9thyear of publication Srinagar Observer French’s former PM Francois Fillon, wife found Advisor Baseer Khan First Hit In The Nets In 3 Months: guilty of embezzling public funds Inaugurates RDD Works Steve Smith Back In Training Former French Prime Minister Francois Fillon was found Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed Khan, today inspected Steve Smith has hit the nets for the first time in three months, Australia’s guilty Monday in a fraud case of having used public various ongoing works undertaken by Rural Development Department. premier batsman said in a social media post on Monday. “First hit in the nets in funds to pay his wife and children more than 1 million He also took detailed review of the functioning of RDD, PDD and 3 months. Good news... I remembered how to hold the bat,” said former captain euros ($1.13 million) since 1998 for work they never Tourism sectors in the district. Advisor was accompanied by District Smith in an Instagram post with a photo of him in cricket gear. The coronavirus pandemic had brought the world to a standstill since March with all outdoor performed. The couple’s lawyers immediately appealed Development Commissioner Kathua O.P Bhagat, SSP Kathua Monday’s verdict from the Paris court. Fillon, 66, was activity severely limited in almost every part of the globe. Cricket was halted sentenced to five years in prison, | Page 07 Shailender Mishra, Director RDD Sudershan Kumar, | Page 05 since mid March due to the deadly virus with the Indian Premier | Page 08

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Hizb Commander Among 3 LeT Ailing Leader Syed Ali Militants Killed In Anantnag Gunfight Jehangeer Ganai Now, Doda District Is Geelani Quits Hurriyat Srinagar: Three mil- Militancy Free: DGP itants including the lone ith the killing of Hizbul Agencies surviving militant from Mujahideen militant Doda district of Jammu WMasood in an encounter in Srinagar: Syed Ali Shah Gee- were killed in an en- South Kashmir, the Doda district has become militancy free, police said lani, the lifetime chairman of the counter that broke out in on Monday. In a joint operation in pro-Pakistan Hurriyat Confer- Runipora area of Shan- the Khulchohar area of Anantnag ence, made a surprise announce- gus belt of south Kash- district by the police and the Army ment of completely dissociating mir’s Anantnag district on Monday, a total of three militant himself from the 16-party amal- today morning, police was killed. These included two gam on Monday, alleging lack of said Monday. Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants, in- accountability and a brewing re- With the killing of a cluding one district commander, and one Hizbul Mujahideen commander bellion in the ranks. militant from Doda dis- Director General of Po- Army and CRPF laid Masood. “Doda district in Jammu The 90-year-old Geelani, the trict of Jammu, the J&K lice (J&K) Dilbagh Singh a siege in Runipora in Zone becomes totally militancy free most prominent of pro-Pakistan police declared Doda as said that acting on a tip Anantnag district early once again as Masood was a last separatists in the Kashmir Valley, militancy free. off, joint teams of police, morning.| More on P2 surviving militant| More on P2 has been chairman of the conglom- erate since its inception in 2003. He has been politically inactive In case any family claims the slain militants to be their kith or kin, of late, particularly since the ab- rogation of Article 370 in August they can come forward for identification and also take part in the last rites. last year which had far-reaching He made these charges in a let- differences with other factions for consequences for the erstwhile ter, titled "in view of the current adopting a moderate approach. state of Jammu and Kashmir. state of the Hurriyat Conference", In a four-line letter and an audio Geelani accused separatist to the constituents of the amalgam. message to the media, a spokesper- Amarnath Yatra Pakistan Reopens leaders based in Pakistan-admin- Geelani, who was a founding son for the 90-year-old leader said, istered Kashmir of being oppor- member of the undivided Hur- "Geelani has announced complete Kartarpur Corridor tunist and using the platform of riyat Conference set up in 1993, dissociation from Hurriyat Confer- Gear Up To Ensure Adequate Kashmir for their personal gains. broke away in 2003 after he had ence forum." | More on P2 Arrangements: Advisor Baseer To Officers Agencies SO News Desk Lahore: Pakistan on Monday re- opened the Kartarpur Corridor Geelani Responsible For Ruining Lives Of Jammu: Advisor to Lieu- more than three months after it tenant Governor, Baseer was temporarily closed due to the Kashmiri Youth, Families: Ram Madhav Ahmad Khan reviewed ar- COVID-19 pandemic, but no Indi- rangements made for the an pilgrim visited the Gurdwara Owais Gul and families, saying that the leader has pushed smooth conduct of Shri Am- Darbar Sahib, a top official said. Valley into ‘terror’ and violence. Madhav further arnathji Yatra, 2020 com- India temporarily suspended haratiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday asked that after resigning from Hurriyat without mencing from next month the pilgrimage and registration welcomed the resignation of top separat- giving any reason, does it absolve the senior separatist leader of all the past sins. “This man at a high level meeting of for the Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara B ist leader, Syed Ali Geelani from Hurriyat officers here on Monday. in Pakistan on March 16 in view of Conference and said the termed his decision as was singularly responsible for ruining the lives better late than never.’ The party also blamed of thousands of Kashmiri youths and families; Divisional Commission- tative of Shri Amarnathji installation of lights, water the coronavirus outbreak. Geelani for “ruining the lives of thousands of for pushing Valley into terror n violence. Now er Kashmir, PK Pole, IGP Shrine Board joined the tanks, toilets, generators, "Pakistan today opened the Kashmiri youth and families.” BJP General Secre- resigns from Hurriyat without giving a reason. Kashmir, Deputy Commis- meeting through video PSPs, Public Address Sys- Kartarpur Corridor. However, no tary, Ram Madhav in a tweet blamed Geelani for Does it absolve him of all d past sins?,” Madhav sioner Srinagar, Deputy conferencing. tem, communication tow- Indian pilgrim visited it, Evacu- ruining the lives of thousands of Kashmiri youth tweeted. Moreover, talking to a | More on P2 Commissioner Ganderbal, The Advisor reviewed ers and road signages be- ee Trust Property Board Deputy Deputy Commissioner the status of all the arrange- fore the scheduled date. (ETPB) Director Imran Khan said. Anantnag and represen- ments like clearing of track, Baseer Khan | More on P2 The ETPB looks | More on P2 Govt Asks 2 IPS Officers To Join JK Records 2 More COVID Deaths, Toll 96 NRI Businessman Mubeen Duties In Ladakh Immediately Shah Booked Under Sedition 144 Test Positive, Tally facility. Agencies transfer from UT Ladakh to UT of Earlier, a 65-year-old resident India Records Abid Bashir J&K, is posted as Superintendent Rises To 7237 in UT of Sugan Shopian who was also Srinagar: The Jammu and of Police, Udhampur,” reads the admitted yesterday (June 28) 19,459 Cases Srinagar: Jammu and Kash- Kashmir government on Mon- Home department’s order. Nadeem Nadu and “sampled on the same day” mir police today booked NRI day ordered Bhim Sen Tuti (IPS), Meanwhile, as per a separate died at the hospital, Dr Choud- In a day businessman and former pres- DIG, JKS Range and Rajiv Om- order, the government accorded Srinagar: Kashmir Valley hary said. “The patient was hy- Agencies ident of Kashmir Chamber of prakash Pande (IPS), SP Udham- sanction to the placement of Rakesh on Monday reported two deaths pertensive and had breathless- Commerce and Industry (KCCI) pur, to report at their new places Kumar Dhar, SP (Selection Grade) due to covid-19, ness besides single-day spike of 19,459 Mubeen Shah for his “seditious of postings in Ladakh, forthwith. of J&K Police (G) Service [Tele- taking the fa- other COVID-19 cases took post” on J&K domicile law. A India's tally to 5,48,318 Both the officers are under or- com], as In-chargc Director, Police tality count ail- on Monday, while the death toll “Yes, we have lodged a case ders of transfer from J&K to La- Telecommunication, on officiating due to the vi- ments. climbed to 16,475 with 380 new against him (Shah). Law will in Malaysia where he runs his dakh as per June 9 order and the basis, with charge allowance as ad- rus in J&K to He died fatalities, according to the Union take its own course,” said Se- Kashmiri handicraft business. government today said that they missible under rules. 96. Both the at 1:30 Health Ministry data. This is the nior Superintendent of Police The Facebook post that invit- “shall be deemed to have been “The arrangement is purely deaths took a.m. to- sixth consecutive day that coro- (SSP) Srinagar Dr Haseeb ed trouble for him read: “All vil- relieved with immediate effect.” temporary, made in the interest place at SMHS hos- day,” he said. navirus infections have increased Muhgal told a local news gath- lage/mohalla/town committees Consequently, the govern- of administration, and shall not pital here. So far, 96 by more than 15,000. The country ering agency. A case of sedition of Kashmir should come togeth- has seen a surge of 3,57,783 infec- ment has ordered Vivek Gupta confer any preferential right on Dr Nazir Choud- people have suc- tions from June 1 till date. against Shah has been lodged er and make sure that not a sin- (IPS), Incharge DIG, Rajou- the officer for his promotion, hary, Medical Superintendent cumbed to the virus in J&K—11 The number of active cases at Police Station Ram Mun- gle non-local lives in their areas. ri-Poonch Range, to hold the which shall be made strictly in of the hospital, told a local news from Jammu division and 85 stands at 2,10,120, while 3,21,722 shibagh, Srinagar. They should ask all non-Kash- charge of the post of DIG, JSK accordance with the applicable gathering agency that a 45-year- from the Valley. people have recovered, and one Shah, a prominent business- miris to vacate and leave Kash- Range, in addition to his own rules,” it said, adding, “(The) old man from Bijbhera Anant- Srinagar district with 22 patient has migrated, according to man was booked under Public mir. Each and every local com- duties, till further orders. placement shall be without prej- nag with “bilateral pneumonia” deaths has the highest fatalities the updated data. The total num- Safety Act (PSA) after August mittee must do its part.” ber of confirmed cases includes “Sargun (IPS), Superintendent udice to the outcome of Writ pe- died this afternoon, a day after followed by Baramulla (15), Kul- 5 last year and released in De- It further read that, all of these foreigners. | More on P2 of Police, Leh, under orders of tition(s), if any, | More on P2 he was admitted to the health gam (13), | More on P2 cember. He is currently based committees should | More on P2

Cry For Water Supply Goes Loud Eastern Ladakh face-off As Taps Run Dry In Kashmir India, China To Hold Third Round of Lt Gen Talks Today No shortage at all, Ranguil open canal breach led to reduction in quantity supply: CE PHE New Delhi: Indian and Chi- HM Amit Shah meets nese militaries will hold an- Jaishankar, Goyal Owais Gul other round of Lt General-level nion Home Minister Amit Shah talks on Tuesday in an attempt on Monday met External Affairs Srinagar: Amid scorching to de-escalate tension in eastern UMinister S Jaishankar and Commerce heat, many residential areas of Ladakh and finalise modalities Minister Piyush Goyal, officials said. It is Srinagar and other districts of for disengagement of troops immediately not known the subjects the the Valley have been complain- from the sensitive region, gov- three ministers discussed in the meeting. ing of acute water scarcity while ernment sources said. The meeting comes amidst the ongoing stand-off between the Indian Army and as the government on Monday It will be the third round China's PLA in Ladakh. There have been stated that breaches at Ranguil of Lt General-level talks and campaigns in certain | More on P2 open canal and COVID outbreak it will take place in Chushul are among the main reasons be- sector on the Indian side of hind reduction in water supply Line of Actual Control. The Withdraw Your Statement: to the residents. meeting is scheduled to start Gehlot to PM Modi Inhabitants of several areas at 10:30 AM, the sources said. ajasthan Chief Minister Ashok especially those hailing from Sri- two weeks. streets to press for their demands. The first two meetings had Gehlot on Sunday asked Prime nagar City areas including Chat- They said amid scorching heat, “It is not for the first time that taken place at Moldo on the RMinister Narendra Modi to withdraw tabal, Habba Kadal, Fateh Kadal, the concerned department is de- the Srinagar residents are facing Chinese side of the LAC. from all the friction points in agreement arrived at the first his statement at an all-party meeting, claiming that he had given a certificate to Lal Chowk, Batamaloo, Khanyar priving them of basic facility, thus acute water scarcity during the In the second round of eastern Ladakh. round of the Lt General talks China that it did not intrude into Indian and others told a local news gath- leaving them to lurch at large. The summer season, but such a situ- talks on June 22, the two On Tuesday, the two sides on June 6, the sources said. territory or capture any post. "The prime ering agency that they have been residents added that the depart- ation has been witnessed in the sides arrived at a "mutual are expected to deliberate The Indian delegation at minister should tell the people of the facing acute water scarcity from ment is forcing them to hit the past as well,” | More on P2 consensus" to "disengage" on the implementation of an the talks will | More on P2 country what happened | More on P2 Srinagar 02 Observer Srinagar / TuesdAY / 30 June i 2020 News

