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3 CITY 6 OVERCOMING THE 5 STATE PANDEMIC CRISIS MASKS MANDATORY IN SRINAGAR WILL TO SURVIVE: NONAGENARIAN Even as much as we may wear masks, BEATS CORONAVIRUS CITY, VIOLATORS TO BE FINED wash our hands repeatedly, maintain In a signiﬁcant development, the Food Safety and Standards social distancing, boost our immunity The Covid-19 pandemic has caused innumerable deaths Authority of India (FSSAI) has authorised the Food Testing THINK and may even get vaccinated, as human across the world and it could easily be considered one of Laboratory (FTL) Dalgate, Srinagar to perform the testing/analysis beings we need the oxygen of hope to the worst events in modern history. Despite all, the...

Widom J&K Logs 25 Corona Assembly Polls To Be You do not find the happy life. Held Next Year: Report You make it. Deaths, 1117 New Cases — Camilla Eyring Kimball Prepare In Advance Against Third Wave, HC To Govt Dr Aviral Vatsa NHS Scotland, UK Agencies remained unvaccinated Gas Leak Sparks he is also covered. Massive Fire SRINAGAR: Jammu and “The Government SRINAGAR: Several houses on Kashmir High Court has may also ensure estab- Third wave is inevitable, expressed hope that lishment of oxygen gen- unless vaccination is done Thursday were damaged in Noor- for > 40-50% people bagh area of Baramulla town after a the government would eration plants in every gas leak triggered a massive fire in a advance itself to face Government and al- Agencies complete its mandate of Which new variant will cause havoc remains unknown residential colony. the covid-19 third lied hospitals or redrawing constituencies Officials said that the fire reportedly Firdaus Ali wave, if any. at any other SRINAGAR: The Narendra much earlier before their Physical barriers will always work started due to leakage of LPG gas For this pur- place deem fit Modi led Bharatiya Janata term ends in March next from a residential house in Sweep- Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir pose, a divi- and proper,” Party (BJP) is keen to hold year, a local news agency re- Vaccinations r key reported on Thursday 1117 new sion bench of the court said assembly polls early next ported Thursday while quot- ers Colony in Noorbagh locality on Early decisive steps r key in Thursday night and engulfed several cases of coronavirus while 25 more Chief Justice while hearing year in the Union Territory ing unnamed sources. a surge people lost their lives to the deadly Pankaj Mithal a Public Interest and has conveyed it's plans The Centre has given a others in no time. When this report Ensure enuf oxygen, was filed, the men from the fire and infection across the Union Territory and Justice Vinod Litigation. The to the political parties in one-year extension to the medicines, beds, info & well emergency department besides during the last 24 hours. Chatterji Koul said court underlined Jammu and Kashmir, reports Delimitation Commission, cared for HCWs police and locals were on the job to According to the officials, among that care should be tak- that there may not be said Thursday. set up in March last year to douse the blaze. A senior police of- the victims 13 were residents en to vaccinate each and any shortage of oxygen The delimitation redraw the electoral constit-  More On P10 ficer said 5 tenders  More On P10 of Jammu division and 12 from every citizen at the earli- presently but for future Commission would uencies of Dr. Kafeel Khan Kashmir Valley. With these fatali- est, by carrying out fresh to combat the anticipated Paediatrician Ex-Cop Held With ties, the overall death toll in J&K drive “institution wise” third wave of Covid-19, it since the outbreak of pandemic last so that if anyone has would  More On P10 Assembly Polls In Pak Kashmir On July 25 Ammunition More On P10 year reached 4113.  akistan-controlled Kashmir's top election official announced on SRINAGAR: A former policeman on Thursday to hold the general election for the legislative assembly As per the DGHS guidelines, Thursday was arrested after am- Pon July 25, despite appeals to postpone the polls for two months mask is not recommended munition was recovered from him n an attempt to contain the spread of coronavirus infection, the administration in five Corona Curfew due to the threat of resurgence of the coronavirus. Last year, Pakistan for children aged 5 or below; at a checkpoint in north Kashmir’s districts of the Valley on Thursday ordered imposition of corona curfew on Friday. According In 5 Districts conducted the legislative assembly election in Gilgit-Baltistan. children aged 6-11 may wear Kupwara district. Jahangir Ahmad Ito officials, corona curfew will remain in force on Friday in three north Kashmir districts of More On P10 a mask under supervision of More On P10 India had slammed Pakistan for its decision to hold  Khan of Dildar village of Karnah Today Baramulla, Bandipora and Kupwara in an effort to combat coronavirus spread.  parents and doctor. was apprehended during a checking at ‘NC Pass’ post in the district, officials said. The forces recovered Dr Ambrish Mithal seven rounds of 7.62 cartridges, one Physician round each of pistol, AK-47 and 5.56 Police Probing Slain Kashmir Reels Under Hot Weather from his possession, they said. Perti- O nently, the policeman was dismissed Conditions, Jammu Sizzles At C from service in 2017, they said. BJP Leader’s Tral Visits 41.6 Chaiman, Endocrinology and A case FIR number  More On P10 Press Trust Of India Diabetes, Max Healthcare Press Trust Of India Tral over the past one and a half It is the #DeltaVariant that Teen’s Body Retrieved years. The official said investi- SRINAGAR: Heat wave con- caused havoc in India in the From Stream SRINAGAR: BJP leader Rakesh gators did not suspect any foul tinued across Kashmir on #coronavirus 2nd wave SRINAGAR: The body of a teenager Pandita, who was killed by Jaish- play by the personal security Thursday as many areas of the We know that prior infections on Thursday was retrieved from a e-Mohammed militants last guards of the deceased leader valley, including the summer were often not able to protect us stream in Arigam area of central week, had told his personal se- as "they were not even aware capital Srinagar, recorded the adequately Kashmir’s Budgam district, a day curity guards (PSOs) that he was about Pandita's presence in season's highest maximum A single shot of vaccine is not after he slipped into the water body. still in Jammu on the day he was Kashmir, let alone Tral". temperature, officials said. good enough for this #VOC shot dead in Tral town of south "He (Pandita) had told the The maximum temperature The body of Irfan Ahmad Bhat was The virus can mutate again recovered after strenuous efforts by Kashmir's Pulwama district, a PSOs over the phone that he was in Srinagar was 34.7 degrees police official said on Thursday. still in Jammu," the official added. Celsius, the highest of the sea- DON’T LET YOUR GUARD DOWN joint team of police, SDRF and River AS WE #Unlock Police from Shaali Ganga nallah in He said investigators are try- Pandita, a BJP councillor, was son so far, the officials said. normal for this time of the season. in the valley as the maximum Arigam area of the district, a police ing to find out the reason be- shot dead and a woman, ac- The maximum on Thursday Kupwara, in north Kashmir, settled at 35.1 degrees Celsius, More On P10 More On P10 spokesperson said. hind Pandita's regular visits to companying  was 6.8 degrees Celsius above the was the hottest recorded place 6.9 degrees  Later the body was handed over to his legal heirs after completion of HAJ 2021 legal formalities. Tourism Players Hope To Recover Youth Critically Injured CRPF Man Dies Of Will Abide By Saudi Cardiac Arrest Decision: India Losses As Kashmir Unlocks In Stabbing Incident SRINAGAR: A Central Reserve Observer News Service Police Force (CRPF) man died after Zaid Bin Shabir Observer Monitoring Desk said. The youth’s cries, re- suffering a massive cardiac arrest SRINAGAR: The Union Minister of ports said, caught the atten- in Sopore town of Baramulla district. Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas SRINAGAR: Government’s de- SRINAGAR: A youth was criti- tion of passerby who rushed Muhammad Hashim Khan of CRPF Naqvi said on Thursday that India cision to unlock Kashmir in a cally injured on Thursday after to the spot and rescued him. 177 battalion suffered a massive has made all preparations for the phased manner after a significant being stabbed by unknown However, the attackers, re- heart attack on Wednesday night annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca decline in daily coronavirus cases persons in Noor Bagh area of ports said, managed to flee at his camp in Amargarh area of So- but his government will go by has given a ray of hope to the this capital city. from the spot pore, reports said Thursday. He died the decision taken by the Saudi tourism players in the Valley who 24-year-old Huzaif Ahmad According to the reports, before his colleagues could shift him authorities. are reeling under acute financial Mattoo was outside his home Matoo was critically injured to the hospital for treatment. “While some countries are not losses from the last three years. in Palpora Pamposh Colony in the stabbing attack and The deceased was a resident of able to send their citizens to Haj “Kashmir is ready to welcome locality of Noorbagh on was rushed to the SMHS hos- north India’s Uttar Pradesh state. 2021, India has decided that we tourists,” Secretary Tourism Thursday evening when some pital Srinagar for treatment. Meanwhile, officials said that after will stand shoulder to shoulder Sarmad Hafeez told Kashmir unidentified men caught hold His condition reportedly is the completion of all medico-legal with the Govt. of Saudi Arabia, Observer on Thursday. lockdown in the Valley and the administration announced a of him and stabbed him in his life threatening. formalities, the body will be sent to we will go ahead in line with the On June 6, over a month after restrictions caused the tour- phased withdrawal of Covid lower abdomen with some A local news agency GNS his native village. decision taken  More On P10 the J&K government imposed a ism industry to fall silent, the lockdown amid  More On P10 sharp edged weapon, reports quoted an  More On P10 In Kashmir, Cantonment Tax Notices Have Created New Anxiety Auqib Javeed “We’ve been receiving these of Works of Defence Act wedding but right now he’s un- When contacted over the is- notices since the years and have (WODA), 1903. able to sell it due to board laws. sue, Lieutenant Colonel Emron SRINAGAR: When a property approached the court to sort out Following the notifica- “We can’t even raise our Musavi, PRO (Defence) Srinagar tax bill worth Rs. 20,142 was de- the issue. But after the abroga- tion, the people of voice against the decision,” he told this reporter that he would livered to his Indira Nagar resi- tion of Article 370, the matter Indira Nagar locality said.“You never know what will soon produce the army version. dence recently, Manzoor Wani was pending in the court. Now, were asked that no happen tomorrow.” As and when he comes-up became anxious and started again, they’ve asked us to pay construction shall with the statement, this story enquiring from his neighbours the property bills despite the as- be made or altered ‘Stop It Now’ will be updated. — if they received it too. A call surance given by the Lieutenant in the area lying here and there confirmed that Governor.” 500 yards from the Amid this anguish, the BJP’s In Anguish he wasn’t the only one getting On October 20, 2020, LG outer crest of 2-Field Kashmir unit on Thursday said the bill. Manoj Sinha said the govern- pay the taxes vicinity of Ordnance Depot (FOD), the prevailing situation is not At Indira Nagar, Manzoor Those living under the Badami ment will not impose any prop- “we don’t de- army’s field without prior approval of the conducive for collecting prop- Wani and others are conveying Bagh Cantonment Board (BBCB) erty tax in Jammu and Kashmir. serve to give”. ordnance deputy commissioner and erty taxes. a sense of anguish due to these have received the property tax “Let me clarify that there’s no depots in General Officer Commanding. “From the past two years, the notices in the middle of the un- notices from the BB Cant board. proposal to impose the prop- ‘No Construction Zone’ “We’re living in an open air financial condition of people is settling rumours in Kashmir. The bills have been charged erty tax in Jammu and Kashmir prison,” Tariq Ahmad, a resi- not good and such steps will fur- Before August 5, 2019, he said, as per the value of the property Union Territory,” Sinha had said. Apart from taxes, the locals Kashmir. dent of Sonwar, told Kashmir ther create panic in the middle a number of local delegations and range from Rs. 2000 to Rs. But the residents of Sonawar, said they’ve been banned for The notifica- Observer. “We can’t buy or sell of Covid crisis,” the party said in met the concerned army offi- 20,000. Indira Nagar, Batwara and carrying out any construction in tions banning the works, anything. We can’t even repair a statement. cials and apprised them about “Nobody is paying property Shivopora expressed dismay the area since 2019. unless approved by the army our washrooms. The board has “We appeal to the Defense the situation. taxes in any place in Kashmir, so over issuing of these notices and Notably, the J&K adminis- and the government, have been made our lives hell.” Ministry to stop issuing such “We told them that we don’t why’re we paying it,” Wani told have castigated the cantonment tration has banned construc- issued by the district commis- Tariq said he had kept a notices to people in the middle have any basic facilities and Kashmir Observer. board for “pressurizing” them to tions and repair works in the sioners under the provisions piece of land for his daughter’s of a pandemic situation.” aren’t in a  More On P10 To place an advertisement CALL +91-194 2502327 KASHMIR Monday - Saturday (9am - 6pm) OBSERVER No 5- Dal Lake Boulevard Srinagar, 190001, Kashmir Friday| 11-06-2021

