schemes required to be ex- missioner Jammu, Divi- occurs. He asked them that no loss of lives occurs due search (IDTR) at Council Poonch, Tazeem eas with special focus on sports infrastructure and tended to border areas. sional Commissioner Kash- the data obtained from to that movement on high- Jammu/Kashmir, establish- Akhter, Vice-Chairman connectivity, livelihood, youth engagement initia- DDC Member Reyaz mir, Secretary, Planning RADMS should be collated ways. He directed the offi- ment of Inspection and Cer- Mohammad Ishfaq, DDC education, essential serv- tives, construction of key Bashir Naz called for Development and Monitor- and analyzed on a regular cers for effective imple- tification Centre (ICC) at members, BDC Chairper- ices and over-all socio-eco- roads in Balnoi. BDC greater participation in ing Department, IGP Kash- basis so that black spots and mentation of the Road Samba/Srinagar, installa- sons and officers attended nomic development. High- Chairperson Shamin Ganai planning process for mir, Commissioner SMC, accidental road stretches Accident Victim Fund. tion of GPS in commercial the meeting wherein de- lighting the recent steps demanded inclusion of BADP, sanction of specific Deputy Commissioners of are identified and rectified The Advisor also delved vehicles etc were also held. tailed deliberations were taken by the Goverment for missing villages, release of road projects in border vil- Anantnag, Reasi, Jammu, on a timely basis to reduce upon the officers for effec- On the occasion, Trans- held on various sectoral initiating concerted devel- funds for bunkers. BDC lages, special grant for in- Bandipora, Udhampur and fatalities.While emphasiz- tive implementation of In- port Commissioner, J&K, works and feedback for opment he sought feedback Chairperson Balakote pro- frastructure development Doda, Transport Commis- ing on the implementation telligent Transport Man- through a presentation in- further interventions re- from elected members and jected the issue related to projects in border villages sioner, J&K, Director of prescribed road safety agement system (ITMS) for formed the Council about quired for strengthening local administration for ambulance and health in- and youth engagement ac- Health Services Kashmir, measures, Advisor Bhatna- better traffic management the progress and achieve- infrastructure and socio- steps required to ensure frastructure. tivities. Director School Education gar stressed upon the offi- on the roads besides regular ments made by the J&K economic development in overall development in BDC Chairperson Kashmir, Chief Engineer cers for constant and effec- awareness camps on road RSC in implementing the R&B, Kashmir, SSPTraffic tive coordination with safety should be organized Road Safety Policies across Srinagar, SSPTraffic Rural, district disaster manage- so that the general public as J&K.The Transport Com- JMC Mayor, Secy conduct tourof flood affected wards representatives of BRO and ment committees, Quick well as the stakeholders of missioner informed the other concerned officers Reaction Teams (QRTs), transport are made aware council that the RADMS JAMMU RISING the nallah has overflowed participated in the meeting organizations dealing with about various traffic rules software has already been JAMMU,AUG 03 at certain spots and water in person and through vir- road safety management and regulations. established at Jammu and has entered in the residen- tual mode. and other agencies to en- Speaking on the occa- has been operationalized JMC Mayor alongwith tial locality causing incon- Speaking on the occa- sure better traffic manage- sion, Additional Chief Sec- for better traffic manage- Avny Lavasa Commis- venient to them. Mayor & sion, Advisor Bhatnagar ment and road safety on the retary, Atal Dulloo asked ment and analysis of road sioner JMC conducted an Commissioner JMC lis- emphasized that the council roads. the officers to work out a accidents. extensive tour of different tened to their grievances should maintain coordina- The Advisor directed the plan for Basic Life Support He also informed the flood affected localities of with great patience and on tion and synergy with all Chief Engineer, R&B and (BLS) training of first re- meeting that under ITMS, ward no. 30, 40 & 14 and spot strict directions were departments and agencies other agencies to conduct sponders and QRTs who intelligent traffic lights sys- passed to the concerned took stock of situation for prescribing and enforc- safety audit of bridges and reach out to the accidental tem has been established at arisen due to incessant rains Engineers of UEED, Engi- neering section, Transport ing road safety standards roads on critical stretches spots at first so that they can 64 junctions in Jammu and during the last night hours and procedures as well as through Design Inspection provide basic life support to 24 junctions in Srinagar. and overflowing of various missioner that already an ward no. 40 also con- Section and Health Sec- nallahas flowing at vishal estimate of Rs. 2.83 lacs has ducted tour of Durga Na- tion of JMC to take imme- Nagar Talab Tillo, Durga been prepared & submitted gar Sec-2 Talab Tillo diate preventive measures Nagar Sec-2 Talab Tillo, for approval in the JMC for where the nallah flowing in terms of disilting, re- Pharma Association calls on Atal Bhagwati Nagar and other immediate boundary wall/ in the locality has also modeling/renovations of localities. Sh. Sat Pal covering of the Nallah & overflowed and dirty wa- these nallahas within the Karlupia, Councillor of asked them that necessary ter, silt scattered in the shortest period of time and Dulloo, projects various demands ward no. 32, prominent in- also appeal to the general directions be passed to the public lanes during the last of nomenclature of Phar- habitants of ward, Sh. Engineering section to start night rain. The team also public not to throw Kishore Kumar Executive the work on urgent basis so visited Bhagwati Nagar & garbage, silt, polythenes macist Cadre working in Engineer, Sh. Ashish that inhabitants living espe- its adjoining localities of etc in the public nallahas Health Department and Bhasin Assistant Executive cially in the low lying ar- ward no. 14 alongwith Sh. and also remove the en- amendment in SRO-20 Engineer of Division-II, eas of Vishal Nagar & ad- Parmod Kapahi Council- croachments at their own among other issues. concerned field staff of joining localities may not lor of ward met with the level if done by them so that On the occasion, Dulloo Health Section & transport suffer any more during locals who apprised them there is no blockage which directed the concerned au- section of JMC were also rainy season. Besides this, that although the JMC has is main cause of overflow thorities to redress all the remained present there. Mayor and Commissioner deployed its men & ma- of nallahas and the water genuine grievances and is- Concerned councilor ap- alongwith Madam Neelam chinery for disilting the can flow smoothly without sues on priority. prised the Mayor & Com- Kumari Councillor of nallah but inspite of this any hindrance. While appreciating the role of health professionals amidst covid-19 pandemic, Five days remain for applying into National ACS impressed upon the Association to work with zeal and dedication in the Anthem Singing Competition wake of this global pan- JAMMU RISING who are domicile(s) of Union open from 1st August, 2021 would compete for division demic. JAMMU,AUG 03 Territory of Jammu and and will end on 7th August, level in the competition while He assured them that ad- Kashmir, to take part in the 2021. as all the participants will get tient hearing to the visiting with the administrative de- ministration is committed Five days have remained to national anthem singing com- Further, the winners of the certificate of participation JAMMU RISING deputation. partment. to resolve all their demands apply and make entry for Na- petition. competition will get cash from the J&K government. JAMMU,AUG 03 The Association brought The Association’s de- and genuine issues. tional Anthem Singing Com- The government has in- awards as well as chance to It is once again informed forth the matter of issuance mands also included the Later on a one minute si- petition-2021, initiated by the vited entries under individual sing National Anthem at their that all the eligible individu- J&K Govt Pharmacists of fresh registration in recognition of J&K Phar- lence was observed to com- Jammu and Kashmir Govern- category and group category. respective district/division als and groups can submit Association (JKGPA) today favour of Pharmacists who macy Council and inclusion memorate those covid-19 ment under the guidance of Under the individual cate- level Independence Day, their entries through the link: called on Additional Chief are working in Health De- of members to the Council warriors who have lost their Lieutenant Governor, Shri gory, people in two subcate- 2021 celebrations. https://docs.google.com/form Secretary Atal Dulloo and partment. amongst the Association, lives while serving the peo- Manoj Sinha, to celebrate 75 gories, 13-18 years and above The government has kept s/d/1WuQ7X1d3bTdzEYU1t presented a memorandum To this, ACS informed conduct of DPC on the ple. years of independence and 18 years of age can take part the prize money of Rs 25,000, 3TcTs7hDzqOP-enHZUqc- of demands to him. the Association that matter scheduled date, reorganiza- On the occasion, Dulloo commemorate it as ‘Azadi Ka in the competition. The mini- Rs 11,000 and Rs 5,000 for IET8s/edit?edit_requested=tr The deputation was led is presently under examina- tion of certain posts up to also handed over 96 promo- Amrut Mahotsav’. mum age to participate in the first, second and third prize ue with a video file (prefer- by JKGPA’s president, tion with the Pharmacy the level of District Phar- tion orders of senior Phar- Under this initiative, Gov- completion has been kept at winners of the competition ably HD) of the National An- Sheikh Mehraj-ud-Din who Council of India and as macy Officer, establish- macist, Supervisory Phar- ernment has called upon all 13 years. respectively. them Singing Competition to presented a list of demands soon as opinion is received ment of pharmacy council macist and Head the individuals and groups, The entries have been made The district-level winners be uploaded by 07/08/21. before ACS who gave a pa- the same will be shared at Jammu/Kashmir, change Pharmacist. 5 Daily Jammu Rising NEWS Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 Shubam bats for promotion of Tourism DDC Pulwama reviews I- Day arrangements He concedes that he was itage town having history dat- show with beautification of JAMMU RISING JAMMU RISING not expecting that his sugges- ing back to Mahabharta pe- Ghats, Walkway and bypass JAMMU,AUG 03 JAMMU,AUG 03 tions would be considered but riod only if proper infrastruc- road from Jeo Pota ghat to The District Development found the administration ture is raised. Harappan site. A young Jammu Engineer- Commissioner (DDC) Pul- highly receptive and encour- He suggests development Shubam has also asked for ing graduate from the wama, Baseer Ul Haq aging.“Now I am hopeful that of a tourism circuit from development of Water Sports Akhnoor region recently got Choudhary today chaired a voice of common people Coronation site at Jeo Pota which can be introduced praise from LG, Manoj Sinha reaches to the top and each ghat - Akhnoor fort-Ancient along with water and amuse- meeting of district officers for his valuable suggestions and representatives of secu- suggestion is valued and suit- Pandav Cave via Parshuram ment park for the children regarding development of his able action is taken in that di- temple going ahead to Gurud- here. rity agencies to review the home town as a tourist desti- rection” Shubam reacts on wara Baba Sundar Singh and Shubam exhorts that it arrangements for smooth nation. hearing his name featuring in ending at Harappan Buddhist would help in providing job celebration of 75th Indepen- Shubam Dogra admits that the 4th episode of LG’s pub- site. opportunities to local youth. dence Day, here. mentioning of his name by the lic outreach programme He further demands that the He says that it would help The meeting was in- LG during the recent episode ‘Awaam ki Awaaz'. Fort should be renovated to reduce the problem of drug formed that the main func- of ‘Awaam ki Awaaz' came as Shubam says that Akhnoor from inside and outside, in- addiction besides boosting the tion will be held at District a surprise for him. can be developed into her- stallation of light & sound local economy. Police lines whereas similar functions would be held at Police lines Awantipora and at all Tehsil headquarters. He also directed all District ical camps with proper staff, dependence Day. It was also given out that Officers to ensure the partic- ambulance and Medicare fa- Additional District Devel- B’pora Admin launches Cleanliness contingents of JKP, CRPF, ipation of all Govt employ- cilities at the respective ven- opment Commissioner, SSP Home Guard, students of ees in the celebrations. ues where Independence Pulwama, Awantipora, Ad- government and private Choudhary directed the Day functions will be held ditional Deputy Commis- schools will participate in officials to ensure adequate in the district. sioners Pulwama and Awan- drive under ‘Swachhta Pakhwada’ the march past parade. security arrangements, The DC directed the offi- tipora, Assistant JAMMU RISING masses about the importance of cleanli- During today’s event while partici- Meanwhile employees who parking facilities and proper cials of the Municipal Com- Commissioner Develop- JAMMU,AUG 03 ness.The ADDC on the occasion called pating in the cleanliness drive the ADC have done exemplary work seating arrangements as per mittee to maintain cleanli- ment, Chief Medical Offi- As part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahot- for conducting special cleanliness and highlighted the importance of cleanli- in different fields will be the guidelines issued by au- ness in and around District cer, Chief Education Offi- sav’ campaign, the Additional District sanitation drives in all Panchayat ness amid Covid-19 scenario. He im- awarded certificates of ap- thorities at the venue, be- Police lines, roads, and cer, Executive Engineers of Development Commissioner (ADDC) Halqas, Municipal Wards with focus pressed upon the employees working preciation and prizes. sides ensuring uninterrupted streets in the town. He fur- R&B, PHE Pulwama, Se- Bandipora, Afsar Ali and Additional on schools, panchayat ghars, health in- in Mini-Secretariat to promote clean- The DC stressed for hoist- power and water supply. ther called for close coordi- nior civil, Army and Police Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, Za- stitutions, water bodies as part of on- liness to keep the environment clean. ing of National Flag at all He also directed the nation among the concerned officers and other concerned hoor Ahmad Mir on Tuesday jointly in- going Safai Abhiyan (Swachhta Mir said that cleanliness is the best prominent Govt Offices par- Health department to set up departments for smooth and officers were present at the augurated cleanliness drive (Swachhta Pakhwada) with due participation of service to mankind and ‘Swachta hi ticularly in all Panchayats. an adequate number of med- peaceful conduct of the In- meeting. Pakhwada) at Mini Secretariat here. all stakeholders especially the young- Sewa’ should be the driving force During the 15-day long cleanliness sters.The Pakhwada is being cele- while performing the day to day pro- drive, various government buildings, brated from 1st of August to 15th of fessional duties. He asked the employ- offices, parks, schools and other pub- August 2021. During this 15 days drive ees to maximize the benefit of Swachta Awareness programme on PM-KUSUM lic places shall be cleaned and garbage the cleanliness campaign will be con- Pakhwada so that a clean hygienic shall be removed from road sides be- ducted in all the departmental offices working atmosphere could be created. scheme held at Shopian sides creating awareness among throughout the Valley. JAMMU RISING of the district from this beneficiary ori- district for general awareness among the JAMMU,AUG 03 ented scheme. public. He urged the farmers to submit DC Kulgam conducts extensive tour of Kund To sensitize the farmers and the gen- On the occasion, Assistant Director their applications to the concerned au- eral public about the main features of the Planning informed that under the scheme, thorities. PM-KUSUM scheme, an awareness subsidized solar powered Agriculture Ahmad said that with the installation Valley; takes stock of developmental works camp was today organized by District pumps will be provided to the farmers af- of solar pumps would lessen the farmers’ Administration Shopian in collaboration ter completing all required formalities. dependence on electricity, petrol and JAMMU RISING for playfield in the area. He gave a patient hear- took stock of pace and with Jammu & Kashmir Energy Devel- He said that the scheme provides 50 diesel and will also be economically ben- JAMMU,AUG 03 The DC passed on spot ing to all these issues and progress of constructional opment Agency (JAKEDA) at Meeting percent subsidy from the Central Govern- eficial for them. The Deputy Commis- directions to identify the demands and said that miti- work. Hall of DC Office Complex here. ment, 30 percent from Government of Chief Horticulture Officer also threw sioner (DC) Kulgam, playfield and the Rural De- gation of public issues in a He also inspected patient The Awareness programme was con- J&K and only 20 percent as farmers light on the aspects of the Scheme and Dr.Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din velopment Department time bound manner is the care services at PHC Ra- ducted in presence of Assistant Director, share. The USP of this scheme is the 5 Master Trainers gave awareness to the Bhat today conducted an was directed to develop priority of administration. zloo. (AD) Planning, Shopian, Touseef year warranty of solar pumps. farmers about the Scheme. extensive tour of Kund this playfield on priority Later the DC inspected Earlier the DC visited Ahmed. The Assistant Director asked the farm- Meanwhile, an interactive session was Valley, in the district. basis. PHC at Waltengoo and the Helipad at Kund. The PM-KUSUM scheme has been ers about the scheme and encouraged held during which several queries of During the visit, the DC launched by the Ministry of New and Re- those to take the benefits of such farmer farmers were responded to by the techni- took stock of the physical newable Energy (MNRE) Government friendly schemes. He highlighted the ad- cal team of JAKEDA. status of huts raised to ac- of India for upliftment of farmers in the vantage of solar pumps over the conven- The programme was attended by Chief commodate people suffer- country. tional ones which would save fossil fuel Horticulture Officer, Shopian, Officers ing during snow ava- In view of the topography and irriga- and electricity apart from preserving the and Officials from JAKEDA besides tion challenges in the district, a UT level environment. other officers of Agriculture and Horti- lanches. Campaign has been started in Shopian to He further said that such awareness culture Departments and progressive It was informed that 73 provide maximum benefit to the farmers camps will be held at other places of the farmers. huts have been completed and allotted among benefi- ciaries while work on 24 sets is in the final stage of Hospitality & Protocol Department completion and 11 huts have been raised to plinth level. The DC instructed the observes ‘Swachhta Pakhwada executing agency to scale up pace of work and com- JAMMU RISING plete all quarters, so that JAMMU,AUG 03 the same are allotted to the A special cleanliness drive com- affected families at an earli- menced today at the Hospitality & Pro- est. He also directed RDD tocol department under the guidance to develop the approach and active participation of Director General (DG) Hospitality & Protocol, road to these huts properly. Hashmat Ali Khan. Bhat also visited Ziyarat The drive which is a prelude to 76th Shareef, Hazrat Syed Noor Independence Day commenced from Shah Wali Baghdadi (RA) the Circuit House, Church lane and cul- at Kund and took stock of minated at the State Guest Houses. The developmental works and drive witnessed participation of a large availability of facilities for number of officials in addition to the devotees there. sanitation staff of the department. He also interacted with Speaking on the occasion, the DG Management Committee department to the guests as it is the first fice, HariNiwas Guest House, Chash- asked all the staff of the department to members and listened to and last impression that the guests carry maShahi Guest House etc. inculcate cleanliness and raise the ambi- their demands. ence and aesthetic value of premises, with them. He exhorted all the staff to improve Joint Director Hospitality & Protocol cleanliness not only in the official prem- Several delegations from thereby leading to increased comfort kund area also met the and satisfaction of all the guests. He fur- Kashmir Reyaz Malik informed that a ises but also in and around their houses fortnightly calendar has been charted and localities. Deputy Commissioner ther explained that such drills imbibe during his visit and ap- the notion of better coordination among out for carrying out the Swachhta- Among others, Assistant Director prised him about various the staff and better work atmosphere. Pakhwada in all the houses and proper- Central, Accounts Officer, Assistant Di- issues and demands. Youth He encouraged them to present the ties of Hospitality & Protocol viz. Cir- rector Kashmir and all the officials of from area raised demand best possible services and image of the cuit House, State Guest Houses, Joint Hospitality & Protocol participated in director Office, Director General's Of- the drive. Horticulture deptt organizes GOVERNMENT OF JAMMU AND KASHMIR, OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE ENGINEER, TUBE- collaborative training on ‘Basic WELL IRRIGATION DIVISION, JAMMU. e-mail : [email protected]\ Techniques of Soil Testing’ Subject :- Drilling of 125 mm dia, Bore hole & installation and commission of JAMMU RISING the employees of the De- Pump Set at KVK Dated:- 08-07-2021. JAMMU,AUG 03 partment.Director General EXTENSION NOTICE-I A one day collaborative (DG) Horticulture, Kash- It is hereby circulated for General Information of all the concerned that the last date training on ‘Basic Tech- mir, Ajaz Ahmad Bhat in of online receipt of tenders for above subjected work tendered vide e-NIT No. 04 of niques of Soil Testing’was his introductory remarks 2021-22 is hereby extended upto 12-08-2021 upto 4.00 PM and the same shall be held at Directorate of Hor- emphasized on the chal- opened on or after 13-08-2021 , 12.00 Noon. ticulture Rajbagh, Srina- lenges in the horticulture All other terms and conditions of the e-NIT shall remain same. gar. sector particularly the soil DIP No:DIP/J-4723/21 Dt: 03-08-2021 The training was organ- health status in Kashmir Sd/- ized by the Department of and the Department's role Executive Engineer, Horticulture and was a part to overcome the chal- No: TWID/J/2109-17 Dated: 29-07-2021 Tube-Well Irrigation Division of capacity development of lenges. Jammu Rising 6 Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 EDITORIAL What does Antony Blinken’s firm but graceful Crackdown on 'Anti-nationals' and Stone Pelters refusal to pass judgement on India show? Oopali Operajita fused with fresh meaning and depth as it has personal investment in, and connection are dedicated at heart to a shared set of The recent visit to India by the US Secre- been, by Antony Blinken. There is just too with, North America dates back to 1980, and values that I believe will ensure not only tary of State, Antony Blinken, cemented the much at stake in this crucial relationship to let whose areas of specialisation are cross-cul- the success of democracy, but the success he Jammu & Kashmir gov- robust and time-tested relations between the self-righteousness taint it. It takes a large tural communication, international relations, of the relationship between India and the ernment on Sunday, in a world’s largest and oldest democracies. On dollop of naïveté to assume that any leader is and public policy, I believe I have a reason- United States.” Now, for someone who the agenda for urgent discussion: Covid-19, simply going to jump into an arena now pop- ably accurate take on exactly what Blinken was trying to say nothing, Blinken said major crackdown on ‘anti- Afghanistan, the Quad, and a raft of other ulated by activists and belligerent mediaper- meant. He was not fudging around; what he rather a lot, and there wasn’t the slightest T pressing matters that could brook no delay. In sons, and, thereby, jeopardise important bilat- said, with discernible eloquence, came from trace of a waffle or discomfiture in his re- nationals’ and stone pelters, issued the wake of this visit, and, in particular, the eral relations. The real world does not work the heart. sponse. orders that prohibit passport clear- press conference that he and India’s External that way. The very act of requesting another In the above context, a couple of com- In a predictably wilful and schismatic Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar, held at the nation to interfere in India’s internal affairs is ments in the media need responses: One In- map of misreading, a writer at another ance, no provision of government conclusion of their talks, there was a flurry of both immature and treacherous, and epito- dian journalist thinks Blinken “waffled daily refers, in a tweet, to her article which articles trying to gloss over the fact that mises our colonial hangover. painfully, trying his best to say nothing when magnifies, out of proportion, Blinken’s jobs, among other restraints. Blinken categorically — and graciously, in Calling the US-India relationship “one of asked about the Modi government’s demo- discussion of “CAA, love jihad and farm- Top government officials informed deference to accepted diplomatic protocol the most consequential relationships we cratic backsliding. But Dr S Jaishankar leapt ers’protests with civil society representa- — refused to be drawn into any kind of com- have with any country on earth,” Blinken in, right after, to reveal the three issues the tives”, hoping, desperately, to delineate News channel that CID Special mentary on India’s internal affairs. These ar- added: “Finally, our bilateral relationship is US raised with India.” This is inaccurate, this meeting as the reason for a US Secre- ticles epitomise a refusal to accept what is strengthened by our shared values. As two and sheer fabrication: I watched the press tary of State’s India visit. This is a risible Branch Kashmir has directed all true. If only he had cried havoc and let slip of the world’s leading democracies, we take conference live. Blinken chose to reply and misfired attempt to diminish the central- units to deny security clearance to the dogs of war! We might work ourselves seriously our responsibilities to deliver free- first, to Courtney McBride of The Wall ity and positive outcome of the Blinken- into a lather all we want, and read dozens of dom, equality and opportunity to all of our Street Journal, when she asked him about Jaishankar dialogue, and the Blinken-Modi those involved in law and order meanings into his statements on both people … Part of the promise of democracy his perception of India as a democracy, meeting, as if they were postscripts. democracies, but the truth is that Blinken as- is the constant striving for better. Those val- and here is an excerpt from what he said: All those manufactured and spurious cor- menace, stone pelting and other siduously avoided being judgemental about ues are at the heart of our democratic sys- “I’m happy to start … The most remark- relations, the hectoring and the cotton candy crimes prejudicial to security of India, saying that he approached India with a tems. They’re at the core of the vast array of able democratic elections in the world, in cozenage — they were all astutely banished. sense of “humility”. He alluded to our partnerships connecting our countries, not many ways, are here in India, just by sheer “Blinkened”, if you will. Blinken compli- state. democracies as “works in progress” and of- only between our governments but also be- numbers. It’s the largest expression of free mented India as a strong and resilient fered up tangible praise for India as a tween our private sectors, universities, civil political will by citizens anywhere on democracy, on more than one occasion, and All digital evidence and police democracy. I, therefore, name this sage societies, and most of all between our peo- earth … And we celebrate that the world’s with elegance. India now looks forward to records will be taken into consider- diplomatic strategy the art of Blinkening, in- ple.” As someone whose professional and oldest and the world’s largest democracies President Biden’s visit. ation. Earlier, an amendment by the UK’s colonial assumptions have led to blunders Union Territory administration in the Jammu and Kashmir Civil in its Afghanistan role Services (Verification of Character Davood Moradian ries, prejudices, suspicions and fas- The UK supported the presidency of pelling two senior UN and EU offi- jahideen. Margaret Thatcher Amidst the ongoing developments cination on the part of both sides. Ashraf Ghani, who belongs to the cials, with Irish/British passports. roused the Mujahideen by telling and Antecedents) Instructions, concerning Afghanistan, an ex- On the surface, the Afghan war Ghiljai branch of Pashtun — to The officials were expelled because them that “the hearts of ‘free world’ 1997 mandated a satisfactory CID change of diplomatic pleasantries be- was projected as part of the global which most Taliban fighters are be- they had cultivated unauthorised were with them in their bid to fight tween the UK Secretary of Defence war on terrorism with a strong un- lieved to belong. They reasoned that contacts with the Taliban, including evil”. Such rhetorical support was report in order to land a govern- and the Taliban spokesperson has re- dertone of “liberal intervention”. a Ghiljai president could induce the by way of the distribution of cash. accompanied by massive financial, ceived scant attention. In an inter- Many in London could not, however, Taliban to join the political process. The Afghan government suspected military and diplomatic support. ment job. view with the Daily Telegraph, Ben tame their temptation to look at The UK’s entrenched colonial as- the officials of being British spies. The UK Chief of the General Staff, Wallace announced that Britain will Afghanistan from the point of view sumptions and ensuing hubris, ig- One of the two deported, Michael Nicholas Carter, has recently as- According to an exclusive report work with the Taliban should they their ancestors had adopted in the norance and blunder are reflected in Sample, who has married the sumed additional responsibility for enter government in Afghanistan. early 20th century. Reading Rudyard a number of statements made by daughter of a senior Pakistani army reviving the UK’s mediation effort by The Indian Express, it will be The Taliban’s spokesperson seized Kipling’s Great Game and watching senior UK officials. Before deploy- general, managed to return to the between Afghanistan and Pakistan. compulsory to disclose whether upon the announcement and de- Carry On Up the Khyber became ing his country’s troops to Helmand, country and continues to pursue his In the triangle of Afghanistan-Pak- scribed it as “positive”. compulsory for the plethora of the UK Secretary of Defence at the decades-long interactions with the istan-UK, many Afghans would de- any family member or close rela- The exchange illustrates the lesser- British military and civilian personnel time, John Reid, had the audacity to Taliban. scribe it as “2+1”, similar to the known aspect of the UK’s interven- deploying to Afghanistan. proclaim, “We would be perfectly The Afghan allegations of British Palestinians’ view of the US’ role in tive is associated with any political tion in Afghanistan since 2001: To The UK’s choices of place, pro- happy to leave in three-years time collusion with the Taliban were not the Palestine-Israel conflict. The what extent does Britain’s colonial grammes and policies also articulate without firing one shot.” In reality, mere paranoia or conspiratorial. UK’s Pakistan-centric South Asia party or organisation, or has partic- past shape its Afghanistan mission? its colonial past in the country. The Helmand became the scene for “the The Taliban are the third militant Is- policy is further illustrated by the ipated in any political activity, or The UK was a junior partner in the UK chose Helmand as its area of re- fiercest fighting involving British lamist movement active in absence of any dialogue between US-led Afghanistan mission that is sponsibility, a province rich with the troops since the Korean War”. An- Afghanistan that has been sup- London and Delhi on Afghanistan has had links with a foreign mis- on the edge of implosion. UK- memory of the Anglo-Afghan wars. other former UK Secretary of De- ported by the UK and which aims to since 2001.While too much focus on Afghanistan relations, however, span The UK assumed the lead