Govt Relieves Navin Choudhary reviews After SSB Issues Advertisement Notice, functioning of Agriculture, Animal Qualified Job Seekers Raise Question HC Permits J&K DC Bandipora Bank To Open & Sheep Husbandry Deptts Malik Sameed "In Jammu and Kashmir, of my eligibility age and Assigns Charge to already facing turmoil over with government releas- Registration For ADC Bandipora SRINAGAR: Highly qual- the decades, unemployment ing such notices which the ified youth across the has become a serious con- highly qualified youth of PO And BA posts Srinagar: Government on Kashmir valley waiting cern and the percentage valley after a lot hard work Monday relieved Ravinder Ku- for government opportu- of unemployed youth is of many years achieved Nasir Azam mar from charge of Deputy Com- nities since years have increasing with the poor such qualified degrees, this missioner Bandipora and direct- raised queries on the no- absorption rate and with is not what we deserve." Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir ed him to report to his new place tice issued by Service Se- the fresh recruitment posts Pertinently, SSB has is- High Court on Monday permitted the of posting. lection Board(SSB) adver- issued by SSB for class 4th sued notice of advertising 8575 J&K Bank to open online registration In order, a copy of which lies tising 8575 posts under the employment, where I am posts, of these posts, 493 are of candidature by the prospective can- with the news agency—Kashmir provisions of Jammu and among such youth despite UT cadre vacancies and 1545 didates for the posts of probationary News Observer (KNO) govern- Kashmir Class 4th special having highly qualified de- and 1616 have been adver- officers and banking associates. ment said that the deputy com- recruitment rules. grees and they are humiliat- tised for Jammu and Kash- A single bench headed by Justice Ali missioner Bandipora, Ravinder Soon after the Service Se- ing us by issuing notices for mir divisions respectively. Muhammad Magrey said that court is of the Kumar who was under orders of lection Board issued notice class 4th employees where The posts include view that it would be appropriate to open the transfer from UT of JK to UT of after ten months post August a 12th and even a 10th qual- Health and Medical Ed- link and proceed with selection process. Ladakh has been relieved with SO NEWS DESK Secretary directed the concerned 2019 regarding the 8575 class ified student is eligible for ucation, Public Works “However, the final selection list of immediate effect. to work towards achieving set 4th recruitment, social me- such posts," Zainab Ara, Department, Forest, candidates shall not be drawn , issued “It is hereby ordered that Mr. JAMMU: Principal Secretary targets fixed by these depart- dia got flooded with the posts MSc qualified student pres- Ecology & Environment or published by the Bank / respon- Ravinder Kumar, IAS Deputy Agriculture, Animal & Sheep ments. of highly qualified youth of ently working as a teacher at , Department, Revenue dents unless orders in this regard are Commissioner, Bandipora, un- Husbandry Departments, Navin He also directed the officers valley seeking government's a private School said. Department, Higher Edu- sought from the Court if the matter der orders of transfer from UT Choudhary today chaired a meet- to remain connected and in con- attention towards them by Another postgraduate cation Department, Rural is not finally decided till then and re- of J&K to UT of Ladakh, until ing to review functioning of the stant touch with the farmers and raising question related to student, Iftikhar Bhat said, Development Department, mains sub judice before the Court,” the further orders or till final allo- departments and implementa- fruit growers in order to provide the posts that they deserve " I have completed my dou- Finance Department, Gen- Court ordered. cation by the Central Govern- tion of different schemes spon- relevant information regarding and are waiting for such gov- ble PG degree in the year eral Administration, Depart- The Court, however, reserved the ment under section 884) of the sored by Central and UT govern- farming. He urged the function- ernment opportunities since 2015, since than I am only ment, Cooperative Depart- order on whether it has jurisdiction to Jammu and Kashmir Re-organ- ments for the benefit of farmers. aries to make all out efforts so many years where most of waiting for government op- ment, Estates Department, entertain the writ petition. isation Act, 2019, in terms of the The meeting was attended by that J&K would be self reliant in such youth have even now portunities and now even I Labour and Employment “ So far as the second issue raised by order under reference, shall be Directors of Agriculture, Animal the agricultural sector. crossed their eligibility age. am close to the completion Department.(KNB) the learned Advocate General on the pre- deemed to have been relieved Husbandry and Sheep Husband- Meanwhile, the Principal Sec- vious date of hearing that since CAT Act with immediate effect with ry and other concerned of these retary also visited hi tech dairy is applicable to the Union Territory of further direction to report to departments. farm at Mandal. LG Murmu extend greetings on 400th Birth Jammu and Kashmir, and the Bank hav- his new place of posting, forth- While as Directors of Kashmir On the occasion, he interact- ing been declared as a public authority, with,” the order states. division and District officers par- ed with the farmers engaged in Anniversary of Mata Shree Roop Bhawani this court does not have the jurisdiction The order further stated that ticipated in the meeting via video dairy farming. to entertain this writ petition, this court consequent upon the above, conferencing. He also visited the horticul- SO NEWS DESK of Kashmir, Mata Shree Roop Bhawani. heard the arguments in this regard in Zahoor Ahmad Mr, KAS, Addi- The meeting discussed var- ture nursery at Gari Purkhoo In this regard, Shri Alakh Sahiba some detail. The orders in that regard tional Deputy Commissioner, ious schemes of these depart- where he inspected seedlings of JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor, Girish Trust ,which looks after various Shrines are reserved,” the Court said. Bandipora shall look after the ments and sought feedback from Mangoes, Guava. Litchie etc. Chandra Murmu has extended his heart- of Mata Roop Bhawani in Jammu and However, the Court observed that work of Deputy Commission- the field officers regarding their Directors of Animal Husband- iest greetings to the Kashmiri Pandit Kashmir and other parts of the country is prima facie the argument raised on be- er, Bandipora, in addition to implementation in Jammu and ry, Horticulture, Agriculture ac- community in J&K and across the globe, launching year long celebrations across half of the Advocate General does not his own duties, till further or- Kashmir. companied the Principal Secre- celebrating the 400th Birth Anniversary of the globe from June 29,2020 and culminat- seem to be supported by Section 14 of ders—(KNO) On the occasion, the Principal tary during the field visit. mystic saint-philosopher and patron saint ing on June 24,2021. the CAT Act—(KNO) ....From the Front Page

Ailing Leader Gear Up To Ensure JK Records 2 Punjab, 94 in Jammu and Kashmir, 60 in Bihar, 38 in “Although there is no shortage in supply, but the Uttarakhand, 22 in Kerala and 21 in Odisha. quantity has got reduced,” he said, adding that the In his letter to all constituents of the amalgam, also enquired about deployment of medical Shopian (11), seven each from Jammu and Chhattisgarh has registered 13 deaths, Jharkhand PHE department is doing its best to ensure the peo- Geelani spoke about the reasons behind his decision teams, fire tenders, oxygen booths, temporary ration Budgam and Anantnag and Kupwara (5), Pulwama 12, Puducherry and Assam 10 each, Himachal ple will not suffer. (KNO) to leave the Hurriyat Conference, of which he had depots and service providers like tents, beddings, po- (four) while one death each has been reported from Pradesh nine, Chandigarh six, Goa three and Me- been nominated as the lifetime chairman, he said. nies and Palkiwalas for the yatra. He stressed that Bandipora, Poonch, Doda, Udhampur and Rajouri. ghalaya, Tripura, Ladakh and Arunachal Pradesh India, China To Hold Geelani, who has been a three-time member of the no dearth of essentials should be felt either by yatris Meanwhile, a six-day-old baby, three CRPF men have reported one fatality each, according to the be headed by 14 Corps Commander Lt Gen Jammu and Kashmir Assembly, said the activities or administrative facilitators deployed there. and two army soldiers besides 53 travelers were health ministry. Harinder Singh while the Chinese side is likely to be of Hurriyat Conference members currently in Paki- All the Deputy Commissioners gave a detailed among 144 new covid-19 infections reported in Jam- More than 70 per cent of the deaths took place due led by the Commander of the Tibet Military District. stan-administered Kashmir were being investigated brief of the arrangements being made by their re- mu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The cas- to comorbidities, it said. wThe Chinese soldiers used stones, nail-studded by the amalgam for various allegations. spective administrations. The Advisor was apprised es take the overall tally of the covid-19 patients in Maharashtra has reported the highest number of sticks, iron rods and clubs in carrying out brutal “The activities of these representatives were lim- by the DCs that most of the arrangements have al- J&K to 7237. cases at 1,64,626, followed by Delhi at 83,077, Tamil attacks on Indian soldiers after they protested the ited now to seeking access to assemblies and minis- ready been done at the Holy cave and enroute for the Giving district wise break up, sources said that 29 Nadu at 82,275, Gujarat at 31,320, Uttar Pradesh at erection of a surveillance post by China on the Indi- tries for joining the government there (PaK). Some yatra and now they are giving finishing touches to were reported from Pulwama followed by Shopian 22,147, West Bengal at 17,283 and Rajasthan at 17,271, an side of the Line of Actual Control in Galwan. members were expelled while others started holding the arrangements as per the standard practices. He (18), Srinagar (17),Anantnag (15), Kathua (13), Bara- according to the ministry data. After the clashes, the two sides held at least three their own meetings. These activities were endorsed was further informed that most of the works have mulla (10), Samba (8), Rajouri (7), Reasi (5), Budgam The number of COVID-19 cases has gone up to rounds of Major-General level talks to explore ways by you (constituents) by holding a meeting here to been completed or are at the final stages of comple- (4), three each in Jammu, Udhampur, Doda, two 14,419 in Telangana, 13,829 in Haryana, 13,241 in to bring down tension between the two sides. (Agen- ratify their decisions,” he said in his letter. tion. each in Kupwara, Bandipora and Poonch besides Andhra Pradesh, 13,190 in Karnataka, and 13,186 in cies) He referred to inaction by the Hurriyat members The concerned DCs informed the meeting that one each from Kulgam, Ganderbal and Ramban. Madhya Pradesh. post the abrogation of the special status of Jammu all the camp locations and facilities required there Among the cases, 45 are from Jammu Division It has risen to 9,212 in Bihar, 7,206 in Assam, 7,093 HM Amit Shah and Kashmir, and the division of the erstwhile state have already been finalized and worked upon. More- and 99 from Kashmir valley. in Jammu and Kashmir and 6,614 in Odisha. Punjab quarters to boycott the China-made products in into two Union territories. over, the required men and machinery of all the Moreover, 269 more COVID-19 patients have has reported 5,216 infections so far, while Kerala has view of the stand-off. (Agencies) “I sent messages to you through various means so concerned line departments is ready to move to the recovered and were discharged from various hos- 4,189 cases. that the next course of action could be decided but all locations where they are scheduled to reach along pitals, officials said. They include 55 from Jammu A total of 2,823 people have been infected by the Withdraw Your my efforts (to get in touch) went in vain. Now that with necessary supplies. Division and 214 from the Valley. virus in Uttarakhand, 2,662 in Chhattisgarh, 2,364 on the border,” Gehlot told reporters at a video the sword of accountability is hanging over your The Advisor directed the concerned officers to Dr. G H Yatoo, Nodal Officer Coronavirus Control in Jharkhand, 1,346 in Tripura, 1,198 in Goa ,1,185 conference while referring to the Ladakh’s Galwan heads for the financial and other irregularities, you gear up their men and machinery to ensure ade- Measures at SKIMS Soura said that out of the total in Manipur, 963 in Ladakh and 916 in Himachal Valley clash between soldiers of both countries. thought of calling the advisory committee meeting,” quate arrangements for the comfortable journey and samples were processed at the viral diagnostic labo- Pradesh. Twenty Indian Army personnel were killed in the he alleged. stay of Yatris. He asked the concerned departments ratory and 67 returned positive for the virus. Puducherry has recorded 619 COVID-19 cases, clash. Geelani said he was forced by the constituent par- to make sure that the pilgrims do not face any hard- Professor Farooq Jan, Medical Superintendent Chandigarh 429, Nagaland 415, Arunachal Pradesh “The way the PM told the opposition at the meet- ties in 2003 to take over the reins of the Hurriyat Con- ship on account of basic amenities. SKIMS Soura, said that among the positive cases, 29 182 and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu ing that China did not intrude into our land and cap- ference and was made its lifetime chairman later. are from Pulwama, 16 from Shopian, 13 from Anant- together have reported 178 COVID-19 cases. ture any post, he knowingly or unknowingly gave a “The lack of discipline and other shortcomings Pakistan Reopens nag, three from CRPF Battalions, two from Srinagar Mizoram has 148 cases, Sikkim 88 and Andaman certificate to China, which it wanted. This is a blun- were ignored and you did not allow a robust account- after the holy places of minorities in the country. and one each from Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal and Nicobar Islands has registered 76 infections so der from him and not required. He should withdraw ability system to be established over the years but He said a “special Ardas” was held at Gurdwara and Kulgam. far, while Meghalaya has recorded 47 cases. his statement,” the Congress leader said. today, you have crossed all limits and indulged in re- Darbar Sahib, Kartarpur. Dr Riyaz Untoo, Principal SKIMS Bemina, said “Our figures are being reconciled with the At the June 19 meeting to discuss the situation bellion against the leadership,” he added. (Agencies) “Pilgrims from Pakistan and India are allowed that out of 572 samples processed at the hospital’s ICMR,” the ministry said, adding that 7,285 cases are along the India-China border, Modi said, “Neither to visit the Darabar Sahib by following the SOPs of lab, eight tested positive for COVID-19, all from being reassigned to states. is anyone inside our territory nor is any of our post Geelani Responsible social distancing. The ETPB and Pakistan Sikh Gur- Srinagar. They include male (30) from Bunpora State-wise distribution is subject to further verifi- captured.” local news gathering agency, BJP General Sec- dawara Parbhandhik Committee have made special Batmaloo, male (82) from Batamalo, male (37) from cation and reconciliation, it added. (Agencies) The Congress later said the remark implied that retary (Organization), Ashok Koul welcomed the arrangements for the safety of pilgrims,” he said. Chattabal, male (45) from Khankha Moulla, male (50) there was no Chinese intrusion at all. The Prime decision taken by Geelani. Koul said such a decision Earlier, Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood from Wantpora, male (50) from Baba Demb, Fmeale NRI Businessman Minister’s Office termed this a “mischievous inter- should have been taken long back. “(Dair aayad du- Qureshi said Pakistan was reopening the Kartarpur (53) from Natipora and male (38) from Pattan. 22 give clear instructions to people that anyone pretation” of the Modi’s statement. rust ayad) Though bit late, but a good decision,” he Sahib Corridor for all Sikh pilgrims. “I convey to the cases were confirmed at CD hospital laboratory and who tries to give space to non-locals will be socially “The prime minister’s observations that there said. He also added that Geelani should now ask his Indian side our readiness to reopen the corridor on includes 6-day-old baby from Khansahib Budgam, boycotted and anyone who tries to sell land to any was no Chinese presence on our side of the LAC per- followers to accept Kashmir as an integral part of 29 June 2020, the occasion of the death anniversary and two soldiers from army BB Cant here. The ba- non-Kashmiri will be socially boycotted as well as tained to the situation as a consequence of the brav- India. (KNO) of Maharaja Ranjeet Singh, he said. by’s sample was taken from GB Pant Hospital here, evicted from the area. ery of our armed forces,” the PMO clarified. Sources in the government of India in New Delhi sources said. (GNS) “These committees should also make it clear that Gehlot claimed that the Chinese government and Hizb Commander last week said Pakistan is trying to create a mirage any tehsildar or any administrator who’s found to media welcomed the PM’s statement. He is the only “When the teams closed in on a spot where mili- of goodwill by proposing to reopen the corridor on India Records have given domicile to any non-Kashmiri will also PM whose statement is being welcomed by China, tants were hiding, they opened fire and in a very neat June 29. They said India will take a decision on the The gap between recoveries and active cases is be socially boycotted. The social boycott against Gehlot alleged. and clean operation, three militants were killed,” he matter after consulting health authorities and other 1,11,602 as of Monday, with the recovery rate now at these people should be very strict. They shouldn’t Gehlot also sought a clarification from PM Modi said, adding that there was no collateral damage. concerned stakeholders. 58.67 per cent, the ministry said. be allowed to enter into the village/mohalla/town about why neighbouring countries are “against” In- The DGP Singh said among the three militants The sources also wondered why Pakistan pro- A total of 12,010 COVID-19 patients have been and no one should speak to them or their families or dia “despite good international relations”. is one last surviving militants from Doda district of posed to reopen it in such a short notice while a bi- cured since Sunday. do any kind of work with them. We should think of He said in 2014, the Narendra Modi government Jammu, who had shifted his base from Doda to Sri- lateral agreement on the corridor provided for infor- The graded, pre-emptive and pro-active steps other efficient measures as well to stop India from had then invited heads of neighbouring countries, nagar. “With his killing, Doda district of Jammu is mation to be shared by both sides at least seven days taken by the government along with the states and changing the demographics of Kashmir. It’s most which was was a good initiative. now militancy free,” the DGP added. before the date of travel. Union territories for prevention, containment and important for all Kashmiris to come together at this “What reason has been there that in a short peri- A police spokesman said that the Doda militancy In November last year, the two countries threw management of COVID-19 continue to show encour- very important stage and collectively fight against od, the mood of all neighbouring countries is against has been identified as Masood Ahmed, who was in- open the corridor linking Dera Baba Sahib in Gur- aging results, it said. settler-colonialism. It’s now or never. It’s do or die. us,” he asked. He said it is the right of the people of volved in a rape case and was absconding ever since. daspur in India and Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib in India now has 1,047 diagnostic labs dedicated to All of us have to join hands and fight now!” the country to know the actual status on the Line of He had later joined Hizbul Mujahideen and was op- Pakistan, in a historic people-to-people initiative as COVID-19, including 760 in the government sector The industrialist also wrote on his Facebook that Actual Control (LAC). erating in south Kashmir as one of the commanders part of commemoration of the 550th birth anniversa- and 287 private labs. he knows he has been booked. “I know they have “Isn’t it a moral responsibility of the PM to take of the outfit. “There is no active militant in Doda dis- ry of Sikhism founder Guru Nanak Dev. The 11 labs that have been inducted since Sunday booked me and registered an FIR against me. My the people of the country in confidence and clarify trict of Jammu region now,” he said. Kartarpur Sahib Gurdwara is located in Pakistan’s are all operated by the government. lawyers will look into it but I will not desist from the status on the LAC,” he asked. The identity of two other militants is being ascer- Narowal district across the river Ravi, about four kilo- According to the Indian Council of Medical Re- writing what I feel is the truth and resist as I under- The CM said till date, the countrymen do not tained and it is believed that they were locals and af- metres from the Dera Baba Nanak shrine. It is the final search (ICMR), a cumulative total of 83,98,362 sam- stand with conviction that the resistance is beauti- know exactly how many soldiers were killed or in- filiated with the Lashkar outfit. A police spokesman resting place of Guru Nanak Dev, who had spent the ples have been tested up to June 28, with 1,70,560 ful. I request all Kashmiris to resist in whatever way jured; how much area has been occupied by the Chi- in a statement issued here said that the bodies of last 18 years of his life in Kartarpur. Indian pilgrims samples tested on Sunday. you can and stop this settler program,” he wrote. nese; and what is the situation there or how much slain militants have been sent to Handwara for last of all faiths are allowed to undertake round the year Of the 380 new deaths reported, 156 are from Ma- (KNO) construction is happening. rites after collection of their DNA. “In case any fam- visa-free travel to the historic gurdwara. harashtra, 65 from Delhi, 54 from Tamil Nadu, 19 He said the Chinese action on LAC is beyond com- ily claims the slain militants to be their kith or kin, The relations between India and Pakistan nose- from Gujarat, 16 from Karnataka, 12 from Andhra Cry For Water prehension due to the kind of relations the PM had they can come forward for identification and also dived after India scrapped Jammu and Kashmir’s Pradesh, 11 from Uttar Pradesh, 10 from West Ben- Nazir Ahmad, a local resident from Chattabal with China. He went to China four times as a chief take part in the last rites,” he said in a statement. special status on August 5, 2019 and bifurcated it into gal, eight from Rajasthan, seven from Madhya said. minister and five times as a PM and in general met With the killing of three militants today, the total two union territories. Pakistan downgraded diplo- Pradesh, five each from Haryana and Punjab, four Meanwhile, Chief Engineer of Jal Shakti De- the Chinese premier 18 time, Gehlot said. number of militants killed this year in Kashmir has matic ties with India and expelled the Indian High from Telangana, three from Odisha and one fatality partment (Public Health Engineering PHE), Abdul In Ahmedabad, they enjoyed swings even during reached 116. Today’s encounter was 13th in a row in Commissioner. each was reported from Jammu and Kashmir, As- Wahid said that there is no shortage of water in the a conflict on the border, Gehlot said, adding that PM South Kashmir in the month of June in which so far On Tuesday, India told Pakistan to slash its em- sam, Goa, Uttarakhand and Bihar. plants, adding that the department has stocked ade- Modi should have understood their intentions. The 36 militants have been killed. (KNO) bassy staff in New Delhi by half - saying it would do Of the total 16,475 deaths reported so far, Maha- quate water in the plants. Chief Minister said the Opposition is with the gov- the same in Islamabad amidst allegations of spying. rashtra tops the tally with 7,429 deaths, followed by However, he said that the main reasons behind the ernment and the PM without any pre-conditions but Now, Doda (Agencies) Delhi with 2,623, Gujarat with 1,808, Tamil Nadu shortage in water supply to the people are the breach the situation that developed “despite good relations” of the Doda District,” Director General of Jammu with 1,079, Uttar Pradesh with 660, West Bengal with in Ranguil open canal and COVID. “Due to the breach is a matter of concern. and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh said. Arms and Govt Asks 2 IPS 639, Madhya Pradesh with 557, Rajasthan with 399 in Ranguil open canal, we (department) are supplying “Why the PM is hesitating in telling the exact sta- ammunition, including an AK 47 rifle and two pis- pending consideration before any competent and Telangana with 247 deaths. our stocked water to the irrigation as well,” he said, tus that where they (China) will do the construction tols were recovered from the slain militants. (KNS) court(s) of law.” (GNS) The COVID-19 death toll has reached 223 in Hary- adding that this is one among the main reasons that in Galwan Valley. Why are they not telling it,” Ge- ana, 207 in Karnataka, 169 in Andhra Pradesh, 133 in people are complaining of shortage of water. hlot asked. (Agencies) SRINAGAR NEWS SRINAGAR / TUESDAY / 30 JUNE I 2020 OBSERVER 03 DC Baramulla chairs Mehmood Khan assumes Charge as Delegation led by Mayor MDDTFC meeting Tehsildar Thanna Mandi JMC calls on Lt Governor IMRAN KHAN The Lt Governor, while RAJOURI: 2011 Batch KAS interacting with the members Officer Mr *Mehmood Riaz of the delegation, observed Khan* assumed charge as that the government is com- Tehsildar Thanna Mandi mitted to strengthen the grass today. He was welcomed by root institutions of demo- President MC Shakeel Ahmed cratic setup. He advised them Mir, large no of locals, Sar- to take all the necessary panches, Panches, Council- measures to ensure efficient lors and members of civil delivery of public services SO NEWS DESK the DC deliberated upon the society thanna mandi. SO NEWS DESK Deputy Mayor, JMC; Sh. by the JMC and to develop a concerned stakeholders to He has earlier served as Baldev Singh Billawaria, Sh. robust mechanism for the BARAMULLA: Deputy strictly abide by the rules *DSWO Rajouri, Tehsildar JAMMU: A delegation of Suraj Padha & Sh. Jeet An- revenue generation, besides Commissioner Baramulla and regulations besides Surankote, Tehsildar Rajouri, public representatives from gral- Chairpersons of JMC maintaining hygiene in pub- Dr G N Itoo today chaired stressing them to adhere to Tehsildar R.S Pura Jammu* and have high hopes on him. work with best of his capa- Jammu Municipal Corpora- Standing Committees and lic places and ensuring round ‘Multi Departmental District all the requisite parameters. and several other important Speaking on the occasion bilities to mitigate the suf- tion (JMC) led by Sh. Chan- Sh. Parmod Kapahi, Council- the clock provision of basic Task Force Cell’ meeting to He directed the committee Tehsils of J&K. Khan Thanked the general ferings of comman masses der Mohan Gupta, Mayor, lor JMC apprised the Lt civic amenities to the people. discuss various measures members to work in coordi- People of the area are very public of Thanna Mandi for and sought their kind co- JMC today called on the Governor about the overall The Lt Governor also as- for fixation and revision of nation and cohesion so that ecstatic on his appointment their Love and Passion and operation in running the Lieutenant Governor, Girish functioning of JMC and the sured the delegation that all sale price of Minor Minerals the process is streamlined, as Tehsildar Thanna Mandi assured them that he will administration. Chandra Murmu here at the activities undertaken by the the genuine demands and including sand, gravel, bajri moreover, DC emphasized Raj Bhavan and apprised him Municipal Corporation on issues put forth by them and other related raw ma- upon the concerned agencies of their concerning issues. the developmental front, would be looked into me- terials. On the occasion, a to strengthen the mechanism The Mayor accompanied besides status of major de- ticulously for their early detailed discussion on var- of checking illegal extraction by Adv. Purnima Sharma, velopmental projects. redressal. ious matters was held during of sand and other minerals which it was informed that from river beds and other the price and sale of miner- vital locations. DDC G’bl convenes DLRC meet als shall be evaluated keep- Among others the meeting SO NEWS DESK bers, Subash Gupta and Sameer ing in consideration various was attended by Mineral 4 newly appointed Bharti were administered oath parameters viz bidding cost, Officer Geology and Mining JKPSC members JAMMU: Chairman, J&K at Jammu office, while Syed mining cost, royalty DMF, department Srinagar, ADC, Public Service Commission, Iqbal Aga and Showkat Ahmad loading and unloading costs, District Mineral Officer administered B.R. Sharma, today administered Zargar were administered oath transportation cost and Baramulla, various success- oath of office oath of office to the four newly of office at Srinagar through other miscellaneous costs. ful bidders among other appointed Members. Two mem- video conferencing mode. Speaking on the occasion, concerned stakeholders.