Why do some people get side OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT REGIONAL TRANSPORT OFFICER effects after Covid-19 vaccines? BUDGAM KASHMIR NOTICE Temporary side effects are normal and a sign your immune system is revving up Where a application for transfer Washington: Temporary side effects, of ownership has been recieved including headache, fatigue and fe- from one. Shri : Zubair Ahmad ver, are signs the immune system Mir S/o: Abdul Rashid Mir R/o: is revving up—a normal response to Batamaloo Srinagar (Trans- vaccines. And they’re common. “The day after getting these vac- feror) of LMV Eco Sports (Ford). cines, I wouldn’t plan anything that Vehicle bearing registration number JK04C - 4140. Chasis was strenuous physical activity,” number 07661 Engine no. 07661 Model 2013. in favour of said Dr Peter Marks, the US Food Shri.. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani S/o. Abdul Gaffar Wani R/o and Drug Administration’s vaccine Tregapora Baramullah (Tranferee) chief, who experienced fatigue after his first dose. Now therefore it is notified for the information of Here’s what’s happening: The im- the general public that objections if any to the proposed mune system has two main arms, transfer of ownership shall be filed in writing in the office and the first kicks in as soon as of the Assistant Regional Transport office ARTO Budgam the body detects a foreign intruder. White blood cells swarm to the site, within a period of 7 days from the date of publication of prompting inflammation that’s re- this notice in the daily newspaper Kashmir Observer. sponsible for chills, soreness, fatigue and other side effects. No. ARTO/ BUDGAM.424 This rapid-response step of your im- Dated 24/04/2021 Assistant Regional Trans- mune system tends to wane with age, one reason younger people report port side effects more often than older mcb officer Budgam Kashmir adults. Also, some vaccines simply elicit more reactions than others. That said, everyone reacts different- ly. If you didn’t feel anything a day PUBLIC NOTICE or two after either dose, that doesn’t As the immune system activates, it also sometimes causes The Jammu and Kashmir mean the vaccine isn’t working. temporary swelling in lymph nodes, such as those under the arm. Women I am applying for the Death Certificate Behind the scenes, the shots also set are encouraged to schedule routine mammograms ahead of COVID-19 of my mother Gilli Dunoo W/o Gulam State Board Of School Education in motion the second part of your vaccination to avoid a swollen node being mistaken for cancer. Mohammad Dunoo who passed away New Campus Bemina Srinagar immune system, which will provide due to covid-19 on 30-05-2021. If any- the real protection from the virus by body having in this regard he/she may ention Please Notice for General Public producing antibodies. type of COVID-19 vaccine — to en- Att ing — few serious risks have been file his/her objection in SMHS Hospital Another nuisance side effect: As the identified. sure any reaction can be promptly The applicant/ candidate whose photograph is published in this no- immune system activates, it also within a period of seven days from the A tiny percentage of people who got treated. tice and claiming to have lost her qualification certificate/s issued sometimes causes temporary swell- vaccines made by AstraZeneca and Finally, authorities are trying to de- date of publication of this notice. After that no obection as per below mentioned details:- ing in lymph nodes, such as those termine whether temporary heart Johnson & Johnson reported shall be entetaiend. Roll No: 143259 under the arm. Women are encour- an unusual type of blood clot. Some inflammation that can occur with Ali Mohd Dunoo Class : 10th aged to schedule routine mammo- countries reserved those shots for many types of infections also might S/o GillI Dunoo , Year and Session 2008 Annual Regular grams ahead of COVID-19 vaccina- older adults but regulatory authori- be a rare side effect after the mRNA Cell: 9906826929 tion to avoid a swollen node being ties say the benefits of offering them vaccines, the kind made by Pfizer Regd No: 07NKM-103158 mistaken for cancer. still outweigh the risks. and Moderna. Name : Khalid Bashir Shah Not all side effects are routine. But People also occasionally have seri- US health officials can’t yet tell if Father's Name Bashir Ahamd Shah after hundreds of millions of vac- ous allergic reactions. That’s why there’s a link but say they’re monitor- Mother's Name : Tasleema Akhtar cine doses administered around the you’re asked to stick around for ing a small number of reports, mostly PUBLIC NOTICE Date of Birth:- 18-10-1993 world — and intense safety monitor- about 15 minutes after getting any male teens or young adults. — AP My Daughter's Date of Birth has been wrongly written in Residenc:- Damhal school records as 22-04-2013 while her correct DOB is According the candidate concerned has approach to this office for 22-04-2011 which need immeidate correction if anybody issuance of Duplicate Qualification Certificate/s, so before the same is processed and provided to the candidate, under rules, anybody having any objection in this regard he/she may file his/ having any objection in this regard, shall bring into the notice of As- OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY DIRECTOR her objection in the office of the Madina Public School sistant Secretary of Certificate as well as Assistant Secretary Exami- JAMMU & KASMIR FOREST PROTECTION FORCE Noripora within a period of seven days from the date of nation Unit I & III KD within the period of 10 & 7 days respectively, publication of this notice. After that no objection shall be from the date of publication of this notice. GAMMA UNIT, K-07, BARAMULLA entertained. (Besides the above referred "Qualification Certificate/s" bearing NO TELE-FAX:-0195-4223588 E-mail ID:[email protected] Showkat Hussain Ganie 08ARKAM-5002735 be treated as "CANCELLED") e- NIT NO: - 01 of 2021-22 DATED: - 09 -06 -2021 No: F(Cer is-I-DQC)B/KD/17 For and on behalf of the Hon’ble President of India, e-tenders are invited from approved and eligible contractors registered with Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir /Central F/O Aiman Zehra Dated 15-01-2018 Assistant Secretary Govt. Organizations for the following works: - BMG RNA Certificates, KD. S. NO Name of Work Adv.Cost Class of Cost of Time of Comple- Receiving/ Open- (Rs in lacs) Contractor Tender Docu-tion ing Committee ment. Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir (in Rs) 1, Macadamization of Inner Link Road within Campus at Gamma 14.79 “B, C & D” 45 Tender Opening OFFICE OF THE EXECUIVE ENGINEER R&B SPECIAL SUB-DIVISION URI Unit K-07 Forest Protection Force Baramulla. 600/= calendar days. Committee NOTICE INVITING e-TENDER 2, Construction of Damaged Boundary Wall around Campus of 4.07 “D” 30 Tender Opening NIT No. 10/ SSDU/ 792-801/ 2021-22/ R&B/ Uri. DATED: 10/06/2021 Gamma Unit K-07. Forest Protection Force Baramulla. 200/= calendar days. Committee For and on behalf of the “Lieutenant Governor, Union Territory of J&K” e-tenders (In Single Cover System) are invited on Item Rate Basis from approved and eligible Contrac- tors registered with J&K State Govt., CPWD, Railways and other State/ Central Governments for the following works: - The e-NIT Consisting of qualifying information, eligibility criteria, specifications, bills of quantities, (B.O.Q) set of Terms & Conditions of contract and other details is available and can be downloaded from the Website: - www.jktenders.gov.in. Sr. No. Name of Work Adv. Cost Cost of Tender Earnest Money Time of Date and Time of Open- M.H: of Class of Position of AA: Accorded (Rs. In Document (In Rupees) Completion ing of Bid Account Contract lacs) (In Rupees) (In Days) Position of TS: Accorded 1 2 34567 89 Position of Funds: Budgeted 1. Restoration of Bimyar Piadan Road by way of Nallah Muck 3.50 200/= 10,500/= 15 days 21-06-2021 at 11.00 AM 3054-M&R “DEE” Publishing Date: - 09-06-2021 Filling, Providing & laying of WBM Grade-II (Crushed) and Download Start Date: - 09-06-2021 from 06:00 PM laying of RCC Pipes in Km 1st & 2nd at required spots. Bid submission Start Date: - 09-06-2021 from 06:00 PM 2. Restoration of Manzgam Link Road by way of Construction 2.48 200/= 7,440/= 10 days 21-06-2021 at 11.00 AM 3054-M&R “DEE” of Crate Wall at RD 350 Mtrs. Bid submission End Date: - 25-06 -2021 upto 04.00 PM 3. Upgradation of Bugna Chachipora Road by way of Con- 1.42 200/= 4,260/= 05 days 21-06-2021 at 11.00 AM 3054-M&R “DEE” Date & Venue of Opening of Technical Bid Online: 26-06-2021 at 11.00 AM in the Office of the Joint Director, Forest Protection - struction of R/ wall at RD 1100 Mtrs. Force, Kashmir (Near JVC Hospital Bye-Pass, Bemina, Srinagar}. 4. Upgradation of Banjran Road Beigh Mohalla by way of 1.10 200/= 3,300/= 05 days 21-06-2021 at 11.00 AM 3054-M&R “DEE” Date & Venue of Opening of Financial Bid Online: - 28 -06-2021 at 11:00 AM in the Office of the Joint Director, Forest Protection Construction of Crate/ Protection Wall at spot. Force. Kashmir (Near JVC Hospital Bye-Pass, Bemina, Srinagar). 5. Upgradation of Upper Gingle Link Road by way of Con- 1.00 200/= 3,000/= 05 days 21-06-2021 at 11.00 AM 3054-M&R “DEE” struction of R/ wall, RD 390 Mtrs. TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Position of A.A.A - Accorded 01. The bids shall be deposited in electronic format on the website: - https://jktenders.gov.in Position of funds - Available 02. The date & venue for opening of Technical & Financial bids online shall be opened as per schedule mentioned above and can be changed under unavoidable 1. The Bidding Documents Consisting of Qualifying Information, Eligibility Criteria, Specifications, Drawings, Bill of Quantities (B.O.Q), Set of Terms and Condi- circumstances. tions of Contract and other details can be seen/ downloaded from the Departmental website www.jktenders.gov.in as per schedule of dates given below: - 03. Bids uploaded must accompany clearly visible Government Treasury Receipt (cost of tender document) in shape of Treasury Challan for the amount shown 1. Date of Issue of tender Notice. 10-06-2021. against the work above to be deposited in Govt. Treasury under Account Head 0406- Forest and and Bid Security Deposit in shape of proforma enclosed at Annexure “A”. The 2. Period of Downloading of Bidding Documents. From 12-06-2021, 10.00 A.M.to 19-06-2021, 4.00 P.M. bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 90 days from the date of opening of bids. 3. Bid Submission Start Date. 12-06-2021 From 10.00 A.M. 04. As per rule 171 of GFR-2017, Performance Security shall have to be deposited by successful bidder to the order of 3% of the value of contract and if there are 4. Bid Submission End Date. 19-06-2021 up to 4.00 P.M. compelling circumstances, performance security in excess of three percent may also be demanded. 5. Date and Time of Opening of Bids (Online). 21-06-2021 at 11:00 A.M in the Office of the Executive Engineer R&B Special 05. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads option” as well as from “Bidders Manual Kit” on website jktenders.gov.in Sub-Division Uri. 06. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) as per Information Technology Act and can get the same from ap- 2. Bids must be accompanied with cost of Tender document in shape of Treasury Challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Special Sub-Division Uri (Tender proved vendor. Inviting Authority) and Bid security Declaration as per format given in SBD. The EMD has to be submitted by the lowest bidder L1 (3% of quoted cost) within the period as 07. The bidders have to submit their Technical & Financial bids online in electronic format with Digital Signature. No Technical or financial bid will be accepted in specified in SBD. Performance Security shall be used in shape of CDR/FDR for tendering process. physical/hard form. 3. The date and time of opening of Bids shall be notified on website www.jktenders.gov.in and conveyed to the bidders automatically through an e-mail message 08. Bids will be opened online as per time & venue schedule mentioned above. However can be changed under unavoidable circumstances or as deemed fit by the on their e-mail address. The Bids of Responsive Bidders shall be opened online on same website in the Office of the Executive Engineer R&B Special Sub-Division Uri. (Tender competent Authority. Receiving Authority). The bids for the work shall remain valid for a period of 120 days from the date of opening of Technical bids. 09. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned clearly visible copies of all necessary documents i.e CDR, Valid Registration Card issued by PWD/CPWD duly renewed 4. 5. The earnest money shall be forfeited, if: - for the current year 2020-21, PAN, Valid GST Registration, Govt. Treasury receipt/Challan (cost of Tender Document) and Bid Security Declaration in shape of proforma a. Any bidder/ tenderer withdraws his bid/ tender during the period of bid validity or makes any modifications in the terms and conditions of the bid. enclosed at Annexure“A”. b. Failure of Successful bidder to furnish the required performance security within the specified time limit. Failure of Successful bidder to execute the agreement 10. The successful bidder has to produce Valid Labour Registration Certificate issued by Labour Department after issuance of award of contract. within 28 days after fixation of contract. 11. The Department will not be responsible for any delay in online submission of the bid due to any reason (technical or otherwise). 6. Instruction to bidders regarding e-tendering process. 12. The Department shall not be held responsible for selection criteria/policy matter being adopted by the Directorate of Information regarding publishing the 6.1. Bidders are advised to download bid submission manual from the “Downloads” option as well as from “Bidders Manual Kit” on website www.jktenders.gov.in NIT, in any of the newspaper under circulation. to acquaint bid submission process. 13. Bidders must ensure to upload their working Telephone/Mobile No’s, and e-Mail ID address. 6.2. To participate in bidding process, bidders have to get ‘Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)’ as per Information Technology Act-2000. Bidders can get digital certificate from any approved vendors. The intending bidders are requested to visit the site of work personally before uploading their bids in order to avoid any sort of differences afterwards during 14. 6.3. The bidders have to submit their bids online in electronic format with Digital Signature. No bid will be accepted in physical form. the course of the executive of work. 6.4. Bids will be opened online as per time schedule mentioned in Para-1. 15. The rates quoted by the bidder shall be deemed to be inclusive of all prevailing GST, taxes etc. and any increase there-on. 6.5. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the bid. 16. In case of any bidder is desirous to quote REBATE, the rate to be quoted by him should be inclusive of Rebate. No separate REBATE shall be entertained. 6.6. Bidders must ensure to upload scanned copy of all necessary documents with the technical bid. 17. If the work gets suspended partly or abandoned in full, the contractors have no right to claim for compensation. Note: - Scan all the documents on 100 dpi with black and white option. 18. No escalation shall be paid what so ever of any account. 7. The department will not be responsible for delay in online submission due to any reasons. 19. The contractor while execution of the work shall have to protect and safeguard all private/public property. Cost of the damage if caused during course of execu- 8. Scanned copy of cost of tender document in shape of treasury challan in favour of Executive Engineer R&B Special Sub-Division Uri and Bid Security Declara- tion to any adjacent structure, water pipes, cables, electricity, telephone poll, wires, trees etc. shall have to borne exclusively by the contractor. tion must be uploaded with the documents of the bid. The original treasury challan (cost of tender document), CDR/FDR (earnest money/ bid security) and relevant bid documents shall be obtained from the lowest bidder before the fixation of contract. THE SUCESSFUL BIDDER SHALL HAVE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME LIMIT SPECIFIED ABOVE AFTER THE ALLOTMENT ORDER IS ISSUED IN 20. 9. Bidders are advised not to make any change in BOQ (Bill of Quantities) contents. In no case they should attempt to create similar BOQ manually. THIS FAVOUR. IN CASE OF HIS FAILURE TO DO SO, THE COMPETENT AUTHORITY HAVE GOT EVERY RIGHT TO IMPOSE PANALTY OR EVEN TERMINATE THE CONTRACT AND 10. Price Escalation and Taxes: Deduction on account of taxes shall be made from the bills of the contractor on gross amount of the bill as per the rates prevailing THE WORK SHALL BE GOT DONE THROUGH OTHER MEANS AT THE RISK AND RESPONSIBILITY/COST OF THE DEFAULTING AGENCY. at the time of recovery. 21. The contractor shall have to provide necessary equipment and machinery required for the execution of the work under contract at his cost. 11. Bidders are advised to use “My Documents” area in their user on R&B e-Tendering portal to store such documents as are required. 22. The successful bidder has to produce Valid Labour Registration Certificate issued by Labour Department after issuance of award of contract. 12. In case of CRF and any other specified project, the relevant guidelines/ standard bidding document shall be followed. 23. The cost of the work shall in no case be above the advertised cost. 13. Instructions to Bidder (ITB). 24. The Department will not be responsible for the delay in online submission of the Bid due to any reason (Technical or otherwise) and no request in this regard 13.1. All bidders shall upload the following information and documents along with qualification criteria/ qualification information with their bids: - a.Copies of original documents defining constitution/ legal status, place of registration and principal place of Business with Cell No. and Correspondence address. will be entertained. b. Treasury Challan & CDR/FDR. c. Valid GSTIN No. & PAN No. 25. The Department is not in any way responsible/concerned for the selection criteria/policy matter being adopted by the Directorate of Information regarding the d. Scanned copy of GSTIN Registration and latest clearance certificate FORM GST-3B i.e. latest clearance certificate FORM GST-3B of the preceding month to the issued of NIT. publishing of NIT in any of the newspaper under circulation. 13.2. The bidder at his own responsibility and risk should visit and examine the site of work and its surroundings before submission of bid. 26. Contract may be terminated/halted at any point of time if not satisfied with the quality of execution. 13.3. Non attendance of pre-bid meeting will not be cause of disqualifying of the bidder. 27. The tender accepting Authority however reserves the right to reject any or all the tenders without assigning any reason thereof. 13.4. All documents relating to the bid shall be in the English Language. 28. All other terms and conditions shall remain same as per PWD form 25 (double leaf) and also as per the detailed Tender document. 13.5. Bidder must ensure to upload scanned copies of all necessary documents including earnest money and tender documents fee in terms of soft copies Sd/= with technical bid. However, in case of any clarification the bidders shall have to produce original documents in support of soft copies if need arises. Deputy Director, No. SSDU/ 2021/ 792-801. Dated: 10-06-2021. 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FIR KO CITY Friday | 11-06-2021 03 45 Days Deadline Set For DIAL-EMMA • TRAFFIC POLICE : 9419993745, 01998-266686 Masks Mandatory In Srinagar • PCR: 0194-2452092,2455883 Completion Of Peerbagh- • PDD: 0194-2450213 • FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES : City, Violators To Be Fined Humhama CRP 2479488,2452222,2452155 • CAPD: 18001807011 People Found Without Masks To Undergo Mandatory Covid Test • SMC HEALTH OFFICER: 9469409081 AIRPORTS the government directions for larger public safety and health. SHIEK UL ALAM AIRPORT: 01942303311 He appealed to traders and RAILWAYS transporters to cooperate with district administration and • SRINAGAR: 0194-2103259 strictly follow Covid-19 SOPs, Observer News Service (Granular sub-Base), DLC (Dry Lean • ANANTNAG: 01932-228243 guidelines and precautions to Concrete) and the final layer of PQC • BARAMULLA: 0194-102029 control the Covid-19 infection. SRINAGAR: Chief Executive Offi- (Pavement Quality Concrete). • BIJBHERA: 01932-228243 HIJRI • PAMPORE: 01933-294132 He urged people to visit cer, Jammu and Kashmir Econom- Dr. Abid, who inspected the CALENDAR nearest vaccination centres ic Reconstruction Agency (JKERA), progress of work on the pave- • PATTAN: 01954-293507 and get vaccinated at an earli- Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, on ment of this road portion, direct- • QAZIGUND: 01951-296153 est to defeat the 2nd wave of Thursday inspected the pace of ed the officials to work in double Covid-19 pandemic. progress on all weather Concrete shifts and complete the work on The DC directed the con- Rigid Pavement being raised at the vital road as soon as possible. HIGHWAY STATUS cerned officers to monitor the vital Indira Gandhi road from Notably, this is for the first time • Sgrr-Jammu highway - (Open) 01 adherence to SOPs by service Peerbagh to Humhama Chowk. that rigid concrete pavement tech- • Mughal Road - (Open) ZIQADAT providers and called for strict He visited the site and took nology is being used at a large-scale legal action against the viola- stock of ongoing construction for up gradation of roads in Jammu • Srinagar- Leh- (Open) -UL- tors of Covid SOPs. works on this vital project and and Kashmir, an official spokesman HARAAM During the visit, the DC pro- directed the officials to submit said. The technology is being used vided face masks to some Shop- daily progress report of the work as long-term protection against the keepers and Pedestrians who to ensure that it is completed recurrent damages caused due to This Day in History 1442 were without masks. He also strictly within the set deadline. frequent water-logging during tor- counselled them and cautioned He asked the executing agen- rential rains. This latest technologi- • 1774 - Jews of Algiers escape attacking Spanish Army Observer News Service Srinagar City. to remain careful in future re- cies to work in double shift for cal innovation will make the vital • 1837 - The Broad Street Riot occurs in Boston, The inspection was carried garding wearing of Masks be- completion of the work on the road stretch leading up to the Sri- fueled by ethnic tensions between English- SRINAGAR: The Deputy Com- out to take stock of implemen- sides adopting Covid Appropri- sub-project, being executed un- nagar International Airport more Americans and Irish-Americans missioner (DC) Srinagar Mo- tation of various COVID-19 re- ate Behaviour (CAB) to avoid der the World Bank-funded Jhe- durable and flood resilient. • 1864 - The Battle of Trevilian Station, the bloodiest hammad Aijaz Asad Thursday lated advisories and guidelines contacting infection of virus. lum Tawi Flood Recovery Project Similarly, another significant and largest all-cavalry battle of the American Civil visited various markets of including use of Face Masks, Meanwhile District Admin- (JTFRP), within next 45 days. road in the Srinagar city, which is War, begins in Louisa County, Virginia Srinagar City to inspect the maintaining Social Distancing istration Srinagar has warned The officials informed that this also vulnerable to recurrent dam- • 1864 - Battle at Cynthiana Kentucky: General implementation of Covid-19 and rotational opening of busi- that anybody found without 1.491 km long road stretch is be- ages due to water logging ‘eastern Hobsons unit caught SOPs to combat the fresh wave ness establishments. mask in public places shall ing upgraded with the objective foreshore road around the Brari- • 1864 - Battle of Laurel Hill, West Virginia of Covid-19 in the district. On the occasion, the DC in- have to undergo mandatory of making the flood-vulnerable Nambal water body in downtown • 1898 - 1st US Marines (600) land at Guantanamo During the visit, the teracted with the traders, pe- Covid testing apart from de- portions of Indira Gandhi road Srinagar’ is also being upgraded Cuba during Spanish-American War PRAYERS Deputy Commissioner in- destrians and asked them to positing fine as prescribed un- resilient to floods by using the using the rigid concrete pavement • 1901 - Cook Islands annexed and proclaimed part spected various markets of exhibit strict compliance to der Rules. rigid concrete pavement tech- technology under JTFRP. of New Zealand FAJR nology. The conventional flexible Dr. Abid also directed engineers • 1913 - Grand Vizir Mahmud Shevket Pasha is THE INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT TO TAKE STOCK pavement is more susceptible to to monitor the progress of works assassinated, resulting in continuing Young Turk 3: 32 of implementation of various COVID-19 related advisories and guidelines damages during winters due to under execution to ensure that terrorism until WWI ZUHR including use of Face Masks, maintaining Social Distancing and rotational water logging, they added. the timeline for the completion • 1917 - King Alexander assumes the throne of Greece opening of business establishments. The officials said the road portion of these works are met and all the after his father Constantine I abdicates under 12: 30 has been strengthened with lay- quality-control parameters of the pressure by allied armies occupying Athens ing of three layers comprising GSB works are fully complied with. • 1920 - Republicans nominate Warren G. Harding ASR for US president • 1934 - Disarmament conference in Geneva fails 5:31 • 1935 - Inventor Edwin Armstrong gives the first Four Days Workshop public demonstration of FM broadcasting in the MAGRIB United States, at Alpine, New Jersey 7:45 • 1940 - World War II: British forces bomb Genoa On Standard Treatment and Turin in Italy ISHA • 1940 - World War II: First attack of the Italian Air Guidelines Concludes force on the island of Malta 9:26 • 1942 - German army defeated at El-Alamein, North Africa Observer News Service shall be considered as actual dis- • 1942 - US and USSR sign Lend-Lease agreement charge and hospitals have to se- during WW II SRINAGAR: A 4 day virtual work- lect the same date of discharge in • 1943 - British invades Pantelleria (a tiny island shop cum training on ‘Standard TMS as mentioned in discharge south of Sicily) Treatment Guidelines (STG) with certificate. • 1944 - 15 US aircraft carriers attack Japanese the Empanelled Healthcare Pro- Further, clarity regarding up- bases on Marianas viders in Jammu and Kashmir, loading of documents on TMS • 1951 - Mozambique becomes an oversea conducted by State Health Agen- was also provided by the repre- province of Portugal cy (SHA), Ayushman Bharat Prad- sentatives of SHA. The Insurance • 1958 - UN Security council sends observers to Lebanon han Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna SE- Teams were strictly advised not • 1971 - US & Japan sign accord to return Okinawa to Japan HAT J&K, concluded here today. to raise unnecessary queries to • 1971 - US ends ban on China trade The workshop was conducted the hospitals as the same causes • 1973 - Libya nationalizes Bunker Hunt concession; Nigeria to ensure that Standard Treat- hindrance in their work. The hos- • 1975 - 1st oil pumped from North Sea oilfield ment Guidelines are being pitals were asked to raise a re- • 1975 - Greece adopts constitution implemented by all concerned quest if they found any case that • 1975 - One-day international cricket debut of stakeholders on ground so that needed to be reconsidered. Javed Miandad aged 17 yrs 364 days beneficiaries are able to avail the It was also planned that time to BEAT THE HEAT: Teenagers beat scorching summer heat by taking a bath in a stream • 1981 - Richter Scale 6.9 magnitude Golbaf scheme benefits with ease. time orientation training shall be in the outskirts of Srinagar city. KO Photo Abid Bhat earthquake in Iran, kills at least 2,000 During the event, several sig- conducted for PMAMs, Medico, • 1982 - Israel and Syria stop fighting in Lebanon nificant aspects regarding the PPDs and CPDs by SHA and ISA. • 1984 - US Supreme Court declares illegally obtained STGs were deliberated upon The SHA stressed upon that evidence may be admitted at trial if it could be elaborately and the stakeholders such workshops shall be held SHA Conducts 4 Days Virtual proved that it would have been discovered legally. were exhorted upon to strictly and conducted from time to time • 1985 - Russian space probe Vega 1 lands on Venus adhere to the same. The hospitals to ensure that least problems Workshop On STGs • 1996 - Exxon states that it will begin work on were strictly asked to follow the are faced by the beneficiaries in its $15-billion Sakhalin I oil and natural gas guidelines of Turn Around Time availing this scheme and all the Observer News Service free and with ease. queries to the hospitals as the same development in Russia's Far East (TAT) and the date of discharge guidelines are being followed and During this training cum work- causes hindrance in their work and • 1998 - Compaq Computer pays $9 billion for Digital mentioned in TAT guidelines implemented in letter and spirit. SRINAGAR: The State Health shop, Hospitals were strictly advised were advised to follow guidelines in Equipment Corporation in the largest high-tech acquisition. Agency (SHA) (Ayushman Bharat to follow the guidelines of Turn letter and spirit. • 2009 - The World Health Organization declares Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna- Around Time (TAT) so that beneficia- Hospitals were asked to raise a H1N1 swine flu to be a global pandemic, the first SEHAT) J&K held 4day workshop ries are able to avail the benefits of request if they found any case that such incident in over forty years Special Vaccination Drive cum training from 7th to 10th June the scheme without any hassle. needed to be reconsidered. • 2012 - The Nobel Prize is reduced by 20% to on Standard Treatment Guidelines It was informed that the date of It was also planned that time to prevent any future undermining of capital (STGs) with the empanelled health discharge mentioned in TAT guide- time orientation training shall be • 2012 - Two earthquakes in Afghanistan trigger Conducted At JKAACL care providers in UT of J&K. lines shall be considered as actual conducted for PMAMs/ Medico/ landslides that kill more than 80 people The virtual workshop cum training discharge and hospitals were in- PPDs/CPDs by SHA and ISA. • 2014 - Islamic State of Iraq forces seize control of started with a brief discussion on the structed to select the same date of The SHA stressed upon that such government offices and other important buildings importance of following the STGs. discharge in TMS as mentioned in training cum workshops shall be in the northern city of Mosul. It was given out that the work- discharge certificate. held and conducted from time to shop cum training was conducted Further clarity regarding the up- time to ensure that least problems to ensure that STGs are being im- loading of documents on TMS was are being faced by beneficiaries in plemented by all concerned stake- also provided by the representa- availing this scheme and that all From KO Archives holders on ground so that benefi- tives of SHA. the guidelines are being followed ciaries do not face any problem and Insurance Team were strictly and implemented on ground in let- are able to avail the scheme hassle advised not to raise unnecessary ter and spirit. Hurriyat For Erasing ‘Artificial Lines’ ISLAMABAD - After favouring fresh options other than the UN resolution for resolving the Kashmir issue, the moderate faction of the Hurriyat Conference has said efforts should he Three Lakh Srinagar Residents made to dismantle the "artificial lines" dividing Kashmir. "When we talked about Kashmir it means the entire territory of Kashmir and the artificial lines drawn between Kash- Observer News Service Academy got the first dose of the Inoculated With Covid Vaccine mir must be dismantled." visiting Hurriyat chairman Mirwaiz vaccine during the drive. Those Observer News Service He also stressed for launching a Omar Farooq told reporters here. Farooq's statement assumes SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir inoculated with the anti-cov- door to door vaccination drive for significance as it comes on i he heels of Pakistan President Per- Academy of Art Culture and Lan- id-19 vaccine included writers, SRINAGAR: Deputy Commissioner, the beneficiaries. vez Musharraf's assertion on similar lines that borders should guages (JKAACL) Thursday held a editors and many others working Srinagar Mohammad Aijaz Asad The Deputy Commissioner urged be made "irrelevant". He had mooted a concept of "soft bor- special vaccination drive within directly or indirectly with the Thursday chaired a meeting to re- the people of Srinagar to come forward ders" to resolve the issue. the premises of JKAACL. Academy. view the achievements made and and get vaccinated at their nearest vac- The Hurriyat leader, who was in Karachi yesterday on a two- Additional Secretary, JKAACL, Additional Secretary JKAACL, targets set with regard to ongoing cination Centre to ensure safety for day visit, said they would work for removing the "artificial Sajeev Rana said that the special Dr Arvinder Singh Amn, while vaccination process in Srinagar, themselves, family and whole society lines" separating the two sides of Kashmir. drive was organised to inoculate speaking on the importance of Additional Deputy Commission- against the Covid pandemic disease. About his comments earlier those UN resolutions have frontline workers, artists and holding vaccination camp for its er Srinagar, Chief Planning Officer, Meanwhile, the Deputy Commis- failed, he said they were not deviating from their long-held employees of the academy. artists, said that artists have been SDM East, SDM West, Nodal Offi- sioner also reviewed the progress of stand, but were in favour of finding other options as the world He said the drive continued categorized as a priority group cer Covid-19, Chief Medical Officer, works being carried out for setting body has failed to find any solution. full day so that maximum people for vaccination by the govern- District Panchayat Officer Senior so far and process is going on with up of 5 Model Primary Health Cen- Farooq said new ideas and options should be explored and could get vaccinated. ment in view of their nature of Health Care functionaries BMO, better pace as people are visiting vac- ters termed as STAR PHCs at differ- treated on merit for finding a solution to the Kashmir problem Similarly a vaccination drive work during which they come in ZMOs and other concerned were cination centers in large numbers to ent locations in the district In order as the United Nations had miserably failed over the past 57 years. was also conducted at the Jam- public contact. present in the meeting. get anti Covid-19 vaccine. to further strengthen the patient "We don't know what will be the final solution but relations mu office of JKAACL. He said that the Culture de- On the occasion, the DC directed The DC directed the Tehsildars and care facilities. with Pakistan would have a significant bearing on the out-, Around 200 young artists and partment in coordination with the concerned to intensify their ef- ZMOs to ensure regular inspection The DC directed the CMO Sri- come." he said. Answering a question about hardline leader other front line workers falling in the department of Family Wel- forts to ensure cent percent target of vaccination centres falling in their nagar and other concerned officers Syed Ali Shah Geelani's criticism of their visit, he said the All the age group of 18 to 44 years fare, MCH and Immunization and of vaccination is achieved within respective jurisdiction and submit to spead up the pace of work to en- Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) represented a joint strug- were vaccinated at the K L Sehgal Health department shall ensure the stipulated time frame. He di- daily reports of the same to his of- sure all 5 designated Star PHCs start gle and one individual could not dictate terms: He said it was hall of the Academy, Jammu. The that all the artists get vaccinated. rected the concerned officers to fice. He directed them for utilization functioning with upgraded infra- lime for reinforcing unity of the Kashmiri people. Artists working in Jammu district The Culture department has ensure submission of daily reports of their own staff and ensure close structure at an earliest. Later visiting Mohammad Ali Jinnah's mausoleum at Kara- and Dansal are also being vacci- urged upon all the artists work- to his office about the vaccination. coordination with local influencers Pertinent to mention that each Star chi along with eight other Kashmiri separatist leaders. Farooq hailed the father of Pakistan. "I on behalf of Kashmiri people nated during the drive. ing with the Academy to come The DC was informed that about 3 including members of Panchayat Raj PHC in Srinagar district will have mini- salute Quad-e-Azam his leadership and dignity and freedom The artists and other persons forward for vaccination as it is lakh residents of targeted population Institutions and Religious heads to mum 25-30 bed capacity with oxygen struggle initiated by him.” he wrote in the visitors book. working in awareness camps and important for their safety and have been inoculated shots of Cov- make people aware about benefits of support system to meet present re- other culture activities of the safety of their families as well. id-19 vaccination in Srinagar district anti Covid-19 vaccination. quirements to fight Covid-19 disease. (Kashmir Observer, 11 June, 2005) 04 News Friday | 11-06-2021 Israeli Forces Kill Auckland Named World’s 1 In 2 Indian-Americans Palestinian Officers In Faced Discrimination In ‘Undercover Mission’ Most Liveable City As Past 1 Year: Report PRESS TRUST OF INDIA