role in fence, Liam Fox, advocated for a ne- replace a progressively leaned polit- the role of colonial assumption and sion or organisation, or any pre- more than two centuries. Unlike tackling Afghanistan’s flourishing il- gotiated settlement and revealed ical order with a draconian, repres- mindset would lead to an overly de- popular interest in, and coverage of, licit drug economy, which was that the UK’s main rationale in be- sive Islamist one. The UK played an terministic account of the UK’s two- scribed/ prohibited/ banned organi- the British Raj or Germany-Britain mainly concentrated in the southern ing in Afghanistan was not “for the important role in two previous suc- decades involvement in relations, Afghanistan remains a spe- provinces, once the frontier of sake of the education policy in a bro- cessful attempts of Islamists to cap- Afghanistan, it nevertheless de- sation such as the Jamaat-e-Islami. cialised subject and interest in the British India. More importantly, as ken, 13th-century country”. If Fox ture the Afghan state. The uprising serves due recognition and scrutiny. As per the fresh amendment, in UK. But for many Afghans, the UK early as 2008, the UK was the first had acquired an elementary knowl- against Afghanistan’s modernising Despite losing more than 450 troops has impacted upon Afghanistan country to emphasise the futility of edge of the history of the country, he and enlightened king and Britain’s and investing significant amounts of case of in-service employees more than any other country, includ- a military solution and advocate the would have known that in the 13th sworn enemy, Amanullah Khan, in financial and political resources, the ing in shaping its geographical need for a negotiated settlement. century, Herat was the capital of the the 1920s combined tribal and cleri- UK has failed to attain any of its requiring re-verification from the boundaries and political culture and Mediation between Afghanistan and Timurid Empire (1370-1507) and a cal elements that had received sig- stated objectives in the country. A identity since the mid-19th century. It Pakistan was another of the UK’s cosmopolitan and globally oriented nificant support and encourage- UK emancipated from its colonial CID, details of one’s postings and was inevitable, therefore, that the priorities. city. ment from British agents. The burden would have been in a better UK’s re-entry in Afghanistan in late Less known are the UK’s efforts In 2007, the Afghan government second attempt comprised the Tal- position to contribute to promotions since the date of 2001 would ignite historical memo- and “success” in “tribal balance”. took an unprecedented step by ex- iban’s predecessors, the Mu- Afghanistan’s stability and security. appointment would have to be fur- nished besides details of jobs of Solution for disruption of Parliament: one’s parents, spouse, children and step children, parents-in-law, More working days brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. Chakshu Roy leader of the All-India Tri- had a simple code of conduct away from increasing the work- post lunch on a Friday. Disruption is replacing dis- namool Congress, Mamata for its MPs since 1952. Earlier, ing days of Parliament. When a In the United Kingdom, The Jammu and Kashmir adminis- cussion as the foundation of Banerjee, weighed in on the the rules required MPs not to contentious issue crops up, the where Parliament meets over tration had also announced to issue our legislative functioning. The subject. Their inputs and those interrupt the speech of others, government dithers on debat- 100 days a year, opposition passionate debate that should of parliamentarians like Arun maintain silence and not ob- ing it, leading to Opposition parties get 20 days on which a domicile certificate to the hus- inform the country is taking Jaitley, Pranab Mukherjee, and struct proceedings by hissing or MPs violating the conduct rules they decide the agenda for dis- place everywhere other than in former prime minister Chan- by making commentaries dur- and disrupting the proceedings cussion in Parliament. The band of a native woman. Parliament. Last week, this dra Shekhar helped identify ing debates. Newer forms of of Parliament. Since they have main opposition party gets 17 In 2020, the Union cabinet newspaper reported that the four reasons behind the disor- protest led to the updating of the support of their parties in days and the remaining three government is considering cur- derly conduct by MPs. these rules in 1989. Accord- breaking the rules, the threat of days are given to the second- approved the Jammu & Kashmir tailing the monsoon session of The first was dissatisfaction ingly, members should not suspension from the House largest opposition party. Usu- Parliament. If that happens, in MPs because of inadequate shout slogans, display placards, does not deter them. ally, decisions of the House (Adaptation of State Laws) Second then all four sessions since last time for airing their grievances. tear away documents in Breaking this pattern of par- passed on opposition days are year would have been cut short. The second was an unrespon- protest, play cassettes or tape liamentary disruptions re- not binding on the government Order, 2020 issued under section The first two because of Covid, sive attitude of the government recorders in the House. A new quires a few changes in the and are an opportunity for the 96 of Jammu & Kashmir this year’s budget session be- and the retaliatory posture of rule empowers the Lok Sabha functioning of Parliament. As opposing parties to focus na- cause of campaigning in state the treasury benches. The third Speaker to suspend MPs ob- recommended by the 2001 tional attention on issues that Reorganisation Act, 2019. elections, and the ongoing ses- was political parties not adher- structing the Houses’ business conference, there should be an it deems crucial. Canada also sion on account of disruptions. ing to parliamentary norms automatically. The conference increase in the working days of has a similar concept of oppo- The order modified the applicabili- Political parties understand and disciplining their mem- also resolved that Parliament Parliament. Our legislature sition days. ty of Domicile conditions to all what causes disorder and the bers. Finally, the absence of should meet for 110 days every should meet throughout the More strengthening of our changes required to prevent it. prompt action against disrupt- year and larger state legislative year, like parliaments of most Parliament is the solution to levels of jobs in the Union territory In 2001, a day-long conference ing MPs under the legislature’s assemblies for 90 days. developed democracies. But prevent disruption of its pro- was held in the Central Hall of rules. Two of the conference But these suggestions have these increased days will not ceedings. There should be a of Jammu & Kashmir under the Parliament to discuss disci- suggestions to curb disorder in not been enforced so far. The help prevent disruptions if op- deepening of its role as the fo- pline and decorum in legisla- Parliament were enforcement government decides when Par- position parties don’t have the rum for deliberation on critical Jammu & Kashmir Civil Services tures. A galaxy of political lead- of a code of conduct for MPs liament should meet, for how opportunity to debate and national issues. It is the only (Decentralisation and ers including the then Prime and MLAs and an increase in long and plays a significant role highlight important issues. mechanism to ensure that dis- Minister, Atal Bihari Vajpayee, the sitting days of legislatures. in determining what issues the Currently, government busi- rupting its proceedings or al- Recruitment) Act. leader of Opposition in the Lok These ideas are not new. For House should discuss. Succes- ness takes priority, and private lowing them to be disrupted Sabha, Sonia Gandhi, and example, the Lok Sabha has sive governments have shied members discuss their topics ceases to be a viable option. 7 Daily Jammu Rising SPORTS Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 Olympics: Why Israeli gold medallist gymnast 25 years ago, Leander Paes braved pain to bring Dolgopyat cannot marry in his country home India’s only Olympic medal in tennis NEW DELHI NEW DELHI Artem Dolgopyat fulfilled a lifelong The Tokyo Olympics is in full dream when he won a gold medal at the swing, and India has had some exhila- Tokyo Olympics. But back home in Is- rating moments to cherish this year. It rael, his hopes of trading gold wedding also happens to be the 25th anniver- bands with his longtime girlfriend seem sary of one such iconic moment in In- to be an impossible dream. dia’s Olympic history—on August 3, The Ukrainian-born Israeli gymnast 1996, Leander Paes brought home In- was hailed as a national hero for win- dia's first and only Olympic medal in ning Israel's second-ever gold medal tennis. It was independent India’s sec- and its first in artistic gymnastics. But ond individual medal, ending a 44- the celebrations were tempered after his year drought after K.D. Jadhav’s mother lamented that the country's au- bronze in wrestling (Helsinki 1952). thorities will not allow him to wed be- Paes had his first rendezvous with cause he is not considered Jewish ac- the Games at Barcelona 1992 when he cording to Orthodox law. was 18. But he crashed out in the first "The state doesn't allow him to round of the singles event. In 1996, at marry," Dolgopyat's mother, Angela, the Atlanta Olympics, he went in Agassi remembers Paes as a 'flying for me was to win a medal for our peo- told 103FM in an interview on Sunday. equipped with more training and expe- jumping bean, a bundle of hyperkinetic ple.” He lost the first set 3-6, but pow- Jewish marriages must be conducted by "It's not that Dolgopyat is entitled to rience. A wild card entry to the 1996 Her comments touched a raw nerve energy, with the tour’s quickest hands'. ered through the pain to take the next a rabbi authorised by the Chief Rab- marry in Israel because of the rare sports Olympics, the initial game pitted Paes in this country, which has repeatedly In a tight match, Paes lost 6-7, 3-6. But two sets 6-2, 6-4 to bring home the his- binate. Christian and Muslim couples accomplishment he made, rather be- against the then ATP world no. 1, Pete struggled with balancing matters of reli- there was more to the match—Paes toric bronze. must also get married within their faith. cause he is a citizen in a democratic Sampras. However, Sampras was gion and state since it was founded as a was left with an injured wrist. He said that the reward was much Those who do not meet the Orthodox country," Katya Kupchik, an activist forced to withdraw due to injury. Paes Recalling how he braved the injury larger than the risk he took that day. refuge for Jews 73 years ago. standards set by the rabbinate, includ- with Israel Hofsheet wrote on the He- then went on to face Richey Reneberg. Under its Law of Return, anyone with to play in the bronze-medal playoff “Even if I did not get to play another ing same-sex couples, interfaith cou- brew news site Ynet. Israel Hofsheet ad- After losing the first set, he bounced against Brazil’s Fernando Meligeni, match after winning my medal, I was at least one Jewish grandparent is eligi- ples, and Israelis not considered Jewish vocates for civil marriages. back to take the second before ble for Israeli citizenship. But while Paes told THE WEEK earlier: “My OK with that. That is how much play- by halacha, cannot get married in Israel. "He, like hundreds of thousands of Reneberg was forced to withdraw due right wrist was severely injured before ing for India means to me,” he said, in a Dolgopyat's father is Jewish, his mother Instead, they must travel abroad to others, ought not have to receive ap- to an injury in the third, thus handing is not. Under halacha, or Jewish reli- coming into that match. Even the phys- conversation as part of THE WEEK’s marry. provals or rejections from the Chief Paes his first win at the Olympic stage. iotherapist and doctors said I was taking Namaste Tokyo series. gious law, one must have a Jewish Attempts to legalise civil marriage Rabbinate in order to exercise a basic In the semi-final clash, he was up a huge risk playing in that match, that I The risk was worth it—Paes mother to be considered Jewish. have repeatedly foundered due to oppo- right. against another tennis legend - Andre could jeopardise my entire career. I scripted history, and revived a coun- This discrepancy has resulted in tens sition by politically powerful ultra-Or- Conversely, Yishai Cohen wrote in Agassi. In his autobiography Open, think as an athlete, the greatest thing try’s hopes. of thousands of people, many of them thodox parties. the ultra-Orthodox newspaper Kikar from the former Soviet Union, who live Dolgopyat's mother told the radio sta- Hashabbat: I wouldn't want to live in a in the country and serve in its army but tion that her son and his girlfriend have country that makes winning a sporting who are blocked from Jewish rituals Canadian footballer Quinn set to be first lived together for three years, but they medal the standard for conversion" to such as weddings and funerals. can't marry. They need to go abroad, but Judaism. He said a conversion requires Why does Israeli law forbid gold they don't let him go abroad because he accepting the yoke of Torah and the medallist Artem Dolgopyat from mar- always needs to do sports. commandments. rying in his country The Olympic champion, for his part, Yair Lapid, Israel's foreign minister, openly trans athlete to win Olympic medal Canadian footballer Quinn set to be tried to downplay the controversy. said Monday at a faction meeting of his NEW DELHI first openly trans athlete to win Olympic "These are things I have in my heart, it's Yesh Atid party that he will fight in Canadian footballer Quinn has made medal not right to talk about this now,” he told every way possible so that there will be history by being the first openly trans- Tokyo Olympics: Heartbreak for India reporters in Tokyo. civil marriage" in order for Dolgopyat gender person set to get an Olympic as men's hockey team lose to Belgium But Dolgopyat's wedding woes have and others to marry in Israel. medal. Following their win against the 2-5 dominated public discourse, with politi- "It's insufferable in my eyes that US national team, the Canadian team The stuff of dreams: Women's hockey cians and a raft of op-ed articles debating someone can stand on the podium, hear will win at least a silver in football. This, team win a billion hearts, set a bench- the issue of bringing civil marriage to Hatikva, and get a gold medal in the however, won't be Quinn’s first Olympic mark for future Israel. name of Israel, and then not be able to medal—Quinn won their first Olympic Equestrian Fouaad Mirza qualifies A 2019 survey by the Israel Democ- wed here, he said, referring to the coun- medal—a bronze at the 2016 Rio for jumping final racy Institute found that almost 60 per try's national anthem. "It's a situation Olympics. In 2020, they came out as a Israel does not have a system of civil cent of Israeli Jews support civil mar- that cannot continue, and we will fight transgender, a non-binary person. Quinn marriage and Israeli law mandates that riage. for change." is part of the Canadian women’s football team. "Coming out is HARD. I know for me it’s something I’ll be doing over again Kohli's India brace for tough English Test for the rest of my life.” "As I’ve lived as an openly trans per- NEW DELHI, AUG Ravindra Jadeja. they have demolished one (he boarded the flight from son with the people I love most for many 03: The toughest four Mohammed Shami is opposition after another Colombo on Tuesday) and years, I did always wonder when I’d know what cis means, that’s probably Olympics. “First openly trans Olympian months of Virat Kohli's still a wily customer and on spinner-friendly these players don't per- come out publicly,” Quinn wrote when you!!!) to be better allies,” Quinn had to compete. I don’t know how to feel. I eventful leadership career Ishant Sharma still pos- pitches and their lion- form, it will be difficult to they came out via an Instagram post and written. feel proud seeing “Quinn” upon the commences in Notting- sesses a big heart, but both hearted efforts in Australia keep talented men out of offered advice to cis people to become Quinn already made Olympics his- lineup and on my accreditation. I feel ham on Wednesday. His are ageing. have added to the legend. the team. tory as the first openly trans athlete to sad knowing there were Olympians be- strategic acumen will be Jasprit Bumrah, since But if one looks at this For Joe Root, in a gru- better trans allies. tested when selecting a his lower back stress frac- team's