SO NEWS DESK JLG, Handloom, weavers erage of all the farm operat- 1000 ration kits DDC along with State Prog-Manager Mudra, PMEGP and Stand ing families under KCC GANDERBAL: District De- Up India. scheme within the shortest in Anantnag velopment Commissioner, Besides sponsored schemes, period of time. NHM visits DH Kulgam Ganderbal Shafqat Iqbal, loans provided by banks un- It was also urged upon all today convened District der direct lending mode was the participants that timely distributed among SO NEWS DESK Level Review Committee also discussed in the meeting. sponsorship of cases during (DLRC) meeting to review The DDC exhorted upon the current financial year privileged KULGAM: District Development the performance of banks the banks to sensitise the must be ensured without Commissioner Kulgam, Showkat and line departments during people about welfare schemes delay and avoid unnecessary Aijaz Bhat flanked by State Pro- the financial year 2019-20 in collaboration with the rejections. beneficiaries gramme Manager NHM, Dr. Ji- under ACP and government concerned departments to Among others the meeting tender Mehta today visited Dis- schemes. increase the credit flow in was attended by, CPO Gan- trict Hospital Kulgam to take The meeting discussed in various sectors, he also derbal, Lead District Man- stock of preparedness for start- details the progress and stressed upon the coordina- ager, Ganderbal, Cluster head ing DNB courses here at District achievements made by banks tion between banks and line JK Bank, DDM NABARD, Hospital. in the implementation of departments to clear long Director RSETI, Ganderbal It was given out that all requisite various government spon- pending cases at branches. District, District Coordina- steps will be taken to start the sored schemes like, KCC, The DDC also directed to tors of Banks and other of- courses and 100 new beds will be NRLM, Housing for all, SHG, ensure cent percentage cov- ficers of the line departments. added besides anesthesia worksta- tion, ABG Machines and 42 staff nurses will be provided to start The DDC interacted with people and directed the concerned to DNB courses here at District Hos- and told them that they should not complete the work projects within pital. visit hospitals without wearing the stipulated time. Meanwhile a 3D laparoscope was masks. Among others CMO, Dr Fazil Preserving wetlands, nambals & water bodies installed and for rapid testing of Later DDC took stock of pace Kochak, MS, Dr Muzaffar Husssain SO NEWS DESK COVID-19 cases CB-Nat was also and progress of various develop- and other concerned officers were installed. mental projects of health sector present on the occasion. from encroachment top priority: DC Budgam ANANTNAG : Considering the difficul- ties faced by drivers and transporters in the backdrop of Covid-19 lockdown, the District Magistrate Anantnag, K.K.Sidha today handed over 1000 ration kits to the presidents of 10 sumo stands of the town Former MLA calls on Lt Governor for further distribution among privileged beneficiaries.’ SO NEWS DESK On the occasion DM said that the pres- idents of transport associations and trad- JAMMU: Sh. Daleep Singh Pari- ers federation Anantnag had raised the har, former MLA called on the issue during their previous meeting with Lieutenant Governor, Girish Chan- district administration for providing free dra Murmu at the Raj Bhavan here ration to the families of the affected driv- today. SO NEWS DESK The meeting also discussed police department if required ers and transporters who have faced prob- Sh. Parihar apprised the Lt Gov- preventing the general pub- shall complete the process lems due to Covid-19 lockdown. ernor about various issues of pub- BUDGAM: Deputy Commis- lic from throwing garbage within 15 days. The one month’s ration includes Rice, lic importance of Bhaderwah area sioner Budgam, Shahbaz or solid waste into these Regarding the issue of Aata, Sugar, Tea, Salt, Oil and Pulses to pertaining to strengthening of Ahmed Mirza today chaired wetlands to make it sustain- proper management of dump- provide helping hand to the affected road network, education facilities a meeting of officers to discuss able. It was given out in the ing of garbage and other families during these trying times and etc. issues and demands projected by continue his endeavours for the the directions received from meeting that there are 4 wet- solid liquid waste, the DDC the transporters were advised by the Dis- The Lt Governor assured Sh. him for examination and their growth and advancement of his National Green Tribunal lands, Hokhersar, Soibugh, directed the concerned to trict Administration to follow the SOPs Parihar to take up the genuine early redressal and urged him to area, on all fronts. (NGT) pertaining to impend- Narbal Nambal and Narka- identify suitable spots, loca- and guidelines during traffic regulation. ing issues of wetlands and ra Nambal, besides some tions where dumping plants water bodies of district Bud- small patches are also exist- equipped with all latest fa- gam. The meeting also de- ing adjacent to these wetlands. cilities can be constructed liberated on the point’s Speaking on the occasion and added that it shall be agenda wise already dis- the DC reiterated that it ensured that dumping plant Advisor Baseer Khan reviews COVID-19: Govt evacuates cussed in the meeting under should be our long lasting does not cause any inconve- Inhabitants of Dunado the chairmanship of Divi- endeavor and responsibility nience to the general public. measures taken for 1,72,728 stranded sional Commissioner Kash- to preserve these hereditary The DDC also directed Ex. Keller Demands JK residents mir. assets, as these not only are Er. Flood Control Narbal to containing Covid-19 pandemic During the meeting, offi- home to precious migratory ensure that there shall not Re-Verification cials from Irrigation and birds but also are feeding be any unprecedented disrup- Flood Control dept., Wetlands place to different water ha- tion of water discharge from Of Ration Cards Division Revenue, R&B Wing, bitant species. FSC Narbal, Nambli Narka- Department of Rakhs and The DC further directed ra and Hokhersar and besides JUNAID GULZAR Farms, Wage Employment, the concerned to pace up remove all hurdles to facili- Pollution Control Board and demarcation process of Nam- tate efficient discharge. SHOPIAN: Inhabitants of Dunado Keller other concerned apprised bli Narkara and other wet- The meeting was also at- a far off area in southern Kashmir’s Shop- the DC Budgam about vari- lands and said that the allied tended by ADC, Dr. Nasir ian district staged a protest BPL level ous projects and works re- departments like Revenue, Ahmad, ACD, ACR, Ex. Er’s and AAY ration cards for the deserving lated to covering of wetlands Department of Wetland and of R&B Chadoora, FSC household who according to them have including its demarcation, Wildlife, Irrigation and Flood Narbal, Irrigation Budgam, been neglected by the government ever removing encroachments Control and other allied Tehsildar Budgam and since the induction of ration card system SO NEWS DESK tion to ensure hundred from wetlands and Numbals. agency in cooperation with other concerned. in Kashmir. percent screening and Locals accuse that government has JAMMU: Advisor to Lieu- testing of chronic patients given the ration cards meant for poor tenant Governor, Baseer suffering from the critical SO NEWS DESK people to the elite and government job Khan today convened a diseases viz Diabetes, Can- holders while neglecting the deserving meeting at Civil Secre- cer, Hypertension and JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Govern- households. tariat here to review the undergoing Dialysis and ment has evacuated about 1,72,728 JK residents, DDC reviews progress of PMGSY They said that a fair verification should initiatives of additional those who are 60 years & stranded in other parts of the country due to be conducted by the government and only strategies to combat Cov- above, as they are the vul- COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through deserving people should be brought un- id-19. Divisional Commis- nerable class and can eas- special trains and buses till date amid strict Works in Bandipora der the category. sioner Kashmir Pandurang ily succumb to the Covid observance of all necessary guidelines and “Our demonstrations have not bear Pole, all Deputy Commis- 19 infection with fatality, Standard Operating Procedures. fruits, now we appeal authorities through sioners of Kashmir Division, if not screened, tested and As per the official data received in this re- SO NEWS DESK areas and said right from the beginning media to look into the matter so that poor Director SKIMS Soura, treated at the earliest. gard, the Jammu and Kashmir administration PMGSY has been playing an important role people would not face problems in future,” Director Health Services The Advisor emphasized has received 68 special trains at Jammu and BANDIPORA: District Development Com- in connecting the far flung areas Abdul Rehman, a local from Dunado said. Kashmir, Principal GMC upon the officers to ensure Udhampur railway stations from different missioner Bandipora Ravinder Kumar He instructed the officers to work with Social Activist owais khan said that Srinagar, and other senior that guidelines issued by states and UTs, so far, with about 55,325 pas- Monday convened a meeting of officers to utmost dedication and zeal besides maintain those people who don't deserve it, by which officers of the concerned Government of India and sengers while about 1,17,403 persons from review the physical and financial progress the quality while executing the work and the people who deserve it are facing a departments attended the UT administration are other states and UTs including 657 from abroad of projects approved under PMGSY in the establish a close liaison with the local pop- great trouble. He More Added that a meeting through video strictly adhered to and have been evacuated by the government through district. ulation so that the progress and quality of proper process of re-verification of the conferencing. At the outset, there is no violation of the Lakhanpur till date. On the occasion DDC directed the officers the work can be monitored by the public for said ration cards should be done, so that the Advisor sought feed- lock down measures in red As per the detailed breakup of the figures, to speed up the works taken up under PMG- whom these developmental activities are the justice would be given to the deserv- back from all the Deputy zone areas. He asked the about 1362 stranded passengers have entered SY including macadamisation of roads. carried out. ing people. Commissioners regarding authorities to impose fine through Lakhanpur from June 28 to June 29 He directed the officers and executing He also cautioned the field staff to remain In this regard, he requested the Ad- steps being taken by them on the people who violate mornings while 832 passengers have reached agencies to ensure completion of all works vigilant and monitor the progress on a ministration to look into the matter as for containment and man- the lockdown. He also asked today in the 47th Delhi COVID special train within the stipulated time frame and also daily basis. soon as possible. agement of Corona Virus. them to conduct aggressive at Jammu. So far, 47 trains have reached stressed for regular field visits to ensure The meeting was attended by Additional A group of locals who staged protest at The Advisor directed all and intensive testing in Jammu with a total of 39,629 stranded pas- works are executed in time and under set Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Zahoor local ration depot said that government the Deputy Commissioners their respective districts sengers belonging to different districts while targets. Ahmad Mir, Joint Director Planning, SDM is only providing relief to rich while poor of Kashmir Division and especially in the red zone 15,696 passengers have reached Udhampur The DDC lauded the efforts of the officials Sumbal, DFO Bandipora and other senior are being neglected time and again. the Divisional Administra- areas. in 21 special trains, so far. in connecting with people from far flung officers of the district. SRINAGAR 04 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 30 JUNE I 2020 EDIT Globalization And Its Consequences