Covid Shakes Up Rankings WASHINGTON: Indian-Amer- icans, who constitute the second-largest immigrant group in the US, regularly encounter discrimination and polarisation, according to a survey released on Wednesday. The report, 'Social Realities of Indian Americans: Results from the 2020 Indian American At- titudes Survey'' draws on the Agencies ing at least one member of the Indian-American Attitudes Sur- in their lives, religious practice Palestinian Islamic Jihad. vey (IAAS) -- a collaboration be- is less pronounced. sraeli for ces have shot dead “One guy was killed in that op- tween the Carnegie Endowment Forty per cent of respondents at leas t three Palestinians, eration, and another was injured for International Peace, Johns pray at least once a day and 27 including two Pales I tinian Au- and taken away by the Israel Hopkins-SAIS, and the Univer- per cent attend religious servic- thority (P A) military intelligence forces. The man who was killed sity of Pennsylvania. es at least once a week. officers, in a pr edawn raid in the is understood to be a member of The findings of the report are The report notes that roughly city of Jenin in the occupied the PIJ,” said Fawcett. based on a nationally represen- half of all Hindu Indian-Ameri- Wes t Bank, Palestinian authori- According to reports, the second tative online survey of 1,200 cans identify with a caste group. ties said on Thursda y. man who was taken away was a Indian-American residents in Foreign-born respondents are The P alestinian health min- Palestinian man named Wissam the US -- the 2020 IAAS -- con- significantly more likely than istry identif ied the two officers Abu Zaid. He was reportedly ar- ducted between September US-born respondents to espouse as Adham Yasser Alawi, 23, and rested during the operation. 1 and September 20, 2020, in a caste identity. The overwhelm- Tayseer Issa, 32, the P alestinian Thousands of mourners turned partnership with the research ing majority of Hindus with a Wafa news agency reported, out on the streets in Jenin city to and analytics firm YouGov, it caste identity -- more than eight adding the thir d victim was take part in the funeral proces- said in a statement. in 10 -- self-identify as belong- Jamil al-Amuri, who had been sion of Alawi, as preparations for OVID-19 has shaken reopen and enabled citizens 2019 as last year’s was can- "Indian-Americans regularly ing to the category of General or imprisone d in Israeli jails. the burial of the two other men up the Economist In- of cities like Auckland and celled. encounter discrimination. One upper caste. Ano ther Palestinian officer, killed were also underway. telligence Unit’s an- Wellington to enjoy a lifestyle “The COVID-19 pandemic in two Indian Americans reports "Indian-American" itself is a Muhammad al-Bazour , 23, was There have also been calls for nual ranking of most that looked similar to pre- has taken a heavy toll on glob- being discriminated against in contested identity. While In- critically injured during the Is- a general strike across Palestin- C liveable cities, propelling pandemic life,” the EIU said in al liveability,” the EIU said. the past one year, with discrimi- dian-American is a commonly raeli undercover mission and ian towns. Auckland to first place, replac- a statement. “Cities across the world are nation based on skin colour used shorthand to describe has been mo ved to an Israeli ‘Dangerous Israeli escalation’ ing Vienna, which crashed out The EIU generally does not now much less liveable than identified as the most common people of Indian-origin, it is hospit al, according to Wafa. A spokesman for Palestin- of the top 10 as the island na- make the full ranking public. they were before the pandem- form of bias. not universally embraced. Only An online video The Associ - ian President Mahmoud Abbas tions of New Zealand, Austra- The last time Auckland was in ic began, and we’ve seen that "Somewhat surprisingly, four in 10 respondents believe ated Pr ess had access to appears condemned what he called a lia and Japan fared best. the top 10 was in 2017, when regions such as Europe have Indian-Americans born in the that "Indian-American" is the to show P alestinian officers tak- “dangerous Israeli escalation”, The Austrian capital had it came eighth, a position Mel- been hit particularly hard.” United States are much more term that best captures their ing co ver behind a vehicle as saying the three were killed by led the list since 2018 and for bourne shared with Geneva The European Union strug- likely to report being victims background, the report said. gunsho ts are heard in the back- Israeli special forces who dis- years ran neck and neck with this year. Vienna fell to 12th. gled to get its vaccination cam- of discrimination than their Civic and political engage- ground. One shout s that they guise themselves as Palestinians Melbourne at the top of the Illustrating New Zealand’s paign off the ground and many foreign-born counterparts," said ment varies considerably by are e xchanging fire with Israeli during arrest raids. survey of 140 urban centres. advantage this year, Wel- member states including the report. one's citizenship status. Across “under cover” forces. The spokesman, Nabil Abu New Zealand’s elimination of lington also entered the top Austria imposed more lock- According to the report, Indi- nearly all metrics of civic and Israeli media r eported that Rudaina, called on the interna- COVID-19 within its borders 10. It came fourth behind downs than they had hoped an-Americans exhibit very high political participation, US-born al-Amuri w as a former prisoner tional community and the Unit- through lockdown measures Osaka, which rose two spots to, hurting their cities’ scores rates of marriage within their citizens report the highest lev- and memb er of the Palestinian ed States to intervene to halt helped by its geographic iso- to second place, and Adelaide, in the measure of ‘culture and community. els of engagement, followed by Islamic Jihad, but this has yet to such attacks. lation, however, gave its cities which leapfrogged its compa- environment’. The four other While eight out of 10 respon- foreign-born US citizens, with be conf irmed from the Palestin- There are conflicting reports a big boost. triots Sydney and Melbourne categories assessed are stabil- dents have a spouse or partner non-citizens trailing behind. ian of ficials. about the details of the incident. “New Zealand’s tough lock- to third place from 10th. ity, healthcare, education and of Indian-origin, US-born Indian- Indian-Americans' social com- Repor ting from occupied east The Israeli military and police down allowed their society to The latest ranking is from infrastructure. (REUTERS) Americans are four times more munities are heavily populated Jerusalem, Al Jazeer a’s Harry did not immediately respond to likely to have a spouse or partner by other people of Indian-origin. Fawce tt said the incident was requests for comment. However, who is of Indian-origin but was Indian-Americans -- especially “an under cover operation in a an Israeli official anonymously born in the United States. members of the first generation civilian v ehicle.” told Reuters news agency that The survey found that religion -- tend to socialise with other “The unders tanding is that the Palestinian officers were Child Labour On The Rise For plays a central role in the lives of Indian-Americans. they (Isr aeli forces) were target- killed in the crossfire. Indian-Americans but religious Internally, the social networks practice varies. of Indian-Americans are more The First Time Since 2000: UN While nearly three-quarters homogenous in terms of religion of Indian-Americans state that than either Indian region (state) Hundreds Protest In Bahrain AL JAZEERA religion plays an important role of origin or caste. hild labour has in- Over Prisoner’s Death creased to 160 million Agencies – the first rise in two Cdecades – and that Al Jazeera Says It Faced undreds of people have number could swell by millions held a rare protest in Bah- more because of the effects of Hrain over the death of a the coronavirus pandemic, the Continous Cyberattacks prisoner from the coronavirus UN said on Thursday. despite being vaccinated months A report by the United Na- Governments and inter- And the coronavirus pandem- Over Last Few Days earlier by the island kingdom. tions Children’s Fund (UNI- national organisations had ic is threatening progress made The demonstration on CEF) and International Labour made significant strides in in the Asia Pacific as well as Latin Agencies day statement. Wednesday night saw protesters There was a violent confronta- Organization (ILO) found 8.4 eradicating child labour. Be- America and the Caribbean, the It said the peak of the at- march in the streets of the village tion between guards and pris- million children were pushed tween 2000-2016 it fell by 94 ILO and UNICEF warned. tacks came on Sunday ahead of of Diah over the death earlier in oners in April after prisoners into child labour over the last million children, according to ‘Heartbreaking choices’ a documentary described on Al the day of Husain Barakat. protested against conditions. four years and nine million ILO figures. But the last four The economic crisis and Jazeera's Arabic YouTube chan- Videos of the protest, which Vaccination more are at risk of a similar years have seen a worrying school closures stemming from nel as detailing indirect negotia- corresponded to Associated Press The Bahrain Institute for path by the end of 2022 as a reversal of that trend. the COVID-19 pandemic have tions between Israel and Pales- reporting on the demonstrations, Rights and Democracy said result of COVID-19. Children aged five to 11 years made millions of children more tinian extremist group Hamas, saw those marching shout that Barakat received the Chinese And the worst-case scenar- performing child labour now vulnerable to working longer which included a voice record- they held King Hamad bin Isa Al vaccine Sinopharm. io is even more sobering. An account for more than half the hours, under worsening condi- ing purportedly of an Israeli Khalifa responsible for Barakat’s Bahrain, like the nearby United ILO simulation model showed total global figure, according to tions and in dangerous jobs. DUBAI: Pan-Arab satellite net- held prisoner in Gaza. death over poor care. Arab Emirates, relied heavily on the number of children at risk the report’s findings. And the “We are losing ground in the work Al Jazeera said it was sub- Al Jazeera had no immediate An interior ministry statement Sinopharm in their world-record could rise to 46 million if they number of children aged five fight against child labour, and jected to continual hacking at- further comment when contact- said Barakat, 48, had been on a per-capita vaccination campaigns, do not have access to critical to 17 years who are doing work the last year has not made that tempts over recent days but the ed by Reuters early on Thursday. respirator and died at a hospital. but now are offering booster shots social protection coverage. that is dangerous or harmful to fight any easier,” said UNICEF cyberattack on Qatar's flagship The Qatar-funded channel's The ministry said Barakat had of Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine. “The new estimates are their health, safety or morals Executive Director Henrietta broadcaster had been fended off. coverage of Middle East politics received an unnamed two-shot There have been reports of a wake-up call. We cannot rose by 6.5 million to 79 mil- Fore in a statement. Al Jazeera's websites and is regarded as inflammatory by vaccination for the virus. low antibody responses in the stand by while a new genera- lion since 2016. “Now, well into a second platforms experienced "contin- many in the region and was one Bahrain has come under pres- UAE, which saw that country tion of children is put at risk,” The agriculture sector ac- year of global lockdowns, ued electronic attacks aimed at of the factors that led four Arab sure from human rights organ- announce in May it would offer said ILO Director-General Guy counts for 70 percent, or 112 school closures, economic accessing, disrupting and con- states to boycott Qatar in 2017. isations over prison conditions boosters six months after a Sin- Ryder in a press release. million, of working children. disruptions and shrinking trolling some of the news plat- Ahead of the embargo, Al including overcrowding, poor san- opharm two-shot vaccination. “We are at a pivotal mo- Some regions have fared national budgets, families are forms" from last Saturday to Jazeera combated a large-scale itation and lack of medical care. The two shots use different ment and much depends on worse than others. Sub-Saha- forced to make heartbreaking Tuesday, the network said in a cyberattack after Qatar's state Since the March outbreak of technologies. The Pfizer shots, how we respond. This is a ran Africa’s population growth, choices.” statement. news agency QNA was hacked. the disease in Bahrain’s main a so-called mRNA vaccine, con- time for renewed commit- extreme poverty and lack of UNICEF and ILO urged gov- "Al Jazeera's service provider Saudi Arabia and its allies last prison Jau, families have been tain a piece of genetic code that ment and energy to turn the social protection schemes have ernments and international was able to monitor and fend off January announced the end of the holding small protests demand- trains the immune system to corner and break the cycle of pushed an additional 16.6 mil- financial institutions to invest all the hacking attacks and pre- row in which the boycotting states ing the release of political pris- recognise the spiked protein on poverty and child labour.” lion children into child labour in programmes that get chil- vent them from achieving their accused Qatar of supporting ter- oners and better conditions. the surface of the virus. Dangerous work in just four years. dren back into schools. goal," it said in the late Wednes- rorism, an accusation it denies.

NEWS MAKERS Tiny Creature Comes Back To Life After What Kim Jong Un's $12,000 Watch Says About His Weight Loss 24,000 Years In Siberian Deep Freeze Agencies FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE AGENCIES im Jong Un certain- "want to know is Kim Jong Un healthy enough to remain Agencies This new case, which was de- ly looked slimmer the leader for a long amount of time," said Colin tailed in a study in the journal Klast weekend when Zwirko, a senior analytic correspondent for NK News. MOSCOW: A microscopic or- Current Biology, is by far the he emerged from his latest ganism has wriggled back to life creature's longest recorded sur- lengthy absence. But it may coming to power in 2011. The Seoul-based news site and reproduced asexually after vival period in a frozen state. be the North Korean leader's "Foreign intelligence agen- Daily NK reported that Kim had lying frozen in the vast perma- The organism was recov- Swiss timepiece that provides cies want to know is Kim Jong undergone a "cardiovascular sur- frost lands of northeastern Si- ered from samples taken 3.5 the clearest evidence he's been Un healthy enough to remain gical procedure," and, when he beria for 24,000 years. metres below ground. The watching his weight. the leader for a long amount of finally emerged, NK News cited Russian scientists found the material was dated from be- Kim's ever-present IWC time," said Colin Zwirko, a senior a mark on his wrist as possible tiny, ancient animal called the tween 23,960 and 24,485 Schaffhausen Portofino ap- analytic correspondent for NK evidence to support that theory. bdelloid rotifer in soil taken years ago, the study said. peared to have been fastened weight has long been tracked News. "What's going on behind Kim hadn't been featured in from the river Alazeya in Rus- HE ORGANISM Land encased in permafrost tighter around his wrist in the by spy agencies for clues about the scenes, if he's unhealthy? North Korean state media for about sia's region of Yakutia in the was recovered from - where the ground is frozen latest photos released by state the stability of his autocratic And how does that affect secu- a month before reports Saturday far north. T all year round - has for years media, according to an analysis and secretive regime, especial- rity in the region given North Ko- that he had attended a ruling party The bdelloid rotifer, a mul- samples taken 3.5 thrown up startling scientific published Tuesday by NK News. ly since his family has a history rea has nuclear weapons." meeting on economic issues. ticellular organism found in metres below ground. The discoveries. The Seoul-based news site of heart disease. Kim's health became the sub- The country's economy has freshwater habitats across the material was dated from Scientists earlier revived mi- compared close-ups of the South Korea's spy agency told ject of global intrigue during shown little sign of growth this world, is known to be able to between 23,960 and 24,485 croscopic worms called nema- $12,000 watch from past months lawmakers in November that a 20-day absence last year in year after its worst contraction in withstand extreme cold. years ago, the study said. todes from sediment in two plac- to support observations that Kim weighed an estimated 140 which he missed birthday cele- decades as it continues to struggle Previous research suggested it es in northern Siberia that were Kim, 37, had slimmed down. kilograms (309 pounds) and had brations for his late grandfather with the pandemic, US sanctions could survive for a decade when frozen at -20 degrees Celsius. dated over 30,000 years old. The North Korean leader's gained some 50 kilograms since and state founder Kim Il Sung. and a lack of trade with China. News Friday | 11-06-2021 05 Will To Survive: Nonagenarian Goal Of Judiciary To Provide Easy Access To Justice: Magrey Observer News Service through virtual mode and can in the form of cheques and food smooth deliverance of justice Beats Coronavirus obtain the status of the litiga- items and also distributed sup- to the people. He reviewed the KUPWARA: Jammu & Kashmir tion and cases easily. port equipment of wheelchairs, work wise status of judicial High Court Judge, and (Chair- While inaugurating the fa- hearing aid with collaboration of infrastructure including Court ‘Timely Treatment, Vaccination Helped In Recovery’ man Building & Infrastructure cilities, Justice Magrey enquired District administration. The re- Complex Kupwara which is Observer News Service his reputation by defeating the viral out of the situation healthy”. Committee, Executive Chair- about the equipment available lief distributed valued approxi- coming up at a cost of Rs.18.2 infection in just ten days. "Our entire team who man JK LSA) Justice Ali Moham- at the Facility Centre. He directed mately five lac rupees. crore, Court Complex Hand- RAJOURI: The Covid-19 pandemic has Bishamber Lal, his son says, "My were treating the mad Magrey Thursday inaugu- District & Sessions Judge to make Later, Justice Magrey con- wara and other Sub Courts. caused innumerable deaths across father developed Covid symptoms patient can vouch rated e-Seva Kendra and Vidhik screening of PLVs and choose vened a meeting with Civil, Expressing his concern over the world and it could easily be con- some days ago; he had acute fever that his strong will Seva Kendra at District Court three PLVs who shall have com- Police and Judiciary adminis- the delay in completion of sidered one of the worst events in and cough. We immediately took helped him recover Complex Kupwara. puter know-how and will work tration at Conference Hall D.C Court Complex Kupwara and modern history. Despite all, the world him to a local primary health centre from the virus so Speaking at the event, Justice on rotation basis. He also direct- Office Kupwara and reviewed Handwara, Justice Magrey gave has also witnessed some miraculous where the doctor tested him for Co- quick", said another Magrey said that the goal of Ju- ed for submission of progress re- the progress of judicial infra- a timeline for clearing the bot- recoveries from the clutches of the vid and his report turned positive. doctor at the GMC. diciary is to provide easy access port status on a daily basis. structure and buildings. tlenecks in completion of the deadly infection, which help instil Then as a precautionary measure, I After testing nega- to justice for every citizen. He In another event of District Le- Addressing the meeting, Jus- buildings. He assured all pos- hope in others fighting it. got all my family members tested and tive on the tenth day said the e-Seva Kendra is the fa- gal Services Authority, Justice Ali tice Magrey said convenient sible support to the executing Due to the dedicated efforts of the they were all found negative”. of his treatment, Shri cility with which a litigant can Mohammad Magrey distributed and comfortable infrastructure agencies to provide administra- health authorities, an increase in He further said, "That night, we kept Amarnath was discharged file a suit at any Court of J&K relief to families of covid victims is prerequisite for facilitating tive sanctions if any required. daily recovery rate is being observed him in home isolation and ensured that from the hospital and advised which also imparts confidence in Co- the infection doesn’t spread further to maintain social distancing from vid patients. in the family. The next day, his condi- his family. Instances of the elderly recovering tion got worse, his oxygen saturation His son also attributes his recovery from the infection have been one of level declined and he had to struggle to to timely vaccination and said, "Had the most heartwarming achieve- breathe and was unable to speak". my father not been administered the ments in these gloomy days. For the With gratitude, he lauds the district two doses he might not be with us generation, recovery is not possible health facilities and said, "Just when today". Entire family has thanked the without putting up a valiant fight his condition got worse, I called 108. health facilities for providing round against the virus. Within an hour, an ambulance came the clock and the best treatment to Setting a similar example, 96 years and took my father to GMC Rajouri the elderly family member. old Amarnath, from border village Sasal where he was admitted in a covid The story goes on to substantiate Kote village of Rajouri district has suc- care ward and was kept on mechani- that senior citizens must continue to cessfully defeated the coronavirus in- cal ventilator support". take adequate precautions, get vacci- fection and has survived the pandemic. Doctors at the hospital also ap- nated and get hospitalised on observ- His family members and neigh- plaud the spirit of Shri Amarnath and ing the mildest of Covid symptoms to bours consider him a “fighter” who say, “He responded very well while stay safe. According to health experts, is never afraid to stand up for noble undergoing treatment in the hospital early hospitalisation is crucial in recov- causes. Once again, he has lived up to and showed his stern resolve to come ery of elderly patients from Covid-19.