performance in elling Test series, Broad Tokyo Olympics: Heartbreak for In- compete in the Tokyo 2020 games, fore me unable to live their truth because perfect Indian combina- ture in 2019, is hardly the England, India have lost and Anderson would cer- dia as men's hockey team lose to Bel- when they took the field for the opening of the world. I feel optimistic for change. tion to take on a good Eng- Test bowler one has come 11 out of 14 Tests across tainly be rotated keeping gium 2-5 women’s football match on 21 July. Change in the legislature. Changes in land side in the first Test of to know, but his success in the last three tours, Ma- their age in mind but even The stuff of dreams: Women's hockey Other trans athletes competing in the rules, structures, and mindsets. Mostly, I a five-match series. the last series may ensure hendra Singh Dhoni being the England captain would team win a billion hearts, set a bench- games are New Zealand weightlifter feel aware of the realities. Trans girls be- Kohli announced his a start for him. captain in two of be quick to acknowledge mark for future Laurel Hubbard and the American skate- ing banned from sports. Trans women playing eleven for the ICC But where does it leave them.Kohli was part of the that Ben Stokes's absence Equestrian Fouaad Mirza qualifies for boarder Alana Smith. The Canadian facing discrimination and bias while try- World Test Championship India's fastest and in-form 2014 team when it lost 1-3 due to "mental health is- jumping final football team will face Sweden on Fri- ing to pursue their Olympic dreams. The final against New Zealand bowler Mohammed Siraj, and the then vice-captain sues" would be a very big “ I want to be visible to queer folks day. fight isn’t close to over… and I’ll cele- a couple of days before the whose raw pace ousted a had a torrid time with the factor. who don’t see people like them on their On July 22, Quinn, on Instagram, brate when we’re all here,” wrote Quinn, game and drew flak for not concussed Agarwal from bat. The likes of Rory Burns, feed. I know it saved my life years ago. I wrote about their feelings about being who, though born female, identifies as a respecting the conditions. this Test match? He came back deter- Dom Sibley, Dan able to be a part of the Tokyo 2020 trans non-binary person. However, on Wednes- It would probably re- mined in 2018, scored Lawrence, Zak Crawley, want to challenge cis folks ( if you don’t day, he will have to think quire a leap of faith from truckloads of runs but a Ollie Pope at times don't overtime about the bal- the skipper to ignore poor team choice at the inspire the highest level of ance of his squad, with a Siraj's calibre. Lord's and one bad batting confidence and it could be long tail, often bushy with Kohli's team selections session in Southampton interesting as to how they Lovlina chases Olympics final berth runs, and just two openers - in England last time left a meant that under him, In- counter Ashwin's mastery - one untested (Rohit lot to be desired as dia lost 1-4. and Shami's guile. Sharma) but very capable Kuldeep Yadav was As the Indian captain Trust Root and Buttler to and another supremely tal- picked to play on a Lord's walks out with his band of do the heavy-lifting. vs World champ ented (KL Rahul) but green top where he looked men against a side that has Squads: highly reluctant like a lamb for slaughter. two artists of red Dukes at India: Virat Kohli (Cap- NEW DEHLI, AUG 03: has collected two gold medals starter.With 2000 plus Test Similarly, baffling was work in James Anderson tain), Rohit Sharma, The 23-year-old from Assam, this year internationally. who started her career as a The former middlewight runs, Rahul looks a logical his decision to ignore a and Stuart Broad. Cheteshwar Pujara, Muay Thai practitioner, is only (75kg) boxer claims to have choice to partner Rohit af- pacer in overcast condi- The veterans will be Ajinkya Rahane (vice- the third Indian boxer to en- promised an Olympic medal ter Mayank Agarwal's tions in his bid to shore up complemented by one of captain), Hanuma Vihari, sure a podium finish at the to Turkish President Recep concussion, but the ab- the batting with Jadeja's the world's fastest bowlers Rishabh Pant (wicket- Games after Vijender Singh Tayyip Erdogan back in 2015 sence of Hardik Pandya presence even though he in Mark Wood and a smart keeper), R. Ashwin, (2008) and M C Mary Kom itself. and the utility of two spe- had to be under-bowled. apprentice in Ollie Robin- Ravindra Jadeja, Axar Pa- (2012). Borgohain is no novice ei- cialist spinners does come Rahul's hundred in the son. tel, Jasprit Bumrah, Ishant Having made sure of the ther and has secured two into the question. last first-class game and The job for Kohli and Sharma, Mohd. Shami, first Olympics medal in box- World Championship bronze Bengal's Abhimanyu adequate preparation time his seasoned top-order Mohammed Siraj, Shardul ing in nine years, the aim now medals so far in her career. Easwaran had last played will keep him in good would be easier said than Thakur, Umesh Yadav, KL is to reach where no pugilist In fact, both Borgohain and a first-class game in head space. done on a grassy Trent Rahul, Wriddhiman Saha her has reached, the final. Surmeneli competed in the March 2020, and that too He was also in fine form Bridge pitch. So Chetesh- (wicketkeeper), Abhi- "Since the bout is in the af- 2019 championships, from after enduring a horren- during the intra-squad war Pujara, whose middle- manyu Easwaran, Prithvi ternoon, we have been training "She is very upbeat and con- historic triumph which en- where the latter came out dous season. Will the team match and perhaps would name critics would want to Shaw, Suryakumar Yadav. in the afternoon every day for fident about a good perform- sured that the nine-strong In- champion, while the former risk him? It will be a huge fancy the idea of game be "intent", and Ajinkya England: Joe Root the past two days," National ance and I am sure she will de- dian boxing team that came to settled for a bronze.The two, call. time irrespective of his Rahane, who at times has (capt), James Anderson, coach Mohammed Ali Qamar liver." Tokyo has at least one medal however, did not face off after His handy off-spin, slot rather than wearing a looked a better Test match Jonny Bairstow, Dom informed on the eve of the cru- The boxer herself seemed to celebrate. landing up in different halves along with that of auto- red India bib (extra captain, will have to do Bess, Stuart Broad, Rory cial fight. pretty clear about her path Borgohain has shown re- of the draw.Borgohain has "As for Lovlina, all that ahead after the semi-final win markable composure for a been candid enough to admit matic choice Ravichan- player's vests) and carry- something special. Burns, Jos Buttler, Zak over former World champion debutant at the sport's biggest dran Ashwin, could also ing drinks. There is still no danger Crawley, Sam Curran, needs to be conveyed in terms that she hasn't been the most of strategy has been conveyed Nien-Chin Chen of Chinese extravaganza. And it is this fearless boxer in her career pave the way for Shardul He is a better player than to their places in the squad Haseeb Hameed, Dan to her and she is ready. These Taipei. poise that might do the trick but several mind exercises Thakur's entry as the that. contrary to popular belief Lawrence, Jack Leach, Ol- two have never faced each "Medal tho bas gold hota for her against the imposing and meditation later, she has bowling all-rounder in India have been a formi- but if there are options, lie Pope, Ollie Robinson, other before so it is an unchar- hai (she is only chasing the opponent from Turkey, who is found the self-belief that is place of an experienced dable side at home where like Suryakumar Yadav Dom Sibley, Mark Wood. tered territory for both of gold medal), let me get that top seeded in the draw. needed for a big stage like the them," he added. first," she had said after the Surmeneli is also 23 and Olympics. Owner & Editor Ashok Atri Ph: 0191-2464363 Mob. 9419192797, Printer & Publisher: Satish Mahajan Mob: Associate Editor Satish Mahajan 7889664902, 9797554966 , R.C.Bhat , Sr.Correspondent,Mobile no.9596678333 Printed at Early Times Press Samadhian Road Jewel Chowk Jammu, Published at: H.No. 219 Sector 1 Housing Colony Channi Himmat Jammu. Email :- [email protected], editor.dailyjammurising.in 08 Daily Jammu Rising NATIONAL Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 DCW chief Maliwal welcomes ban on UP govt wants renaming of Jhansi railway cross-gender massage at Delhi spas station as 'Veerangana Laxmibai' station NEW DELHI to the Delhi Govt for approv- NEW DELHI gives its consent to the Delhi Commission For ing new guidelines banning The Uttar Pradesh govern- change of name of any place Women chief Swati Maliwal cross-gender massage in ment has sent a proposal to or station after taking no-ob- on Tuesday welcomed the Delhi. This will help curb the the Centre for renaming of jections from the Ministry of ban on cross-gender massage menace!" Maliwal tweeted. the Jhansi railway station as Railways, Department of in the national capital by the Maliwal had earlier ''Veerangana Laxmibai rail- Posts and Survey of India. city government and ex- flagged irregularities and way station'', Lok Sabha was These organisations have pressed hope that the move sexual abuse at spa and mas- informed on Tuesday. to confirm that there is no will act as a deterrent to sex sage centres, following Union Minister of State for such town or village in their racket. which a task force was set up Home Nityanand Rai said af- records with a name similar Delhi Chief Minister to review her report and take ter receiving the proposal of to the proposed name. Arvind Kejriwal had on action on it. the UP government to re- The renaming of a state re- Monday approved new Suggestions from the name the Jhansi railway sta- quires an amendment of the stricter guidelines for opera- DCW have been incorpo- tion as ''Veerangana Constitution with a simple tion of spa and massage cen- rated into the guidelines. Laxmibai railway station, the down procedures. the agencies concerned, he majority in Parliament. tres, including a provision to According to the new comments and views of Further action will be said in a written reply to a Changing the name of a vil- ban cross-gender massage, to masseur for massage of fe- of people aged below 18 rules, there should be sepa- agencies concerned have taken after the comments and question. lage or town or station needs prevent sexual abuse and males shall be made," the years, to obtain health trade rate sections for men and been sought as per the laid views are received from all The Union Home Ministry an executive order. trafficking in the national guidelines read. licence. women in spa centres and capital. Spas and massage centres "We conducted surprise in- these need to be demarcated "Cross-gender massage are required to strictly adhere spections on several massage clearly with "separate entry shall not be allowed in spa to the new guidelines, which parlours in Delhi exposing and no inter-connection". Editors Guild moves SC seeking and massage centres. Provi- completely prohibit "any sex rackets therein and sub- The rules also ban provid- sion for male masseur for form of sexual activity on the mitted recommendations to ing spa and massage services massage of males and female premises" and employment the government. I am thankful behind locked doors. SIT probe into Pegasus scandal NEW DELHI Turkey battles wildfires for 6th The Editors Guild of India has filed a plea in the Supreme Court seeking that a special investigation team (SIT) be set up to conduct probe into the reported day, 10,000 are evacuated surveillance of journalists and others al- legedly by the government through the BOZALAN (TURKEY), in the coastal provinces of also issued for the town of acres) of forest had been in- use Israeli firm NSO''s Pegasus spy- AUGUST 3: Selcuk Sanli Antalya and Mugla that are Turunc, near the seaside re- cinerated. set his two cows loose, put popular tourist areas. Other sort of Marmaris in Mugla On Monday, a fire reached ware. his family's most treasured active fires were in the province. People carrying the edge of the village of His- The guild's petition has stated that belongings in a car and fled provinces of Isparta, Denizli, suitcases fled on small boats. aronu, burning a number of journalists are tasked with enforcing the his home as a wildfire ap- Izmir and Adana. Tourism Minister Mehmet homes and descending down public's right to be informed, accounta- proached his village near Another fire in Tunceli, in Nuri Ersoy said Monday that a mountainside toward a bility and to an open and transparent Turkey's beach resort of Bo- southeast Turkey, was con- some tourists were able to re- road as police evacuated am- government. drum, one of thousands flee- tained on Monday, the min- turn to their hotels after the bulance crews and journal- The guild's members and all journal- ing flames that have coated ister said earlier. In all, 137 threat dissipated. ists. the skies with a thick yellow fires that broke out in over 30 The EU said it helped mo- “Our lungs have been ists have the duty of holding all haze. provinces since Wednesday bilize firefighting planes burning for the past five branches of government accountable by For the sixth straight day, have been extinguished. from Croatia and Spain to days,” Oktay told Haberturk seeking information, explanations and tutional limits through Parliamentary disclose materials with respect to inves- Turkish firefighters battled “We are going through help Turkey. Planes from television. constitutionally valid justifications for processes have been stonewalled. tigation and authorisation pertaining to Monday to control the blazes days when the heat is above Ukraine, Russia, Azerbaijan The health minister, state action and inaction, it said. “Through their intransigence, the Re- alleged use of Israeli spyware on his that are tearing through 40 Celsius (104 Fahrenheit), and Iran have also been fight- Fahrettin Koca, said at least To be able to fulfil this role, freedom spondents have deliberately avoided mobile. forests near Turkey's beach where the winds are strong ing the blazes. Spain said it 27 people affected by the destinations. Fed by strong and humidity is extremely was sending two water- of the press must be safeguarded, it said. public debate on this issue and have Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, who said winds and scorching temper- low,” Pakdemirli said. “We dumping aircraft and one fires were still being treated Journalist Mrinal Pande is a co-peti- provided obfuscated answers, forcing existence of Pegasus will have a atures, the fires that began are struggling under such dif- transport plane as well as 27 in hospitals while hundreds the Petitioner to approach this Court,” “tremendous chilling effect” on the of others had been treated tioner in the case. Wednesday have left eight ficult conditions.” In Boza- soldiers to help. “Freedom of the press relies on non- the plea said. right to free speech in India, has urged people dead. Residents and lan, Esra Sanli sobbed as she The EU announcement and released. Soylu, the interior minister, interference by the government and its The guild has sought a court-ap- the apex court to declare that use of mal- tourists have fled vacation re- pointed at a fire raging near followed allegations that the pointed and monitored SIT to investi- ware or spyware is illegal and unconsti- sorts in flotillas of small the village. Turkish government was said authorities were investi- agencies in reporting of journalists, in- boats or convoys of cars and “There's no plane, there's compromising firefighting gating the cause of the fires, cluding their ability to securely and con- gate every aspect of the alleged use of tutional. trucks. Many villagers have no helicopter, there's no efforts by refusing help from including human “careless- fidentially speaking with sources, in- Pegasus by the Government of India Abench headed by Chief Justice N V lost their homes and farm an- roads. How is this going to be Western nations. Pakdemirli ness” and possible sabotage vestigate abuse of power and and against Indian citizens, especially Ramana is scheduled to hear on August imals and have had trouble extinguished? How?" she refuted that, saying that the by outlawed Kurdish mili- corruption, expose governmental in- journalists. 