incident in any part of the world has a our culture as well. It has affected be no recovery from this shock. Howev- direct bearing on all the affairs of the our domestic life, food, drink, clothes, er, there are chances that a developing countries. In short, we can say that the ideas, etc. It has also affected the country may have access to the world world is a global village, where every- people’s preferences leading to the market and try its best to develop itself thing is shared from one corner of the threat of the common culture that like the developed countries. But this world to another in the quickest time. can threaten the other cultures of the fact should be kept in mind that any SYED MUSTAFA AHMAD Now, we have some idea of globaliza- world. America, being the most pow- mistake from the side of a developing tion. We are in a position to understand erful country in the world, rules over country can prove fatal. Moreover, eco- EDITORIAL [email protected]. that necessities are the main building the physical life, social life, economic nomic globalization doesn’t benefit ev- blocks of globalization. But what about life, ethical life, mental life, etc., of eryone equally. The rich become richer its impacts? On the paper, it looks like people. America's hegemony is found while the poor become poorer. There is lobalization can be defined as that it is full of advantages. But when in many ways. In case of Soft Power, a wide gap between the rich and the free flow of ideas, goods, ser- we delve deep into it, the reality comes America dominates in ideological and poor. One percent people control nine- vices and people. Globaliza- to the surface. In the next lines, I will cultural dimensions. They manipu- ty percent population in America. So, Gtion has existed through out throw some light over the consequenc- late the world cultures in their own it can be easily deduced that economic Water water history. However, the speed and the es of globalization. favour and we call it the Cultural Ho- globalization is a sugar-coated poison scale of the movements of the goods has mogenization. The examples of this in my opinion. been different from period to period. In Consequences of Globalization culture include the “ jeans culture” The above discussion makes it clear everywhere, not a single the past, during to lack of Science and Political: The first consequence of and the usage of “ fast foods”. Howev- that there are both positive as well neg- technology, the rate of globalization globalization is that it has reduced the er, it doesn’t mean that other cultures ative sides of globalization. It is up to a was slow. But in the contemporary state from a welfare state to a minimal- only get subdued. But they also learn country now how to treat on this path. drop to drink world, its pace is very quick. The main ist state. The core functions of a state new things. It shows that culture is a Ig is a risky path. The largest econo- reason apart from other reasons is the include the maintainence of law and dynamic concept. It is a give and take mies of the world can walk up on this he residential areas in Srinagar age of information technology. The order and protection from any external method. But here again, it is a path to path without any hesitation. But for a and other adjacent districts of the quickest services provided by infor- aggression. Moreover, a state has to be treaded upon carefully. country like India that is a developing mation technology has enabled us to strive for the creation of socially and Economic: Globalization has eco- country with a myriad of problems, valley have been complaining of spread ideas, goods, services, people, economically well being state. The en- nomic dimension as well. When it it is very dangerous. India is the fifth inadequate water supply from last etc., quickly from one place to another. trance of globalization has eroded the comes to the economic Globalization, largest economy of the world. Its econ- T Globalization is not the result of capacity of a state to only look out for our eyes fall on the international insti- omy is about 2.7 trillion dollars. Amer- couple of weeks, thus leaving the inhabitants a single factor. Necessity is the main the maintainence of law and order and tutions like IMF and the World Bank. ica has about 20 trillion dollars. China to lurch at large. It is not for the first time motive that results in globalization. forget about the social and economic It is because these institutions play a has about 14 or 15 trillion dollars. In No country or nation wants to remain well being of a state. The entry of MNCs major role in determining not only the this case, India lags behind. India can- that the people have been complaining of aloof from others. It is better in the has made the state the toothless tigers. economic policies but also the political not afford to merge its economy with irregular water supply by the concerned modern world, the necessities are var- There is a compromise on the name and social policies of a country. Eco- these economies because at some time ied. A nation or country cannot be self of sovereignty. A powerful country nomic globalization means to merge in the future, it may prove disastrous. department. But, the water scarcity has al- sufficient in every respect. So, the cir- interferes in the internal and external a country's economy with the world So, our country should try to become ways remained a major demand of the peo- cumstances force a nation or country affairs of a state. A state’s own laws economy. But this process is fraught self-reliant and then try to look out for to opt for globalization. Moreover, in and regulations are compromised on with many dangers. A developing the world market. Overall, we have our ple during the summer season. The govern- the backdrop of the Covid-19 in Decem- the name of development. It is a tight economy can be wiped out if it merges own identity. We can’t go on losing our ment has claimed that it will ensure the ber, 2019, it has become quite clear that rope and to walk upon it is not a cake- its economy with the developed coun- identity in the market of readymade how closely the world is knotted togeth- walk at all. tries. Recession may or may not harm things. better facilities to the people, but all of a er in the present world. The emergence Social or Cultural: Apart from the developed countries but there are sudden, the tall claims made with the people of the Covid-19 in China, has almost the political repercussions or conse- cent percent chances that a developing (The Author is Graduate Student and writes engulfed the whole world. Any toward quences, globalization has affected country will be left in ruins. There will Regularly for “ Srinagar Observer “ views are his own) have prove hoax on the ground as every now and then, the people from different areas of the Valley have been taking to the streets to press for the adequate water supply espe- cially at a time when the Valley is witness- ing scorching heat. The officials concerned Corona Virus And Mental Health have blamed the breach in Ranguil open AIMANAIMUN BILAL BILAL our support for those in need. explore his/her hobbies during the a lot of places which are historically canal for the current water scarcity. But, Although, socializing be- lockdown such as writing, cook- significant as well as eye appealing. So, [email protected] comes a hindrance in com- ing, playing video games, it becomes a great opportunity for us one fails to understand that why the con- munication, yet there are reading, learning a new being Kashmiris to explore our tradi- cerned department has failed to repair the other means that can language etc. in order tional practises as well as gain more in- he Covid 19 pandemic which be utilized. In the age to keep one’s physi- formation about them which our busy breach since past several months despite appeared late in the year 2019 of technology where cal and psychologi- lives usually keep us away from. Also, getting hefty amount from the government disrupted the lives of people in smart phones and cal health intact. spending time with family members to repair the damage. The directions given Teach aspect and yet remains internet connec- Also, learning gives us a chance to strengthen our re- to be doing so. It not only has left the tivity are accessi- about one’s own lationships with them. by the higher ups to the concerned depart- economy hanging in the mid-air but ble, we can make cultures and tra- Therefore, this extended lockdown has also challenged other areas of hu- use of these gad- ditions is a good during the current pandemic can ment regarding ensuring adequate water man lives. gets and network option to engage give all of us a great opportunity to supply to the people seems to have no takers The increasing number of mental to uplift each oth- ourselves in,in know our customs and traditions bet- on the ground as nothing favorable has been health issues is taking a historic turn er. Social media is order for it to fa- ter which can further be learnt better where the number of cases of anxiety a good platform to miliarize us with and brought to limelight by our cre- done for the residents here. Therefore, the and depression are increasing drasti- socialize with people the history and rich- ativegeneration andas well as help us government should take adequate and nec- cally. Every other day we come across such as on Whatsapp, ness of traditions engage ourselves in some productive at least one case of suicide or some de- Facebook, Instagram, and culture. task. It would be a great effort in spend- essary steps in this regard to ensure the pressing posts on social media. Twitter etc. YouTube as well Kashmir becomes the ing our time wisely as well as in keep- people will get round the clock water supply This further not only becomes a con- as other websites also become hub of all opportunities that ing ourselves psychologically, physi- cern at an individual level but also on a a good platform to share one’s cre- an individual can explore as its tradi- cally and emotionally healthy. especially in summer season. community level. As the pandemic has ative output such as starting a channel. tions, cultures, are famous on a global affected each one of us in equal mea- However, apart from socializing level. Right from the famous cuisines, The writer iscurrently pursuing her MA English sures we should endeavour to extend via internet, an individual can also Wazwan, costumes etc. Kashmir has at Mount Carmel College Bengaluru. Center's AHIDFBURNING initiative; THE a welcome CAPE step to boost Tik Tok's popular Wipe it Down challenge women have to labour in legitimising their Highlighting issues within Black soli- has been used to send a poignant message in presence in a patriarchal world. darity is not about shifting the focus from Animalresponse to George Floyd's death. Husbandry In these Sector'I can't tellin if I'm breakingJ&K bread or being racism, but rather a critical understanding short videos, male members of Black fam- poisoned' of the layers and complicated ways in which ilies are being "wiped away" to represent In the fight to achieve justice, there is Black lives - in their diversity - experience the threat to their lives. Black women (and power in numbers and unity. However, for oppression. in some cases their children) are left behind women, the fight for racial justice at the That is to say, Black marginalised expe- Surpassingand seen wearing shirts that read: new "Stop kill -milestones in Animalfront Husbandry line of protests is also a fight sector for sur- riences are integral to conversations about SARAH NUGDALLA ing us." vival from the plague of patriarchy. how gender and sexuality influence mobil- These videos represent one of the many Iyanna Dior, a Black trans woman, was isation for racial justice and demands for ammu & KashmirALJAZEERA has vast Animal and animal feed plants. Farmer producer income. Thus, investment of Rs 15,000 Husbandry resources which in organizationsways in which (FPOs), Black MSMEs,women are Section actively brutally attacked at a Minneapolis protest crorerobust through Black AHIDFliberation. would It is imperative not only that turn make an essential contribu- 8 companies,protesting against private the companies racially charged and in bru- - by a crowd of Black cishet men. This was leveragewe do several not loosen times the more grip privateon how ingender- tion towards economic development dividualtality the entrepreneurs police overtly would and systematically be eligible yet another painful reminder that margin- vestmentshapes but racism would because also motivate within farmers this under - Jn the past few weeks, several Black inflict on Black men. But they also demon- alised bodies are subjected to violence even standing lie solutions for our freedom. of the people especially those living in to benefit from the fund. to invest more on inputs thereby driving women came forward on Twitter about strate how Black women are often being re- by fellow protesters in spaces designed for At a time where radical speak of abolition rural areas. Livestock sector has the scope With respect to Jammu and Kashmir, higher productivity leading to increase the harassment they experienced at duced to secondary actors in this fight, who liberation. is entering mainstream consciousness, we for generating more employment oppor- Centre is making concerted efforts to tap in farmers income. Black Lives Matter protests at the are only affected by police brutality through The Black Lives Matter protests are plac- must recognise that Black lives matter inter- tunitiesI especially to the small farmers huge potential for livestock development As far as J&K is concerned, there are hands of Black men. As they put their bodies their partners, fathers and sons. es that symbolise the fight for freedom. But sectionally and actors within the movement andon thelabours. line for Animal the fight Husbandry against police is brutal im- - withHowever, special focusBlack onwomen increasing too are dyingwool at who exactly gets to exist freely within them? 92 millionmust be animals deliberate and 82.93about million not erasing poul- the portantity, Black from women the aretwin reminded perspectives of the waysof productionthe hands ofin the the police Valley and and Black potential women too And who are we freeing? try, livessmall and ruminants experiences comprising of all Black 3.4 peoplemil- in savingsin which and their investment safety is jeopardised and provides within areasare notof Jammu seeing anyregion. justice There or recoursewill be a for Bringing the issues of harassment by lionthe sheep way andwe frame 2 million and do goats our activism.also con- economictheir own security communities. through Resulting multiple in mea them- focustheir to murders. introduce the scientific techniques Black men to the forefront, at a time where tributeFor significantly those who haveto the just total come livestock into their sures.pledging to "burn the capes" they have tire- for multiplyingThis is evinced the livestockin the belated production. outcry sur - action is contingent on collective unity, con- populationBlack awakening, of the Union "wokeness" Territory. must With be root - lesslyTaking put anon initiativeto speak out of againststrengthening, injustice. Suchrounding measures Breonna include Taylor's Biofloc death, technique who was fuses the narrative. As a result, the issue of suched package in understanding it is possible that that revolutionary there will be- improvingThese feelings and promoting were heightened this sector by the inshot fish eight rearing times byand police promoting officers inMerino her own gendered bodily violence in protesting is si- be enhancementhaviour is abandoning in up gradation complicity of cattle of oppres - throughoutnews of 19-year-old the country, Black the UnionLives GovMatter- sheephome wool in Louisville, production Kentucky in Kashmir on March and 13. lenced, as if it does not affect the collective. troughsion crossbreeding,in its various forms. better In simpler breeding terms, it ernmentprotester recently Oluwatoyin announced "Toyin" setting Salau's up kid - partsHer ofdeath Jammu triggered region. the Since resurfacing the incep of -the The concerns of Black marginalised peo- andis other not just training about race.facilities and spread- ofnapping, Animal rape Husbandry and murder. Infrastructure Salau's death tionhashtag of Animal #SayHerName, Husbandry which Department was created tion to eligible beneficiaries from non- creditple withinfacility the of movementthe borrower. are sidelined There is with ing awarenessIt has been by painfully organising clear differenttime and time Developmentprompted larger Fund conversations (AHIDF) amounting about Black inin 1982, 2015 there to shed has much-neededbeen a focus onlight achiev on how- aspirational districts and aspirational hugean potentialinsistence waitingthat anti-Blackness to be unlocked alone con - welfareagain camps that there in different is no safety areas. for Black There people towomen's Rs. 15000 heroism crore within showing an interest up forsub the- ingBlack the aims women's of Socio lives economic are being upliftment lost to police districts respectively for setting up of throughstitutes private a more sector serious investment threat and in therefore the is alsofrom scope white for supremacy different so technologiesour only hope is to sidyBlack scheme collective to promote yet consistently investment being failedby of brutality.the average farmer. The policies of the processing infrastructure for dairy, poul- fieldtakes of animalprecedence. husbandry. likeprotect improved ourselves germplasm in the fight of fine towards wool Black privateby those players they fight and MSMEsfor, begging in dairy, the question: meat departmentThe erasure have that been necessitated development the forma of - try and meat. 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The AHIDF with the interest bandrykilling sector us. not only provides essential inetised meeting, Black lives chaired is often by seen Prime as "divisive"Minister to encouragesing the deaths the investments of Floyd and in Taylor agriculture has been six yearsAlthough repayment a new periodlaw banning thereafter. no-knock subventionIgnoring scheme the ways for private in which investors women and nutritionalIn fighting requirements systems but designed also provides against us NarendraBlack solidarity Modi on and 24th cause June. for The the delegitimi govern- - andattributed its allied to areas the suchfact that as dairy one farming,murder was Besides,warrants the hasCentre been would passed also in set Breonna's up a willother ensure marginalised availability groups of capital experience to meet move - gainfulwe mustemployment. check our AHIDF selective is a landmark pro-Blackness mentsation had of earlierthe movement. approved However, the Dairy in orderIn- poultryfilmed farming, while the sheep other farming,was not. 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Div Com Visits Bus Stand; Advisor Baseer Khan Inaugurates RDD Works Reviews Progress On Multi SO NEWS DESK During the meeting, the Ad- visor also reviewed the physical Level Parking Project KATHUA: Advisor to Lieu- achievement and financial per- Major Works Completed, Project tenant Governor, Baseer Ahmed formance of the Rural Develop- Khan, today inspected various ment Department in the district. Ready To Be Operational Soon ongoing works undertaken by The Advisor emphasized upon Rural Development Department. the need to take demand driven SO NEWS DESK works are in progress and He also took detailed review of projects under the Rural Devel- would be completed soon. the functioning of RDD, PDD and opment Department involving JAMMU: Divisional Com- It was informed that the Tourism sectors in the district. PRI's representative to make missioner Sanjeev Verma three floors for parking with Advisor was accompanied by them key stakeholder in partic- today visited Jammu Bus capacity of more than 1300 District Development Commis- ipatory development. He said Stand and inspected the on- cars are ready to be made op- sioner Kathua O.P Bhagat, SSP the endeavour must be to expe- going works on multi level erational while work on 4th Kathua Shailender Mishra, Di- dite Rural Development activi- car parking project there. and 5th floors (commercial rector RDD Sudershan Kumar, ties marred by lockdown due to He was accompanied by spaces) major works have Chief Engineer, JPDCL Gurmeet Covid-19 outbreak. Engineers of Jammu De- been completed while allied Singh, Joint Director Tourism He also called upon the elected velopment Authority, Ad- works are in progress. Neelam Khajuria, ACD Kathua representatives of PRI's to help ditional SP, Traffic, senior The executing agencies Narayan Dutt among others. administration in generating functionaries of executing highlighted issue of labour Advisor inaugurated the pas- awareness on Covid-19 precau- agencies and other con- shortage and the Division- senger shed at Seswan Morh of tions such as social distancing cerned officers. al Commissioner advised block Marheen, coming up with and frequent hand washing in Divisional Commission- them to engage local labour an estimated cost of Rs 1.30 lakh cated bathing Ghat at Nanan having buffer stock of transform- ities to make a salient feature their respective areas. The Ad- er took a round of all the besides contacting labour under 14th FC. He also inspect- constructed with Rs. 2 lakh and ers to meet up any contingency. report within week’s time on visor informed that process of floors and enquired about from outside UT. ed under construction Tractor newly renovated building of CFC He laid thrust on removing ille- tourism potential of hilly area recruiting Account Assistant for the work progress. The Divisional Commis- roads at village Tanda coming at Mearth completed with a cost gal connections and directed con- Dhaggar and area around Atal Panchayats has been initiated. The Project incharge ap- sioner directed the executing up at a cost of Rs.2.96 lakh under of Rs. 3 lakh undertaken by Rural cerned to take action against de- Setu identified by the District Earlier, DDC Kathua gave a de- prised the Div Com of the agencies to deploy more la- MGNREGA. Development Department. faulters indulging in power theft. Administration to tap the tour- tailed account of the works undertak- works completed so far, bour and expedite the pace of Meanwhile, Advisor Baseer Later, the Advisor chaired a The Advisor directed engi- ism potential of the area. He also en by the department of Rural Devel- in progress works besides work for timely completion Khan visited various panchayats meeting of officers in the DC office neers of PDD to expedite the called for identifying sites for opment, PDD and Tourism Sectors shared future work plan. of this prestigious project of of block Barnoti and inspected and took detailed review of the works under Languishing proj- developing Heritage, Craft, pil- through power point presentation. The Divisional Commis- Jammu city. ongoing works viz tractor roads RDD, PDD and Tourism sectors. ects stalled due to lockdown by grimage, adventure and village The DDC informed that Kath- sioner observed that the The Divisional Commis- at Rajbagh and Bhallu, resto- While reviewing the Power strengthening the labour force tourism to give fillip to the tour- ua district has a huge potential of work on three floors of park- sioner also directed the ration and renovation of ponds at scenario in the district, the Ad- without delay. He also called for ism activities in the district. becoming a tourist hub as the dis- ing areas has almost been executing agencies to expe- Mearth and Nanan. He passed di- visor directed the PDD engineers observing all protocols such as He also directed Tourism au- trict has unique qualification in completed, all the major dite the progress of work on rections to the BDO to complete to ensure proper maintenance of hand washing and social distanc- thorities to take legal action with craft, rich in landscape and sce- works have been complet- road and other allied works the works in line with quality health records of assets such as ing at work sites. the help of the Revenue department nic viewpoints to attract tourists ed while some minor allied for timely completion. standards within stipulated time. transformers to fix liability for Advisor, while reviewing against any encroachment on the especially to Billawar, Basohli Besides, the Advisor dedi- their upkeep. He also called for Tourism sector, directed author- assets of the tourism department. and hilly areas of Bani.