Drug Peddler Drugs Worth 100 Crore Seized In Arrested In Bandipora Observer News Service North Kashmir In Two Months BANDIPORA: Jam- Observer News Service py straw and other banned drugs mu and Kashmir worth one hundred crores from dif- police in Bandipora BARAMULLA: A huge quantity of ferent Parts of the region including Thursday arrested drugs worth one hundred crores Baramullla, Kupwara, Handwara, a drug peddler at have been seized by police in North Sopore and Bandipora. Mangnipora Aloosa Kashmir in last two months while Kumar said that recently Kupwara and recovered con- more than two dozen drug peddlers Police seized a single consignment of traband substance have been arrested and booked un- heroin worth fifty crores adding that from his possession. der NDPS Act. dozens of Drug Peddlers were also A Police spokesperson, in a Inspector General of Police North arrested by Baramulla Police besides statement said, acting on specific Kashmir Range Sujit Kumar Singh that some notorious drug peddlers information,a police party led by SHO (IPS) said parents, civil society were also arrested by Sopore, Hand- Police Station Bandipora Showkat members and Imams of Masajid wara and Bandipora Police. Ahmad and Incharge Police Post have to play their role to eliminate He said that not only police is Aloosa Shakeel Ahmad during naka drug menace from Kashmir Valley. responsible to curb drug menace checking at Mangnipora Aloosa cross- Divulging details, he said that for but the civil societies, parents as ing arrested one person along with the last two months J&K Police in well as religious preachers have to 250 Tablets of Sposmoproxyvan/plus. north Kashmir have recovered huge play their role against the menace The accused has been identified as consignments of drugs including and the parents have to keep close Hilal Ahmad Jan, son of Ali Mohmad Heroin, Brown Sugar, Charas, pop- watch on their wards. (Agencies) Jan, a resident of Qazipora Bandipora. The spokesperson said that during preliminary enquiry it was revealed that the recovered drugs were meant to be supplied to youths of the area to Over One Lac Covid Jabs make them drug addicts. "Accordingly, a case under relevant Administered In Bandipora: DC sections of NDPS Act was registered in police station Bandipora and fur- Observer News Service the doses. He said 86.5 percent people ther investigation has been taken up." above the age of 45 years have been BANDIPORA: The Deputy Commis- vaccinated so far and soon the target sioner (DC) Bandipora, Dr Owais Ah- will be achieved. mad on Thursday said that the district The DC said that during the second Covid Assistance administration is rigorously conduct- wave of the pandemic, about 2000 tests ing covid vaccination drives across the are being conducted daily. Cheques Distributed district and has administered more He said the strict implementation of than one lac doses to the eligible pop- guidelines led to a decrease in positiv- In Kupwara ulation so far. ity rate to 4.4 percent and is expected to While briefing media about the CO- go down to below two percent in near Observer News Service VID-19 situation in the district, Dr Owais future. He said this week the recovery said that the district witnessed a visible rate increased by 2.4 percent taking the KUPWARA: The District Administra- decline in Covid positive cases and in- total recovery rate to 95 percent. tion Kupwara Thursday distributed crease in recovery rate. He however said Talking about the ongoing vaccination covid assistance cheques among the there is a need to continue to follow Co- process, DC urged the people to come registered labourers of the district. vid Appropriate Behaviour with more forward and get vaccinated, which is the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Kupwara, Na- responsibility amid ease in restrictions. safest way to get protection and help zir Ahmad Lone handed over cheques He said there are 394 active positive break the chain of coronavirus spread. worth Rs.3.24 crore to Manager, Jam- patients in the district out of which 55 Dr Owais said to implement the co- mu and Kashmir Bank for onward dis- are hospitalised and 24 patients are on vid appropriate behaviour across the bursement among 32400 registered oxygen support in different covid centres. district, the law enforcing agencies labourers of district Kupwara as CO- Dr Owais said the intensive vaccina- have registered 1306 challans against VID assistance, at a function held here. tion drive launched in the district is violators and has realized a fine of Rs It was informed that the assis- bearing fruits as the front line workers 12.50 lac since last year. He said 13 tance shall be provided at the rate of travelled the most difficult terrains to cases have been registered during the Rs.1000 to each beneficiary. reach the eligible population to vacci- second wave and 31 persons have been Assistant Labour Commissioner nate them at their doorsteps. arrested for violating SOPs. Kupwara, Rabia Iqbal, Labour officer He said 101379 doses have been ad- He said that the strict implementa- Nandni pandita, Bank Manager, Old ministered so far out of which 89413 tion of covid appropriate behaviour Chowk Kupwara Ruhail Afzal and persons were given the first dose while will ensure further decrease in posi- other concerned were present. 11966 eligible persons have got both tive cases.

GHSS Mirgund Holds Award Ceremony Observer News Service

SRINAGAR: Government Boys High- er Secondary School Mirgund Thurs- day held an Award Distribution ceremony in the school premises. In a statement, the school said that a function was organised on Thursday under the chairmanship of Principal Dr M Jaffar. “Worthy CEO Baramulla G.M Lone virtually joined the function and elaborated the importance of Co-Curriculum activities,” the statement said. It further said that the CEO em- I AM HOPEFUL THAT UNDER HIS phasised that the students should charismatic be persuaded towards co-curricu- leadership the institution will illuminate and he will lar activities. “The students should “ definitely bring laurels to the institution.” have a sound mind and sound body for reading and writing and these they will get de-stressed. tribution to shaping and moulding two essential aspects should be He appreciated the work of Prin- the careers of the students. developed and gained through co- cipal Dr Mohammad Jaffar and his “I am hopeful that under his curricular activities.” staff members and said Dr Jaffar is a charismatic leadership the insti- The CEO said due to covid-pan- dedicated and enthusiastic person- tution will illuminate and he will demic students are stressed and ality, towering figure having a vast definitely bring laurels to the insti- through co-curriculum activities knowledge and tremendous con- tution.” KashmirKashmir Observer Observer 44Friday,Friday, 01 01 February, February, 2013 2013 OPINIONOPINION

Friday| 11-06-2021 6 KASHMIR Overcoming the

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The Institute of Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME), a global KO VIEW leader in this area, recently released its estimates that put the global toll of Covid-19 deaths by May 3, 2021 at 6.93 million, a fig- PAGD meet ure that is more than two times higher than the reported number fter a gap of several months, the Peo- of deaths of 3.24 million. India ac- ple’s Alliance for Gupkar Declara- counted for about 10% of them at tion held its meeting at the PDP pres- 6,54, 395 (only second to the United States with an estimated death toll Aident Mehbooba Mufti’s residence. of 0.9 million) which is about three There was no specific agenda for the meeting, times higher than the reported of- not did the alliance make any statement that ficial figure. As well as being a profound could be called out of ordinary. The leaders, crisis of public health, the pan- however, made it clear that they were commit- demic has also caused devastating As well as being a profound crisis of public health, the ted to the demand for a reversal of the with- impact on economies, and is said to have increased the global popu- pandemic has also caused devastating impact on economies, drawal of Article 370, saying they will fight for lation of those living in extreme the restoration of the former state’s autonomy poverty by an estimated 500 mil- and is said to have increased the global population of those living in lion people. It has been 30 years extreme poverty by an estimated 500 million people. It has been 30 through democratic means. They also ex- since poverty rose so sharply on pressed their readiness for negotiations with such a vast scale. Our heart goes years since poverty rose so sharply on such a vast scale the centre. But primarily the grouping’s lead- out to the numerous families who were doing well but have suddenly ers wanted to be seen as discussing Covid-19. been plunged into financial dis- and uncertainties of life. We have lenges, maintain stamina and sponsible choices. But this hardly detracts from the significance tress due to the coronavirus crisis. the choice and we have to use it strength, and recover quickly and • Confidence Dr. Ginsburg says When things go as planned, judiciously to not just survive, but efficiently. It is a person’s abil- that true self-confidence is of the PAGD meeting. we feel comfortable. But when to thrive in the challenge! Pain is ity to function and recover when rooted in competence. Indi- Last year, less than six months after the life throws a curveball, it creates an essential part of life. But we faced with illness, accidents, or viduals gain confidence by amalgam was formed, it suffered its first jolt anxiety and stress. The current can choose not to suffer. Suffering other physical demands. Research demonstrating competence in Covid-19 pandemic has pulled the happens when we identify with published in April 2016 in The real-life situations. when the leader of the People's Conference, carpet underneath our feet. It has the incident and dwell on it. Then Journal of Gerontology showed • Connection Close ties to family, (PC) one of its key constituents quit it. It may increased uncertainty over the we suffer in anticipation, when ca- that physical resilience plays an friends, and community pro- still be a group of five parties, two of them Na- economy, employment, finances, lamity strikes and we grieve over important role in healthy aging, as vide a sense of security and relationships, and, of course, it even after it is over. Let us bring people encounter medical issues belonging. tional Conference (NC) and the PDP, but the physical and mental health. Yet as our intellect, the rational aspect of and physical stressors. Healthy • Character Individuals need a PC's exit seems to have taken the sting out of human beings, we crave security. us into the picture; assess the situ- lifestyle choices, building con- fundamental sense of right the alliance. It has suddenly appeared vulner- Fear and diffidence make us pow- ation; focus on what can be done nections, making time to rest and and wrong to make respon- erless and drain us emotionally. and do it without allowing irratio- recover, deep breathing, and en- sible choices, contribute to able and shorn of its promise. And all this over The failure to plan and prepare nal fears to traumatize us. gaging in enjoyable activities all society, and experience self- an apparent conflict that could have easily for multiple waves of Covid-19 The mind imagines the worst, play a role in building physical worth. pandemic has resulted globally in torments us and robs us of peace resilience. • Contribution Ginsburg says that been resolved had the leaders deemed it worth the despair and helplessness we and tranquility. The intellect has And lastly, the Community re- having a sense of purpose is a their while to sit together and talk. But this ap- are seeing today. In India’s case the capacity to control the mind silience is the ability of groups of powerful motivator. Contrib- parently was not done, nor sought by the par- these have been all the more ac- and keep one on an even keel. Us- people to respond to and recover uting to one’s community re- centuated because of the problems ing the existing intellect to control from adverse situations, such as inforces positive reciprocal ties. There is no easy answer to the question peculiar to it including the huge the wavering mind and fortifying natural disasters, acts of violence, relationships. why it wasn’t done. It looks intriguing why ex- population. Since more waves are it with our resilience will enable economic hardship, and other • Coping When people learn to iting the alliance should have been the first op- expected, it is imperative that we us to overcome the crisis. Resil- challenges to their community. cope with stress effectively, draw appropriate lessons in order ience is one’s ability to recoil, Research into what promotes they are better prepared to tion for the PC unless the party had despaired to plan for the long term. rebound, and readily recovering resilience supports the idea that handle adversity and set- of chances of the redressal within the alliance. Many people can tolerate some from stretching or compression or certain protective resources, backs. levels of uncertainty in life. Some even depression, which most In- rather than the absence of risk • Control Developing an under- As for the future, it will be interesting to see enjoy taking risks. Others get dians have in abundant measure. factors, play a significant role in a standing of internal control how the remaining parties in the PAGD will overwhelmed by the unpredict- On its own it represents the over- person’s capacity to confront and helps individuals act as prob- conduct themselves. With the NC and the PDP ability of life. No matter how bad all adaptability and coping, but it work through stressors. Things lem-solvers instead of vic- the situation may be, there are can be classified in four types like: like social support, adaptive cop- tims of circumstance. When still together, the alliance can be a force to reck- steps we can take to better equip Psychological, Emotional, Physi- ing skills, and the ability to tap individuals learn that they on with and certain to be a major player in the ourselves to face the unknown cal, and Community resilience. into one’s inner strengths can help can control the outcomes of government formation in future. As for press- with courage. Psychological resilience refers develop and strengthen resilience their decisions, they are more While we have no control over to the ability to mentally within an individual. When it comes to likely to view themselves as ing the demand for restoration of Article 370, the world, we have absolute con- stand or adapt to uncertainty, the idea of “natural resilience” or capable and confident. all that the parties seem capable of doing as of trol over our thoughts, feelings challenges, and adversity. It is a person’s innate ability to recov- now is to stick together. They have so far shied and actions. We can face the situa- sometimes referred to as “men- er from adversity, the research is India is a great nation of young tion with resilience, optimism and tal fortitude.” People who exhibit somewhat mixed. people, a rising superpower of the away from taking their struggle to the streets. confidence or we can meekly sur- psychological resilience develop On the basis of this theory of 21st century with profound spiri- There has been no attempt to even symboli- render to negativity, pessimism coping strategies and capabilities resilience, The American Acad- tual roots. There is no doubt that, and fear. Humanity possesses the that enable them to remain calm emy of Pediatrics has evolved a through each of us, India will play cally register displeasure about what was done ability to transform this crisis into and focused during a crisis and model known as the 7 Cs model, a pivotal role in the emergence to J&K. And for obvious reasons. Centre has a catalyst for creating positive val- move on without long-term nega- which is primarily meant for chil- of a new renaissance of life as we disproportionately raised costs for any show ue for all. The renowned historian tive consequences. dren but is equally applicable to persevere in our brave efforts to Arnold J Toynbee held truly deep In Emotional Resilience there the adults, who are eventually re- triumph in this challenging time. of even a symbolic defiance and this includes feelings towards India, great land are varying degrees of how well quired to apply it to them. The 7 Cs forming an alliance too. It remains to be seen of the spirit. He famously asserted a person copes emotionally with model is centered on two key as- Views expressed in the article how the remaining parties in the PAGD will that both civilizations and individ- stress and adversity. Some people sumptions: first, that young people are the author’s own and do not uals can create tremendous value are, by nature, more or less sensi- live up or down to the expectations necessarily represent the editorial respond to the costs of staying together. when they respond to and over- tive to change. How a person re- that are set for them and need stance of Kashmir Observer come the challenges that confront sponds to a situation can trigger adults who love them uncondition- them. As grave as this crisis is, a flood of emotions. Emotionally ally and hold them to high expec- Bhushan Lal Razdan, formerly OTHER OPINON there is no doubt we can overcome resilient people understand what tations; and next how we model of the Indian Revenue Service, it if we summon up and share our they are feeling and why. They tap resilience for young people is far retired as Director General of inherent boundless wisdom, cre- into realistic optimism, even when more important than what we say Income Tax (Investigation), Wider view ativity and power. When we do so, dealing with a crisis, and are pro- about it. The Key points of the 7 Cs Chandigarh. Post-retirement, he is the dignity of our lives will shine active in using both internal and Model is as under: actively associated with medical, even more brilliantly. external resources. As a result, • Competence This is the ability educational, cultural and heritage he CJI has reportedly expressed the need to include The one freedom that can nev- they are able to manage stress- to know how to handle situa- issues and joined various societies members of marginalized groups in the judiciary er be taken away from us is ‘atti- ors as well as their emotions in a tions effectively. To build com- and trusts to promote these objec- so that courts reflect the vast diversity of the coun- tude’. If we deploy it properly, we healthy, positive way. petence, individuals develop a tives. Occasionally he contributes Ttry. Since there is no Constitutional or legislative gain strength from within and can Physical resilience refers to set of skills to help them trust articles of contemporary relevance mandate in courts equivalent to reservations, such a reform easily sail through the challenges the body’s ability to adapt to chal- their judgments and make re- in Newspapers and Magazines. He would be voluntary. It would be in line with the CJI’s ideas about modernization and the need to improve judicial infrastructure in the pursuit of access to justice and speedy justice that he had mentioned before his present appointment. His vision of sustainable and inclusive modernization OBSERVER All letters intended for publication must include the writer’s name and includes courtrooms with disabled-friendly arrangements, address, even if a pseudonym is used. Letters are edited as clarity, X X X X MAIL YOUR LETTERS waiting areas, washrooms and crèches. The most disad- spaceand accuracy of expression require. Our publishing a letter does P.O. Box # 337, GPO, Srinagar-190 001 vantaged citizen should be able to approach the courts in a MAIL not mean we agree with everything or even anything in it. -EDITOR email: [email protected]@kashmirobserver.net ‘barrier free-citizen friendly environment’. An inclusive judiciary would be necessary for this. No doubt the wisdom of the high court collegiums, which will recommend the names for appointment, and of the Supreme Court collegium that will select from them will put merit above all else. Merit was Be sensitive towards those who died by suicide emphasized in the women lawyers’ application, and the Bar associations have been asking that advocates ‘of standing’ ashmir has witnessed many ing about suicides our focus should issues. Instead of shaming people for educate people about mental health who have been practising for 10 years be considered as judg- suicides in the past week. be on helping people rather than lack of imaan, why not find a way to issues, use religious knowledge to es. Inclusiveness with merit, therefore, would be ideal for While our heart aches for shaming them. What good does it bring Islamic lense of mental health bring awareness around psychology, future appointments. The widening of the ambit for appoint- Kthe departed souls, many bring to you or the dead if you shame teachings to our society? health, well being and try to raise is- ments may also speed up the process of filling the vacancies are indulging in unnecessary and in- them in their departure as well? We need to realise that more the sues of systemic discrimination that in judges’ posts and help in the faster delivery of justice. sensitive shaming of the suicide vic- Yes, it is unfortunate. However, circumstances driving one to suicide, might be pushing people to the edge. tims. It is true that suicide has to be if you’re truly so abhorred by the act, it is mostly mental health issues that Telegraph India discouraged and as muslims it is to be why not actually constructively cre- encourage people to take to such ex- Tania Saeed avoided at all costs. However, in talk- ate a dialogue around mental health tremes. The need of the hour is to Tanias@rediffmail Friday| 11-06-2021 7

MINDFUL FRIDAYS The Pandemic of Pornography

Wasim Kakroo “This corona s*** is killing me. Not the virus but the quarantine. I went to the gym every day and e all pass through different stages of de- I was very active in my social life but now I have velopment throughout life from child- nowhere to go and nothing to do. I relapsed after 24 hood to adulthood and so on. Every days,`` said one user. Wdevelopmental stage is characterized Additionally, there were many relapse stories: by different physical or psychological changes and “I’m in Spain, so my university classes are suspend- every stage of development has its own challenges. ed and my part time job is now remote because of Here we are exclusively focusing on the adoles- coronavirus. I can go out of home but it is not recom- cent population. Adolescence is the age of change mended. Now that I’m at home all day, relapsing is and a transitional phase from childhood to adult- much more easy. Today I relapsed 3 times, when in hood. It is a vulnerable time when children might the past normal weeks I used to relapse 1 or 2 times. develop unhealthy habits that grow into problems Need help, this can get much worse if I don’t stop in their adult life. Behavioral issues of adolescence, it now.” Another user had a similar experience, “I which are quite common, also crop up during this already relapsed 9 times this month.” time, making it impossible for parents to reach out It's hardly surprising that not everyone is find- to their teenagers. ing the temptation to view porn a welcome distrac- Common challenges to adolescents include tion, given that there are scores of research stud- physical, emotional changes, peer pressure, need ies associating porn use to poorer mental-health for independence and autonomy, career challenges, outcomes and another 45 neuro-scientific studies psychological issues and so on. It is rightly called as suggesting porn is addictive. Evidently, it appears the, "period of storm and stress". to be making some people feel even more hopeless One of the most important issues that arise at than ever. this age is addiction. As per studies, most addictive behaviors start in adolescence when there is a high Guidance for Reducing Problematic Internet Pornography Use, incidence of experimenting with different things. both general and specific: One of such addictive behaviors is porn addiction. 1. Set aside time each day for various dis- An addiction is more than just an intense in- tress tolerance activities as it will help you "de- terest in something. It is a medical condition that stress" and raise your dopamine levels naturally changes the brain and the body and causes the per- and hence you will feel less urge to seek pleasure son to feel compelled to continue acting in a certain through porn watching. way, even when doing so may cause harm. 2. Engage in other vocational activities such Porn addiction refers to uncontrolled compul- as reading, writing, listening to music, and so on. sion to watch porn and concurrent use of porno- 3. Regularly take part in social events and graphic material for pleasure seeking or dealing maintain relationships with family. with distress despite negative consequences to one's psychological distress, to manage emotional pain, ships. 4. Use apps that provide information on how physical, mental and social well being. sadness, loneliness and depression. Besides, self es- 6. Normalization of sexual violence. much time was spent on online activities per week According to one report, almost half (46%) of teem issues, past history of sexual abuse, tendency 7. Increase in aggression towards women. and intentionally restrict daily screen usage for young people aged 12 to 16 are addicted to their to experiment new things/curiosity to know more 8. Insomnia/ low motivation outside work-related activities. smart phones and mostly surf porn websites (digital about opposite sex, can all lead to porn addiction. 9. Depression /social anxiety 5. Keep in touch with friends, relatives, and wellbeing 2020 report), 93% of boys and 62% of girls Social factors: Rejection in relationships and so- 10. Negative self perceptions acquaintances when you're separated from them are exposed to internet pornography before the age cial circles can lead to drop in self esteem which 11. Porn addiction deform the pleasure centers of physically due to lockdown or self quarantine. of 18. There is 79% of accidental exposure to inter- might lead to other, less healthy ways of enhancing brain making it much more difficult to recover 6. Make an abstinence list that includes spe- net porn among children and adolescents. the self esteem and one of them is porn addiction. 12. Sexual acting out /changes in sexual orientation cific problematic habits related to porn watching Social isolation: Not only does social isolation 13. Rewiring reward pathways and sensitization ( and a plan for avoiding or not engaging in those There are different stages of porn addiction: increase one’s likelihood of seeking inappropriate alcohol addict and porn addict have same brain activities. A) Early exposure: Children aged 12 to 17 larg- ways of being sexually gratified, it also leads to a changes as per brain scans) 7. Use mindfulness exercises to pay attention est users of online porn. Most boys have curios- host of other problems–like depression and physical 14. lterations to reward centers of brain may be to behaviors, time spent on various activities, crav- ity about the opposite sex and think they can learn maladies–that can contribute to porn addictions or responsible for most mental disorders such as ings, and other factors. more about them on internet porn sites. Unless they unhealthy sex behaviors. PTSD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depres- 8. Actively foster trust among family mem- can navigate away from this temptation, they are Peer influence: During adolescence peer pressure sion. bers, particularly the significant other, as well as seduced. is a very influential factor. If others around you are 15. Skewing what is acceptable sexual behavior exercise good communication and transparency. B) Addiction: Naïve curiosity turns into physi- doing something, you are more likely to do it, too. 16. Preoccupation with sexual thoughts throughout cal dependence for this problematic type of sexual Having a friend, or a group of friends, for example, the day. arousal. In porn addiction, the habit forming sub- who engage in excessive porn viewing can influence 17. Guilt, shame, confusion. stance is explicit sexual material. To satisfy addic- your behavior. 18. Ambivalence about stopping, or cycles of stop- Desire for greater tion they rely on the internet, DVDs, and magazines. ping/restarting porn watching and thus in- pleasure and expanded Porn is needed for arousal and is used on a regular Porn addiction’s Effect on Teenagers Brain: crease in impulsivity. basis. It has been hypothesized that dopamine, a Porn addiction can lead to various potential 19. Tendency towards other impulsive behaviors. novelty leads to an neurochemical, rewards you with pleasurable sen- emotional, social and psychological disorders. Neg- 20. Depression, anxiety, or other co-occurring psy- sations after watching porn. It makes you feel good ative effect is greater on teens as their brains are chological disorders. urge to explore more and thus these and many other brain chemicals mo- more susceptible to chemical overload effects that 21. Increasing need for more aggression or domi- pernicious images and tivate a person who consumes porn to repeat this come with addiction. Teenagers’ brain is still in de- nance. behavior. Thus, chemical release and pleasurable veloping stage. It is hard for them to recover from 22. Emotional detachment. urges and fantasies consequences of behavior leads to addiction and any such addiction than adults. Teenager brain such people become dependent on porn for physical dominated by excitation and activation of pleasure Covid-19 and Porn Addiction dominate their and emotional satisfaction. areas and reward and emotional responses can lead The COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause an thoughts and interfere C) Desensitization: Just as in any other chemi- to flood of Dopamine which in turn keeps on stimu- immense psychosocial strain worldwide. Exces- cal dependency, the amount of porn the addict lating and maintaining potentially addictive habits sive use of the internet during these psychologi- with normal balance of previously used is not enough to stimulate these like porn watching. cally trying times, fueled by physical isolation as brain chemicals. Dopamine loves novelty. When a result of lockdowns, has translated into dysfunc- brain chemicals which in the reward wears off, dopamine release decreases, Warning Signs of Porn addiction among Adolescents: tional behaviors. A growing body of evidence sug- turn results in extreme therefore pleasure declines, the libido declines, and 1. Decreased interest in and or declining per- gests an unprecedented increase in internet use it may thus cause erectile dysfunction among male formance in school and extra circular activi- and consumption of online pornography during craving. consumers. Less gratification leads to desire for ties. the pandemic, and possibly even directly caused by greater desire for hardcore porn and thus a vicious 2. Poor concentration & Lack of interest in it. Word searches related to pornographic content cycle reigns. usual day to day activities. have increased (among men and women of all ages), D) Escalation: Desire for greater pleasure and 3. Sexual aggression, incest, age inappropriate owing to the fact that many people are at home with Advices for parents and caregivers: expanded novelty leads to an urge to explore more relations more free time than normal. But this is also a peri- 1. Encourage your child to ask you questions by pernicious images and urges and fantasies domi- 4. Internet addiction od of extraordinary fear and dread. Porn is a potent affirming his or her natural curiosity. Answer nate their thoughts and interfere with normal bal- 5. Secrecy, i.e., spending lot of time alone in and rapid means to self-medicate one's way out of a children's queries as per their age so they don't ance of brain chemicals which in turn results in room with door locked relentlessly stressful situation. turn to porn sites for answers. extreme craving. 6. Sexual bullying While the rest of the world was focused on pre- 2. Assist your child in compiling a list of three E) Acting out sexually:Addiction to pornogra- 7. Secrecy around computers and smartphones venting a global health crisis, the world's largest trusted persons to whom they can speak or ask phy can lead to an urge to have real world experi- usage such as hiding or deleting browsing pornography corporation (name deliberately not questions. Encourage children to confide in a ences which can lead to risky behaviors like sexual history. mentioned by the author of this article) was busy trusted adult if they have any concerns. bullying, promiscuous sex, cyber porn, sexual ag- 8. Demonstrating lack of empathy causing another pandemic. Traffic to the site was 3. Install software for internet accountability on gression, rape and child molestation. This is espe- 9. Watching porn at public places like restau- already higher than usual before the COVID-19 pan- digital devices such as laptop and mobile. Turn cially true as the industry does little to discourage rants or school demic went worldwide, but on March 24, last year, on Safe-Search on your browser. Set up strict violence against women and their commodification. the company provided its premium subscription privacy settings on online apps and games. Consequences of Porn Addiction service to the entire world for free for 30 days. Sub- 4. Involve your teen or child in the creation of fam- Common symptoms of porn addiction: 1. Sexual dysfunction (e.g., impotence, premature scriptions soared to previously unheard-of levels in ily technology agreements regarding safe gadget ejaculation) the days that followed. On March 25, 2020, traffic to usage. 1. Spending large amount of time watching porn 2. Brain fog and concentration problems the site surged by 22.6 percent in the United States 5. Establish device-free zones and times in your 2. Experiencing cravings to watch porn 3. Increase in high-risk behaviors. and 21.5 percent in Canada. Europe saw an increase home (for eating, playing, schoolwork, and 3. Requiring increasing amounts or more ex- 4. Skewed view of the world. of 24.5 %, and Mexico (41.5 %), Russia (53.2 %), Spain sleeping). plicit porn to gain same level of satisfaction 5. Decrease in ability to build healthy relation- (61 %), and India (95.3 %) were among the countries 6. Talk to your teen about how to report content as before with the largest increases in traffic. Because of our over the internet that isn't acceptable/age ap- 4. Avoiding social activities to use porn. heightened state of worry and anxiety, a new wave propriate. of porn "converts" is emerging, who may or may not 7. Tell your children that they can report to you Causes of porn addiction: Because of our be able to break free from this extremely addictive if they encounter something online that makes There can be a number of causes of porn addic- coping method once the free subscription period is them feel unhappy, uncomfortable, or terrified, tion. Here we are mentioning only few: heightened state of worry and over. Indians increasingly went online in pursuit and you will not be angry or penalise them for Biological factors: The person may have a genetic anxiety, a new wave of porn of sexual gratification using porn. The average in- reporting it to you. predisposition to impulsivity, emotion dysregula- crease in porn-watching from India was 33% during 8. Play online games with your children. Don't tion, or sensation-seeking behavior. One may have "converts" is emerging, who the pandemic, three times that of the average rise dismiss online gaming as a childish activity. a predisposition to other characteristics that are may or may not be able to worldwide, which stood at 10.5%, reported Times of This also allows you to play games with your associated with sexual addiction, like anxiety or India. youngster, but only online. This is an excellent depression. As you might expect, higher levels of break free from this extremely Consequently, the promise made by porn indus- moment to converse with and engage your child sex hormones like testosterone or estrogen can also addictive coping method once try to help people cope with the stress brought on about their world and what matters to them. On- affect libido and hence increase the tendency to con- the free subscription period by the COVID-19 pandemic will end up being some- line apps, programmes, and sites can also pro- sume porn. thing considerably worse and far more difficult to vide inspiration and opportunity to play offline If a person is inclined towards impulsive behav- is over. Indians increasingly overcome. games, be creative offline, and exercise together ior and have high levels of sex-related hormones, he went online in pursuit of A month of internet porn is more than enough by watching streaming channels and videos in- or she may be more likely to engage in excessive or time for someone to become addicted to this super- doors, all of which contribute to increased posi- compulsive porn watching. Changes in brain chem- sexual gratification using normal stimulus and establishing a porn addiction tive bonding time. istry when a person views porn increases the risk porn. The average increase in will have long-term detrimental consequences for 9. Positive support and encouragement to children for addiction. porn-watching from India was marriages and families. or adolescents helps to build trusting connec- Psychological factors: Early-life/childhood envi- Administrators of one of the porn websites tions and open lines of communication that may ronmental factors, including adverse events like 33% during the pandemic, claimed that the figures "clearly demonstrate that nurture their emotional needs and hence pre- abuse or age inappropriate exposure to sexual con- three times that of the people all throughout Europe were delighted to vent them from seeking other means of pleasure tent, can contribute to some of the underlying traits have distractions while quarantined at home”. such as porn watching. involved in porn addiction behaviors and other average rise worldwide, which However, several members of a Reddit forum mental health issues such as Anxiety, Depression, stood at 10.5% for persons suffering from pornography addiction, The author is a RCI Licensed clinical psychologist Personality disorders, Poor impulse control, Perfor- which has over half a million members, are sharing and can be reached at [email protected] mance anxiety. 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'Eggs, meat, milk essential Study links politics, boredom with for ending malnutrition, breaking public-health rules