5 three separate pleas, including the one breathing amid the heavy said. government had only refused tants. He said one person was It has challenged the constitutional filed by senior journalists N Ram and detained over allegations that competence, and speak with those in smoke. Firetrucks, with their offers for planes whose wa- vires of electronic surveillance, hacking Sashi Kumar who have sought an inde- Overall, some 10,000 peo- sirens on, drove toward ter-dumping capacities were he may have been paid by the opposition to the government,” the plea ple have been evacuated in Bozalan, while villagers less than five tons. A total of group to start a fire. said. and use of spyware, and the existing le- pendent probe by a sitting or a retired Mugla province alone, Inte- were seen herding cows 16 planes, 51 helicopters and Experts, however, mostly The guild submitted that citizens of gal architecture for surveillance, in light judge into the alleged Pegasus snoop- rior Minister Suleyman away from the area. more than 5,000 personnel point to climate change as India have a right to know if the govern- of the gigantic leaps in technology and ing matter. Soylu said Monday. On Sunday, residents were were tackling the fires, he being behind the fires, along ment is infringing upon the limits of surveillance capabilities. An international media consortium Sanli returned to check on forced to evacuate the nearby said. with accidents caused by their authority under the Constitution On Monday, a senior journalist, has reported that over 300 verified In- his house Monday in Boza- village of Cokertme as Turkish President Recep people. Erdogan has said one whose name featured in the reported list dian mobile phone numbers were on a lan only to find that the fire flames neared. Some got on Tayyip Erdogan's govern- and what steps have been taken to safe- of the fires was started by of those who were targets of snooping list of potential targets for surveillance had flared. small boats and others left by ment has also been widely children. guard their fundamental rights. “Property is an important cars as the fire got closer and criticized for failing to pur- A heat wave across south- The plea stated that all attempts to using Pegasus, had moved the apex using Israeli firm NSO''s Pegasus spy- part of life but life itself closer — scenes that Ahmet chase state-of-the-art fire- ern Europe, fed by hot air seek accountability and enforce Consti- court seeking directions to the Centre to ware. comes first,” he said as he Aras, the mayor of the fighting planes. from North Africa, has led to prepared to leave once again. nearby resort of Bodrum, de- In Marmaris, Mayor wildfires across the Mediter- Agriculture and Forestry scribed as “hell.” Precautions Mehmet Oktay said fires ranean, including in Italy and Increased risk of heart attack, stroke in first two Minister Bekir Pakdemirli were taken to protect two were still burning in two lo- Greece, where people had to said on Twitter that crews nearby thermal power plants. cations and estimated that be evacuated by sea to escape were still tackling nine fires An evacuation order was 11,000 hectares (28,000 the flames. AP weeks following Covid: Lancet study LONDON, AUGUST 3: acute myocardial infarction was originally invented to de- to every Covid-19 case on The risk of heart attack and and stroke such as comorbidi- termine the risk of complica- age, gender and county of 230 people murdered in India with stroke is increased three-fold ties, age, gender and socio- tions following vaccines, residence, that had not tested in the first two weeks follow- economic factors. they said."Both the methods positive for Covid-19. ing Covid-19, according to a "The results indicate that suggest that Covid-19 is a By using historical registry political motive during 2017-19: MHA study published in The acute cardiovascular com- risk factor for acute myocar- data from the National Board Lancet journal.The study plications represent an im- dial infarction and ischaemic of Health and Welfare's inpa- NEW DELHI, AUGUST 3: question in Lok Sabha Minister on the basis of 2018 figures for whereas Haryana registered 2 compared the occurrence of portant clinical manifesta- stroke," the authors of the tient registry, individuals with In a first of its kind, the govern- of State (MoS) for Home the state. deaths in as many cases and in acute myocardial infarction tion of Covid-19," said study said. a previous myocardial infarc- ment today released data on po- Nityanand Rai said, the NCRB, Among the states, Jharkhand Himachal Pradesh there was or heart attack, and stroke in Ioannis Katsoularis from "This indicates that acute tion and stroke were identi- litical murders in the country, as which started collecting data on topped the list with 49 cases only one death during the pe- 86,742 Covid-19 patients Umea University, a co-au- myocardial infarction and is- fied and excluded from the the Ministry of Home Affairs cases registered and victims un- registered and as many people riod. with 348,481 control individ- thor of the study. chaemic stroke represent a study. (MHA), while quoting National der “Motive of Murder for Polit- becoming victims of such Meanwhile, responding to uals in Sweden from Febru- "Our results also show how part of the clinical picture of "It would have been diffi- Crime Record Bureau (NCRB), ical Reasons” has presented that crime. But the maximum such another question, the Minister ary 1 to September 14, 2020. important it is to vaccinate Covid-19, and highlights the cult to calculate the risk that said for three years (2017-19) in 2017 in 98 such cases 99 peo- incident took place in 2017 in said, as many as 348 people "We found a three-fold in- against Covid-19, in particular need for vaccination against Covid-19 contributes to acute 230 people became victims of ple died, whereas in 2018 they the state with 44 people becom- died in police custody in differ- creased risk of acute myocar- the elderly who are at in- Covid-19," they said. myocardial infarction and such heinous acts. were 54 and 59 respectively. ing a victim of murder with a ent parts of the country in the dial infarction and stroke in creased risk of acute cardio- In the study, information stroke, if individuals with a According to the NCRB In 2019, in all the 28 states in political motive. last three years, while 1,189 the first two weeks following vascular events,” Katsoularis from national registries from prior event were included," data, a copy of which is with the country, 61 such cases were As per the NCRB data, West others were found to be tortured Covid-19," said Osvaldo said. the Public Health Agency of said Krister Lindmark, a co- The Tribune, the nine Union registered, of which 72 people Bengal witnessed the second- during detention. Fonseca Rodriguez from The researchers used two Sweden, Statistics Sweden author of the study. Territories (UTs) including died. highest number of such mur- Rai said based on the infor- Umea University in Sweden, statistical methods in the and the National Board of "This is because the risk of a Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh The Minister said, since West ders (27) and Bihar was third mation received from the Na- and co-first author of the study: the matched cohort Health and Welfare were recurrent acute myocardial did not record even a single Bengal did not provide data for with 26 deaths. tional Human Rights Commis- study. study and the self-controlled cross-linked for all reported infarction and stroke is in- murder having motives related the year 2019, the NCRB com- Among the northern states, sion (NHRC), 136 people died The risk was same even af- case series. Covid-19 patients. creased following a first acute to “political reasons”. piled the list of such registered Punjab saw 10 such deaths in 7 in police custody in 2018, 112 ter the researchers adjusted The self-controlled case se- Acontrol group consisting myocardial infarction or While replying to a written cases and the number of victims cases in the three years, in 2019 and 100 in 2020. for known risk factors for ries study is a method that of four individuals matched stroke," Lindmark added. The gap between male and female literacy is widest among Hindus NEW DELHI, AUGUST 3: The gap between Hindus also have the second-lowest overall literacy community is an impressive 70.3. or above. male and female literacy rates is widest among the rate in the country. It is 73.3 per cent. Jains, Christians and Buddhists are having the best During the last seven years, more than 4.52 Crore Hindus. With 68.5 per cent, Muslims are at the bottom of literacy rates among the six religious groups men- scholarships have been provided to eligible students It is the narrowest among Jains, who also have the the chart as far as overall literacy is concerned. How- tioned by the Minister in his reply. belonging to six notified minority communities best literacy rate among all religious groups in the ever, the gap between male and female literacy rates The overall literacy rate of Jains is 94.9 per cent, (Jains, Buddhists, Parsis, Christians, Sikhs and Mus- country. among Muslims is narrower than in Hindus. with males clocking 96.8 and females 92.9. The corre- lims), out of which 53 per have been given to the girl According to an answer by Minority Affairs Minister While 68.5 per cent of Muslim men are literate, the sponding figure of the Christians is 84.5 (overall), students. Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi to an un-starred question corresponding figure for the ladies is 62 per cent. 87.7 (male) and 81.5(female). For Buddhists, the fig- Due to the various schemes being implemented by asked in Rajya Sabha by V Vijaysai Reddy of YSR Con- The overall literacy rate of the Sikhs is 75.4. ures are 81.3 (overall), 88.3 (male) and 74 (female). the Ministry, there has been a significant reduction gress Party, while 81.7 per cent Hindu males are liter- Male literacy figure relating to Sikhs is 80, which is Muslims constitute approximately seven per cent in the drop-out rate, especially among the Muslim ate, the corresponding figure for females is 64.3. the second-lowest. The female literacy rate of the of all Indians who have studied up to graduation level girl students, Naqvi informed. 09 Daily Jammu Rising BUSINESS Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 Ola Scooter to be launched on Exports up 47.91% in July to record $35.17 August 15, says CEO billion; trade deficit at $11.23 billion NEW DELHI NEW DELHI The much-awaited launch event of The country's exports grew 47.19 the Ola Scooter, the debut electric ve- per cent to the "highest ever monthly hicle of Ola, will be on August 15, Inde- figure" of $35.17 billion in July on pendence Day. account of healthy growth in petro- The information was revealed by Ola leum, engineering, and gems and CEO Bhavish Aggarwal in a tweet on jewellery segments, even as trade Tuesday. Aggarwal also promised de- deficit widened to $11.23 billion, as tails on the "full specs and details on per provisional data of the commerce product and availability dates" of the ministry released on Monday. Ola Scooter. Imports during the month rose by Over the past several weeks, Ola and 59.38 per cent to $46.40 billion, Bhavish Aggarwal have been teasing leaving a trade deficit of $11.23 bil- the features of the Ola Scooter. Specula- lion. "India is thus a net importer in tive reports have estimated the new ve- July 2021 with a trade deficit of hicle, which would mark Ola's debut $11.23 billion, widened by 110.56 into vehicle manufacturing, would be per cent over the trade deficit of priced in the Rs 85,000-1,00,000 lakh $5.33 billion in July 2020," the min- posted negative growth in the month. per cent to $43.9 billion. range. istry said in a statement. Further, exports to the US, UAE Commenting on the data, Federa- Aggarwal also tweeted an image of Exports of petroleum, engineering, and Belgium increased to $2.4 bil- tion of Indian Export Organisations being built on a 500-acre site in Tamil zero-emission electric busesAggarwal an Ola Scooter in pink colour on Tues- and gems and jewellery in July in- lion, $1.21 billion and $489 million (FIEO) President A Sakthivel said Nadu.High import duty: India recon- has also hinted the Ola Scooter could day.In July, Aggarwal had revealed the creased to $3.82 billion, $2.82 billion in July. Exports during April-July the global demand during this period sidering policy after Musk's tweet; local be delivered directly to customers. Ola Scooter would be available in 10 and $1.95 billion, respectively, the 2021-22 rose by 73.86 per cent year- has also remained buoyant as the or- EV makers concerned? Reservations for the Ola Scooter be- colour options. The electric two-wheel- data showed. on-year to $130.56 billion, as against der booking positions of the ex- Yamaha reveals work on EV for In- gan on July 15, and the company ers will be rolled out from the Ola Fu- However, exports of oilseeds, rice $75.10 billion in the same period last porters have still been impressive. dia, but seeks govt road map, policy claimed the number of reservations turefactory, touted as the world’s and meat, dairy and poultry products year. "The need of the hour is to soon Uttar Pradesh begins trial run of crossed 1 lakh in just 24 hours. largest two-wheeler factory, which is recorded negative growth in the Imports during the first four notify the RoDTEP (Remission of month under review. months of the fiscal increased by Duties and Taxes on Exported Prod- Imports of petroleum, crude, and 90.90 per cent to $172.53 billion. ucts) rates to remove uncertainty Brokerages see up to 53% upside in Bandhan Bank share products soared by 97 per cent to "Till July, India's merchandise ex- from the minds of the trade and in- $6.35 billion. ports have achieved 32.64 per cent of dustry, besides addressing some of Similarly, imports of gold zoomed $400 billion. Target for the remain- the key issues including priority sta- despite weak Q1 earnings, here's why 135.5 per cent to $2.42 billion, while ing eight months is $269.44 billion tus to exports sector, release of the pearls, precious and semi-precious or $33.68 billion per month," the necessary funds for MEIS (Merchan- New Delhi, Aug 03: stones inbound shipments stood at Bandhan Bank share commerce ministry said. dise Exports from India Scheme), re- $1.68 billion in July. In July, oil imports rose by 9 per solving risky exporters issues, and rose nearly 6% today de- However, imports of transport spite the lender reporting a cent to $12.89 billion. During April- augmenting the flow of empty con- weak set of Q1 earnings. equipment, project goods and silver July 2021, it has jumped by 122.43 tainers," he said. Brokerages were upbeat on the prospects of the lender and saw recovery in earn- ings from the pandemic ef- This stock doubled shareholder's fect in a short span of time. In fact, Goldman Sachs gave a buy rating to the money in 1 year; do you own it? stock with a target price of Rs 447, 53.45% upside NEW DELHI, AUG Buildings and Infra busi- against the previous close of 03: The share stood at Rs nesses. The international Rs 291.30. 