Restoration of Statehood to DGP J&K Releases Book Titled ‘Self Army organized an inter District J&K Inevitable To Address Volley Ball Tournament in Shopain Growing Disconnect: Apni Party Employability/ Employability Skills Dozen of Teams are participating,Enthusiasm and spirit were High

AGENCIES it puts a lot of responsibility on JUNAID GULZAR party workers as the expecta- SRINAGAR: Reiterating the tions and challenges are huge. SHOPIAN: Shopian Based 44 Rastriya Rifles Organized an in- demand to restore statehood to He however, assured that the ternet District Volley ball Tournament in Ahgam Where More Jammu and Kashmir, the Apni Party’s political will is strong than a Dozen Teams are Participating. Party (AP) on Monday said it enough to surmount all the chal- Today an inaugural match held Between ahagam and Pirpo- was inevitable to address the lenges that may come in its way ra where Ahgam Team won the Match. growing disconnect between for safeguarding the interests of This is an initiative which has taken up by the Army to people and present dispensation. people of Jammu and Kashmir. facilitate the youth of Shopian District.Enthuism and spirit Addressing AP workers and “After August 5, a lot has were High among the boys who were in the Play Field. colleagues, after inaugurating AP changed in the political scene in This is although a Great initiative taken up by the Army office at The Bund, Lal Chowk in J&K. People are in despair as their in which many Games could in Like,Volley Ball,Cricket And Srinagar, senior AP leader and economic conditions have got bad- Other Games said "a Volley Player" former minister Ghulam Hassan ly affected,” Mir said, adding that He Further said that we are very thankful to the army Espe- Mir deliberated upon the major amid this political uncertainty, cially Ahgam Company who has Conducted the such Initiative contours of Party’s policies aimed the COVID pandemic has added to for the upliftment of the Youth. at providing relief to the people of the sufferings of people and in that 12 Teams were in at an inaugural Ceremony in the presence all the regions and sub regions of view, challenges are very huge. of many dignitary Inauguration has been Done, The Inter Dis- Jammu and Kashmir. However, an “AP’s endeavour shall be to put trict Tournament will have Knock Out Phase. hour-long session witnessed strict in its relentless efforts to restore the implementation of social and health socio-economic and political stabili- protocol in light of COVID-19. ty in this region,” he remarked. SO NEWS DESK unemployed youth of J&K who tain guidelines for readers as to Secretary Higher Education He said the vision of AP pres- Mir said the main focus of can be self-employed. He said the what are basic needs for starting Department visits GCW Udhampur ident Syed Mohammad Altaf party revolves around politics JAMMU: Director General of book will be of great help for the their own business like hospital- Bukhari that culminated into of development and that the Police Shri Dilbag Singh today re- people of J&K especially unem- ity, communication, entrepre- launching of a new political plat- outfit will have representatives leased a book titled “Self Employ- ployed youth and many others. neurship and job opportunities. form to the people of J&K is open from across Jammu and Kash- ability/ Employability Skills: A DGP congratulated the author This is the authors 4th book, to all likeminded people who mir to implement its vision. Special Reference to J and K” writ- and said that this book would be earlier he has written a book on want to serve their State with “There was a general feeling ten by Shri Ajay Vaid and co-au- useful for all those who are tak- ‘Tourism Destinations in India’ in utmost sincerity and dedication. among people about the absence thored by Shri Manjeet Singh at ing initiative to be self-employed. 2011, 2nd book he has written on “It is a very auspicious occa- of a credible voice that could take Police Headquarters, Jammu. On Written by Shri Ajay Vaid and ‘Exams, Job, Career and burning sion that we are inaugurating up their issues and get them sort- the occasion IGP Jammu Shri Co-authored by Shri Manjeet environment issues’ in the year SO NEWS DESK the AP office in Srinagar just a ed out. I am of the firm belief that Mukesh Singh was present. Singh, the book has been pre- 2012 and last year he has written week after we inaugurated our AP has filled that political vacu- On this occasion the DGP said pared to create knowledge and a book titled “Beyond Alcoholism UDHAMPUR: Commissioner Secretary, Higher Education De- party office in Gandhi Nagar um and would come up to people’s that the narrative of the book is awareness about being self-em- & Drug Addiction” which was also partment, Talat Parvez Rohella, accompanied by Nodal Principal Jammu,” Mir said, adding that expectations,” he stressed. to create awareness among the ployed. The book provides cer- released by the DGP J&K. Dr. Ravinder Tickoo paid a visit to Government College for Wom- en Udhampur to review the ongoing development projects here this morning. Principal of the college apprised the Commissioner Secretary of functioning of the college, existing infrastructure, total Congress Protests Against Unprecedented International Webinar strength of students, the courses being run in the college, activities and programmes being conducted at the institute. She also briefed Price Hike Of Petrol, Diesel Lecture Series Begins At KU him about the institutional plan for the development of college and facilities to be provided to students. She also highlighted her serious AGENCIES SO NEWS DESK Speaking at this occasion concern for the development of college. Prof. Shabir Ahmad Bhat, Di- Commissioner Secretary discussed in detail about the ongoing JAMMU: JK Congress today SRINAGAR: An international rector, UGC-HRDC, University projects, the infrastructure and functioning of the institution. took out protest demonstrations webinar lecture series initiated of Kashmir appreciated the He stressed upon the skill development courses and directed in capital city Jammu and all dis- by the Department of Pharma- readiness shown by the guest the staff to take serious initiative in this regard. The Secretary trict's as part of nationwide Con- ceutical Sciences started at Uni- speaker Prof Zaheer -ud-Din showed his keen interest in the skill course in fashion technology gress protests against unprece- versity of Kashmir. Babar, to deliver the lecture in proposed by the college principal and stressed that in the current dented price hike of petrol diesel The first lecture of this series spite of his hectic schedule back times all other colleges should also opt for the skill courses to and other essential commodities. was organized online on the at his university and more so prepare the students to become entrepreneurs. He had a detailed The main protest was held in Google Meet platform by the in light of the fact that he also interaction with the staff of college at the grassroots level to know Jammu city outside PCC HQ which department in collaboration happens to be Editor-in Chief the conditions of the college to revamp the system for the larger was led by senior leaders of JK PCC with the UGC-Human Resource of the BMC Journal of Pharma- interest of the student community and college. and DCC Jammu comprising Cor- unprecedented hike in unjustified Uttam Singh, Varinder Singh, Development Centre of the Uni- ceutical Policy and Research. He also visited various blocks of the college. porators, Ex-legislators, Block Pres- and should be rolled back. Pawan Dev Singh, Amrit Bali, versity of Kashmir and was de- Prof Shabir emphasized upon Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Udhampur Viqar Ahmed idents and functionaries of Frontal Addressing the gathering Shri Hoshiar Singh, Vijay Sharma, livered by Prof. Zaheer-Ud-Din the need to organize more such Giri apprised the Commissioner Secretary regarding avail- Wings including vice president Raman Bhalla said that Modi Govt. Joginder Singh Chib, Manmo- Babar, Professor of Medicines lectures in future for the benefit ability of government land for further expansion of the college. JKPCC Shri Raman Bhalla, District is Fleecing the people by imposing han Sharma, Pawan Sharma, and Healthcare and Director of of our research scholars as well Among others, Principal GDC Boys Udhampur Prof. Sub- President Jammu urban Yogesh heavy taxes. When BJP assume Anand Gandotra, Anoop Gupta, the Centre for Pharmaceutical as faculty members. hash Chander besides representatives of executing agencies of Sawhney, vice president Kanta power in 2014 the excise duty was Vinay Dutta, Jyoti Vaid, Yudvir Policy and Research, Universi- Earlier Prof. Nahida Tabas- R&B and Housing Corporation were also present. Bhan, Chief Spokesperson Ravinder 9.20 per litre on petrol and Rs. 3.46 Singh, J.K. Koul, Vijay Singh ty of Huddersfield, United King- sum, Head, Department of Phar- Sharma, General Secretaries Man- per litre on diesel, whereas in six Chib, Rajeev Chopra, Nimran- dom on the topic, "Systematic maceutical Sciences welcomed mohan Singh, Shah Mohd Choud- years it has increased it to Rs. 23.78 deep Singh, Parvinder Pratap reviews and meta-analysis: a the invited speaker as well as No Baker has tested positive in hary, S S Shingari, Faqir Nath, per Litre on petrol and 28.37 per litre Singh (PYC), Divaansh Jamwal, viable alternative to experi- all the participants from In- Zafran Colony, Pantha Chowk Krishnan Lal Gupta, Dr. Rashid on diesel. This shocking 820% hike Rajveer Singh,Nasir Masih, Mi- mental research in times of dia and abroad to the webinar. Choudhary, over dozen Congress on diesel and 258% on petrol. chael Wazir, Aman Bawa, Jatin COVID-19". She also urged to conduct more Corporators of Jammu, Secretaries Later the leaders submitted a Bashisht, Cambres David, Pra- A total of 250 participants had such lectures in future for the All samples taken from area negative of PCC and leaders of Mahila Con- memorandum to the president of shotam Mehra, Chanchal Popli, registered for the lecture and benefit of the scholars in conso- AGENCIES gress, youth Congress , NSUI, Seva India through the district magis- Parvinder Kour, Rajkumar Mee- many more participants, who nance with the existing Univer- Dal and INTUC and other frontal trate Jammu. nia, Ajay Kumar Ghai, Sardar could not register well in time, sity policy to hold online classes SRINAGAR: The officials on Monday said that no Baker has wings of the party. Those who participated in- H.S. Bagi,, Vishu Kumar, Yash watched the live streaming of and promote online research. tested positive in Zafran Colony Pantha Chowk Srinagar and Riding on two horse carts, senior clude functionaries of PCC, Cor- Sangral, Anil Kohli,, Sunil Shar- the lecture on Google Meet. Dr. Mohammad Ishaq Geer, termed the rumours as baseless stating that all the samples leaders accompanied by other lead- porators, Ex-Corporators, DCC ma,, Nageshwar, Pawan Bhagat,, According to the organisers Organizing Secretary con- collected from the area have tested negative. ers and workers held strong protest Block Presidents and leaders of Kewal Sharma, Anil Sharma, of the Webinar the need for ducted proceedings of the ses- Earlier, on Friday, one person from Bilal Lane of Zafran Col- amidst raising slogans and carrying Frontal Organizations Ashwani Titu Gill, Ajay Kumar Bodh ERaj such a session was necessi- sion and presented the vote of ony had tested positive for the Covid-19 after which rumours play cards against price hike of pet- Puri, Narinder Sharma, Neeraj Mehra, Rajan Sharma, Manu tated by the unprecedented thanks. The session was high- gripped entire area that a Baker was also tested positive for the rol and diesel, the senior leaders and Gupta, Sanjeev Sharma, Corpo- Jamwal Harinder Singh, Dewan effects of the coronavirus out- ly interactive wherein a lot of virus. “The report of Baker that came today has come as nega- prominent activists held a protest rators Rajinder Singh Jamwal, Chand., P.R. Biloria, Gulhan Rat- break and the disruptions it questions posed by the partic- tive. There have rumours everywhere that a Baker is positive. demonstration expressing anger of Gourav Chopra, Ritu Choud- tan, Raj Kumar Sodi, Ram Magotra, has caused around the globe, ipants were answered by the We have decided to identity the rumour mongers and they will be the people against rising prices. hary, Sobat Ali, Pritam Singh, Gurmail Singh, Gurdeep Singh leaving academic institutions speaker and the lecture was booked under law,” an official in the district administration said. They raised slogans against Modi Mohi-ud-din, Kamal Singh, Kaka, Sonu Dogra, Vipan Shar- with no other option but to very well received by all the Panic had gripped Achanambal, Zafran Colony area after govt. for heavily burdening the poor Satish Sharma, Kulbushan Shar- ma, Vijay Khajuria, Suresh Shara, find alternative ways of hold- participants. Importance of the strong rumours about Baker testing positive. Family members and common man when the prices ma, Rajeev Saraf, Sahil Sharma, Vijay Choudhary, Dr. Devanshi ing classes, conducting re- topic of discussion was unani- of the Baker have also urged police and the administration to of crude oil are at lowest sides as Varun Magotra, Madan Lal Mal- Bhardwaj, Sahil Singh Biloria, search and thereby staying mously endorsed by the partici- take strong action against the people involved in spreading ru- compared to UPA government but agar, Dr. Rama Kant Khajuria, Latish Sharma and others.(KNS) competitive. pants from across the world. mours in the area which result in panic. (KNO) SRINAGAR 06 OBSERVER SRINAGAR /TUESDAY / 30 JUNE I 2020 BUSINESS