Agencies As the pandemic continues, the work has implications for public especially in kids' ccording to the findings health policy and communications. of a new psychology re- For instance, focusing on what people search, people who are can do rather than what they are re- Agencies months of age through early child- that persist in many parts of Asia Amore prone to boredom stricted from doing. Such messaging hood; at school age and in adoles- and Africa." The report seeks to and are socially conservative have could help provide a more positive more balanced, sustain- cence; and during pregnancy and inform the discussion about live- a higher probability of breaking framework to help people ground able approach to con- lactation. stock impacts on human health public-health rules. their sense of identity and control. suming food from live- "Overall, the evidence shows and the environment by present- The study was published in the "Many of the restrictions have A stock -- one that meets that context is key when we con- ing evidence of how risks and ben- journal Motivation and Emotion. become heavily politicized and nutrition needs and focuses on lo- sider the role of food from live- efits vary considerably depending While previous research demon- much of the messaging from gov- cal production methods -- is essen- stock in our diets," said UN Nutri- on consumption patterns, time of strated a connection between be- ernments has focused on personal tial for delivering on global com- tion Executive Secretary Stineke life and production practices. ing highly prone to boredom and re-establish a sense of meaning and responsibility," Danckert said. "But mitments to combat malnutrition Oenema, who coordinated the de- The report shows that some breaking social-distancing rules, identity. Boredom threatens our need this can become finger-pointing and in all its forms, said a comprehen- velopment of the new paper. parts of the world eat too much this study demonstrated the as- to make meaning out of life and some blaming and most of us recoil from sive report released on Wednesday "They have serious conse- food from livestock and other re- sociation was more prominent as things such as politics can strengthen that. What we need is to promote from UN Nutrition. quences for human health if they gions, not enough. participants' social conservatism our sense of identity and meaning." our shared values - the things we While acknowledging key are absent from or deficient in the For example, global statis- increased. For the study, researchers asked all have in common and the positive health and environmental chal- diets of certain vulnerable groups, tics documenting a decades-long "Many public-health measures more than 900 people to respond to things we can get back if we all pull lenges linked to overconsumption, or if consumed to excess by oth- surge in consumption of livestock such as wearing a mask or getting a questions about boredom, political together. the analysis also shows that live- ers." But when it comes to address- products fail to capture how that vaccine have become highly politi- ideology and adhering to public- "It can be difficult for some stock can provide nutrient-dense ing undernutrition, the report growth has been driven largely cized," said James Danckert, profes- health measures such as wearing people to cope with boredom and foods for addressing undernour- finds that food from livestock can by middle-income countries. The sor of psychology at the University a mask or not socializing outside that can have serious consequences ishment that causes stunting in play a powerful role. report also highlights the nutri- of Waterloo. "People who find these one's household. They then applied for an individual and for society at approximately 22 per cent of young "If we want to provide healthy tional divide between regions and measures a threat to their identity, a variety of statistical analysis tech- large. Boredom is not a trivial expe- children worldwide and health diets for vulnerable children and populations where people eat a lot and who suffer from boredom a lot, niques to explore the relations that rience - it's worth paying attention risks at other key stages of life, es- pregnant or lactating mothers, of livestock products and those find breaking the rules helps them underly these elements. to it," Danckert concluded. pecially for pregnant and lactating which is where you see the worst where they do not. women. impacts of malnutrition, the scien- In 2018, the average European The report, "Livestock-Derived tific evidence is clear: Food from consumed 69 kilos of meat, seven Foods and Sustainable Healthy livestock provides benefits that times more than the average Afri- Website: www.jkdears.com | Tel/Fax : 0194-2494585 (S) Diets", includes contributions are very hard and sometimes im- can --though disparities exist even e-mail : [email protected] | 0191-2474553 (J) from experts at the World Food possible to replicate solely with within high-income countries. Government of Jammu & Kashmir Programme (WFP), the World plant-based foods," said Lora Ian- The evidence also indicates Health Organization (WHO), the notti, Director of the E3 Nutrition that there are health consequenc- Department of Ecology, Environment & Remote Sensing International Livestock Research Lab in Washington University in es to overconsumption of livestock Institute (ILRI), the Food and St. Louis. products, particularly processed SDA Colony Bemina, Srinagar – 190018 / Parayvaran Bhawan,Gldani Transport Nagar Narwal, Jammu - 180006 Agriculture Organization of the "That doesn't mean you dis- meat. This underscores the need Notification No: 10 of 2021 United Nations (FAO) and the In- miss chronic disease and envi- for policy and other measures, Dated: 09-06-2021 ternational Fund for Agricultural ronmental problems linked to such as national dietary guide- Development (IFAD). livestock foods, which can be sig- lines, to reduce consumption in WALK-IN-INTERVIEW/PROFICIENCY TEST NOTICE It seeks a more informed con- nificant," added the lead author of populations that eat too much live- FOR SIS-DP 2ND and ENVIS PROJECT versation about the role of live- the report. stock-derived foods. stock-derived foods in the world "But you also cannot neglect However, the biggest dietary Whereas, vide Notification No: 3 of 2021 dated 24/04/2021 vide endorsement No: DEERS/2021/S-182/127-28 Dated: 24-04-2021 and Interview Notification No: today by exploring the scientific the fact that insufficient access to health issue for some groups today DEERS/2021/S-182/159-167 Dated:21-05-2021, applications were invited for conducting the interview/proficiency test of candidates for recruitment on SIS-DP evidence behind their risks and livestock or animal-source foods is undernutrition, which could be Update Project. benefits, including their value more broadly is a major factor solved in part by greater access to Whereas, based on the eligibility criteria, certificates attached and terms and conditions, a list of Eligible/Not-Eligible candidates was issued vide Notification No. 9 of 2021 dated:26.5.2021. There was a very poor response for the position of Environmental Specialists. during "critical life stages": six behind high rates of malnutrition livestock foods. Whereas, few positions vacant under ENVIS Project were also advertised vide Notification No: 4 of 2021 dated 24/04/2021 vide endorsement No: DEERS/2021/ ENVIS-Project/129-30 Dated: 24-04-2021; however, due to covid restriction, the walk-in-interview/proficiency test could not be conducted. As such, the following positions of SIS-DP Update and ENVIS Project are hereby advertised again on a temporary, project-mode basis co-terminus with the Project. The eligibility, experience, monthly emoluments and number of positions is as provided below: Department of (AYUSH) Govt. of J & K District Anantnag. SIS-DP UPDATE PROJECT AYUSH Immune Booster Medicine S. No. Title Eligibility Criteria Emoluments Positions Per month Distributed at Village Shamsipora Anantnag from (Consolidated) Govt. ISM Dispensary Shamsipora Anantnag 1 Environmental Essential: `25000/- (2) Specialist M.Tech in Environmental Engineering with two years experience Or M.Sc Environmental Science with three years experience Desirable: Candidates having PhD in Environmental Science and Certificate course in Remote Sensing/GIS and experience in Environmental Impact As- sessment (EIA) studies with publications in reputed journals, proven verbal and communication skills shall be given preference. ENVIS PROJECT 1 Programme Officer Essential: PhD in Environmental Science from a recognized University with `46690/- 1 three years experience. Desirable: Candidates having certification in RS & GIS, Publications in Scopus indexed reputed journals, Experience in developing Environmental Education Material shall be given preference. 2 Data Entry Operator Graduate with Diploma in Computers/RS&GIS `14641/- 1 Desirable: Fluent in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CorelDraw/Photo- shop) NOTE: Candidates in their own interest should satisfy themselves, before applying for any position, that they are eligible for the positions applied for viz, domicile of J&K, requisite qualification and requisite experience. There shall be no change in the eligibility criteria and terms/conditions. Candidates are advised not to apply unnecessarily.

HOW TO APPLY: The candidates are required to fill up the online form available at www.jkdears.com with relevant certificates (viz. Domicile, Date of birth, Academic/professional qualification, experience certificate) by 20th of June 2021 up to 10.00 pm. The link shall automatically close after the prescribed period.

On 10/06/2021 Following the Protocol of AYUSH Department Ministry of AYUSH Govt. of India and the Orders of Director GENERAL CONDITIONS ISM J&K Dr Mohan Singh just and by the guidelines of ADMO MADAM Dr. Nuzhat Bashir & District Nodal officer Ayush 1. The list of eligible and in-eligible candidates shall be displayed on the departmental website on 22nd June 2021. Only the eligible candidates will be Dr. Mir Javaid Hussain sahib an awareness programme and distribution of immune booster medicines was organized at allowed to appear in the interview on 24th June 2021. 2. All original documents/certificates as prescribed must be produced at the time of interview for necessary verification. at Village Shamsipora Anantnag from Govt. AYUSH Dispensary Shamsipora Anantnag 296 beneficiaries received im- 3. The appointees shall have to work strictly as per Annual Darbar Move Schedule. The appointees shall have to arrange their own accommodation for munity boosting drugs also were briefed about importance of Ayush immunity boosters in enhancement of human im- Annual Darbar Move purpose. munity to combat Covid 19 panoramic along other importance preventive measures. 4. The DEERS reserves the right to engage the candidates from the waiting list, securing above 50% marks, on the other ongoing short-term projects, mja without going for fresh recruitment process. 5. Depending upon the technical/administrative exigencies the DEE&RS reserves the right to modify the number of vacancies at any time before issuance of engagement orders or cancellation of this and previous notifications without assigning any reason thereof. 6. No separate communication/email shall be entertained. 7. The interview facilities shall be in place both at the office complex of Department of Ecology, Environment & Remote Sensing, Paryawaran Bhawan, Government of Jammu & Kashmir Transport Nagar, Gladni, Jammu-180006 and SDA Colony Bemina, Srinagar – 190018. 8. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. 9. The detailed terms & conditions, application form can be downloaded from the departmental website www.jkdears.com. Agriculture production & farmers welfare department 10. Candidates in their own interest are requested to frequently check the departmental website for updates. 11. In all matters relating to interpretation of terms and condition(s) of the earlier and this Notification, the decision of Director, DEE&RS shall be final Directorate of Agriculture and binding. SPECIFIC TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Lalmandi Srinagar 1. The appointment shall be purely on temporary project-mode basis for the period as specified in the engagement order and subject to the funding from the sponsoring agency. Advisories and recommended Beekeeping activities for the Month of June 2. The performance of temporary project-mode staff shall be monitored monthly by the Principal Investigator, if the performance of the engagee is not found up to the mark, his/her engagement shall be terminated without any further notice. • Check absconding of Bees by providing ample Ventilation. Absconding occurs when Honey Bees permanently leave their hive and this usually occurs due to 3. Experience certificate of only Government Departments and Universities shall be considered. Candidates with experience from Private Organization poor ventilation, too much heat, lack of water and flora in the surrounding, predators such as Wasps. The absconding can be checked by choosing a good hive location, having worked for government projects, should get the experience certificate countersigned/stamped from the concerned Government Department for which elevating hives off the ground on a stand to prevent ants, placing wasp traps, keeping the colonies strong with a good and proliferative Queen Bee, by giving artificial and the Project was undertaken. The experience certificate should clearly depict the work assignments performed. The experience claimed shall have to be supported stimulative feeding & following Bee pest control measures in consultation with the Apiculture experts. by certificates issued by the concerned employer stating clearly the number of months of experiences in the relevant field. • In case of decreased Bee Flora in the plains, the colonies should be migrated to the hills. 4. The engagee shall submit himself/herself to the orders of the Government and the Principal Investigator and authorities under whom he/she may be • Provide stimulative feeding in case there is dearth of flora or there are incessant rains. placed from time to time by the Government. • Fumigate colonies for acraine and mite control. 5. The Government will pay the engagee consolidated emoluments as per the appointment order and as per increment given by the sponsoring agency • Equalization is done by providing the weak colonies with some added bees from a strong colony or by giving them extra brood. Advantages of Equalization: from time to time, as long as he/she remain in the service and performs the duties. It will make all colonies produce more quantity of honey. It will also lessen the threat of Robbery in an apiary. It is an effective technique of avoiding swarming by reducing 6. The engagee shall be entitled to casual leave of 15 days in one year or as per government instructions issued from time to time. crowding in more populous hives. Besides it motivates weak colonies and will not upset the backing colonies since strong colonies improve rapidly. However, there is a 7. The appointment shall not confer any right to regularization and the engagee has to submit an affidavit to this effect, duly attested by the First-Class disadvantage of equalization too, and that is this process can spread diseases and pests between the colonies. Magistrate. • Inspect colonies regularly for varroa mite and apply formic acid fumigations, however, avoid use of chemical treatments before the Honey is harvested. 8. If the engagee appointee at any time wilfully neglects or refuses to perform his/her duties, the appointing authority shall immediately terminate his/ • Extraction of Honey is usually carried out during mid May to June for the spring crop. While extracting honey it should be kept in mind that sufficient stores her contractual appointment without any notice and he/she shall not be entitled to any salary for such period. are left for the bees and extraction of honey is restricted to the super frames only. 9. The selectee shall have to work at the office complex at Bemina, Srinagar (Summer) and/or at Jammu (Winter) as per the convenience of the project Some of the important pollen and Nectar providing Flora in the valley during the month of June are:- management. However, he or she may be required to travel throughout the UT for conducting fieldwork. 10. The job requires extensive travelling and working under arduous field conditions in high altitude areas of Jammu and Kashmir. S. No Common Name Scientific Name Pollen (P) 11. The engagee shall not claim any TA/DA for fieldwork. The department shall arrange the transport/boarding and lodging facility during1 such work/ Nectar (N) surveys. In case Government boarding/lodging is not made available to the engage during such tours, then a lump sum amount of Rs. 500/= per day for boarding/ 1. Garden Speedwell Veronica longifolia P- N lodging shall be paid to them for undertaking their own arrangements. The GT Vehicle/Private Taxi (Govt approved rates) shall be provided by the department. 2. Woundwort / Brownwort / Heart of the Prunella vulgaris P-N In case the field visit is within 50 Kms and does not involve any night stay, then the lump sum amount of Rs. 150/= shall be reimbursed per day as to and fro Earth convenience charges. All such tours should be duly certified by the concerned Principal Investigator/Co-investigator of the Project for reimbursement. 3. Wild Spinach/Lamb’s Quarters Chenopodium vulgare / Chenopodium P-N 12. If, the engage requires to travel outside the UT or to Jammu in case his/her headquarter is at Srinagar or to Srinagar in case his/her headquarter is at album Jammu for attending Project related trainings, Workshops, or any other official work, he/she shall be paid shared taxi (govt. approved rates) and AC 2-tier train 4. Horse Chestnut Aesculus hippocastanum P-N fare and a lumpsum amount of Rs. 800/per day shall be reimbursed towards lodging, boarding and local transportation. However, in case, these facilities are 5. Wild Rose/Baby Rose Rosa multiflora P-N provided by the sponsoring agency or the department itself, then same shall not be reimbursed. 6. Prickly Rose/Wild Rose Rosa acicularis P-N 13. The applicants who have obtained professional/academic qualifications from recognized institute/University should only apply and an undertaking to 7. Pulses & Vegetables - P-N this fact should be submitted at the end of the application form. 14. In case, an application succeeds in getting selected by supplying false/concocted information or any unfair means, his appointment shall be liable to be Note: For further Assistance Beekeepers are requested to contact their respective Apiculture Dev. Officers, Apiculture Dev. Assistants (at DCTC’s), Contact cancelled by the Principal Investigator of the Project at any time and all dues paid to him would be recovered. Apiculture Dev. Assistant (Entomology), Research Assistant (Entomology), Agriculture Extension Assistant (Entomology) or Assistant Entomologist Lalmandi Srinagar 15. In all matters relating to the interpretation of terms and condition(s) of the earlier and this Notification, the decision of Director, DEE&RS shall be final and (Email ID: [email protected]). binding. Sd/= Assistant Entomologist Sd/- DIPK-2721/21 Directorate of Agriculture Kashmir DIPK-2702/21 (Dr. Neelu Gera) Lal Mandi, Srinagar PCCF/Director EE&RS Issued through: Information & Publications, Directorate of Agriculture, Kashmir No: DEERS/2021/S-182/202-204 Dated: 09 -06-2021 09 Business Friday | 11-06-2021 Global Airline Body Says "Unable To Feed Our Families": Saudi Aramco To Sell $6B Covid 'Travel Pass' App Of Dollar-Denominated To Go Live In Weeks Tipper, Tractor Drivers Protest Islamic Bonds Enters Third Day In Bandipora