228.6 on August 3, 2020. order marks our foray into Others also saw the bank's It has zoomed to Rs 485.75 Ghana. This also helps us financials recovering fast today, translating into bolster our international from the pandemic blues gains of 112 per cent dur- order book reinforcing our which pushed the stock 52 week high of Rs 430.25 of Rs 300 for the stock and Bernstein said Q1 earn- ing the period thrust to diversify interna- higher today. on December 11, 2020 and said NPAs rose by only ings show was disrupted by Share of Kalpataru tionally in the EPC market. Share of Bandhan Bank 52 week low of Rs 251.40 1.4% of assets under man- pandemic. The lenders core Power Transmission Lim- Our current year order in- gained up to 5.63% to Rs on September 25, 2020. agement (AUM) QoQ. markets (Assam & WB) ited has delivered 112 per flow has reached Rs.4,659 307.7 against previous close The lender reported a 32 However, incremental mi- entered and exited lock- cent return to its share- crore and additionally, we of Rs 291.30 on BSE. per cent decline in June crofinance institutions re- downs later than rest of In- holders in the last 12 have good visibility across The large cap stock has quarter net profit at Rs structuring and overdue dia. The bank used multiple months. The share stood our businesses. JMC's or- gained after 2 days of con- 373.08 crore loans increased rose to levers to protect from asset at Rs 228.6 on August 3, der book visibility coupled secutive fall. Bandhan Bank Earnings took a hit after 15% of AUMs which needs quality shocks and gave de- 2020. It has zoomed to Rs ratio of 1.45 times. Also, it March 2021. Profit in the with robust executional share is trading higher than the second wave of the pan- to be looked in context of tailed disclosures on its 485.75 today, translating has high management ef- year-ago period stood at performance gives us the 5 day moving averages but demic affected collections severe Covid disruption strategy. It gave a target into gains of 112 per cent ficiency with a high ROCE Rs 31 crore. Revenue from confidence of sustained lower than 20 day, 50 day, in its core microlending Kotak Inst Equities has price of Rs 420 for the during the period. In com- of 20.93%. operations grew 16 per growth in the years 100 day and 200 day mov- segment, impacting asset given a add call to Bandhan share. parison, Sensex rose 41 The technical trend has cent to Rs 4,086 crore in ahead." ing averages. quality and multiplying Bank stock. The earnings Goldman Sachs said the per cent in one year. improved from Mildly the March-ended quarter ICICI Direct noted that The stock has fallen provisions. declined primarily due to bank reported an opera- An amount of Rs 5 lakh Bullish on July 5, 2021, against Rs 3,527 crore a strategy to monetise non- 25.38% since the begin- Gross slippages in Q1 high provisions (up 60% tionally strong quarter with invested in this multibag- and the stock is technically year ago. The EPS has in- core assets & utilise pro- ning of this year and lost stood at Rs 1,661 crore yoy). Impaired ratios are pre-provision operating ger stock a year ago would in a Bullish range now and creased to Rs 11.68 in ceeds towards debt reduc- 13.08% in one year. against Rs 3,500 crore on a currently high with gross profit 4% ahead of esti- have turned into Rs 10.62 has generated 14 per cent March 2021 from Rs 2.00 tion and acquisitions in Market cap of the firm pro-forma basis in the pre- non performing loans at mates. Growth and most im- lakh today. return since then. Multiple in March 2020. growing international rose to Rs 48,489 crore on ceding March quarter, 8% and restructured loans portantly, asset quality were The stock has been gain- factors for the stock are Recently, JMC Projects markets would further BSE. which took the gross non at 6% following 2nd wave majorly impacted due to ing for the last three trad- bullish like MACD, (India) Limited (JMC), a strengthen its balance Total 9.30 lakh shares performing assets ratio to However, the bank is likely strict local lockdowns. The ing sessions and rose 3 per Bollinger Band, KST and subsidiary of Kalpataru sheet. changed hands amounting 8.18% against 1.43% in the to see an improvement in brokerage maintained a buy cent to hit an intraday high OBV. Power Transmission Lim- "Despite short term to turnover of Rs 28.14 year-ago period and quar- second half of FY22. The rating, but removed the of Rs 485.75 on BSE today. Also, the stock is trading ited, secured new orders of challenges amid pandemic crore on BSE. ter ago's 6.81 per cent. brokerage gave a target stock from its conviction With a market capitalisa- at a fair value compared to Rs. 1,624 crore (Road Pro- and rising commodity The large cap share hit a CLSAgave a target price price of Rs 335. list. tion of Rs 7,144.6 crore, its average historical valu- ject in Ghana of Rs 1,128 prices, we believe KPTL’s the share stands higher ations and the valuation crore and Building Pro- strong order book with than 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, seems to be very attractive. jects in India of Rs 496 good traction in the non- Tiger Global to invest additional $125 50 day, 100 day, and 200- It is also among the high- crore). T&D business (railways, day moving averages. est 1% of companies rated Commenting on secur- pipeline), improved sub- According to Mar- by MarketsMojo across all ing new orders, Mr. S. K. sidiary performance ketsMojo, the company 4,000 stocks. Tripathi (CEO & Manag- would aid consistent mn in Infra.Market has a strong ability to serv- The company reported a ing Director) commented, growth in the medium NEW DELHI, AUG 03: ice debt as the company net profit of Rs 174 crore "We are pleased with the term," the brokerage firm has a low Debt to EBITDA for the quarter ended new order wins across our said. The deal will value the homegrown technology startup at about $2.5 bil- Kumar Mangalam Birla proposes to hand lion. The company will use the fresh funds for capital expansion in the domestic over stake in Vodafone Idea to govt marketTiger Global will NEW DELHI, AUG 02: 58,254 crore out of which the trievable point of collapse," ter. invest an additional $125 Birla said investors are not company has paid Rs Birla said in the letter dated In September 2020, VIL million in Infra.Market. willing to invest in the com- 7,854.37 crore and Rs June 7. had received approval from The deal will value the pany in the absence of clarity 50,399.63 crore is outstand- "It is with a sense of duty its board to raise up to Rs homegrown technology on AGR liability, adequate ing.VILalongwith Bharti Air- towards the 27 crore Indians 25,000 crore. However, the startup at about $2.5 bil- moratorium on spectrum pay- tel had approached the connected by VIL, I am company has not been able lion. The company will use ments and floor pricing Supreme Court for correction more than willing to hand to raise the funds so far. the fresh funds for capital regime above the cost of serv- in the government calcula- over my stake in the com- According to Birla''s letter, expansion in the domestic ice. tions but their plea was re- pany to any entity- public VIL has not yet approached market. The startup was Aditya Birla group Chair- jected. sector/government /domes- any Chinese investors. For- valued at $1 billion in a man Kumar Mangalam Birla In the letter, Birla, who tic financial entity or any eign investors, mostly non- funding round last year. along with Evolvence In- helps them work with other struction and real estate has offered to hand over his holds around 27 per cent stake other that the government Chinese, are hesitating in The announcement dia Fund, Sistema Asia businesses that can provide companies procure materi- stake in debt-laden Vodafone in VIL, said investors are not may consider worthy of making investment in the could come as soon as Fund, Foundamental, Ac- them with better raw mate- als such as cement, flyash, Idea Ltd (VIL) to the govern- willing to invest in the com- keeping the company as a company for understandable Monday, as mentioned in a cel and Nexus. “Infra.Mar- rial and provide guidance ready mix concrete, con- ment or any other entity that pany in the absence of clarity going concern," Birla said in reasons, he added. report in Bloomberg. How- ket helps small businesses on pricing. It also works struction chemicals and the government may consider on AGR liability, adequate the letter. VIL''s gross debt, exclud- ever, the discussions could such as manufacturers of closely with businesses to more for their projects. worthy to keep the company moratorium on spectrum pay- There were no immediate ing lease liabilities, stood at swing either way, the news paints and cements im- ensure that their deliveries They have regional offices operational. ments and most importantly comments from either Rs 1,80,310 crore as of site said. prove the quality of their are made on time,” the in Noida, Gurugram, The billionaire business- floor pricing regime above Aditya Birla group or VILon March 31, 2021. The Infra.Market declined to production and meet vari- company had stated in a re- Delhi, Kochi, Bangalore, man made the offer in June in the cost of service. the issue. amount included deferred comment, while Tiger ous compliances. The lease announcing the $20 Hyderabad, Pune, and a letter to Cabinet Secretary Without immediate active Further, it could not be as- spectrum payment obliga- Global did not comment on startup adds its load cells to million funding. Nashik. Rajiv Gauba. support from the govern- certained whether there were tions of Rs 96,270 crore and the development. the manufacturing facili- Founded in 2017 by Sou- In 2019, the company According to official data, ment on the three issues by any other communications debt from banks and financial Tiger Global had partic- ties of these small busi- vik Sengupta and Aaditya launched Infra.Market Ex- VIL had an adjusted gross July, the financial situation between Birla and the gov- institutions of Rs 23,080 crore ipated in a $20 million nesses to ensure there is no Sharda, the Mumbai-based port initiatives in three revenue (AGR) liability of Rs of VIL will come to an "irre- ernment after the June 7 let- apart from the AGR liability. funding round in 2019 lapse in quality, and also startup aims to change con- countries. 10 Daily Jammu Rising ENTERTAINMENT Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 Bhuj: The Pride of India directorAbhishek Dhudhaiya When SRK decided not to scold Abhishek and talks about patriotism Vivaan on the sets of ‘Happy New Year’ When the cast of 'Happy New Year' ap- peared on the set of 'Kaun Banega Crorepati' in 2014, Shah Rukh Khan revealed that Farah had complained to him about Abhishek Bachchan and Vivaan Shah bothering her. Narrating the incident to Amitabh Bachchan, Shah Rukh Khan had said, "Ek baar isne (Farah) mujhe bahut complain kiya. Isne kaha ki Abhishek aur Vivaan jo hai dono k dono bahut pareshan kar rahe hain, distracted rehte hain, Mumbai: Director Abhishek Dhud- first and even for my nani the country is paid tribute to them by making their baat cheet kar rahe hain, haiya, whose next film "Bhuj: The before anything else. So, when I wrote statues at the entrance of the village. tang kar rahe hain. 'Baar Pride of India" is based on the 1971 the dialogue, I conveyed what I think A landmark movement, the women baar meri photo leke Indo-Pakistan war, is also the co- and what I wanted others to act. That when making the runway, decided to Twitter pe daal rahe writer of the project. The film tells the energy reflects in people around you," break their homes to get the bricks and hain'. Bahut tang karte story of how 300 women from a vil- he says. stones for runaway once they ran out Farah bacche hai yaar ki Vivaan k jo daddy hai couldn't teach them, hain Abhishek aur Vi- lage worked hard to build the Bhuj "For instance when Vijay Karnic of the material. aese thodei na hota hai woh Mr Naseeruddin how will I be able to?)." vaan isko, toh tum jaake runway, contributing majorly to India's was reading the story, the only face in "When they needed bricks and yaar, hojayega (It's ok Shah hai. Phir mere di- Farah Khan's Happy unse baat karo. (Once win. my mind was that of Ajay Devgn. stones to make the runway and material they are children). 'No, maag m aya ki agar inke New Year is a 2014 ac- Farah complained to me Abhishek, who earlier directed When I finished my story and I asked could not reach them, these people de- today I'm very angry. baap inko nahi sikha tion-comedy film pro- that Abhishek and Vi- many television shows, brings forth him, who does he feel is best for this cided that they will break their houses You go and talk'. Toh sake toh main kya duced by Gauri Khan vaan are troubling her, the story of IAF Squadron Leader Vijay role, he also said, Ajay Devgn. So, to use that material. My nani had told Sir, main bada aese ka- sikhaunga? (So went to under Red Chillies En- they are distracted, keep Karnic (played by Ajay Devgn) and when you want to bring that connect, me this but when these people also told mar kas k pahuch scold them and recalled tertainment. Shah Rukh chatting, take her pic- the women from the village of Madha- you have to feel strongly." me, I had tears in my eyes," recalls Ab- gaya...main bolne ko that Abhishek Khan, Deepika tures and upload them par. The next big step in the making of hishek. shuru hua phir mujhe di- Bachchan's father is Padukone, Abhishek on Twitter. They irritate "My grandmother had also con- the film was casting of 300 women. In- "For a woman, her house is her maag m aya ki Abhishek Amitabh Bachchan and Bachchan, Sonu Sood, me a lot so you go and tributed in the making of this runway. stead of taking the regular approach of dream and there what happens is the Bachchan k jo daddy hai Vivaan Shah's father is Boman Irani, Vivaan talk to them)." So, I had this is mind that the first time hiring junior artists, Abhishek knew men leave for work to other states and woh Mr Amitabh Naseeruddin Shah. Then Shah, and Jackie Shroff "Maine kaha nahi when I make a film, it will he on this that this would be an important factor countries. So, mostly women, children Bachchan hai. Phir aya I realised if their fathers star in the film. subject," says Abhishek, as he recalls in establishing the strength of the film. and old people live there. how the conception of the story hap- "We had to cast 300 women. Now, if So, for the women their, the houses pened. you hire junior artists, they are free to and farming is everything. They sacri- 'Bigg Boss 14' winner Rubina Dilaik chills by the He goes on to further elaborate with a leave in two -three days for some other ficed their homes for the country. This hint of nostalgia in his voice. project but that breaks the flow. So, we incident and the challenge of Vijay "In 2017 when I took a break from cast 300 women and for the first 15 Karnic to make the runway for the waterfall, drops stunning television, the first thing I did was days taught them how to play the dhol. county was the most important driving meet Vijay Karnic. So, my nani's (ma- We got their costumes made because force for me." ternal grandmother) friends who are at that time dressing style was differ- The director, whose film will release another wrote ‘Looking so hot’and still alive were part of that 300 ence and clothes affect body language on Disney+Hotstar on August 13, feels others dropped fire and heart emojis women's group. So, I went and met a lot. So, we customised costumes for that this kind of inspiration is rare. in appreciation. them and understood the events which these women and made them wear it, "This is a kind of inspiration that you Recently Rubina’s pictures from a had taken place." so that they get comfortable in it," he don't find easily. The defence personals dreamy photoshoot also went viral. The sentiment of patriotism is cru- says. who protect us are trained but these She was wearing a white crocket net cial for the film. So, when Abhishek Currently, in the village of Madha- villagers were not trained, people. Be- top paired with white lace shorts took the project forward, he knew his par, there are 60 people, who were part ing prompt in such a situation didn't and a patterned net shrug of the heart had to be in the right place. of the iconic movement. All aged be- come naturally to them. They still did it same colour. The beauty in white is "To begin with, I am an Indian and I tween 70-80. and it's their biggest achievement," he wearing the classy yet funky outfit am proud of that. For me, my country is The government of India has also signs off. by Closet Hues. On the work front, Rubina is well- known for her role as Radhika in 'Chotti Bahu' and Soumya Singh in ‘The Family Man 2’star Samantha drops 'Akkineni' 'Shakti-Astitva Ke Ehsaas Ki'. Apart from that, Rubina has also appeared in shows including 'Saas Bina from her Twitter and Instagram handle Sasural', 'Punar Vivah - Ek Nayi Umeed', 'Devon Ke Dev...Mahadev' For the uninitiated, Rubina and Abhinav were co-contestants in Rubina Dilaik's stunning photo- self in which she can be seen chill- 'Bigg Boss 14’where Rubina graphs have been sweeping the in- ing by the waterfall. emerged as the winner. ternet. She frequently has photo- Taking to her verified Instagram In the show, Rubina revealed that shoots and shares the results with account, she shared the photos and her marriage with Abhinav had her followers on social media. Be- captioned them, “Give yourself a fallen sharply and that they were on ing social media active she stays break”. the verge of divorce, but that they connected to her fans as well. Fans also took to the comment had decided to give their love one fi- Rubina has recently shared a section and were all hearts for her. nal try by competing on ‘Bigg bunch of gorgeous pictures of her- One wrote ‘Aww my beauty queen’, Boss’. Tiger Shroff answers if he is a 'virgin'; gives a Salman Khan-style reply s Baaghi star Tiger hai bhai (What's this, Shroff appeared then)'?" He then said, "If Aon Arbaaz Khan's you're being trolled or bul- talk-show Pinch, he spoke lied, it's only because you've at length about social me- made an impact. Whatever I dia trolling, virginity and am today, it's because of the more. audiences... As long I'm Tiger Shroff answers if he number one in your heart, is a 'virgin'; gives a Salman that's what matters to me." Khan-style reply Also Read - Did Salman Tiger Shroff made his en- Khan just confirm Dabangg try in Bollywood with 4? Here's what we know Heropanti and there has Further, Tiger was also been no looking back for asked if he is a virgin, to him since then. The actor which he took a reference of has managed to earn an ar- Salman Khan's comment dent fan following who are on Koffee With Karan and Samantha Akkineni is one of the most Samatha opened up about her insecurities. Man 2', opened to largely stellar reviews his die-hard fans willing to said, "Like Salman bhai, I well-known actors in Telugu and Tamil She said, “I have had a lot of self-doubts. from both the critics as well as the audi- do anything to keep the am a virgin." LOL. Talking Films. She was recently also a part of ‘The But over the years, that has changed. I have ences. buzz around him going. about Tiger Shroff's per- Family Man 2’. learnt to deal with my insecurities, learnt to On the work front, Samantha is shooting However, he is not averse to Rhea Chakraborty, Alia hero or a heroine? He does- sonal life, the actor is re- The actress who’s changed her social take bigger risks. Today, I’m confident, face for ‘Shaakuntalam’, a period love story by social media trolling too. Bhatt, Disha Parmar and n'tlook like Jackie dada's ported to be dating Disha media handle’s display name to ‘Saman- my fears and insecurities head-on, and Gunasekhar where she plays the lead role The actor has been often more celebs from Bolly- son at all.' It was a deliberate Patani. They often get spot- tha Akkineni’After her marriage to Naga take bigger risks — these are the three Shakuntala, while Malayalam actor Dev been a target of trolls who wood and Television indus- move to play to my ted together and their social Chaitanya in 2017 has now changed it to biggest changes that I notice in me now”. Mohan plays the role of Dushyant under say mean and nasty things try were trolled this week – strengths." When one troll media banter too grabs at- the letter ‘S’. This has aroused speculation For the unversed, Samantha’s portrayal and she also has a love triangle romance to him. In an tete-a-tete find out why said, "Aapke paas sab kuch tention. 