Fuel prices hiked after India to end central a day’s pause; Petrol, diesel Make in India: Centre allows control of gas prices, lift above Rs 80-mark LNG transport use NEW DELHI: India will it wants to partner with fuel export of PPE kits, caps gradually end central con- and gas retailers on LNG trols on gas pricing as it stations along highways for seeks to attract foreign in- long-haul trucks and buses. vestment and technology to Petronet wants to set up lift local output, oil minister 5 LNG stations in the fiscal monthly quota at 50 lakh Dharmendra Pradhan said. year ending March 2021, and India, which is a large 300 by 2023. It eventually New Delhi: The govern- emitter of greenhouse gases aims to have 1,000 LNG sta- ment on Monday allowed and has multiple gas pricing tions across India, it said on export of personal protec- regimes, aims to raise the its website. tion equipment (PPE) med- share of gas in its energy mix Meanwhile, Indian Oil ical coveralls with a cap of to 15% by 2030, from 6.2%. Corp, the country’s top refin- 50 lakh per month as the “This is an incentive we er and fuel retailer, said this country strives to achieve are giving to investors to week it wants to start LNG New Delhi: Petrol price per litre from Rs Rs 80.40. self-reliance while battling come to India and take ad- retailing through its fuel was increased by 5 paise Rates vary from state to the COVID-19 crisis. vantage of pricing and mar- pumps. per litre and diesel 13 paise state depending on the in- “A monthly quota of 50 keting freedom and produce GAIL (India) Ltd’s execu- a litre across the country on cidence of local sales tax or lakh PPE medical coveralls more and invest more,” tive director Rajeev Mathur Monday, according to a price VAT. for COVID-19 units has been Pradhan said at the BNEF said his firm is looking for notification of state oil mar- In Mumbai, petrol price fixed for issuance of export summit. partners to set up LNG dis- keting companies. went up from Rs 87.14 per licences to the eligible appli- To boost gas usage, India pensing facilities. Diesel price scaled a new litre to Rs 87.19, while diesel cants as per the criteria to be is expanding infrastructure Mathur said India’s gas high after prices were hiked was hiked to Rs 78.83 from Rs separately issued in a trade including building new liq- demand is expected to rise for the 22nd time in just 78.71. notice,” according to official was no domestic manufac- ufacturers are getting orders the next five years. uefied natural gas (LNG) im- by 3%-4% between October over three weeks, taking the While the diesel rates have notification. ture of PPE kits. Now, there for PPE kits from the United The Modi government has port plants and connecting 2020 and March 2021, after cumulative increase to Rs been hiked for the 22nd time Prime Minister Narendra is excess domestic capacity States, Canada, the United ramped up India’s capacities households with an expand- witnessing a huge fall in 11.14 per litre. There was no since June 7, petrol price has Modi has said repeatedly and manufacturers are get- Arab Emirates and Europe- to manufacture PPE kits in ing gas pipe network. April-May due to a coronavi- change in prices on Sunday. been raised on 21 occasions. that India has the potential ting export order requests. an countries. collaboration with private New Delhi said recently rus lockdown. In Delhi, a litre of petrol The cumulative increase to not just win the COVID-19 Union Minister Nitin Gad- According to the Apparel players. Reports say the that no authorisation was Imported LNG accounted now comes for Rs 80.43 per since the oil companies battle but also emerge as a kari said over the weekend Export Promotion Council country is currently produc- needed to set up LNG dispens- for about half of India’s 60.8 litre as compared to Rs 80.38 started the cycle on June 7 global leader. while addressing a webinar (AEPC), the size of the glob- ing an estimated six lakh ing facilities for vehicles. billion cubic meters of gas earlier. Diesel rates have now totals to Rs 9.17 for pet- When the COVID-19 out- on the occasion of Interna- al market for PPEs is more personal protective equip- India’s top gas importer consumption in the fiscal been increased to Rs 80.53 rol and Rs 11.14 in diesel. break started India, there tional MSME Day that man- than 60 billion dollars over ment (PPE) kits per day. Petronet LNG said on Friday year to March 2019.

Chinese companies take record 50% Oil falls in second straight Zomato employees burn company t-shirts, of global equity raising in first half of 2020 session as virus cools demand say they won’t work for ‘Chinese’ company Kolkata: A group of Zomato JPMorgan. “Market activity food delivery platform em- (deal volume) is much better ployees in Kolkata tore and than anybody expected at the burnt their official T-shirts beginning of the year.” on Saturday in protest Escalating Sino-U.S. geo- against the killing of 20 In- political tension over is- dian soldiers by the Chinese sues such as trade is widely Army in Ladakh last week. expected to prompt more During the protest at Beha- U.S.-listed Chinese firms to la, some of them claimed that conduct secondary listings they had quit their job as Zo- closer to home where they mato has a sizeable Chinese can raise funds in markets investment and urged people absent of anti-Chinese senti- to stop ordering food via the ment. SINGAPORE: Oil prices fell reviewed reopening strat- company. Companies considering a for a second straight session egies,” ANZ analysts said, In 2018, Ant Financial, part grab our land. This cannot be demic. Hong Kong: Firms in Chi- their early lockdown emer- secondary Hong Kong listing on Monday as coronavirus referring to the three most of Chinese major Alibaba, allowed," one of the protest- There was no immediate na brought in half of equity gence. include Yum China Holdings cases rose in the United populous U.S. states - Texas, had invested USD 210 million ers said. reaction from Zomato and capital raised globally this China was hit by the nov- Inc and ZTO Express (Cay- States and other places, Florida and California. in Zomato for a 14.7-per-cent Another protester said they whether the protesters were year so far, setting a record el coronavirus in December man) Inc, said two people leading countries to resume Despite efforts by the Or- stake. The food delivery ma- were ready to starve but would among those who were re- that highlights the econo- and was the first country with direct knowledge of the partial lockdowns that could ganization of the Petroleum jor recently raised an addi- not work in companies having trenched was not known. my’s earlier revival from the to impose virus-prevention matter. hurt fuel demand. Exporting Countries and tional USD 150 million from investment from China. Twenty Indian Army per- COVID-19 pandemic, plus the lockdown measures on indi- Neither Yum nor ZTO re- Brent crude dropped 66 their allies including Russia Ant Financial. In May, Zomato laid off sonnel, including a colonel, degree to which soured U.S. vidual movement and busi- sponded to requests for com- cents, or 1.6%, to $40.36 a bar- to reduce supplies, crude "Chinese companies are 520 employees or 13 per cent were killed in a fierce clash relations are turning Chinese ness activity in late January. ment outside of regular busi- rel by 1150 GMT while U.S. inventories in the United making profit from here and of its workforce in a huge re- with the Chinese troops in firms homeward. Markets began their return ness hours. Secondary deals crude was at $37.86, down 63 States, the world’s largest attacking the Army of our trenchment exercise due to the Galwan Valley in eastern China-based companies to normality in April. are also increasing investor in- cents, or 1.6%. Brent crude oil producer and consumer, country. They are trying to the novel coronavirus pan- Ladakh on June 15. sold shares worth $32.1 bil- Chinese fundraising has terest in Hong Kong, a market is set to end June with three have hit all-time highs. lion in January-June in- been helped by the popular- with a reputation for hosting consecutive monthly gains “There is also a risk that cluding multi-billion-dollar ity of Shanghai’s year-old stodgy financial and property as OPEC+ supply cuts and as gains in prices recently secondary listings in Hong growth-focused STAR Mar- groups rather than growth-fo- oil demand improved after could see some U.S. shale Kong, equivalent to 49.8% of ket, as well as well-received cused tech companies. countries across the globe producers restart wells,” worldwide offerings, showed initial public offerings (IPOs) Li Hang, CLSA head of eased lockdown measures. ANZ said. Samsung likely to offset smartphone data from Refinitiv. The to- in Hong Kong and the mas- Greater China equity capital However, global corona- Even as higher oil prices tal for U.S. firms was $15.8 sive secondary listings - in- markets, said the JD.com sale, virus cases exceeded 10 mil- prompt some producers to billion. cluding the $3.9 billion raised on which his bank worked, lion on Sunday as India and resume drilling, the number losses with strong chip biz in Q2 “With massive liquidity by e-tailer JD.com Inc 9618. was able to win orders not just Brazil battled outbreaks of of operating oil and natural injections by various govern- HK this month and $3.1 bil- locally but also from Southeast over 10,000 cases daily. New gas rigs dropped to a record Seoul: Samsung Electron- However, Samsung's dis- ments (supporting virus-hit lion by games developer Ne- Asia and Europe. outbreaks are reported in low last week. ics is expected to announce play business was expected economies), I’m not sur- tEase Inc 9999.HK. “If a company is looking at countries including China, U.S. shale oil pioneer better-than-expected earn- to stay in the red, with its prised by the size of Chinese “For Chinese companies, a secondary listing in Hong New Zealand and Australia, Chesapeake Energy Corp ings guidance for its sec- losses further widened due to capital raised this year - and both the Hong Kong and U.S. Kong, they need to be look- prompting governments to (CHK.N) filed for bankrupt- ond-quarter next week, based a decline in smartphone and the trend may continue,” Li markets are getting back ing at gathering investors’ impose restrictions again. cy protection on Sunday as on its robust chip business TV demand. He, capital markets partner to normal,” said Houston interest from not only from “The market continues it bowed to heavy debts and that would offset losses in Analysts also estimated a at Davis Polk, said of China Huang, head of global invest- Asia, but also Europe and the to fret about the recovery the impact of coronavirus its smartphone and display sharp earnings drop in Sam- firms taking advantage of ment banking for China at U.S.,” Li said. in demand as authorities outbreak on energy markets. businesses amid the novel sung's mobile business in the Covid-19 pandemic. second quarter due to slug- Samsung is expected to log gish sales of the company's 53.39 trillion won (US$44.4 high-end Galaxy S20 smart- billion) in sales in the April- phone series. June period, down 5.5 per- Some industry watchers Govt may cut funds Jio tops race adding 62L new users cent from a year earlier, have expected operating in- while operating profit was come of Samsung's mobile estimated to drop 2.3 percent business in the second quar- for Chinese tech in Feb, Airtel adds 9L on-year to 6.44 trillion won ter to fall by at least 1 trillion over the period, according won from the previous quar- New Delhi: India may idea is to ensure they don’t New Delhi: Reliance Jio con- to data compiled by Yonhap earnings results due to a rise ter. tighten its economic use Chinese equipment or tinues at the top spot as the Infomax, the financial news in memory chip prices," Lee But the earnings forecast squeeze on China with technology. These financ- largest telecom company in arm of Yonhap News Agency. Seung-woo, an analyst at Eu- for Samsung's mobile busi- New Delhi planning to ing lines may be made terms of subscribers as it add- Samsung, the world's larg- gene Securities, was quoted ness was still better than discourage states from conditional to that,” said ed over 62 lakh new users in est memory chip and smart- as saying. analysts' early estimates using Chinese equipment a government official cited February, followed by Bharti phone vendor, earlier ex- According to market track- as they pointed out global and technology in the above. Airtel which added 9 lakh. pected weak second-quarter er TrendForce, global serv- smartphone demand has strategic power sector by Apart from securing At the end of February, Re- earnings, citing the impact of er shipments in the second shown signs of a recovery withholding funding to large orders in India’s liance Jio had over 38.28 crore the Covid-19 pandemic on ad- quarter are expected to post from June. such projects from gov- clean energy space, large subscribers and Bharti Airtel vanced markets like the US a 9 per cent increase from "We are raising Samsung's ernment-owned lenders thermal power generation had a subscriber base of over scriber base continued as it of 0.36 per cent," said the TRAI and Europe. three months earlier due to smartphone sales estimate to such projects if they project contracts totalling 32.90 crore, showed the data lost 34.67 lakh subscribers statement. However, wireless In the first two weeks of increased non-face-to-face ac- from 50 million units to 55 use Chinese imports, two around 48 gigawatt (GW) released by the Telecom Reg- bringing its total base down to subscription in urban areas June, analysts expected Sam- tivities including teleconfer- million units in the second people aware of the de- have been placed with ulatory Authority of India 32.55 crore. decreased from 64.45 crore sung to post only 50 trillion encing and media streaming. quarter," said Kim Kyung- velopment said. State-run Chinese manufacturers. (TRAI). "Total wireless subscribers at the end of January to 64.32 won in sales and operating Analysts predicted that min, an analyst at Hana Fi- Power Finance Corp. Ltd Also, firms use supervi- State-run BSNL also added (2G, 3G & 4G) increased from crore at the end of February income around 6 trillion won. operating profit from Sam- nancial Investment. (PFC), Rural Electrifica- sory control and data ac- over 4.39 crore subscribers 1,156.44 million (115.64 crore) and wireless subscription in "Despite earnings decline sung's chip business will Samsung was estimated to tion Corp. Ltd (REC) and quisition (Scada) systems taking its total tally to nearly at the end of Jan-20 to 1,160.59 rural areas increased from from its mobile business exceed 5 trillion won in the have sold 59 million smart- Indian Renewable Energy from China in the electric- 11.99 crore. million (116.05 crore) at the 51.19 crore at the end of Janu- and widened losses from its second quarter, up from 4 phones in the first quarter, Development Agency (IRE- ity distribution space. On the other hand the ero- end of Feb-20, thereby regis- ary to 51.73 crore at the end of display business, Samsung trillion won three months according to industry tracker DA) are the largest lenders With mounting tensions sion of Vodafone Idea's sub- tering a monthly increase rate February. could post estimate-beating ago. Counterpoint Research. to the Indian power sector along the India-China bor- and the move is expected der, India is working on a to deter states from involv- wider decoupling exercise ing Chinese firms, which that involves imposing are usually the cheapest tariff and non-tariff barri- suppliers. This will be in ers to check Chinese im- Healthy monsoon rains to limit tractor volume fall in FY21 addition to providing low- ports, including prior-per- cost funds to local pow- mission requirements New Delhi: Ratings agency Crisil ex- tributed at 96-107 per cent of the LPA poor month-wise distribution and er equipment makers to for power equipment im- pects a well-distributed and a normal in all the four regions. The monsoon's large state-wise variation in rainfall make them competitive. ports from countries with monsoon to limit the impact of the approach so far has been timely with -- despite an above average monsoon At stake are contracts which it has a conflict. COVID-19 pandemic on tractor sales rains 21 per cent above normal in season overall -- contributed partly to worth billions of dollars “Trade ties between In- volume this fiscal. June to date," the statement said. a 10 per cent decline in tractor sales under India’s proposed dia and China have seen a According to the rating agency, "The forecast for July and August volume. Additionally, agriculture distribution reform pro- setback recently. The gov- despite a 37 per cent year-on-year -- crucial months for kharif crop -- is will be supported by high reservoir gramme—tentatively ernment had brought the decline in April and May combined, also encouraging at 103 per cent and levels, seen at a massive 94 per cent named Samarth—with an FDI in Indian companies tractor volume will likely be only one 97 per cent, respectively, over LPA." higher than last year and 71 per cent estimated capital outlay of from ‘bordering nations’ per cent below last fiscal's level. Besides, the report cited that fa- above the average of the past decade. ₹3.5 lakh crore. The scheme under an approval route This will be in sharp contrast to a vourable distribution of rains can "Apart from overall adequacy, mon- aims to slash electricity from the automatic route double-digit decline expected for the even offset the adverse impact of a be- soon needs to be spatially well-dis- losses of power distribu- in April 2020. Modi also rest of the automobile industry. low-normal monsoon, such as in fis- tributed by geography and timeliness tors to under 12% and in- made ‘self-reliance’ a key "Lower raw material costs and cal 2019 when domestic tractor sales to propel farm incomes and stoke de- stall prepaid smart meters point of his post-Covid-19 strong balance sheets bode stable volume grew a strong eight per cent mand for tractors. The IMD's forecast across the power distribu- stimulus,” Jefferies Eq- credit outlook for tractor makers As per the forecast by the India Me- of the long period average (LPA) in on a high base and despite monsoon is very encouraging for tractor vol- tion chain, including 250 uity Research wrote in a this fiscal," the agency said in a state- teorological Department, the south- calendar 2020. being nine per cent below the LPA. umes this fiscal," said Manish Gupta, million households. “The June 24 report. ment. west monsoon to be at 102 per cent "Crucially, it sees rains well-dis- In fiscal 2020, on the other hand, Senior Director, Crisil Ratings. Srinagar 07 Observer Srinagar / TuesdAY / 30 June i 2020 News