BLOOMBERG coronavirus and widespread Agencies in and aircraft boarding stages. lockdowns curbed demand for However, IATA says it has audi Aramco, the world’s oil last year, the main source of DUBAI: The head of global since modified the app for biggest energy company, revenue for Saudi Arabia. airline body International Air when passengers are also Sis selling $6 billion of The price of Brent crude has Transport Association (IATA) checked by immigration offi- bonds in its first dollar-denom- rebounded, after plummeting said on Thursday a digital cers on arrival. inated Islamic bond sale. to a 21-year low of just below travel pass for COVID-19 test "(The) feedback (has) been The state-controlled com- $16 a barrel at one point in results and vaccine certifi- very positive. We expect to go pany is offering sukuk due in 2020. It’s since climbed more cations would go live in the live out of the testing mode three, five and 10 years, and than four-fold to over $70 a coming weeks following a in the next couple of weeks," the longest portion will yield barrel. testing phase. IATA Director General Willie 120 basis points above Trea- And while Aramco’s first- The mobile application, Walsh told reporters during suries, according to a person quarter profits soared — thanks which has been tested by some an online media briefing. Agencies gally. The protest now entered become suicidal as we are not familiar with the matter. That’s to the recovery in both crude airlines, was originally de- Around 60,000 people have day three, with drivers stating able to feed our families. We are down from initial discussions and gas — its free cash flow signed to facilitate passenger been registered to test the BANDIPORA: The tipper and that they had no hope in view. not able to pay power and water of around 160 basis points. fell short of the $18.75 billion screening at the airport check- system, he said. truck vehicle owners dealing Drivers have established tem- bills,” he said. Order books for the sale needed to pay the dividend for with sand and gravel in Bandi- porary sheds for night shift and The drivers said that the Ge- are in excess of $60 billion, the period. pora district said they were not are on continuous protest for ology and Mining department said people familiar with the Aramco’s oil revenue ac- able to feed their families amid pressing their demands; Aijaz had created chaos in a bid to transaction, who asked not to counts for about 40% of Saudi lockdown and cumbersome gov- Ahmad Khan a contractor said, “streamline the royalty” of sand be identified as the details are Arabia’s gross domestic prod- GST Council To Meet On ernment procedures. adding that the vehicle owners and gravel. private. uct and the recent increase On Thursday, the protest of were living in a constant fear of They said that due to this, not The firm is raising cash to in crude prices may drive this the association entered the being caught by many depart- only were the drivers suffering help finance its plans to pay even higher, Bloomberg Intel- June 12 To Discuss Tax third day. ments. but the people at large were be- out $75 billion in dividends, a ligence analysts Jaimin Patel According to the News Agency, Another driver, Irfan told ing forced to buy the material at commitment that the oil com- and Damian Sassower wrote in Cut On Covid Essentials, the drivers staged a silent pro- Kashmir Dot Com that with exorbitant rates. They also re- pany made to garner support a note Tuesday. Saudi Arabia’s test from 7th of this month in lockdown and no work, they quested the Lieutenant Gover- for its initial public offering. plans to reduce its dependence this north district by stating that were unable to pay off loans on nor and the Deputy Commis- Aramco had to reduce spend- on Aramco will be challenged Black Fungus Medicine many vehicles were being seized their vehicles and their families sioner Bandipora to redress their ing, cut jobs and sell non-core by the nation’s fiscal deficit, on the pretext of operating ille- were forced to starve. “We have grievances at the earliest. (KDC) assets as the spread of the they said.

DRIVERS HAVE ESTABLISHED TEMPORARY SHEDS FOR night shift and are on continuous protest for pressing their demands; Aijaz Ahmad Khan a contractor said, adding that the vehicle owners were living in a constant fear of being India's Agriculture Exports caught by many departments. Jump To $41 Billion In 2020-21 Despite Pandemic Mudgal Inspects JAKFED Property Disruptions, Say Commerce Ashajipora, Hq Super Bazaar Anantnag Ministry Officials PRESS TRUST OF INDIA sions on COVID relief items was mandated to examine ANANTNAG: Secretary, Co- ndia's agriculture exports he all-powerful GST Coun- whether a GST rate cut or ex- operative Department, Yasha (including marine and cil, chaired by Finance emption is required for medi- Mudgal, today visited JAKFED Iplantation products) have TMinister Nirmala Sithara- cal-grade oxygen, pulse oxim- property Ashajipora and beaten the pandemic register- man, will meet on June 12 to eters, hand sanitizers, oxygen Headquarter Super Bazaar An- ing a growth of 17.34 per cent decide on GST rate cut for CO- therapy equipment like con- antnag to take on spot assess- to $ 41.25 billion in 2020-21, a VID essentials and black fungus centrators, ventilators, PPE ment of the property besides top commerce ministry official medicine, according to officials. kits, N-95 and surgical masks inspecting functioning of the said on Thursday. In the previous meeting on and temperature checking Super Bazaar. Speaking to the media, com- May 28, the Council, which equipment. She was accompanied by merce secretary Anup Wadha- has state ministers as mem- esides, the panel also Registrar Cooperative Societies, wan said that excellent growth bers, a Group of Ministers looked into COVID vaccines, Shafqat Iqbal and other senior of Agri exports in FY21 has (GoM) was set up to recom- drugs, and medicines for CO- functionaries of the department. come after it remained stag- known therapeutic qualities, has mend tax relief on COVID es- VID treatment and testing kits Secretary inspected various nant for the past three years also grown substantially. Dur- sentials, including PPE kits, for COVID detection. sections of the Super Bazaar and (USD 38.43 billion in 2017-18, ing 2020-21, export of pepper in- masks and vaccines, to the The GST Council on May 28, directed for fixing the working USD 38.74 billion in 2018-19 creased by 28.72% to USD 1269.38 GST council. left taxes on COVID-19 vac- hour from early morning to late and USD 35.16 billion 2019-20). million; cinnamon by 64.47% to The GoM submitted its re- cines and medical supplies un- hours in the evening so that cus- In rupee terms, the increase is USD 11.25 million; nutmeg, mace port on June 7. Officials said changed after the BJP and oppo- tomers can avail services as per 22.62 per cent with exports during and cardamom by 132.03% (USD the GST Council would be sition-ruled states sparred over their convenience. 2020-21 amounting to Rs 3.05 lakh 189.34 million vs USD 81.60 mil- meeting on June 12, to dis- whether the tax cut benefits Deputy Registrar Coopera- crore as compared to 2.49 lakh lion); and ginger, saffron, turmeric, cuss the GoM report as well as will reach the common man. tive Societies, Anantnag, Abdul crore during 2019-20. India's agri- thyme, bay leaves etc. by 35.44% consider tax rate cuts for black However, Goods and Servic- Salam, informed the Secretary cultural and allied imports during to USD 570.63 million. Export of fungus medicine. es Tax (GST) was exempted on that there are 50 functional Co- 2019-20 were USD 20.64 billion, spices touched the highest ever Some state finance minis- import of Amphotericin B—a operative Societies of different and the corresponding figures for level of around USD 4 billion dur- ters in the GoM are under- medicine used for treatment nomenclature registered under 2020-21 are USD 20.67 billion. ing 2020-21. The organic exports stood to have pitched for a of black fungus. the J&K Cooperative Societies Despite COVID-19, the balance of during 2020-21 were USD 1040 rate cut on COVID essentials. Congress and other opposi- Act, 1989 which are operating in commonly known as Super stressed upon the officers to trade in agriculture has improved million as against USD 689 million Uttar Pradesh Finance Min- tion ruled states have been diverse economic fields like sale Bazaar Anantnag transacts venture in dairy, poultry and by 42.16% from USD 14.51 billion to in 2019-20, registering a growth of ister Suresh Kumar Khanna, demanding a reduction in tax- of essential commodities Kero- Medical and Consumer Busi- other potential areas besides USD 20.58 billion. 50.94%. Organic exports include oil who is also a member of the es but the central government sene oil, Sugar, fertilizers, Poul- ness with two fair price medi- putting strong efforts for making For agriculture products (ex- cake/meals, oil seeds, cereals and GoM, on Wednesday said that felt the move may not result try, Dairy, Sheep, Timber, Medi- cal shops running round the Cooperative Movement viable cluding marine and plantation millets, spices and condiments, the state is in favour of cutting in tangible gains for people. cines and credit distribution clock at District Hospital and and vibrant in the district. products), the growth is 28.36% tea, medicinal plant products, dry taxes on COVID essentials to Currently, 5 per cent GST is among rural members across offering five (05) percent and SSP, Imtiyaz Hussain, ADC, with exports of USD 29.81 billion fruits, sugar, pulses, coffee etc. facilitate patients, but will ac- levied on domestically manu- the district. fifty (50) percent rebate on Gulzar Ahmad and senior offi- in 2020-21 as compared to USD Exports have also taken place cept the decision of the GST factured vaccines, while it is He further informed that the medicines and surgical items cials and field functionaries of 23.23 billion in 2019-20. India has from several clusters for the first council on tax rates. 12 per cent for COVID drugs Islamabad Consumer Coopera- respectively. cooperative department were been able to take advantage of the time. For instance, export of fresh The GoM on GST conces- and oxygen concentrators. tive Wholesale Store Limited Secretary Cooperatives present on the occasion. increased demand for staples dur- vegetables and mangoes from ing the COVID-19 period. Varanasi and black rice from Huge growth has been seen in ex- Chandauli has taken place for port of cereals with export of non- the first time, directly benefit- basmati rice growing by 136.04% ting farmers of the area. Exports to USD 4794.54 million; wheat by have also taken place from other Redmi Note 10 Series Clocks Over Rs Amazon Likely To See $425 Million 774.17% to USD 549.16 million; and clusters viz. oranges from Nagpur, Eu Privacy Fine, Says Report other cereals (millets, maize and bananas from Theni and Ananth- 3,000 Cr In Sales In India other coarse gains) by 238.28% to pur, mangoes from Lucknow etc. Agencies price starts at Rs 15,999 for the mazon.com Inc USD 694.14 million. Other agricul- Despite the pandemic, export of base 6GB + 64GB model. The could be fined tural products, which registered fresh horticulture produce took The company achieved this 6GB + 128GB and 8GB + 128GB Amore than $425 a significant increase in exports place by multimodal mode and feat across all platforms ever options carry a price tag of Rs million under the Euro- as compared to 2019-20, were oil consignments were shipped by air since the launch of Redmi Note 16,999 and 18,999 respectively. pean Union's privacy law, meals (USD 1575.34 million -growth and sea to Dubai, London and oth- 10 Series. The Redmi Note 10 Pro Max the Wall Street Journal of 90.28%), sugar (USD 2789.97 er destinations from these areas. Launched in March this year, also comes with the same reported on Thursday, million - growth 41.88%), raw cot- Handholding by the Department Redmi Note 10 Pro Max, Redmi storage option as the Redmi citing people familiar ton (USD 1897.20 million - growth for market linkages, post-harvest Note 10 Pro, Redmi Note 10S Note 10 Pro. Its price starts with the matter. 79.43%), fresh vegetables (USD value chain development and the and Redmi Note 10 offer a pre- at Rs 18,999 for the base 6GB Luxembourg's data- 721.47 million - growth 10.71%) and institutional structure such as mium and enriching experi- Business Head, Redmi India. + 64GB model and goes up to protection commission, vegetable oils (USD 602.77 million- FPOs, enabled North East farmers ence to the consumers. Redmi Note 10 series pack Rs 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB CNPD, has circulated a draft decision and proposed a fine growth 254.39%) etc. to send their value-added products "With this quantum leap, high-end features such as option. The top model of 8GB highlighting Amazon's privacy practices among the bloc's 26 The largest markets for India's beyond the Indian borders. the Rs 3,000+ crore sales figure 120Hz Super AMOLED Display, RAM and 128GB carries a price national data-protection authorities, the report said. agriculture products are the USA, Cereal exports have done well is an achievement that testi- 108MP camera, Qualcomm tag of Rs 21,999. The case relates to Amazon's collection and use of individu- China, Bangladesh, UAE, Vietnam, during 2020-21. The country has fies our commitment as well Snapdragon 732G, and a lot According to reports last als' personal data and violations under EU's landmark data Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Nepal, been able to export to several as customer satisfaction with more. month, the company has sold privacy rules known as the General Data Protection Regulation Iran and Malaysia. Exports to most countries for the first time. For the brand. As we continue to The regular Redmi Note more than 200 million Redmi (GDPR), a source told the Journal. of these destinations have reg- example rice has been exported to strengthen our footprint, we 10 price in India starts at Rs Note smartphones globally. GDPR requires companies to seek people's consent before istered growth, with the highest countries like Timor-Leste, Puerto hope that we continue to de- 11,999 for the base 4GB + 64GB On Wednesday, Xiaomi India using their personal data or face steep fines. growth being recorded for Indone- Rico, Brazil, for the first time. Simi- liver a seamless and unique model and the 6GB + 128GB announced that its Mi 11X se- An EU court ruling last month annulled an order that re- sia (102.42%), Bangladesh (95.93%) larly wheat has been exported to experience to our consumers option costs Rs 13,999. The ries of devices has witnessed a quired Amazon, which has its EU headquarters in Luxembourg and Nepal (50.49%). countries like Yemen, Indonesia, even during this unprecedent- Redmi Note 10 Pro comes in record sales worth over Rs 300 City, to pay back taxes to the country. Export of spices like ginger, Bhutan and other cereals have ed time," said Sneha Tainwala, three storage options and its crore in just 45 days of its launch. Amazon was not immediately available for a comment. pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, been exported to Sudan, Poland turmeric, saffron etc., which have Bolivia.-IANS NEWS Friday | 11.06.2021 10

May Records 2nd Highest Two Building Crashes In Mumbai Rainfall In 121 Years; No Significant Heat Wave Spell: IMD NEW DELHI: May received over the Bay of Bengal and Kill 13; Eight Children Among Dead the second highest rain- intensified into a 'very se- fall in 121 years, the India vere cyclonic storm'. It hit the PRESS TRUST OF INDIA Eight children and four adults, includ- said, adding Wednesday's incident could Prime Minister Narendra Modi ex- Meteorological Department Odisha coast on May 26 and ing a 60-year-old man, died, he said, add- have been averted if proper precautions pressed grief at the loss of lives in the (IMD) said in its monthly re- also affected West Bengal. MUMBAI: At least 12 people, including ing that most of the deceased were from had been taken. building collapse at Malwani and an- port Thursday, attributing two These two systems brought eight children, were killed and seven oth- two families. An FIR under IPC sections 304 (2) (cul- nounced Rs 2 lakh ex-gratia each for back-to-back cyclones and rainfall not only over the states ers injured after two floors of a three-storey Seven others were injured and the con- pable homicide not amounting to mur- the next of kin of the deceased from the western disturbances for the along the western and eastern residential building collapsed on an adjoin- dition of one of them was critical, he said. der) , 336 (Act endangering life or per- Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. record precipitation. coasts but also to other parts ing single-storey house in Malwani in sub- People rescued from under the debris sonal safety of others), 337 (causing hurt In a condolence message from the It also said that at 34.18 of the country. For instance, as urban Mumbai, officials said on Thursday. were taken to nearby hospitals, he added. by act endangering life or personal safety prime minister, his office tweeted, "Pained degrees Celsius, the average Cyclone 'Tauktae' weakened, One person died in a separate incident The deceased have been identified as of others), 338 (causing grievous hurt by by the loss of lives due to the collapse of maximum temperature over it headed towards north India of house crash at Dahisar, a western sub- - Sahil Sarfaraz Sayyed (9), Arifa Sheikh act endangering life or personal safety of a structure in Malad West, Mumbai. In India this May was the fourth and brought rains over several urb of Mumbai, on Thursday evening, (9), Shafiq Md Saleem Siddiqui (45), others) and 34 (common intention) was this hour of grief, my thoughts are with lowest since 1901. parts of north India. civic officials said. Tausif Shafiq Siddiqui (15), Aalisha Shafiq registered against the building contractor, the bereaved families. I pray that the in- The lowest ever temperature Similarly, Yaas' brought Nine members of a family were Siddiqui (10), Alfisa Shafiq Siddiqui (1.5 Ramzan Nabi Shaikh, its owner Rafique jured recover at the earliest." A sum of Rs recorded for May was 32.68 rains over east India includ- among the deceased in the first inci- years), Afina Shafik Siddiqui (6), Ishrat Siddiqui (who lost nine members of his 50,000 would be provided to each of the degrees Celsius in 1917. The ing Jharkhand, Bihar as it dent which took place around 11.15 pm Bano Shafiq Siddiqui (40), Rahisa Bano family) and others, the police said. injured, Modi said. temperature was lowest since weakened. on Wednesday, when Mumbai experi- Rafik Siddiqui (40), Tahes Safik Siddiqui Contractor Ramzan Shaikh (34), a resi- The Maharashtra government sepa- 1977 when it was of 33.84 de- The IMD said that in all enced heavy rains throughout the day, at (12), John Irranna (13) and a 60-year-old dent of Malwani, was picked up by police rately announced an ex-gratia of Rs five grees Celsius, the IMD said. three months of the summer the New Collector Compound on Abdul man named only as Sardar. after the incident for questioning and lat- lakh each to the kin of those who lost There was no significant of 2021, frequencies of west- Hamid Road in the Malwani area of sub- Hemant Parab, Mumbai fire brigade er placed under arrest, said Dilip Sawant, their lives in the tragedy. It also said that heat wave spell observed dur- ern disturbance activities over urban Malad, the officials said. chief, told PTI that they found the 12th body Additional Commissioner of Police (North the medical expenses of the injured will ing the month over any parts north India were higher than The ill-fated building was constructed while clearing the debris in the evening and Region). be borne by the government. of India, he said. normal. illegally and had suffered damage in cy- identified the victim only as Sardar. After the tragedy, the Mumbai police Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray con- Rainfall over the country as In March, April and May clone Tauktae, which passed close to the "We found one more body in the eve- are going to write to the state's public doled the loss of lives in the incident and a whole for the month of May 2021, it was seven, nine and Mumbai coast last month, police said, ning," Parab said. works department (PWD) to conduct a visited the Shatabdi Hospital in the city 2021 shows that it has recorded eight respectively against adding its contractor has been arrested He said though they have cleared most structural audit of all structures located on Thursday to inquire about the well- 107.9 millimetres which is 74 normal of 4-6 WDs, the IMD on culpable homicide charge. of the debris, the fire brigade's search and near the collapse site, an official said late being of the survivors, a statement issued per cent more than its Long added. The Maharashtra government an- rescue operation was still on at the spot. in the evening. by the chief minister's office (CMO) said. Period Average (LPA) of 62 mm. Western disturbances are nounced an ex-gratia of Rs five lakh each According to civic and fire brigade offi- Meanwhile, one person died after three As soon as Thackeray got information "Rainfall over India during cyclonic storms that originate to the kin of those who lost their lives in cials, some people might still be trapped houses in a chawl (old row tenements) of the incident last night, he spoke to the month of May was second in the Mediterranean, traverse the house collapse at Malwani, while the under the rubble and so the search and located at Dahisar crashed on Thursday municipal commissioner I S Chahal and highest since 1901. The ever across Central Asia and hit the Centre will give an additional Rs 2 lakh rescue operation was still on. evening, civic officials said. directed that the rescue operation be car- highest rainfall occurred in north India. They are critical ex-gratia to them. The civic body said of the 12 people The incident occurred at Lokhandi ried out in a careful manner and the in- the year 1990 (110.7mm)," the to northwest India as they are While earlier civic officials said a sin- who died, nine were from a single family. Chawl in Shivaji Nagar area of Dahisar jured be rushed to hospital and treated IMD said in its monthly report a major source of snow and gle-storey house had collapsed, they later As per the BMC, the collapsed build- east around 6.35 pm, they said. with government expense, it said. for May. rainfall during the winters. clarified it was a three-storey building. ing was located on collector's land and its On being alerted, the personnel of fire Rafique Siddiqui, who stayed in the ill- May saw formation of a cy- Like in March and April The second and third floors of the owner got permission from the collector's brigade and other agencies rushed to fated building, survived the tragedy but clone each in the Arabian Sea 2021, heat wave conditions in three-storey building collapsed on the ad- office while constructing a permanent the spot, the Brihanmumbai Municipal lost his wife and eight other family mem- and the Bay of Bengal. May 2021 was occasional and joining single-storey house, said Santosh structure. Corporation (BMC) officials said. bers. The 45-year-old had stepped out Tauktae formed over the also for shorter periods over Dhonde, acting ward officer of the city's However, Joint Commissioner of Police One person was rescued from the to buy milk minutes before the building Arabian Sea and developed very small region. P-North ward. (Law and Order) Vishwas Nangre Patil spot and rushed to Shatabdi Hospital in came crashing down. into an 'extremely severe cy- "No significant heat wave Fire brigade and other agencies im- told reporters that the building was con- Kandivali, a fire brigade official said. When he came back, he found his world clonic storm'. It hit the Gujarat occurred during the month mediately rushed to the spot and started structed illegally and had serious struc- "However, doctors at the hospi- turned upside down as nine members of coast on May 17 after batter- over the country except a search and rescue operation, the offi- tural faults. tal declared that person, 26-year-old his family, including his wife, brother, sis- ing states along the western northwest Rajasthan where it cial from the Brihanmumbai Municipal During cyclone Tauktae last month, Pradyumna Saroj, dead before admis- ter-in-law and six children from the two coast. was observed for two days on Corporation (BMC) said. the building suffered certain damages, he sion," he said. families, died in the incident. Cyclone 'Yaas' developed May 29 and 30, the IMD said. CONTD. FROM FRONT PAGE