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Also Read - People used to say, 'is he a his face, and said, "Yeh kya view pics Daily 11 Jammu Rising HEALTH Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 ‘Ancient RNA virus epidemics occurred 5 top tips for self-care in a frequently during human evolution’ pandemic-exhausted world enome adaptations may of- s the pandemic fer insight into a viral epi- continues for a demic as far back as 25,000 G second year, some years. A countries, such as the United Several lines of evidence point to a Kingdom and the United coronavirus or similar virus that States, have partially eased emerged among the ancestors of East their restrictions in a bid to Asian people. give the local economy and Identifying ancient viral activity may citizen morale a boost. uncover the potential of evolutionary Other countries, however, genomic methods to predict and com- such as Australia and Singa- bat future pandemics. pore, are reinstating local A team of scientists, which re- lockdowns or retightening re- searchers at the University of Arizona strictions amid rising num- in Tucson and the University of Ade- bers of new COVID-19 cases laide in South Australia co-led, delved caused by emerging variants into human genomes to find a correla- of SARS-CoV-2. tion between ancient coronavirus epi- There is no doubt that, demics and past adaptation in modern 400 VIPs that interact with coron- Souilmi and his fellow researchers around the world, people are humans. aviruses (CoV-VIPS). They investi- anticipate that their findings will assist feeling the impact of having They hope that understanding the ef- gated data from across 26 populations. in developing drugs and therapies. to negotiate life in an ongo- fect of past pandemics on genetic mu- Relying on evidence that VIPs are Currently, 11 drugsTrusted Source in ing pandemic as SARS-CoV- tations will give scientists more “am- what viruses harness to take over host use or in clinical trials target four of the 2 infection numbers keep on eased in some countries, This can help separate the meditation, or exercise, to munition” in the arms raceTrusted cells, they focused on these genes. They 42 CoV-VIP genes that the team ana- waxing and waning. many people continue to “office” area from the rest of a name a few — but it’s also Source against SARS-CoV-2 variants. also took this approach because VIPs lyzed. Stay informed with live work from home in a bid to person’s home within their about mindset,” Diggory told Stay informed with live updates on tend to exert a greater functional influ- MNT also spoke with William updates on the current stay safe and keep others safe own mind. Thus, at the end of MNT. the current COVID-19 outbreak and ence on viruses compared with other Schaffner, M.D., professor of infec- COVID-19 outbreak and or because a work-from- the workday, simply stepping “How we start our days visit our coronavirus hub for more ad- proteins. tious diseases at Vanderbilt University visit our coronavirus hub for home setting allows them to out of that designated work- can have a meaningful im- vice on prevention and treatment. “…[O]ur results are consistent with in Nashville, TN. more advice on prevention accommodate care duties for space can help a person pact on how we feel, so you Yassine Souilmi, Ph.D., the lead au- the emergence of a viral epidemic… Schaffner also hopes that this kind of and treatment. family members. “switch off” their “work could start each day with an thor of the paper, is a postdoctoral re- ~25,000 years (28 years per generation) research will lead to medical interven- Right now, investing in While such arrangements mode.” intention you set for yourself, search associate at the Australian Centre ago that drove a burst of strong positive tions “so that we can weather the pan- self-care is perhaps more im- may allow for more flexibility Scheduling in strict breaks asking the question: ‘Where for Ancient DNA. He and his fellow re- selection in East Asia. [These] selection demic and begin to control it in a much portant than ever, both for in- in scheduling both work- and for meals and recharge time can I prioritize time for self- searchers published their findings in the events […] clearly predate the esti- safer way than letting the virus itself dividual well-being and for home-related duties into can also help offset stress and care today?'” June 2021 edition of Current Biology. mated split of different East Asian popu- have its way with us.” the sake of our social health. one’s day, they also mean that help a person maintain a gen- “StudiesTrusted Source The authors explain in their article: lations included in the 1000 Genomes The professor noted that to develop So what can you do to the boundaries between work eral sense of well-being. have shown that taking mi- “Here, we apply evolutionary analy- Project from their shared ancestral pop- genetic protection against the ancient make sure you look after time and private time become Additionally, setting aside a cro-breaks in the day for re- ses to human genomic datasets to re- ulation.” virus, the East Asian populations likely yourself and prioritize your blurred. few minutes at the start and at flection and self-compassion cover selection events involving tens of The observed mutations may have faced a very high death rate. Building own wellness at this confus- This could easily lead to the end of the workday to do can reduce stress and depres- human genes that interact with coron- steadily increased in frequency until natural immunity comes at a high price ing time? Read on for an burnout, an experience of something different — such sion and enable greater atten- aviruses, including SARS-CoV-2, that about 200 generations, or an estimated that the modern world might avoid overview of MNT’s top tips chronic stress and fatigue that as going for a run or a walk tion and focus — attributes likely started more than 20,000 years 5,000 years, ago. with scientific breakthroughs. and advice gleaned from can have long-term effects on — might help simulate a that are incredibly important ago.” Also, the CoV-VIP proteins demon- The study’s limitations peer-reviewed studies and well-being and productivity. work commute, thus clearly to nurture during this time of Throughout human history, positive strate antiviral and proviral effects and Souilmi and his co-authors caution experts in their field over the It could also result in a phe- separating “work time” and change and uncertainty,” she natural selection has often targeted variations that affect SARS-CoV-2 sus- that the datasets that they used in some years. nomenon dubbed “revenge “home time.” noted. virus-interacting proteins (VIPs). VIPs ceptibility and COVID-19 severity in of their evaluations derived from mod- Business neurolinguistic bedtime procrastination,” in 2. Get in the right mindset Some researchers have either work in building immunity or get the current British population. ern populations with different ances- programming practitioner which a person delays their for the day ahead also suggested that we dress hijacked by viruses. However, the paper notes that such tries than the East Asian subsets where and mental health trainer bedtime even when they are According to Tania Dig- in work-specific outfits to get This natural selection has persisted adaptations in certain human popula- the CoV-VIPgenes appeared. Tania Diggory, founder and very tired so that they get a gory, one way to prioritize in the right mindset for work. over the past 50,000 years, especially tions do not imply that those popula- Ancient DNA samples might vali- director of Calmer, and envi- chance to enjoy some private self-care in these uncertain This is a concept known as around VIPs that react to RNA viruses, tions are more susceptible to viral epi- date the progression of CoV-VIP mu- ronmental psychologist and leisure time. times is to set the intention to “enclothed cognition,” in such as coronaviruses. demics. tations, but they are yet to be discov- well-being consultant Lee That is why it is vital to set do things that we enjoy at the which we use our clothes as a According to Souilmi and his team: Medical News Today asked Martin ered. Chambers, founder of Essen- clear boundaries, experts say. start of every day. tool to put us in the right “The accumulated evidence suggests Bachmann, Ph.D., an immunologist The researchers also note that their tialise, also weigh in. If possible, people should “Self-care comes in many mindset for the experience that ancient RNA virus epidemics have and professor of vaccinology at the population genomics approach could 1. Set clear boundaries be- designate a specific room or forms, not just in the things we want to have — in this occurred frequently during human evo- University of Oxford’s Jenner Institute not pinpoint the causal variants for the tween ‘work’and ‘home’ space within a room for work we do and make time for — case, to help us feel ready for lution; however, we currently do not in the United Kingdom and the Univer- CoV-VIP proteins that they examined Although restrictions have only. such as reading, cooking, work. know whether selection has made a sub- sity of Bern in Switzerland, for his per- in the East Asian ancestors. stantial contribution to the evolution of spective on this research: They mention the possibility that a human genes that interact more specifi- “For me, it is quite stunning that you different virus using similar VIPs as cally with coronaviruses.” can analyze epidemics from 20,000 coronaviruses might have sparked the COVID-19 lockdowns: Is the cure Investigating VIP adaptations years ago without actually looking at a adaptations they observed. Souilmi’s team culled genetic data sample that is older than a few years. It It is worth noting that one of the from the 1000 Genomes Project, a vast shows that there is an awful lot of in- study’s authors is a consultant with catalog of human genetic variations. formation buried in the genome of the Maze Therapeutics and Interline Thera- worse than the disease? whole population rather than individ- peutics and has received stocks from Two statistical analyses detected ge- ritics of stay-at- ual genomes.” them. They are also a shareholder of netic signals known as selective sweeps. home orders or Harnessing evolutionary informa- Tenaya Therapeutics. The other authors The researchers looked for selective lockdowns often tion to fight COVID-19 declared no competing interests. C sweep modifications among more than argue that the resulting harms to mental and physi- cal health are worse than the direct harms from COVID- Climate change and toxic pollution: 19. A new analysis of excess mortality figures in coun- tries that imposed lock- downs but did not experi- Which countries are most at risk? ence high numbers of cases umanity has pro- in global heating, according helps refute these claims. duced significant to Prof. Will Steffen, a cli- While restrictive meas- Hamounts of both mate change expert and ures are associated with toxic and nontoxic pollution. emeritus professor at the harm to health, there is no Toxic pollution, such as Australian National Univer- evidence that lockdowns fine particulate matter, di- sity in Canberra, Australia, rather than the pandemic it- rectly harms human health. and his co-authors. This self are to blame. Nontoxic pollution con- would limit humanity’s abil- Conversely, COVID-19 downs from the health ef- lockdown restrictions, the breaks. tributes to global heating, ity to collectively respond to has had a devastating impact fects of the pandemic. researchers turned to the The researchers found a which consequently dam- the climate crisis. on health in countries, such However, their own World Mortality Dataset- similar story in South Ko- ages human health due to the Toxic pollution, such as as Brazil and India, that did analysis suggests that it is Trusted Source. rea, Taiwan, and Thailand, negative effects of climate fine particulate matter, is also not introduce restrictive unlikely that government in- The dataset includes fig- which imposed lockdowns change. a major health issue. control measures. terventions have been worse ures for “excess mortality” despite having few or no Toxic and nontoxic pollu- According to the Environ- Opponents of government for public health — at least in 94 countries between the COVID-19 cases. restrictions on personal free- tion can exacerbate one an- support to reduce the nega- PM2.5 — and nontoxic mental Protection Agency in the short term — than the start of the pandemic in These countries either doms during the COVID-19 other. tive effects of both types of emissions, such as green- (EPA), fine particulate mat- pandemic itself. 