Gilead Prices Covid-19 Drug Candidate French’s former PM Francois Fillon, wife Remdesivir At $2,340 Per Patient found guilty of embezzling public funds Washington: Gilead Scienc- es Inc has priced its Covid-19 Paris: Former French Prime countryside manor. drug candidate remdesivir at Minister Francois Fillon was Prosecutors pointed at the lack $2,340 for a five-day treatment in found guilty Monday in a fraud of actual evidence of her work, in- the United States and some other case of having used public cluding the absence of declarations developed countries, potentially funds to pay his wife and chil- for any paid vacations or materni- reflecting looming competition dren more than 1 million euros ty leave, as her wages reached up from a cheap steroid. ($1.13 million) since 1998 for to nine times France’s minimum The price tag is below the work they never performed. salary. Francois Fillon insisted his $5,080 per course recommen- The couple’s lawyers imme- wife’s job was real and said that, ac- dation by U.S. drug pricing re- diately appealed Monday’s ver- cording to the separation of powers, search group, the Institute for dict from the Paris court. the justice system can’t interfere Clinical and Economic Review Fillon, 66, was sentenced to with how a lawmaker organizes (ICER), last week. five years in prison, three of work at his office. But it is more in line with a which were suspended, and a A former lawmaker, Marc lower range suggested by ICER 375,000-euro (more than $423,000) Joulaud, also went on trial in the of around $2,520 to $2,800, if fine. He is also banned from seek- ey for his personal use.” Fillon was accused of misuse case for misuse of public funds cheap steroid dexamethasone, and distribution costs. Remdesivir’s price has ing elected office for 10 years. He In a statement, the court said of public funds, receiving mon- after he allegedly gave Penelope which is not patent protected, is Still, the potential to lift Gil- been a topic of intense debate remains free pending appeal. that “nothing concrete has been ey from the misuse of public Fillon a fake job as an aide from cleared for use in Covid-19. ead shares was limited because since U.S. regulators approved His 64-year-old wife, Penelope proven in court regarding the funds and the misappropriation 2002 to 2007, while her husband Remdesivir is at the forefront vaccines and better treatments its emergency use in some Fillon, was found guilty as an ac- work of Madam Fillon.” of company assets. His wife was was minister. He was found of the fight against Covid-19 after were on the horizon longer term, COVID-19 patients in May. Ex- complice. She was given a three- “She did not have any profes- charged mostly as an accomplice. guilty and sentenced to a three- the anti-viral treatment helped they added. Gilead has entered perts have said Gilead would year suspended sentence and sional activity alongside her hus- During the trial, Penelope Fil- year suspended prison sentence. shorten hospital recovery times into an agreement with the U.S. need to avoid appearing to take fined the same amount. In addi- band,” the court added. “Nothing lon explained how she decided In addition, charges also cover in a clinical trial. It has been ap- Department of Health and Hu- advantage of a health crisis for tion, the couple was requested to justifies the paid salaries.” to support her husband’s career a contract that allowed Penelope proved for emergency use in some man Services (HHS), with the profits. reimburse the National Assembly Fillon and his wife have de- when he was first elected as a Fillon to earn 135,000 euros in 2012- patients in the United States. agency and states set to manage The European Union’s health- more than 1 million euros that cor- nied any wrongdoing. French lawmaker in 1981 in the 2013 as a consultant for a literary But dexamethasone has since allocation to hospitals until the care regulator last week recom- respond to the salaries and payroll Fillon’s lawyer Antonin Levy small town of Sable-sur-Sarthe, magazine owned by a friend of her been hailed as a potential break- end of September. mended conditional approval of charges that were paid. The penal- told reporters “there will be a in rural western France. Over husband — also an alleged fake through treatment. HHS has secured more than the drug when used in the criti- ty is suspended pending appeal. new trial ... We will be able to get the years, she was offered differ- job. The magazine owner, Marc The remdesivir price for U.S. 500,000 treatment courses of the cally ill. The formal go-ahead by The scandal broke in the a full and serene debate that will ent types of contracts as a parlia- de Lacharriere, already pleaded private insurance companies will drug for U.S. hospitals through the European Commission is ex- French media just three months finally allow justice to be made.” mentary assistant, depending on guilty and was given a suspended be $520 per vial, Gilead said, which September, the agency said on pected to follow soon. before the country’s 2017 presi- Penelope Fillon’s role along- her husband’s political career. eight-month prison sentence and equates to $3,120 per patient for a Monday. This represents 100% Gilead has linked up with ge- dential election, as Fillon was the side her husband drew all the She described her work as fined 375,000 euros in 2018. treatment course of six vials. of Gilead’s projected produc- neric drugmakers based in In- front-runner in the race. It cost attention during the Febru- mostly doing reports about lo- Fillon, once the youngest law- The per-vial price outside of tion for July of 94,200 treatment dia and Pakistan, including Ci- him his reputation. Fillon sank to ary-March trial, which focused on cal issues, opening the mail, maker at the National Assembly private insurance will be $390, courses, 90% of production in pla Ltd and Hetero Labs Ltd, to third place in the election, which determining whether her activi- meeting with residents and at the age of 27, served as prime Gilead added. August and September, in addi- make and supply remdesivir in was won by Emmanuel Macron. ties were in the traditional role of helping to prepare speeches for minister under President Nico- Analysts at Royal Bank of tion to an allocation for clinical 127 developing countries. The Paris court considered an elected official’s partner — or local events. She said working las Sarkozy from 2007 to 2012. He Canada said they saw revenue trials, HHS said. Cipla’s version is priced at that Fillon “elaborated and es- involved actual paid work. that way allowed her to have a was also a minister under two potential of $2.3 billion from the After this, once supplies are less less than 5,000 Indian rupees tablished an organization en- Prosecutors denounced “fraud- flexible schedule and raise their previous presidents, Francois drug in 2020, helping offset more constrained, HHS will stop manag- ($66.24), while Hetero Lab’s ver- abling to misappropriate mon- ulent, systematic practices.” five children in the Fillons’ Mitterrand and Jacques Chirac. than $1 billion in development ing the allocation, Gilead said. sion is priced at 5,400 rupees.