J&K Logs 25 court said, may not be feasible as it would re- this election,” Sulehria said. institutions to curb and crush rumours and to ensure a Covid free inflow of tourists into sult in concentration of large numbers of peo- Paramilitary Rangers and police along with apprehension regarding the vaccination drive Kashmir Among the victims from the Valley, of- ple at one place which would be very risky and civil administration will be deployed during going on in India. “For now, tourists entering Kashmir through ficials said, included a 70-year-old woman may be a cause of spread of Covid-19. the polls to enable over 28 lakh eligible voters “State Haj Committees, Waqf Boards, their airport and highway have to undergo a Rapid from Sangerwani, who died at district hospital to cast their franchise. associated organisations, Central Waqf Council, Antigen Tests (RAT) and only those who are Pulwama, four days she was admitted there. Assembly Polls Earlier, the National Command and Maulana Azad Education Foundation and oth- found negative will be allowed to march for- Also, another 70-year-old woman from Tral Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Operation Center (NCOC) had urged for post- er social and educational institutions will be ward,” Secretary Tourism Sarmad Hafeez said. also died at the same facility, a day after she Nagaland, and Arunachal Pradesh. poning the election in PcK for two months due part of the campaign,” Naqvi said, as per the He further said that those tourists who are was admitted there. The notification issued in March had ex- to the threat of resurgence of the coronavirus statement. found positive for the virus will be directly re- A 65-year-old woman from Ashmuqam died tended the term of the delimitation commis- but the same was rejected by all Opposition Speaking about the country’s preparations ferred to the government managed quarantine at GMC Anantnag, 12 days after she was admit- sion by one year and the panel would look only parties. for Haj 2021, Naqvi, as per the handout said care centres where they will have to stay till ted there, officials said. Three deaths were re- into the delimitation of the union territory of The last general election for PcK Legislative that a review has been taken of the current the time they’re found negative. ported at SMHS hospital, they said. Jammu and Kashmir. Assembly was held in July 2016 and won by position on vaccinations, based on directions “During their stay in these quarantine Regarding the fresh cases, officials said that The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz led by former given by the Haj Committee of India and the centres, their essentials including medicines Kashmir Valley reported 785 and Jammu divi- had come into existence in October 2019 after prime minister Nawaz Sharif. guidelines given by the Health Department of will be managed by the administration itself. sion 332 new cases of coronavirus thus push- the Centre abrogated the special status of the the Government of Saudi Arabia. We are discussing new measures to arrange ing the total number of people infected by the erstwhile state in August that year and an- Corona Curfew More than 2.5 million people perform the a hassle free inflow of tourists into Kashmir virus in J&K to 304866. nounced its reorganisation. However, movement of essential services Haj pilgrimage in the holy city of Mecca every and for the same we are in contact with vari- Giving district-wise details, the officials said Before Parliament passed the Jammu and have been allowed in all the three districts. year. ous airlines and Airport Authority of India,” that Srinagar reported 194 cases, Baramulla Kashmir Reorganisation Act in August 2019, Besides north Kashmir, corona curfew It may be recalled that last year, due to Covid he said. 100, Budgam 121, Pulwama 77, Kupwara 81, the effective strength of the Jammu and has also been imposed in central Kashmir’s 19 pandemic, the Saudi Arabian Government He further added that in order to save time Anantnag 74, Bandipora 44, Ganderbal 30, Kashmir Assembly was 87, including four seats Budgam and south Kashmir’s Kulgam district had announced that it would hold ‘limited Haj’ for these tourists, the Tourism department Kulgam 56, Shopian 8, Jammu 50, Udhampur from Ladakh, which is now a separate Union in view of pandemic. confined to people of different nationalities al- is having brief discussions with DDMA and 47, Rajouri 44, Doda 56, Kathua 16, Samba 11, Territory without a legislature. The strength of ready living in the Kingdom. Airport Authorities for ensuring that the tour- Kishtwar 24, Poonch 22, Ramban 51 and Reasi the realigned Jammu and Kashmir Assembly Police Probing India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Dr. Ausaf ists carry not more than 72-hour old RT-PCR 11. is 107 now with 24 seats to continue to re- him, was injured by militants owing al- Sayeed; Consul General of India in Jeddah report while entering Kashmir via any mode of Moreover, they said, 2363 more patients main vacant as that fall in Pakistan-controlled legiance to the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed Shahid Alam and senior officials of the Union travel. have recovered—886 from Jammu Division and Kashmir (PcK). group on June 2 in the Tral area of Pulwama. Ministry of Minority Affairs attended today’s “For now, the tourist inflow in the valley isn’t 1477 from Kashmir. The report quoted sources as saying that the The official said so far 20 persons have been meeting through video conferencing. The Haj that much, but as soon as we implement new A total of 282142 people have recovered, National Conference may now revisit its deci- questioned in connection with the killing of Committee of India CEO M A Khan and other strategies that will ensure a Covid-free tour- leaving the active positive cases to 18581— sion and may likely be a part of delimitation Pandita but no formal arrests have been made officials were also present, the handout read. ism, the number of tourists will surely grow,” 6949 in Jammu and 11632 in Kashmir, they Commission Proceedings. yet. he added. said. Quoting a top political leader, the report said He said investigators also want to question Tourism Players Almost two weeks back, the Tourism that in March they were earlier told by GOI to the 22-year-old woman, who was injured in a decline in fatalities and positive cases. Department had come up with two-pronged Prepare In Advance start their political activities as assembly elec- the firing by the militants, but have to wait till The decision has exhilarated the tourism stake- strategies to ensure that the Tourism industry be appropriate to have oxygen generation plants tions will be held by the end of this year. she comes out of the hospital. holders as the Valley is once again set to receive recovers from the state of shambles. The first in each of the Government Medical Colleges or the “However the Covid wave disturbed every- “We are working on all angles and everyone tourists, raising hopes and solving financial con- and the foremost step, according to Hafeez was allied hospitals. “This would be beneficial for the thing and the plan of holding elections by the connected with the deceased is being probed. straints of shikarawalas, houseboat owners, hote- to ensure that people related with the Tourism medical world for all times to come in extending end of the year was deferred,” he said. Even the family which was hosting the victim liers, restaurant operators, ponywalas and handi- are fully vaccinated. medical treatment to all categories of patients.” “Recently we were advised to start political on the day of the incident is being questioned,” craft dealers. Till now, around 20,000 people who are re- At the same time, the court said, the tem- activities. If there will be no third Covid wave the official said. “Since last week, we have received around lated with Kashmir’s tourism have been vac- porary arrangements so for made may not be in J&K as is being predicted across the country, A police handout released after the incident 10-20 bookings per travel agency but the num- cinated,” he said, adding “Vaccination will en- completely dismantled and may be kept in then the central Government told us that elec- said Pandita, who was a protected person, had bers will grow up to 40-50 bookings if the sure that tourists and local stakeholders, both readiness for future. tions can happen in November or December defied the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Tourism Department brings in an effective and are safe,” Rejecting prayer by an advocate that rela- also.” and went to the village without his personal durable infrastructure for safe and prosperous The Second strategy, he said, was to organise tives of the covid-19 victim shall be allowed Quoting another politician, the report said security officers. tourism in Kashmir.” Habibullah Pandow, a se- capacity building workshops for the members to see face and carry out religious rites and that the meeting by Union Home Minister Amit nior member of the Travel Agents Association of the Tourist-trade to familiarise them about rituals, the court said that guidelines by Shah in New Delhi was recently convened to Kashmir Reels of Kashmir (TAAK) told Kashmir Observer. the ways of doing business Post-Covid and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, discuss the holding of elections. Celsius above the normal, the officials said. The hoteliers too have welcomed the phased making them adhere to safety protocols. Directorate General of Health Service (EMR The Lieutenant Governor (LG) Sinha, outgo- They said Qazigund in south Kashmir re- lifting of the lockdown in Valley and have ex- “From Wednesday next week, our capacity Division), take care of it. ing J&K chief secretary BVR Subrahmanyam, corded a maximum of 34.3 degrees Celsius pressed optimism that the tourist inflow will building program will commence with 4000 “According to the guidelines, the dead body his successor Arun Mehta, Intelligence Bureau -- highest of the season, while the mercury in increase day by day. stakeholders including shikarawalas, hoteliers has to be carried to the cremation/ burial (IB) chief Arvind Kumar, J&K Director General Kokernag, also in south, settled at the maxi- “Since lockdown was lifted and partial re- and houseboat owners in the first session.” ground in a secured bag by the authorities for of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh and Special DG mum of 32.2 degrees Celsius. strictions were imposed, we are getting around Hafeez added. the performance of the last rites which shall J&K Police CID were part of the meeting. Earlier The officials said Pahalgam tourist resort in 10-15 bookings in one single day,” President ordinarily be in the presence of the relatives. Amit Shah had called a meeting with Union south Kashmir registered the maximum of 30.2 Kashmir Hotels and Restaurants Owners Youth Critically We are informed that a maximum of 20 rela- Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla. degrees Celsius, while the mercury in Gulmarg Federation (KHAROF), Wahid Malik, told unnamed police official confirming the inci- tives are permitted. The guidelines also pro- Political commentators also say that yes- settled at 25.5 degrees Celsius which was the Kashmir Observer. dent and saying that a case has been registered vides for viewing of the face of the deceased terday’s meeting by PAGD was called in the highest of the season. He further added that the number of tourists in this regard for due investigations. by the relatives and performing of rituals ex- backdrop of a green signal by the Central Meanwhile Jammu experienced the season’s arriving in Kashmir is relatively low compared cept for touching of the body,” the court said, Government to local political parties to prepare hottest day on Thursday with temperatures to the winter rush. In Kashmir, Cantonment adding, “In view of the above guidelines and for elections, the report added. soaring to 41.6 Degree Celsius. “I’m sure the number of tourists travelling to position to give property tax to anybody,” the permission accorded to view the face of Assembly Polls In Pak Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed hot Kashmir will grow by the end of this month,” Wani said. the dead body by unzipping the bag and to elections in Gilgit-Baltistan and said any weather conditions over the last several days he said. “We also told them when it is not imple- perform last rites and rituals without touch- action to alter the status of the region has no with a sharp increase in day temperatures. Publicity Secretary of Houseboat Association mented in other parts of Kashmir why only our ing the body, we are of the opinion that the legal basis. India has also clearly conveyed to However, there is a possibility of a respite Kashmir, Mohammed Amin Malik said that the area. However, there was no positive response.” religious sentiments of the family members Pakistan that the entire Union territories of in the hot weather conditions as the Met tourism industry suffered a whopping loss of have been sufficiently taken care of by the Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh, including the Office has predicted light to moderate rains on Rs 1500 crore since August 2019, when Jammu Gas Leak Sparks Government.” areas of Gilgit and Baltistan, are an “integral Saturday and Sunday. and Kashmir’s special status was revoked and from the fire and emergency department be- The court also rejected prayer for convert- part” of the country. There is a chance of scattered to fairly wide- the state was split into two Union Territories. sides two from the army have reached the area ing Government stadiums into vaccination Chief Election Commissioner Justice (retd.) spread rainfall on Saturday and Sunday, the “The unprecedented lockdowns following it and are trying to contain the spread of the fire. centres. Abdul Rashid Sulehria unveiled the sched- Met Office said. broke the backbone of the tourism industry. It A number of senior police officers including “We do not think that such a prayer requires ule for the elections at a press conference in However, the intensity of the rainfall would may take a while to recover from those losses DySP headquarters and local SHO besides ad- to be considered by the Court as it is for the Muzaffarabad, capital of Pakistan-controlled be more in the Jammu region as compared to but for now, we really appreciate the means ditional SP are on the spot. administration to consider, if they are short Kashmir (PcK). the valley. that the Tourism Department has taken in or- A police officer said that due narrow lanes, of place for vaccination centres. If there is any “PcK will use their right to vote on July 25 for der to revive the crumbling state of Kashmir’s fire tenders were finding it difficult to reach the shortage or need for extra place for vaccination good governance, ‘’ said Sulehria, who is head Will Abide Tourism,” he said. spot directly. centres, the administration would certainly of the election commission. by the Saudi Government. Our priority con- According to Kashmir Chamber of Commerce At least 20 houses have already been en- evolve methods to arrange for adequate space He said that the candidates can submit their tinues to be the health and well-being of peo- and Industry (KCCI), since 2019 the tourism in- gulfed and efforts are underway to contain the and establish the same,” the court said, adding, nomination papers till June 21 and the final list ple of both nations and also of humanity” Naqvi dustry in Kashmir has lost around 70,000 jobs further spread of fire. (GNS) “Moreover, the administration has undertaken will be released on July 3. said, while addressing a Press Conference at and many stakeholders believed that the num- the vaccination drive even institutional-wise, The elections will be held to elect 45 repre- the Haj House in Mumbai on Thursday, as per bers would have grown by the end of this year, Ex-Cop Held With in a way converting important institutions into sentatives of the legislative assembly, includ- an official handout. if J&K administration hadn’t restored the tour- 62/21 under section 7/25 of Indian Arms Act vaccination centres temporarily for a limited ing 33 in PcK and 12 for Kashmiri migrants, The handout further said that the Minister ism activities in the Valley. has been registered into the recovery at Police purpose. ARY news reported. said that a nationwide campaign will be Meanwhile, the tourism department has also Station Tangdhar and due investigations taken The creation of large vaccination centres, the “Four constituencies have been enhanced in launched by various social and educational braced up and have taken a slew of measures up, they added. (GNS) 11 Friday | 11.06.2021 SPORTS Calls For Buttler, Morgan's ICC To Mark WTC Final Anti-Racism Movement In Non-Participation In Cricket Needs Re-Sparking, IPL After Racism Row With Induction Of 10 Re-Engaging: Jason Holder

Press Trust of India in the wake of Floyd’s death, West Legends Into Hall Of Fame Indies are certain to take the knee NEW DELHI: The anti-racism at the start of each of the two movement in cricket needs Tests against South Africa. more than just players taking Holder indicated that more a knee before matches in order could be in store from their team for it to have some meaning and this year as far as amplifying the substance, feels West Indies all- movement was concerned. rounder Jason Holder. “Maybe, that’s something we can Almost a year ago, West Indies do as a group. Maybe, a video col- became one of the first two in- lage and a video message, just to re- ternational teams to take a knee iterate what the movement stands in support of Black Lives Matter, a for and what it’s all about,” he said. movement that gained momentum In a departure from the past, Press Trust of India tional apology" is fine but beyond after the death of African Ameri- South Africa will also join the move- that, the Board and the franchises can George Floyd at the hands of a ment as a group this time, even NEW DELHI: The likely non- "shouldn't stretch it". white police officer last year. though they have allowed individ- participation of Eoin Morgan and "Firstly, if Shah Rukh Khan and “I had a few discussions about ual players to make own gestures. Jos Buttler in the second phase of Manoj Badale are mindful of their it and I feel as though some peo- “It’s been quite a journey for the IPL could save them from be- respective franchises' image, a ple feel it’s now a watered-down our side with regards to this top- ing sanctioned by their respective statement of apology from both action taken before the games. I ic,” Dean Elgar, South Africa’s new franchises Kolkata Knight Riders Morgan and Buttler would suffice. would like to see some new ini- Test captain said. and Rajasthan Royals for posting "Now with ECB not allowing tiative to spark the movement “We had a meeting with West allegedly racist tweets about Indi- them for second phase of IPL due again,” Holder was quoted as say- Indies cricket yesterday – myself, ans in 2017. to their own commitments, the ing by ESPNcricinfo.com. Kraigg Braithwaite and the two The English cricket system has suspension would count for very Press Trust of India lustrious list, taking the total to 103. (pre-1918), Inter-War Cricket Era “I don’t want people to just team managers. been shaken after pacer Ollie Rob- little. You are suspending players “It is an honour for us to an- (1918-1945), Post-War Cricket Era think we’re taking the knee be- “We have given the players inson got suspended by the ECB who are not coming for the sec- SOUTHAMPTON: The ICC will in- nounce a one-time induction of (1946-1970), ODI Era (1971-1995), cause Black Lives Matter, that’s the their right to perform whichever for his racist and sexist tweets ond phase. It will be mere postur- duct 10 legends of the game into ten cricketing greats into the ICC Modern Cricket Era (1996-2016). tradition and that’s the norm. It act or gesture they want. about Muslims and Asians when ing," the official said. its illustrious Hall of Fame, with Hall of Fame to coincide with the The 10 legends inducted as part has to have some substance, it has “If players are comfortable with he was 18. Many in BCCI feel that it would two players each from five eras, first-ever final of the World Test of the special edition have been to have some meaning behind it.” taking a knee, they may. If a player The posts, in which Buttler only be prudent not to stir a hor- dating back to cricket’s early days, Championship in Southampton,” voted by the ICC Hall of Fame “I would like to see some more wants to do the previous gesture and Morgan used the word 'sir' to net's nest as "there could well be joining an existing list of 93 of the ICC acting chief executive Geoff Voting Academy, comprising liv- emphasis, some more thought that we had, of raising your right mock the Indians, started doing some YouTube videos of some world’s greatest. Allardice said in a release. ing Hall of Fame members, a FICA process going into actually re- fist, they are entitled to do that. the rounds on social media after players making sexist remarks or The global cricket body on “We are celebrating the history (Federation of International Crick- sparking or re-engaging the “If they aren’t comfortable just the ECB suspended Robinson. The body shaming others which could Thursday announced a special of the game and what better way eter Association) representative, movement so it can actually hold yet, they’ve got to stand to atten- IPL is set to resume on September now come out in public domain." edition of the ICC Hall of Fame to than to honour some of the greats prominent cricket journalists and some substance,” he added. tion so we can respect the cam- 19 in the UAE. Suspending Morgan is also coincide with the first-ever World that founded and played the game senior ICC figures. The former West Indies captain paign,” Elgar added. "KKR and RR will be in a fix as convenient for KKR as there is Test Championship final, to be con- across different eras. These are The announcement will be urged athletes to do more for the an- Anti-racism has again become these are players earning from In- very little chance of the franchise tested between India and New Zea- all players with a legacy that will made during a live show streamed ti-racism movement while speaking a subject of discussion in the dian Premier League and as late making it to top four when the land, from June 18 in Southampton. continue to inspire future genera- via ICC’s digital media channels. ahead of their series against South cricketing world following recent as 2017 were making fun of how remainder of IPL is played in the As many as 10 legends of the tions for years to come.” The special edition ICC Hall of Africa. What Holder wants can be events in England, where Ollie Indians speak English," a senior UAE between September 19 to game who have made a significant The special intake will see two Fame show will be hosted by Alan achieved through greater awareness Robinson has been suspended for BCCI official told PTI on conditions October 15. contribution to the history of Test players from each of the following Wilkins and streamed live on all and action, he feels. historic racist tweets and a few of anonymity. cricket will be inducted to join the five eras join the ranks of the world’s ICC digital channels, including As they have done in all of the other players also under investi- "Now you can be dismissive of McCullum's case could be 93 players, who are already in the il- greatest players: Early Cricket Era Facebook and YouTube on June 13. series they have played last year gation for old posts. these posts but this also speaks trickier about what their general percep- tion about Indians is. It's a tricky While Morgan and Buttler can terrain but both KKR and Royals avoid the embarrassment by sim- Asian Games have a way out," he said. ply not showing up as per England Team India Undergoes First Group According to a report, "Screen- and Wales Cricket Board's Direc- shots have also been shared of a tor of Cricket Ashley Giles' diktat, Gold-Winning Boxer message by Buttler in which he things aren't as simple for McCul- Training Session Ahead Of WTC Final says 'I always reply sir no1 else lum, whose unforgettable 158 on Dingko Singh Dies Aged 42 like me like you like me' and, the first day of IPL-1 had set the Press Trust of India separately, Morgan includes But- tone for the world's most watched Press Trust of India tler in a message which says, 'Sir cricket entertainment show. SOUTHAMPTON: Team India carried you're my favourite batsman'." In case of McCullum, he might out their first group practice session NEW DELHI: Asian Games gold They were allegedly joined by have to tender an apology and it at a ground adjacent to Ageas Bowl medal-winning former boxer Ding- KKR head coach Brendon McCul- will be interesting to see if the here on Thursday, five days after be- ko Singh, who inspired a generation lum in this conversation. KKR management, including prin- ing allowed staggered training in the of Indian pugilists with his swash- The source, who has worked as cipal owner Khan, is fine with him run-up to the World Test Champion- buckling ring craft and flamboyant a BCCI official since the first edi- sitting in the dug-out for the re- ship final against New Zealand. personality, died on Thursday after tion of IPL, said that an "uncondi- mainder of the tournament. The WTC final is scheduled to be a long battle with liver cancer. held from Jun 18 to 22. He was 42 and had been fight- of India President Ajay Singh said. It was the first time the players ing the disease since 2017. He is “In this hour of grief and loss, the mixed with their teammates on the survived by his wife Babai Ngan- boxing family stands in solidarity All Indian Shooters Capable ground after being allowed to run in gom, a son and a daughter. with his wife and family and pray the gymnasium and the main play- During his battle with cancer, for the departed soul,” he added. Of Winning Medal In Tokyo ing field at different time slots on the former bantamweight (54kg) Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju also completion of the third day of their boxer’s health woes were com- offered condolences on his demise hard quarantine in the UK. pounded by a bout of jaundice along with several Indian boxers, Olympics: Pavel Smirnov "We have had our first group and Covid-19 last year. some of whom have only heard training session and the intensity “We lost a legend,” Olympic- tales of his dazzling persona. Press Trust of India was high Fire. #TeamIndia's prepa- bound boxer Vikas Krishan said “I’m deeply saddened by the rations are on in full swing for the summing up what he meant to demise of Shri Dingko Singh. One NEW DELHI: It's not about one, two #WTC21 Final," the BCCI wrote in a The bowlers too had an intense catching in the slip cordon. Indian boxing. Dingko’s gold in of the finest boxers India has ever or three but all his shooters are ca- twitter post along with a short video session with all the main players – Earlier, the players were allowed the Bangkok Asiad was the first produced, Dinko’s gold medal pable of winning a medal, including of the training session. Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Shami, to come out of their Hilton Hotel in 16 years for Indian boxing after at 1998 Bangkok Asian Games gold, at the Tokyo Olympics, reckons The players had a full net ses- Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj rooms, a Hampshire Bowl property, Kaur Singh’s top finish at the re- sparked the Boxing chain reaction Pavel Smirnov, the longstanding for- sion, where the likes of skipper Virat and Ravichandran Ashwin – partici- on the third day, following which gional showpiece’s 1982 edition. in India,” Rijiju said. eign coach of the Indian pistol team. Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pu- pating in the practice session. they started their individual training. “Dingko Singh passing away “He was a rockstar, a legend, a On the back of their unprec- jara, Rishabh Pant batted for a con- The nets were followed by a field- The players were also provided is an irreplaceable loss for Indian rage. I remember I used to queue up edented success in recent years, siderable amount of time and faced ing session under fielding coach R basic equipments in their rooms for Boxing. He was an inspiration to a to watch him fight in Manipur. He the Indians will enter the upcom- throw-downs as well. Sridhar, which mostly focussed on exercise purposes. generation of boxers and his lega- inspired me. He was my hero. It is ing Olympics with heightened cy will continue to inspire future a huge loss. He has gone too soon,” expectations, especially the in- generations,” Boxing Federation said Women’s Boxing ace Mary Kom. credibly talented bunch of young pistol shooters such as Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker. the number of coaching staff has Not to be left behind is the been reduced for the upcoming duo of Abhishek Verma and Ya- Olympics because of the pandemic. World No 1 Novak Djokovic, 13-Time French shaswini Singh Deswal, with the Along with the rifle foreign seasoned Rahi Sarnobat adding to coach Oleg Mikhailov, Smirnov the team's strength. will however be with the team Champ Rafael Nadal To Meet In Semis "Each and every one of them throughout the Games with the can finish on the podium, and I others being rotated as per the Agencies break points he faced. "We paid 500 euros for two have seen a bit of Indian shoot- maximum 30 per cent coach- "After all the fans left and the little break and a half sets of a match. It's ing over the years. On their day ing staff rule of the International PARIS: Novak Djokovic set up a 58th it wasn't easy to find rhythm. unacceptable," said one man they can win medals at the high- Olympic Committee for the Games. meeting with Rafael Nadal on Wednesday "It was really a very difficult match for me." watching the quarter-final est level. Even gold," Smirnov told "Rules are rules. Everyone when he reached his 40th Grand Slam semi- He added: "It was a great battle against with his wife and two chil- PTI from Zagreb. needs to follow. The federation final at the French Open despite being held a player who serves well and is power- dren. A vaunted Indian team fired will implement them accordingly up by 5,000 fans needing to be evacuated ful. Maybe I could have finished on the tie "They should have started at a blank at the 2016 Rio Games, a and in the best interests of the to conform with a COVID-19 curfew. break, but I'm happy to have won." 7pm and not 8pm." shocking result that forced radi- team I am sure," Smirnov, who World number one Djokovic de- Friday's semi-final will be the eighth be- Wednesday was the 10th cal changes in the Indian shooting was with the Army prior to join- feated Italy's Matteo Berrettini tween Djokovic and Nadal at Roland Garros and final evening session of the setup on the recommendation of ing the Indian team, said. 6-3, 6-2, 6-7 (5/7), 7-5 to book where the Spaniard has a commanding 7-1 tournament. a review committee led by Olym- Smirnov could not accompany his place in the last four in advantage. That includes last year's final but However, it was the pic champion Abhinav Bindra. the national shooting squad to Paris for the 11th time. Djokovic remains just one of two men to first which welcomed Smirnov, who coached Vijay Zagreb on May 11 due to delay Earlier, Nadal, the 13- have defeated Nadal at the tournament. spectators after CO- Kumar to a 25m rapid fire pistol in visa processing. However, that time champion, beat Both players have history on their minds VID-19 restrictions silver medal at the 2012 London had been sorted and he is now Argentina's Diego in Paris. Djokovic, an 18-time major winner were eased and Olympics, following which he back to training his wards in the Schwartzman 6-3, and 2016 French Open champion, is looking a 9pm curfew was appointed as the national Croatian capital. 4-6, 6-4, 6-0 to to become the first man in more than half a pushed back to pistol team's foreign coach, saw "Well I am here now and en- make the semi- century to win all four Slams twice. 11pm. the likes of fancied Jitu Rai failing joying being back with the team. finals for the 14th Nadal, meanwhile, can win a record-set- Both to deliver in Rio five years ago. Had a calm quarantine but defi- time. ting 21st major with victory in Sunday's fi- Djokovic and He says it's time to look ahead to nitely feels nice to be back in With Djokovic's nal, edging ahead of Roger Federer in the all- Berret- the upcoming edition of the Games. the range, in the thick of things. match extending beyond time race. For the first time fans were "I am very hopeful with this Things are very good and we are the national 11pm curfew, play was allowed to attend an evening team. They deserve to do well being taken care of very well." halted for around 20 minutes at 3-2 session at this year's tourna- because they have all made sac- The coach has been with the in the fourth set so that 5,000 fans ment thanks to an easing rifices, some at a very young age, Indian team since 2013 and asked could be funnelled out of Court of COVID-19 restrictions. shown maturity and worked very about his future plans (continu- Philippe Chatrier. Djokovic eventu- The 5,000-strong hard over the last four years. There ation), he said he is currently fo- ally claimed the match on a third crowd watched as is no reason for us not to have a cussed only on the Olympics. match point in the 12th game of Djokovic took command very good Games," Smirnov said. "Now that is thinking too far the fourth set but only after the against Berrettini who had made tini left The disappointment of Rio ahead. At the moment, I am only Serb had kicked out at an ad- the quarter-finals when Federer withdrew the court 2016 doesn't rankle any more. thinking about the Olympics," he vertising board in frustration at from the tournament. while the "There is no benefit in dwelling signed off. missing the first two. However, play was halted just before stadium was on the past. That is not in our con- The Tokyo Olympics are slated "It was a release of all the 11pm to allow spectators to leave. cleared with trol. What is in our control is what to be held from July 23 to August emotions I had kept inside Some fans chanted: "We are going to stay, the match re- we can do in the future and we are 8 and the Indian shooting team me," said Djokovic who hit 44 we are going to stay" before they relented suming around thinking like that at the moment." will be a represented by a record winners and saved all three and filed out of Court Philippe Chatrier. 20 minutes later. Unlike in the previous Games, 15 members there. OUTPOST Friday | 11.06.2021 12 People Struggling, Delta Variant Predominant 8 Children Among 11 Die Travelling Long Distances In Malwani Building To Get Covaxin Dose Despite Complete, Collapse In Mumbai Partial Vaccination: Study Agenceis