2020 and the middle of recorded no excess mortal- pandemic argue that lock- The present study shows a pollution. house gasses. ter has been linked to many Stay informed with live 2021. ity or relatively small in- downs have taken a greater “strong correlation” between The researchers also identi- Over the past few cen- serious health problems, pri- updates on the current It defines “excess mortal- creases. toll on the public’s health toxic and nontoxic pollution fied countries that will re- turies, humans have released marily respiratory and car- COVID-19 outbreak and ity” as the difference be- On the flip side, countries than the disease itself. in specific countries. quire support to “address more greenhouse gasses, diovascular conditions. The visit our coronavirus hub tween the actual number of that imposed few restric- They cite factors, such as The study also highlights a governance challenges in or- such as carbon dioxide, into EPA also notes that fine par- for more advice on preven- deaths and the predicted tions, including Brazil, missed opportunities to list of 10 countries that are der to have a chance at suc- the atmosphere, increasing ticulate matter can damage tion and treatment. number, given trends before Sweden, and Russia, have screen for illnesses and pro- most at risk of climate cessfully addressing pollu- the Earth’s temperature and rivers, lakes, coastal waters, They considered not only the pandemic. recorded large numbers of vide vaccinations, lengthen- change and toxic pollution. tion risk,” says Dr. Richard contributing to climate soil, and forests. overall mortality rates but In Australia and New excess deaths throughout ing waiting times for con- In a new study, researchers Marcantonio from the Kroc change. Researchers have shown also disruptions to health Zealand, which imposed the pandemic. sultations and surgical have demonstrated a “strong Institute for International Researchers have shown that toxic and nontoxic pol- services, mental health ef- several lockdowns but ex- “[I]f areas that locked procedures, and the mental correlation” between toxic Peace Studies, University of that climate change poses a lution are not separate issues, fects, and the number of sui- perienced relatively few down but had low COVID- health toll of loneliness and pollution, which directly Notre Dame, IN, and his significant threat to human as they can reinforce one an- cides. COVID-19 cases, the re- 19 cases did not see deaths isolation. damages human health, and study co-authors. health, and believe that some other. However, some scien- The research was an in- searchers found no excess from other causes rise, lock- People sometimes sum nontoxic pollution, which Pollution and global heat- of the negative ecological tists have suggested that ternational collaboration mortality during 2020. downs themselves cannot be these up as “the cure is contributes to global heating ing and human health effects of more research is needed to between scientists in Aus- If it were true that “the the cause of deaths per se,” worse than the disease.” and climate change. Human pollution has had a climate change are irre- understand this relationship tralia, Denmark, the United cure is worse than the dis- said lead author Gideon Writing in BMJ Global In the study, published in profound negative effect on versible. and to determine what the Kingdom, and the United ease,” lockdowns would Meyerowitz-Katz, an epi- Health, public health ex- the journal PLOS ONE, the ecologies across the world. Scientists are concerned appropriate response to miti- States. have increased death rates demiologist at the School of perts emphasize that it is researchers identified coun- This pollution originates that tipping points, which gate the health effects of Excess mortality in these countries compared Health and Society at the challenging to disentangle tries that the international from toxic emissions — such may soon be crossed, cause toxic and nontoxic pollution To tease apart the health with previous years, even in University of Wollongong the health effects of lock- community can effectively as fine particulate matter, or “self-reinforcing feedbacks” should be. effects of the pandemic and the absence of severe out- in Australia. BACK PAGE Jammu, Wednesday August 04, 2021 12 Daily Jammu Rising DC Jammu reviews progress of works under Nowshera Forest Division conducts District Capex Budget, DDC, BDC, PRI grants AMMU ISING plantation drive at Sunderbani J R proved under DDC, BDC and PRI com- the pace of the ongoing works for their ponents. time-bound completion. He also cau- JAMMU, AUG 03 JAMMU RISING Deputy Commissioner Anshul Garg It was informed in the meeting that a tioned that any kind of laxity in complet- JAMMU, AUG 03 today reviewed the ongoing/new works total 207 works have been approved un- ing the works within a set time line will Sunderbani Forest Range proposed under District Capex Budget der DDC component, including 19 in not be tolerated at all. conducted a plantation drive at 2021-22 including DDC, BDC, PRI Health sector, 9 of Jal Shakti, 131 of The Deputy Commissioner exhorted Govt Higher Secondary grants. RDD and 24 each of GWD and JPDCL. for mobilizing men and machinery for School Bajabain. The meeting discussed the works pro- Similarly, a total 201 works have been completing the projects in stipulated posed for meeting the developmental approved under BDC component includ- time frame and urged to ensure produc- Additional Deputy Develop- needs of the district with focus on ing 161 of RDD, 31 of Jal Shakti, 6 of tive and fruitful utilization of the avail- ment Commissioner Rajouri, strengthening grassroots level democ- JPDCL and 3 of GWD. able resources. Pawan Singh Parihar, started racy. It was further informed in the meeting Meanwhile, various issues and bottle- the drive by planting a ceremo- The Deputy Commissioner took a that 4324 works have been approved un- necks impeding the completion of proj- nial plant of Peacon nut in the comprehensive review on the progress of der PRI component including 3332 of ects were also highlighted by the con- school premises. Arun Sharma, developmental projects undertaken by RDD, 912 of GWD, 30 of PWD, 25 of cerned officers and sought the speedy BDC chairman Sunderbani Rural Development, Health, JKPDCL, JPDCL, 20 of Jal Shakti and 5 of Health disposal of these issues. along with Lok Nath Sarpanch Jal Shakti, PWD, GWD, Jal Shakti de- sector. Along with others, senior officers of also participated in the drive. partment and other sectors. Speaking on the occasion, the DC the concerned departments such as About 20 Sarpanches and The concerned officers apprised the stressed on the concerned authorities to PWD, RDD, Health were present in the Panches from the adjoining chair regarding the status of works ap- take all possible measures to accelerate meetings. Panchayats participated in the drive. Rakesh Verma, Range Officer Sunderbani, while ad- dressing the participants threw National Lok Adalat in Ramban on September 11 light on the importance of In- stitutional plantation. JAMMU RISING thority Ramban, (Principal The ADDC Rajouri said gramm,e launched by Forest culture plantation. participated in the drive. JAMMU, AUG 03 and District Sessions Judge), such plantation drives have an department is highly apprecia- Raman Kumar Block Devel- The whole drive was con- District Legal Service Au- Abdul Haq Zargar has ex- impact on micro climate of the ble. opment officer Sunder bani ducted under the direct super- thority (DLSA) Ramban is horted all the litigants to settle area. Horticulture Development made all the arrangements of vision of B. Mohandas, Con- going to organize a National his/her dispute/Case in the Arun Sharma, BDC Chair- officer Sunderbani provided the plantation drive. Dr. Devin- servator of Forests West Circle Lok Adalat on September said National Lok Adalat ami- man, while presenting vote of plants of Peacon nut to the lo- der Jandiyal, Agriculture Ex- Rajouri and Suresh Manda, Di- 11.The hearing of the cases cably through conciliation and thanks, said that the One Beat cals and advised the partici- tension officer Sunderbani and visional Forest Officer Now- will be held in strict adherence mediation for which he/she Guard One Village Pro- pants to come forward for horti- other line departments also shera. to Covid appropriate behav- shall approach to the con- iour. cerned Court and get fixed Speaking to the media men his/her case in the National at a press conference here to- Lok Adalat.Except serious DDC Doda reviews implementation day, the Secretary, DLSA, crimes all other cases includ- Pooja Gupta, Sub-Judge, She said that the aim of the added.She informed that ing family disputes with Ramban said that due to the Lok Adalats is to reduce the awareness camps for general spouse (husband or wife), of Jal Jeevan Mission plan prevailing Covid restrictions pendency of disputes at pre- public and Para-Legal Volun- Banks, road construction com- and in order to avoid the rush litigation and post- litigation teers are being held by DLSA panies, Forest Department, JAMMU RISING and thus Covid SOP violations stages. Reasi on regular intervals to RDD etc can be settled in Lok JAMMU, AUG 03 Pre-Lok Adalat sessions will The National Lok Adalat educate them about various Adalat through mutual recon- District Development be held once a week from next will be held in the Court Com- welfare schemes of the gov- ciliation and amicable settle- Commissioner (DDC) Doda, week but daily sessions will be plex Ramban on September ernment, especially the flag- ment. No court fee will be Vikas Sharma today chaired a held during the last week pre- 11 for pre- litigation and post- ship programmes. charged in National Lok meeting of sectoral officers to ceding September 11 in all litigation to reduce the pen- She said that, the Chairman, Adalat from applicants, she review implementation of Jal courts of Ramban district. dency of cases in courts, she District Legal Services Au- added. Jeevan Mission Plan for 100 percent coverage of house- holds, educational and rural health institutions. AP&FWD braces up to start online service The meeting discussed physical progress of JJM works being executed in the district for providing Tap wa- through single window system ter connections to house- holds, Schools, Anganwadi JAMMU RISING Centres, Health Institutions ganwadi Centers with execu- cility so that the percentage of any unnecessary delays to en- JAMMU, AUG 03 and Gram Panchayats. tive agencies to enable the de- already covered shall be taken sure 100 percent tap water fa- A meeting to discuss the While reviewing the partment to take steps in this up, besides asked to speed up cility before 15th of August preparation of Standard Op- progress of water connections regard. He further directed to the ongoing works for provid- positively. erating Procedure (SoP) for provided to schools and An- maintain coordination so that ing tap water facility in these The meeting was attended online service modules being ganwadi Centers, the Deputy the target was achieved by or institutions on war footing ba- by CPO Doda, ACP Doda, introduced by the Depart- Commissioner directed the before the actual deadline. sis. CEO Doda, CMO Doda, Ex ment of Agriculture Produc- Chief Education Officer and He further directed the ex- The DDC also directed to En PHE Doda, Spl Sub Divi- tion & Farmers’ Welfare representative of Program Of- ecutive agencies to upload the achieve the targets set by the sion Gandoh, besides other through single window sys- ficer ICDS to share the data of data of those institutions on higher authorities with added concerned Officers of the ex- tem was held today under the uncovered schools and An- the portal having tap water fa- rationality without making ecutive departments. Chairmanship of Director AP & FW, Jammu, K. K. Sharma here at Krishi Bhawan, Talab Tillo.The meeting was at- Patkah also attended the conducting inspections. group of concerned was also tended by Joint Director meeting.Addressing the par- The Director Agriculture stressed upon to expedite the DLSAReasi holds workshop-cum- (Marketing, PHM, IF& Farm ticipants, the Director Agri- underscored that this initia- process for the early launch Mechanization), A. S. Reen; culture Jammu discussed the tive is the component of good of online services module Joint Director (Mushroom & modalities for digitization of governance and will facili- through single window sys- Apiculture Development), the various services which tate the ease of doing busi- tem.Shrawan Kumar Patkah, training program for PLVs Iqbal Singh; PPO, Davinder the Department of Agricul- ness for all stakeholders with Team Leader EoDB re- JAMMU RISING partment such as Schemes for Sharma; CAO Jammu, ture & Farmers Welfare is in fixed time lines. He in- quested the Department to Old aged Persons, Widows, Arvind Baru; ADLE, Roshan going to introduce under structed the concerned offi- make available Flow charts JAMMU, AUG 03 Children particularly students, Lal Bhagat; PDO, Y. S. Digital India Programme. He cers to work in mission mode depicting procedures to be Under the Stewardship of Schemes for Covid affected Sasan; DSCO, Randhir informed that initially 12 to finalize the SoPs for these followed while availing serv- Justice Ali Mohammed Ma- families, Schemes for Physi- Sharma; Programe officer, services covering three ma- e- services and prepare a fool ice of single window e portal. grey, Executive Chairman, cally Challenged Persons and Sanjay Dhar besides others. jor activities including Seed, proof plan for conductance He informed that all techni- J&K Legal Services Authority also the Schemes of Trans- DDLE Kashmir, NavTej Fertilizers and Insecticides of inspections and uploading cal support for developing and under the able guidance of Genders.The training Session Singh Bali and PPO Kash- have been identified for this of results within stipulated single online window portal its Chairman R.N. Watal (Prin- was followed by Questions mir, Zaffar Ahmad Hakeem purpose. These services will time frame. He asserted that will be provided by consult- cipal District & Sessions Judge) and also in continua- and Answers Session wherein participated through virtual include registration of Seed/ all the SoPs should be framed ants from Ease of Doing tion of its endevours to spread the doubts of the PLVs regard- mode. Fertilizers/Insecticides Deal- under the provisions of Seed Business (EoDB) under Dig- legal awareness among the ing the different Welfare Technical Consultants ers at manufacturer, whole- Act, Fertilizer Control order ital Act authorized by depart- PLVs, District Legal Services Schemes were addressed by from EoDB under the leader- saler and retailer level as well (FCO) and Insecticide Act. ment of Industries and Com- Authority Reasi today con- the resource persons. ship of Shrawan Kumar as renewal of license and Formation of What’s App merce. ducted a one-day workshop- During the course of the cum-training program for the pal District & Session Court, ferent schemes being imple- program, pamphlets regarding PLVs. Omkar Singh, presented the mented in District Reasi, while the Schemes of Social welfare Social Forestry Ramban organises plantation This training program Vote of Thanks. Dr. Anirudh Rai spoke on dif- department and District Indus- started with an inauguration After the Tea Break, the ferent Poverty alleviation pro- trial Centre Reasi were also session in which Chairman training sessions started which grammes of department of distributed among the partici- cum awareness Drive R.N. Watal, who was the Chief was guided by Programme Of- Rural Development and Pan- pants. Guest, delivered his presiden- ficer ICDS Reasi, Renu Ku- chayati Raj. The Orientation program JAMMU RISING tial speech. mari, Assistant Commissioner Gurudev Kumar deliberated ended with a valedictory ses- JAMMU, AUG 03 Additional Deputy Com- Development Reasi, Dr. upon various self employment sion in which Secretary Dis- As part of the ongoing Van missioner Reasi, Abdul Sattar Anirudh Rai; General Man- schemes of District Industrial trict Legal Services Authority Mahotsav celebration, a plan- was also present on the occa- ager District Industrial Center Center Reasi i.e. Prime Minis- summed up in brief what was tation cum awareness drive sion and addressed the partici- Reasi Gurudev Kumar and ter Employment Guarantee deliberated upon by all the re- was today organized by the pants. District Welfare Officer, Reasi, Program and new Industrial source persons. She also Social Forestry Division, Secretary DLSA Reasi , Gulshan Kumar Sharma. Policy of 2021. thanked the resource persons Ramban here at Rekha Kapoor Nischal deliv- Renu Kumari briefed the Lastly, Gulshan Kumar and the participants for their Dharamkund. ered the welcome address and PLVs about the working of Sharma focused upon different support in making this pro- The plantation drive was Administrative Officer Princi- ICDS Department and its dif- schemes of Social Welfare De- gram successful. launched by District Devel- opment Council Chairperson, Ramban, Dr Shamshad Shan DC Reasi releases ex-gratia relief of Rs 4.82 lakh in in presence of Sarpanch and Chairman VPPC Kanga, Sha- keela Begum by planting drive, saplings of different Kashmir under overall super- and water conservation thus favour of terror victims some saplings. Divisional Forest Officer, species were planted with the vision of PCCF/Director De- minimizing the incidents of JAMMU RISING financial assistance includes 1lakh to Ali all residents of Dharmari, whose aim to increase the greenery partment of Social Forestry J landslides and other related Social Forestry Mahesh JAMMU, AUG 03 Next of the Kin(NoK) of Nazir houses were burnt by terrorists on Thakur, PRI members, offi- and maintain ecological bal- & K, Roshan Jaggi. environmental hazards. Deputy Commissioner Reasi Cha- Ahmed of HariWalla Thuroo, who Feburary 21, 2006 and Rs 1 lakh for cials of Social Forestry Divi- ance and scenic beauty of the While speaking on the oc- She appealed to local peo- randeep Singh today released Rs 4.82 was killed by terrorists on September Talib Hussain of Budhan whose sion, officials of Government area.The Van Mahotsav cele- casion, Dr. Shan highlighted ple, members of PRIs, stu- lakh, approved by District level 11-2000 , besides Rs 0.75 lakh in house was burnt by terrorists on Middle School Dharamkund brations are being organized the role of plantation in main- dents, NGOs and other stake- screening cum coordination commit- favour of Mushtaq Ahmed, Rs 0.75 March 18, 2008. and locals also participated in by the Department of Social taining ecological balance holders to come forward and tee, as ex-gratia relief in favour of the lakh in favour of Mir Hussain, Rs The ex-gratia to relief will be dis- the drive. Forestry across the length and and combating pollution. She voluntarily participate in terror victims. 0.70 lakh in favour of Abdul Rashid bursed among the victims through During the plantation breadth of UT of Jammu and said it will also help in soil plantation drives. Among the beneficiaries who got and Rs 0.625 lakh in favour of Akbar DBT. CMYK CMYK CMYK