UN Seeks More Food As UK Prepares to Reopen, PM Boris Bomb, Mortars Kill 23 Funds as Covid-19 Pushes Pledges ‘Rooseveltian’ Strategy To Civilians Including Children Millions Into Hunger In Afghanistan’s Helmand Johannesburg: Millions an 82% increase from before the Recover From Covid ‘Disaster’ of people have been pushed into pandemic took hold, said WFP. London: Terming the coro- have died and suffered to look at hunger by the coronavirus pan- The fallout from the pandemic navirus pandemic a ‘disaster’ exactly what went wrong in deal- demic, the UN World Food Pro- is being felt hardest in Latin Amer- for the UK, Prime Minister Bo- ing with the crisis, and when. gram said Monday as it appealed ica, which has seen an almost ris Johnson on Monday said the He said: “I totally understand for nearly $5 billion to help feed three-fold rise in the number of way to recover from the ‘pro- that and we will. I happen to the growing numbers in poor and people requiring food assistance, found shock’ will be to spend think that the moment is not middle-income countries. and among urban communities in big on infrastructure, transport right now, when everybody is “The frontline in the battle low- and middle-income countries, and other sectors, as the UK flat out, I don’t think the moment against the coronavirus is shifting which are being dragged into des- prepares to re-open from July 4. is right now for consecrating a from the rich world to the poor titution by job losses and a precip- “This has been a disaster, huge amount of official time to world,” said David Beasley, WFP’s itous drop in remittances. let’s not mince our words, this all of that. But we are learning executive director. “Until the day Spikes in hunger are also has been an absolute nightmare lessons the whole time.” we have a medical vaccine, food is evident in West and Central Af- for the country. The country As of June 28, the UK record- the best vaccine against chaos.” rica,which has seen a 135% jump has gone through a profound ed 43,550 deaths from coronavi- He said without access to enough in the number of food insecure as shock. But in those moments rus (the worst in Europe) and food, the world could see “increased well as in Southern Africa where you have the opportunity to 311.151 cases. The incidence of Afghanistan: A car bomb- Yusouf Ahmadi, denied the in- social unrest and protests, a rise in there has been a 90% rise. change and to do things better”, speech on Tuesday, expected new cases has slowed in recent ing and mortar shells fired at surgents were involved in the migration, deepening conflict and Coronavirus infection levels are he said in an interview to the to include promises to spend days and weeks, prompting the a busy market in southern Af- bombing. The Taliban claimed widespread under-nutrition among climbing when food stocks in some newly-launched Times Radio. billions of pounds. The govern- government to kick-start its ghanistan’s Helmand province the military fired mortars into populations that were previously parts of the world are already low. “We really want to build ment is also due to announce dwindling economy by re-open- on Monday killed 23 people, in- the market while the military immune from hunger.” At this time of year, many farmers back better, to do things differ- this week easing quarantine ing some sectors from July 4. cluding children, a statement said a car bomb and mortar To tackle the rising tide of are awaiting crops from new har- ently, to invest in infrastruc- curbs on air travel, allowing Gove said in the Ditchley form a provincial governor’s shells fired by the insurgents hunger, WFP is undertaking the vests. Hurricane and monsoon sea- ture, transport, broadband holidays in some EU countries. Annual lecture about Roosevelt office said. targeted the civilians. biggest humanitarian response sons are getting underway, while - you name it. I think this is Johnson tweeted over the (often mentioned by his initials Both the Taliban and the Af- The army also said there was in its history, aiming to assist record locust invasions in East Af- the moment for a Rooseveltian weekend: “We want to build our as FDR): “FDR managed to ghan military blame each other no military activity in the area 138 million people, up from from rica and outbreaks of conflict are approach to the UK”, he added. way back to health. If Covid was save capitalism, restore faith for the attack in Sangin district. on Monday and that two Taliban a previous record of 97 million in adding to an already challenging The legacy of recovery of a lightning flash, we’re about in democracy, indeed extend Details of the reported attack fighters were also killed when the 2019. The agency says sustained outlook for the world’s hungry. Franklin D Roosevelt, the 32nd to have the thunderclap of the its dominion, renovate the rep- could not be independently con- car bomb detonated at the mar- funding is needed to support its “This unprecedented crisis president of the US, from a de- economic consequences. We’re utation of Government, set his firmed as the area, which is un- ketplace. Livestock that the locals work in 83 countries, to provide requires an unprecedented re- cade of troubles that included going to be ready.” Borrowing country on a course of increas- der Taliban control, is remote were selling on the market, sheep food to the most vulnerable and sponse. If we do not respond World War II, has become some- more to pay for the big spend will ing prosperity and equality of and inaccessible to reporters. and goats, were also killed. to support governments working rapidly and effectively to this thing of a guiding force for the pay off in the long run, he added. opportunity for decades – and The statement from the office The United Nations in re- to curb the spread of Covid-19. viral threat, the outcome will Johnson government, reflected Johnson, who had a brush enabled America to emerge of the governor, Gen. Mohammad cent reports and statements has The number of hungry peo- be measured in an unconsciona- in a speech by cabinet minister with death after being infected from a decade of peril with the Yasin, did not provide further de- asked both sides in the conflict ple in the countries where it ble loss of life, and efforts to roll Michael Gove over the weekend. by coronavirus in April, said in system, and society, that the tails and there was no claim of re- to be more careful of civilian ca- operates could increase to 270 back the tide of hunger will be Johnson is due to outline the radio interview that the gov- free citizens of the rest of the sponsibility for the attack. sualties, saying they are on the million before the end of 2020 — undone,” said Beasley. his recovery vision in a major ernment owed it to those who world most envied”. A Taliban spokesman, Qari increase. Asia’s First Continuous Galvanized Rebar Manufacturing Facility Launched by Madhav KRG Group In Association With International Zinc Association, • Initiative Supported by Hindustan infrastructure expansions, use of galvanized tures but is also significant initiative towards Zinc Limited rebar in construction is set to rise. India has a safety. It’s time to mandate use of galvanized coastal line that extends over. 8000 kms. Coast- coated rebar’s in all infrastructure projects. • First facility in India to al areas are prone to corrosion because of salty “In the last ten years, Indian zinc demand grew manufacturevalue added rebars – atmosphere leading to frequent maintenance at a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of requirement thereby adding to loss of materi- 4-5%. However, usage of galvanized rebars and Continuously Galvanized Rebar al and impact on the productivity. Galvanizing especially CGRs has been limited despite the fact ensures that the zinc coating is of a standard that it bondsin par with concrete than uncoated • Improvised product to minimize quality and offers resistance to erosion so that rebar, thereby doubling the life of big concrete corrosion damage in infrastructure there is no risk of cracking due to bending. structures. As the government of India looks to Galvanized steel and rebars are environment strengthen Indian infrastructure, it calls for the New Delhi: International Zinc Association friendly and cost effective and possess prop- need to adopt durable and proven corrosion pro- (IZA), leading industry association dedicated erties that enhances life of any structure with tection methods, like structure galvanization. exclusively to the interests of zinc in collabora- minimum maintenance. The commissioning of With continuous support from players like Mad- tion with Madhav KRG Group (one of the larg- the new CGR facility will further increase the hav KGR and Hindustan Zinc Limited, we are est steel manufacturing company in North In- usage of zinc in steel industry and will support confident of the shift to better national practices dia) and Initiative supported by Hindustan Zinc the much awaited need of supplying galvanized to help support India’s efforts towards sustain- Limited has launched Asia’s first-ever Contin- rebar in the construction industry. I would like able evolution.”said Dr. Andrew Green, Exec- uous Galvanized Rebar (CGR) Manufacturing to congratulate the entire team International utive Director, International Zinc Association Facility today. The plant was virtually inaugu- Zinc Association and Madhav KRG Group for (IZA) addressing the audience. rated by Shri Dharmendra Pradhan - Hon’ble their efforts in setting up the first-ever Contin- Galvanizing has been used for more than 100 Union Minister of Steel, Petroleum & natural price cheaper than other corrosion resistant re- to provide superior corrosion protection – both uous Galvanized Rebar (CGR) facility in Asia years to protect structures exposed to different Gas, Government of India (GoI)along with Mr. bar (Epoxy Coating & CRS rebar) barrier and sacrificial – that further enhances that will not only boost to domestic steel market environmental conditions from corrosion. Re- Sunil Duggal – Group CEO-Vedanta Limited & With an annual capacity of over 30,000 the lifecycle of the underlying steel.I would like to but will also put India on the global map, align- alizing the importance of this technique, Hon- CEO-Hindustan Zinc and Mr. Andrew Green – tonnes, the plant will manufactureZNCOAT thank the entire team of International Zinc Asso- ing it to GoI’s efforts in making India self-reli- orable Prime Minister NarendraModi had out- Executive Director, International Zinc Associa- TEMPCORE TMT BARS under the brand name ciation and Hindustan Zinc Limited for their sup- ant or Aatmanirbhar Bharat.” lined a plan to spend about $1.5 trillion earlier tion, Global and other representatives. – JYOTI – a name that is now synonymous with port in helping us bring this technology to India Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sunil Duggal this year, to upgrade and build infrastructure The first-of-its-kind facility, situated near excellence in steel manufacturing. This will be that will further help minimize the damage cause – Group Chief Executive Officer-Vedanta Lim- over the next five years to shore up economic Gobindgarh in Punjab, will produce a new the first brand in Asia to apply CGR technology by corrosion and put India on the global map for ited, &CEO-Hindustan Zinc said, “Infrastruc- growth, boosting the outlook for zinc, use of gal- product, Continuously Galvanized Rebar that will not only be superior but will also en- its sustainable usage of zinc.” ture, especially around the coastal areas face vanized steel to prevent corrosion. (CGR). CGRs are value added rebars for higher hance life span of the rebars thereby reducing Addressing the audience, the steel minister maximum risk ofcorrosion owing to humidity Over 1000delegates(India and International) life and low maintenance of infrastructure to the overall maintenance cost. Shri Dharmendra Pradhan assured the indus- and constantly changing climate. A long-term including ministry officials, opinion leaders, provide significant cost savings compared to Commenting about the new facility, Mr. Sud- try of full support from the government and answer to this far-reaching problem is use of zinc producers, galvanizers, end users of galva- other corrosion resistant rebar systems. It of- hir Goyal - Managing Director, Madhav KRG deliberated on how zinc will play an important zinc protected steel during the structure’s ini- nized products, industry executives from Rail- fers on-site formability of the finished product, Group said, “Unlike painting and epoxy which role towards building infrastructure for the tial construction stages, i.e. Galvanized rebar ways, highway authorities, NHSRPLand design superior corrosion resistance in concrete at a are solely barrier-type coatings, CGRs are known nation. “As India is on its way to large-scale that not only ensures longevity of the struc- consultants attended the launch event. SRINAGAR SPORTS OBSERVER TUESDAY 30 JUNE 2020

I enjoy watching him because he is an unorthodox player. The game Sydney: Steve Smith has hit the Australia's wheel especially in is a better game because of people nets for the first time in three red-ball cricket where he is the who are very unusual in the way months, Australia's premier No.1 batsman in the world at that they play. England did not find batsman said in a social media the moment. a way to get him out, I don't have any easy post on Monday. Recently, former England cap- answers too on how to get him out. It will be "First hit in the nets in 3 tain Mike Atherton said Smith is interesting to see how India goes about it months. Good news... I remem- someone he loves watching be- bered how to hold the bat," cause of his unorthodox batting said former captain Smith in an style. Instagram post with a photo of He added that it's not easy him in cricket gear. to find a way to get Smith out The coronavirus pandem- and it will be interesting to see First hit in the nets ic had brought the world to a how India devise a way for that in 3 months: standstill since March with all when they tour Australia later outdoor activity severely limit- in the year. ed in almost every part of the "I enjoy watching him be- globe. Cricket was halted since cause he is an unorthodox play- mid March due to the deadly er. The game is a better game virus with the Indian Premier because of people who are very STEVE League also being postponed. unusual in the way that they Australia are currently sched- play. England did not find a way uled to play their first Test of to get him out, I don't have any the revamped FTP in Novem- easy answers too on how to get ber, against Afghanistan. It him out. It will be interesting to will be followed by the four- see how India goes about it," SMITH match Border-Gavaskar Trophy Atherton said on Sony Network against India in December. for their show Pit Stop on their back in training Smith has been a vital cog in Facebook page.

Hamilton targets Schumacher's record as F1 BROAD consulting psychologist to prepare for empty stadiums returns with Austria GP London: Stuart Broad is worried. Not about brain to not get into that mindset of, ‘noth- in the fast-bowling attack with every lead- Spielberg: Defending cham- his place in the England team or about his ing is happening here, I can’t see anyone’” ing Test candidate fit and firing. “From pion Lewis Hamilton will be form or fitness or when he’s next going to be he said. “I’ve got to be able to make sure my the training I’ve seen it is pretty impres- targetting Michael Schum- able to get a haircut. No, Broad is concerned brain is in Test match mode. I’m not saying sive what is going around,” Broad said. “I acher's record when For- about something else. He’s worried about I’ve got that right yet, I’m still working on bowled with Mark Wood a couple of days mula One returns this week playing in front of rows upon rows of empty that in training. Training has been intense ago and he is bowling beautifully, great after the 2019-20 season was seats during England’s bio-secure Test se- as it always is but that is because this is control and pace. There is certainly no pan- savaged due to coronavirus ries with West Indies next month. So much how we always train, without crowds. ic over the strength in depth of English fast pandemic. so, he has spoken to a psychologist about it. “It will be that match day that will feel the bowling. We’ve all come here fit and fresh Austria's Red Bull Ring in But this is not some irrational fear about strangest and that is why we have to make which is rare for a fast bowling group.” Spielberg will play host to having to climb into the stands to fetch the the most of the three day warm-up to get Whether Broad and James Anderson, or the first race of the season, ball when it goes for a boundary or concern our minds and bodies up to match intensity any of the fast-bowlers, play all three of the which otherwise would have over not being able to get friends and family there so it doesn’t feel strange on July 8th. back-to-back Test matches against West In- been the 11th race on the nor- tickets for the three Tests. For Broad, one The last thing we want is to be walking out dies remains to be seen. But with the depth mal calendar. of England’s most competitive cricketers, on July 8th and all of us feeling like a group in England’s fast-bowling ranks arguably Six-time champion Ham- the concern is simple. How will he replicate that ‘this doesn’t feel normal’ we have to get the strongest it has been since Andrew ilton, who is gunning to the buzz and atmosphere of a packed house it out of our system in the warm up game to Strauss took the side to number one in the equal Schumacher's all-time ri, expressed his happiness during a crucial spell? make sure we hit the ground running and world a decade ago, it certainly gives the record of seven titles, stated with the prospect of getting “It is a worry for me because I know that that applies to all of us. coaches and captain scope to rest and ro- everyone will have to follow back on the circuit after the I perform at my best as a player when the “I do know that I thrive off the energy of tate. “It is always going to be hard and frus- changes put in place by the long enforced break. game is at its most exiting and when the something happening in the game or a bit of trating if you’re told you’re not playing in a authorities for the sport to "We've been waiting now game needs changing,” he said. “I also excitement going on, or with a big battle go- Test, but there is a bigger picture for them operate successfully in the for quite a long time - and it know that there are certain scenarios that county cricket for Nottinghamshire, he ing on. Maybe I have to pick more of a battle looking after us,” Broad said. wake of the pandemic. has started to feel like a long bring the worst out of me as a cricketer and does so in front of a handful of spectators. with the opposition and bring my Dad into Ahead of next winter’s Ashes series in "We are preparing the best time," Vettel told Ferrari as that is when I feel the game is just floating As anyone who has watched him play for things a bit more! Australia, a medium term objective that way we can for what is going per Sky Sports. along and there is nothing on it. Notts will understand, he hardly lacks for “It might involve doing even more re- Chris Silverwood has openly targeted, it is to be the most difficult sea- "Having a tease in Mugello “International cricket certainly will be motivation then. search into the opposition batsmen’s a good position to be in. “The dream ticket son that Formula 1 and all was nice but getting back in more of a mental test to make sure each Broad was also part of two England tours strengths and weaknesses so I’m very fo- is to board a flight for Brisbane and having of us has experienced," Ham- the real car for the real thing player is right up for the battle. And I’m to the UAE for series against Pakistan cused on getting in a competitive battle this lot of fast bowlers all ready to go. That ilton told Mercedes earlier is definitely what we are very aware of that. I’ve already spoken to during which the stands were largely emp- with the batsman instead of sometimes is the aim for English cricket,” Broad said. this week as per Sky Sports. looking forward to. Going our sports psychologist about creating a bit ty. From six Tests across the 2012 and 2015 relying on the crowd to get your emotions “Can we have Olly Stone, Jofra Archer, "With the difficult times racing, competing with the of a mindset around making sure I can get tours, he picked up 20 wickets at an average going to be able to bowl at your best.” Mark Wood, these sort of pace guys, [Chris] that we're facing and the others my emotions up to where they need to be at of 22.85. But clearly, playing Test match According to Broad, the intensity of Woakes, [Sam] Curran, Broad, Anderson, changes that we have to "Austria is a place that I my best. cricket in England without any spectators the first three days’ training at England’s all fit, fresh and ready to go. If we can we’ve make in order to operate." like and a circuit that I like “If you put me in an Ashes game or a will be strange. Usually, the grounds are pre-series camp in Southampton has been got a chance of winning there.” Several laws have been put so it's good to know that we pre-season friendly, I know which one I’ll full to the brim and many of them, with the so high the coaches have had to reign the For now, though, Broad is focused on the in place for safety of every- are finally allowed to get perform better in. So I’ve got to make sure exception perhaps of Lord’s, can be bois- players back in so they don’t risk getting upcoming series against West Indies and one involved which will see back," he added. my emotions are where they need to be for terous and vociferous in their support of injured. It is an indication of the level of Pakistan, who arrive in the UK on Sunday the F1 in a brand new avatar The 2020 season will kick an international Test match. And that’s the home team. Broad says it is important competition within the 30-man group, all of (June 28), and adapting to the unprece- altogether. off with the Austrian Grand something I started working on in early that he and the rest of the squad prepares whom are vying for a place in the first Test dented nature of this summer. “We’ve got Four-time champion Se- Prix at the Red Bull Ring on June.” for what will be a very different experience squad which will be named after the three- to make sure as a group of players that we bastian Vettel, who had ear- July 5, followed a week later Of course, Broad is no stranger to playing come the first Test at the Ageas Bowl. day practice game on Wednesday (July 1). don’t look too far ahead at future series, we lier announced that this will by a second race at the same in front of sparse crowds. When he plays “I’ve got to make sure that I train my Perhaps the biggest area of strength is get it right now,” he said. be his final year with Ferra- track on July 12.

Mario Gomez hangs up boots after helping Stuttgart secure promotion INVITATION

Stuttgart: Former Germany striker Ma- rio Gomez has called time on his illustri- ous career after helping club Stuttgart gain promotion back in the Bundesliga. Despite suffering a 1-3 defeat in their DRAWINGS last league game against Darmstadt, Stuttgart finished second on the Bunde- sliga 2 table, thus securing promotion in the top-division. "I'm very grateful for the time I had at Stuttgart. It was always my biggest dream to give something back and to end my career, that I couldn't have imagined, here," Gomez was quoted as saying by Sky Sports. The Srinagar Observer management has decided to This was Gomez's second stint with Stuttgart, having earlier represented the dedicate a page for children. We are hereby inviting you club between 2003-2009. He had also won PAINTINGS the Bundesliga title with them in the to send your paintings, drawings and poems in our official 2006/07 season. Gomez went on to spend multiple tro- mail id i.e. [email protected] with your full phy-laden years with Bayern Munich, for whom he played till 2013 after leaving Name, Name of School and class to get your stuff published Stuttgart in 2009. He won the league title twice, DFB-Po- where the last year he was loaned out to He, however, missed out on playing the kal Cup two times and was also part of Turkish side Besiktas. The German jour- 2014 edition of the showpiece event due in our esteemed newspaper. the Bayern team that lifted the 2012/13 neyman then had a two-year stint with to injury, which Germany went on to Champions League title at the expense of Wolfsburg before returning to Stuttgart. win in Brazil. rivals Borussia Dortmund. Gomez was also part of the German In total, he played 78 matches for the POEMS After leaving Bayern, he spent three national team that finished third at the national team between 2007 to 2018, scor- REGARDS MANAGEMENT DAILY SRINAGAR OBSERVER years with Serie A side Fiorentina, 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. ing 31 goals in the process.