NEW DELHI: A preliminary study conducted by the All India Insti- tute of Medical Science (AIIMS), Delhi claimed that the presence of COVID-19 Delta variant (B1.617.2) is predominantly found even after the first dose or both doses of vaccine has been administered. The study included 63 people who got breakthrough infections; of which 36 patients received two Agenceis The deceased have been iden- doses, while 27 had received one tified as Sahil Sarfaraz Sayyed (9), dose of vaccine. MUMBAI: Eight children and three Arifa Sheikh (9), Shafiq Md Saleem Agenceis chand Medcity Agra facility, large- "SARS-CoV-2 lineages could adults were killed and seven other Siddiqui (45), Tausif Shafiq Sid- ly we were getting people from be assigned for a total of 36 (57.1 people injured after two floors of a diqui (15), Aalisha Shafiq Siddiqui NEW DELHI: As people are strug- places like Mainpuri, Aligarh, per cent) samples, 19 (52.8 per also prevalent in this group, any tients had IgG antibodies a month three-storey building collapsed on (10), Alfisa Shafiq Siddiqui (1.5 gling to book slots for Covid-19 Etawah, Mathura, Ferozabad, cent) in patients who completed significant differences in lineages before the infection, while 4 had an adjoining single-storey house years), Afina Shafik Siddiqui (6), vaccination in their cities, many Delhi, Meerut, Noida, Gurugram both doses and 17 (47.2 per cent) among fully and partially vacci- antibodies after the disease episode. in Malwani area of Mumbai, offi- Ishrat Bano Shafiq Siddiqui (40), of them who are in less than 45 to get vaccinated,” Vibhu Talwar, in patients who completed only a nated samples were analysed. The The patients included health cials said on Thursday. Rahisa Bano Rafik Siddiqui (40), years age group from Delhi-NCR medical director, Moolchand single dose. B.1.617.2 was found to difference was not found to be sig- care workers (24, 13 of which The incident took place around Tahes Safik Siddiqui (12) and John are travelling a long distance to Medcity, Agra told ANI. be the predominant lineage with nificant in both double dose vacci- were from the same hospital) and 11.15 pm on Wednesday at the Irranna (13). get their first and even second “Largely people are coming for 23 samples (63.9 per cent) out of nated and single-dose vaccinated close analysis of the genomic se- New Collector Compound on the According to civic and fire bri- dose of Covaxin. their first dose,” he added. which 12 were in fully vaccinated groups," the study added. quences suggests that the samples Abdul Hamid Road in the Malwani gade officials, some people might These people are even trav- “In this high temperature, I and 11 in partially vaccinated The report further stated that there clustered separately with origins area, they said. While earlier civic still be trapped under the rubble elling distance of 224 km from have travelled from Delhi on bike groups. 4 (11.1 per cent) and 1 (2.8 are no reports of deaths in a sample closely clustering with lineages officials said a single-storey house and the search and rescue opera- Delhi and 232 km from Meerut to get a vaccination for my second per cent) samples were assigned size of 63 people, even though almost from different states, suggesting had collapsed, they later said it tions were on. to Agra. dose. I think it’s much needed at the lineages B.1.617.1 and B.1.1.7 all cases reported high-grade unre- the disease transmission hap- was a three-storey building. As per the BMC, the collapsed “We came from Noida to get this time when so many people respectively. The B.1.617.2 lineage mitting fever for 5-7 days. pened most likely from different According to police, the build- building was located on collector’s our vaccination done. We came are losing their life,” said a ben- was first described in India and as- "Viral load at the time of diag- and independent sources. ing was constructed illegally and land and its owner got permission from a long distance to get Covax- eficiary who travelled on a bike sociated with increased transmis- nosis was high in all the patients The study also made the com- after the incident, its contractor from the collector’s office while con- in but are satisfied after getting to get his second dose from Delhi. sibility as well as immune escape irrespective of vaccination status ment on the prevalence of Delta was being questioned. structing a permanent structure. the vaccine,” said a beneficiary The family of Himanshu Wad- and has grown to become one of or type of vaccine received. The variant in Delhi and said, "Reinfec- The second and third floors However, Joint Commissioner who travelled from Noida to Agra hva from Delhi all below 45 years the predominant lineages in In- initial course of disease with high- tions and vaccine breakthrough of the three-storey building col- of Police (Law and Order) Vishwas for vaccination. of age are struggling for their sec- dia," the AIIMS study said. grade non-remitting fever lasted infections are rare occurrences and lapsed on the adjoining sin- Nangre Patil told reporters that Moolchand Medcity, Agra, had ond dose of Covaxin but not get- Ten patients received Covishield for five to seven days in the vac- genomic sequencing of vaccine gle-storey house, said Santosh the building was constructed il- started vaccination for people ting a slot. while 53 received Covaxin, of cinated group, similar to the clini- breakthrough infections can pro- Dhonde, acting ward officer of the legally and had serious structural in the 18-44 age group days ago “We are trying for a week to get which 41 were males and 22 were cal presentation in unvaccinated vide useful insights. In the pres- city’s P-North ward. faults. During cyclone Tauktae last and almost 450 people have our second dose of Covaxin, but females. patients. During the subsequent ent group of vaccine breakthrough Fire brigade and other agencies month, the building suffered cer- been inoculated so far, amongst not getting a slot because of the "Our analysis included 63 cases course of illness, neither disease infections investigated using ge- immediately rushed to the spot tain damages, he said, adding that these beneficiaries most of them vaccine shortage,” said Wadhwa. of vaccine breakthrough infections worsening (stable biomarkers) nor nome sequencing, closely overlap- and started a search and rescue Wednesday’s incident could have are from places like Delhi, Guru- Another family, Bhutanis from for which the dates of vaccines mortality was reported in the pres- ping and mirroring the COVID-19 operation, the official from the been averted if proper precau- gram, Noida, Meerut, Etawah and Delhi is facing the same problem could be ascertained, of which 36 ent group, confirming the previous cases in the state of Delhi, the vari- Brihanmumbai Municipal Corpo- tions had been taken. Mathura. and worried about their vaccina- patients received two doses, while observations," as per the study. ants of concern B.1.617.2 and B.1.1.7 ration (BMC) said. “We are registering an offence “With respect to our Mool- tion. ANI 27 had received one dose of vaccine. The presence of Delta variant was comprised the majority, but the Eight children and three adults under section 304 (2) (culpable ho- Ten patients received AZD1222/Co- about 60 per cent of people who re- proportions were not significantly died, he said, adding that most of micide not amounting to murder) vishield while 53 received BBV152/ ceived a double dose of either vac- different in comparison with the the deceased were from two sepa- and will take effective action in this Covaxin," the study read. cine and it was found in 77 per cent population prevalence of the vari- rate families. case,” the police official said. The patients had a mean age of of people who received one dose. ants during this period with high Seven others were injured and The offence is being registered Record 6,148 Covid Deaths 37 (21-92), of which 41 were males Of the breakthrough infection community transmission." the condition of one of them was against the building’s contractor and 22 were females. None of the cases analysed, 10 patients (8 with Mortality due to COVID-19 was critical, he said. and owner, the official said. In India In 24 Hours, patients had any comorbidities double doses of vaccine and 2 with ascribed to 2 per cent cases (pri- People rescued from under the The contractor has already which could act as a predisposing single vaccine dose) additionally marily older population, average debris were taken to nearby hos- been taken into custody for an en- factor for breakthrough infections. had total Immunoglobulin G (IgG) age-82 years). The study has not pitals, he added. quiry, he added. PTI 94,052 New Cases "As lineage B.1.617.2 (Delta) was antibodies assessed, of which 6 pa- been peer-reviewed yet.

Press Trust of India country. India’s Covid-19 tally had UPSC To Commence NEW DELHI: With Bihar revising its crossed the 20-lakh mark on Au- Expedite Second Vaccine Jab To figures and putting the total number gust 7, 30 lakh on August 23, 40 Interviews For Civil Services of fatalities caused by Covid-19 at lakh on September 5 and 50 lakh 9,429, India reported its highest sin- on September 16. Healthcare Workers: Centre To States gle-day spike of 6,148 deaths, push- It went past 60 lakh on Sep- Exam From August 2 ing the toll to 3,59,676, while 94,052 tember 28, 70 lakh on October Agenceis new cases took the tally to 2,91,83,121, 11, crossed 80 lakh on October Agenceis according to the Union health minis- 29, 90 lakh on November 20 and NEW DELHI: Terming the low Co- try’s data updated on Thursday. surpassed the one-crore mark on vid vaccination coverage among NEW DELHI: The Union Public The active cases have reduced to December 19. the healthcare and frontline Service Commission (UPSC) has 11,67,952 comprising 4 per cent of India crossed the grim mile- workers, especially for the second decided to commence interviews the total infections, while the na- stone of two crore on May 4. dose, a cause of "serious concern", for civil services examination 2020, tional Covid-19 recovery rate has The 6,148 new fatalities include the Centre advised the states and which were deferred due to a surge improved to 94.77 per cent, it said. 3,971 from Bihar, 661 from Maha- Union territories on Thursday to in Covid-19 cases, from August 2, A net decline of 63,463 cases rashtra, 405 from Tamil Nadu, 192 sharpen their focus and prepare according to an official statement. has been recorded in the total from Karnataka and 156 from Kerala. effective plans for expediting the The civil services examination number of Covid-19 cases in a Covid-19 death toll in Bihar second dose coverage among is conducted annually by the UPSC span of 24 hours, the data up- was on Wednesday revised drasti- these priority groups. in three stages—preliminary, main dated at 8 am showed. cally upwards by the state health At a high-level meeting and personality test (interview)-- date and time of the personality Also, 20,04,690 tests were con- department, which put the total chaired by Union Health Secre- to select officers of the Indian Ad- test (interview) intimated to the ducted on Wednesday, taking the number of fatalities caused by the tary Rajesh Bhushan with the 47 per cent, the statement said. plans for expediting the sec- ministrative Service (IAS), Indian candidates will ordinarily be en- total cumulative tests conducted pandemic at 9,429. states to review the progress of Nineteen states and Union ter- ond dose administration for the Foreign Service (IFS) and the Indian tertained,” the Commission said. so far for detection of Covid-19 in A total of 3,59,676 deaths vaccination, it was highlighted ritories, including Bihar, Haryana, healthcare workers and frontline Police Service (IPS), among others. On the basis of the results of the country to 37,21,98,253, while have been reported so far in the that while the national average Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Andhra workers, the statement said. It had in April this year deferred the civil services (main) examina- the daily positivity rate was re- country, including 1,01,833 from for the first dose administration Pradesh, Puducherry, Telangana, The states were also asked to interviews for the prestigious ex- tion, 2020, declared by the UPSC corded at 4.69 per cent. It has been Maharashtra, 32,291 from Kar- among the healthcare workers Karnataka and Punjab, have re- dedicate special time slots or ses- amination due to increase in coro- on March 23 this year, the Com- less than 10 per cent for 17 con- nataka, 28,170 from Tamil Nadu, (HCWs) is 82 per cent, for the ported a second-dose coverage sions for the exercise, it added. navirus cases. mission decided to commence the secutive days, the ministry said. 24,704 from Delhi, 21,516 from second dose, it is only 56 per of frontline workers below the Mr Bhushan highlighted the “After reviewing the situation, personality tests (interviews) of Weekly positivity rate was re- Uttar Pradesh, 16,555 from West cent, a statement issued by the national average, it added. less than adequate private sector the Commission has decided to the civil services (main) examina- corded at 5.43 per cent. Recoveries Bengal, 15,293 from Punjab and health ministry said. The Union health secretary participation in the Covid vacci- commence the personality test of tion, 2020, from April 26. continue to outnumber daily new 13,271 from Chhattisgarh. Further, the coverage in 18 reiterated that universal cover- nation drive. the civil services examination, 2020 “However, due to unprecedented cases for the 28th consecutive day. The health ministry stressed that states and Union territories, in- age and full protection amongst According to the revised from 02.08.2021,” according to the growth in the number of people in- The number of people who more than 70 per cent of the deaths cluding Punjab, Maharashtra, this group is crucial to protect guidelines, 25 per cent of the statement issued by the UPSC. fected with novel coronavirus (CO- have recuperated from the dis- occurred due to comorbidities. Haryana, Tamil Nadu, Delhi and the healthcare response to the vaccine stock can be procured by The e-summon letters of per- VID-19) countrywide, as a precau- ease surged to 2,76,55,493, while “Our figures are being recon- Assam, is below the national av- pandemic and a timely comple- the private hospitals, which can sonality tests (Interviews) of the tionary measure, the Union Public the case fatality rate has increased ciled with the Indian Council of erage in this aspect. tion of the vaccination schedule set up Covid vaccination centres candidates will be made available Service Commission deferred the to 1.23 per cent, the data stated. Medical Research,” the ministry For the frontline workers is important for conferring full (CVCs) for supplementing the shortly, which may be download- personality test of the civil services Cumulatively, 24,27,26,693 Co- said on its website, adding that (FLWs), the national average of protection to the beneficiaries. government's efforts in further ed from the Commission’s website examination 2020, which were vid-19 vaccine doses have been state-wise distribution of figures first-dose coverage is 85 per cent The states were asked to sharpen universalisation of the vaccina- www.upsc.gov.in and www.up- scheduled to commence with ef- administered so far under the na- is subject to further verification but for the second dose, it is only their focus and prepare effective tion drive. sconline.in, it said. fect from 26.04.2020,” the state- tionwide vaccination drive in the and reconciliation. PTI “No request for change in the ment said. PTI

Ramdev’s U-Turn: All 'Good Doctors' Are Sweltering In Delhi As Messengers Of God, Will Get Vaccinated Soon Mercury Remains Above 40 Agenceis Commenting on the drug mafia, Yoga Ayurveda, which is not a mat- es against Ramdev for allegedly he said, "We cannot be at enmity ter of argument," said Ramdev. "spearheading a misinformation Haridwar: Lauding Prime Minister with any organisation. And all the As the Uttarakhand government campaign on Covid vaccination". Narendra Modi's announcement of good doctors are all messengers sent announced certain relaxations The IMA had sent a legal notice to centralised Covid vaccination drive by God on this earth. They are a gift amid the ongoing Covid-induced yoga guru Ramdev over his alleged for all adults and administering Covid to this planet. But if a person being curfew, Baba Ramdev requested statements against allopathy and vaccines free of cost at government a doctor does anything wrong then the state government to allow Char "defaming" scientific medicine. How- hospitals for adults from June 21, Yoga that is the fault of that individual. Dham Yatra with Covid guidelines. ever, the Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust has guru Ramdev on Wednesday urged Pradhan Mantri Jan Aushadh stores The Indian Medical Association denied allegations by the IMA that everybody to get vaccinated and stat- had to be opened because drug ma- (IMA) on Wednesday wrote to the Ramdev has misled people by mak- ed that he too will take the jab soon. fias have opened fancy shops where Indian Council of Medical Research ing "unlearned" statements against Agenceis contributor to the rise in tempera- He stated that people should they are selling unnecessary medi- (ICMR) against yoga guru Ramdev allopathy and defamed scientific ture which is expected to further go practice yoga and Ayurveda, which cines at very high prices instead of alleging him of making "Unpro- medicine. NEW DELHI: For the second con- up in the coming days. will act as a shield against diseases basic and necessary ones." voked demeaning and prejudicing On May 23, Ramdev had with- secutive day, the mercury went past The national capital on Wednes- and will prevent Covid casualties. "Our fight is not with the doctors utterances against modern medi- drawn his statements on allopathic 40 degrees in the national capital on day settled at 42.2 degrees Celsius "Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the country, the doctors who are cine". medicine after receiving a strong- Thursday settling at 41 degrees Cel- maximum, three notches above the has made a historic announcement opposing us, they are not doing it The controversy started with worded letter from Union Health sius, India Meteorological Depart- season's average, while the mini- of vaccinating every citizen free through an institution," he added. harassed in the name of medicines a video, floating on different so- Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan who ment (IMD) said. mum temperature was 31.4 degrees of cost from June 21. Everybody After controversy over allopa- and people should refrain from un- cial media sites, showing Ramdev called his remarks "inappropriate". The minimum temperature will Celsius, four notches above the sea- should get vaccinated. Also, people thy and Ayurveda, the yoga guru necessary medication. There is no terming modern allopathy "a stu- According to the Haridwar- remain one notch above the season's average. should practice yoga and Ayurveda stated that there was no doubt doubt that allopathy is better for pid and failed science". based Patanjali Yogpeeth Trust son's average at 29 degrees Celsius. The IMD has forecast a partly which will prepare a protective that allopathy is better in terms of emergency cases and surgeries. Last week, the IMA had ap- statement, Ramdev was reading The haze, the UV index has made cloudy sky and strong surface wind shield against disease and will also emergency cases and surgeries but But other life-threatening diseases, pealed to Prime Minister Narendra out a WhatsApp forwarded mes- it feel more like 46 degrees Celsius blowing at a speed of up to 20-30 prevent Covid casualties. I will also Ayurveda treats incurable diseases. incurable disorders can be cured Modi to take appropriate action sage in the video that has gone vi- though, with the IMD saying that kmph during the day. get vaccinated soon." "We want that nobody should be through ancient practices listed in under sedition and other charg- ral on social media. (ANI) dry weather in the city is a major Delhi's air quality index (AQI) on